Areas of Expertise:
- Student and faculty preparedness
- Doctoral level programs in health administration
- Backwards design
- Online learning
- Competency-based education
Education:
- PHD Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
- MEd University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Dissertation:
- Health Care Administration Faculty Perceptions on Competency Education, Graduate Preparedness, and Employer Competency Expectations
Research Areas of Interest:
- Student and faculty preparedness
- Doctoral level programs in health administration
- Backwards design
- Online learning
- Competency-based education
Certifications and/or Licenses:
- CITI Certification
Select Publications:
- Shanderson, L., & Jones, W. (2019, April). Innovation in an online program. Center for IPE Newsletter. University of Toronto.
- McGowan, M. M., Jones, W., & Lohin, J. R. (2017). Putting together the proper pieces: An exercise in examining the picture of governing board diversity. Journal of Health Administration Education, 34(2), 345-356.
- Jones, W., Jorissen, S., & Bewley, L. (2016). Attitudes and expectations of graduate healthcare management faculty on using a competency-based approach. Journal of Health Administration Education, 33(4), 581-607.
- Numerous presentations and posters at national/international conferences (i.e., AUPHA, Collaborating Across Borders, WSCUC ARC)
Select Professional Experience:
- Arkansas Department of Health, H1N! Private Provider Liaison (2009-2010)
- Holt Krock Clinic, Program Director/Behavioral Educator (1989-1990)
- Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Educational Media Coordinator (1988-1989)
- Teaching Experience:
- Northcentral University - various MHA and DHA courses, content expert, dissertation committee member (2017-Present)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) - various undergraduate allied health courses; content expert, certified Blackboard course designer (2003-2015)
- The CPR Center - Lead instructor (2012-2015)
Memberships/Leadership
- Various leadership positions as volunteer in school, community, church
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
- Sooner Chapter ACHE
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)