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Professional Biographical Information

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 Coordinator of Adult, Online, and Evening Programs, Union University, 1999 - Present: 

There are approximately 1,000 adult students enrolled at Union University.  My responsibilities include the coordination of all services for all adult students on all Union University campuses and online courses.  I am the liaison between all the adult, online, and evening programs with the Registrar, Academic Center, Bookstore, Provost, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Accounts.  Each year we conduct surveys through Noel Levitz and compare our adult student satisfaction with adult students nationally.  The scores that we receive on adult student satisfaction are outstanding; many are higher than national averages. This satisfaction with Admission, Registration, Financial Aid, Bookstore, and Student Accounts is due to the Administrative Assistants, Coordinators, and Directors’ efficient and effective work in concert with their Deans and Directors.  The Union University personnel for adult programs are truly exceptional.  Adult programs at Union University include undergraduate programs designed for students over 24 years of age and all graduate programs.

 Director of the LAUNCH Program, Union University, 1997 - 1999:

 Helped create and win university approval for the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership program, also known as the LAUNCH Program, in concert with Dr. Don Lester, Dean of the School of Business.  Served as original Director of the program.

 Chair of the McAfee School of Business Administration, Union University, 1993 - 1997:

 Served as the first Administrative Chair of the McAfee School of Business Administration for four years, coordinating academic programs and faculty services and student needs.  Was Chair during the SACS Self Study visit in 1995 at which time the School of Business undergraduate and MBA programs received continuing SACS accreditation.

 Interim Dean, School of Business Administration, Union University, 1995 - 1996:

 Served for one year as both Chair and Dean of the School of Business.

 Professor of Business Administration, Union University, 1987 - Present:

 Originally hired as Associate Professor Fall, 1987, to teach Office Administration and Business Education courses.  Received tenure April, 1994; received promotion to Professor from Associate Professor April, 1995.  Since 1987, I have taught many Business Administration courses, primarily: Managerial Communication, Business Ethics, and Business Law.  I have taken post-graduate courses in Management and Law from the University of Memphis.  I also teach several LAUNCH/BSOL courses including:  Issues in Ethics, Communication of Management Information, and Seminar in Business.  Elected to “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” three times, all nominations from Union University students.  Faculty Sponsor, Alpha Sigma Lambda, National Honor Society for Adult Students, 1999 – present; initiated and implemented induction of Alpha Sigma Lambda at Union University, November, 1999.

Field Underwriter, New York Life Insurance, Springfield, Missouri, 1985 - 1987: 

 Responsible for sales primarily of life insurance products and mutual funds.  Second highest office sales of mutual funds for 1986-1987.

 Assistant Professor of Office Administration and Business Education, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, 1980 - 1985: 

 Primarily taught Business Communications, Office Management, and Business Education courses; first university teaching job.

 Teaching Assistant and Full Time Graduate Student, University of Memphis, 1977 - 1980:

 Taught Office Administration and Business Communications courses as I completed my EdD in Business Education.

 Teacher, Haywood County High School, Brownsville, Tennessee, 1975 - 1977:

 Taught 11^th grade English and American Literature.

 General Manager, Myatt Oil Company, Brownville, Tennessee, 1972 - 1977:

 Managed family Oil Company after death of my father; family-run business consisting of wholesale and retail distribution of gas and oil products in three counties in West Tennessee including Brownsville, Ripley, and Humboldt; managed business including several service stations and numerous wholesale outlets, a family business created by my father in 1949.

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

 Faculty Affairs Committee, 2003 - Present
Teacher Education Committee, 1999 - 2002
General Core Review Team, 2000 - Present
Academic Planning Team, 1997 - 2000
Tenure Committee, Chair, 2001
Faculty Affairs Committee, Chair, 1995
Faculty Forum, President, 1994 - 1995
SACS Steering Committee, October 1993 - November 1995
Chair, Financial and Physical Resources Committee – SACS Self Study, 1993 - 1995
Committee on Committees, 2002
BSOL Quality Assurance Team, 1999 - Present

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Personal Biographical Information

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

 Chairman of the Board, Leaders Credit Union, 1994 – 1996; member of the Board of Directors, 1990 – 1996.

 Member of Education Committee, Jackson Madison County Chamber of Commerce, 1998 – 2001.

 CHURCH ACTIVITIES

 Ordained Deacon; Member of the Choir; Sunday School Teacher, Englewood Baptist Church, Jackson, Tennessee.

 PERSONAL ACTIVITIES

 My Passion – My Family – married to Dr. Dottie Myatt, Director of Teacher Education at Union University.  Blessed with incredible children, grandchildren, and in-laws. Recent daredevil physical activities include Skydiving, Hot Air Balloon Riding, Snow Skiing, Golf, and Tennis.

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Publications

ARTICLES PUBLISHED: 

“Competencies Common to Word and Data Processing Personnel;” Balance Sheet; v66 n1 p6-9 Sep-Oct 1984. 

“Professional Information/Word Processing Corner,” Century 21 Reporter; Spring, 1985.

PRESENTATIONS:

“Characteristics of Effective Leaders,”  presented by Dr. Sam Myatt and Dr. Dottie Myatt to Student Leadership of Union University at Leading U, Garden Plaza, Jackson, Tennessee, October, 2001.

 “Legal Responsibilities of Teachers,” presented to Union University Student Teachers Seminar, Jackson, Tennessee, October, 2002; April, 2002, October, 2001; April, 2001; October, 2000.

 “Ethical Leadership,” presented to Jackson Madison County Chamber of  Commerce Leadership University for High School Seniors, October 2001; October, 2000; October, 1999.