William Hartley Ph.D.
Anaheim University President
Professor: Strategic Planning & Management / Marketing / Green Marketing & Environmental Product Design & Recycling / Sustainable Enterprise Development & Leadership / Capstone Project in Sustainable Management
Dr. Hartley's background is a combination of education, private sector work, teaching and consulting. Holding a bachelor's degree, three master degrees, and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, University of California at Berkeley and University of Wisconsin respectively, Dr. Hartley has had a variety of jobs from administrative manager of the R&D division of a Fortune 500 company to the executive training program of Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan, as well as owning and operating an art gallery for a period of 12 years. In addition to many years teaching at the undergraduate level, Dr. Hartley has taught in MBA programs for 18 years at both Niagara University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has taught on-line courses for the State University of New York. In the area of consulting, Dr. Hartley has worked primarily in management development and in strategic management consulting activities.
Learn MoreGarnet E. Birch, Ph.D.
Chancellor of the University
Dr. Garnet E. Birch has over forty years’ experience in higher education in multiethnic and multicultural settings. He also has vast experience in both traditional and non-traditional, adult and continuing education. Holding a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Arizona and an MA in Asian Studies and History from the University of Hawaii, Dr. Birch is the former Vice-Chancellor of National University’s Los Angeles campus and Dean of Curriculum and Standards at the San Diego Campus. Following his work with National University, he went on to become the Director of the Los Angeles Center of United States International University. Dr. Birch was the third President of Anaheim University and currently serves as Chancellor.
Learn MoreDavid Nunan, Ph.D
Director, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, Graduate School of Education
Dr. David Nunan is Past President of TESOL, the world's largest language teaching organization and the world's leading textbook series author. David Nunan, Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Anaheim University, is the founding Dean of the Anaheim University Graduate School of Education and served as President of Anaheim University from 2006 to 2008. Dr. Nunan is a world-renowned linguist and best-selling author of English Language Teaching textbooks for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and Thomson Learning. His ELT textbook series "Go For It" is the largest selling textbook series in the world with total sales exceeding 2.5 billion books. In 2000, David Nunan served as President of TESOL, the world's largest language teaching association, and was the first person to serve as President from outside North America. David Nunan has served as Chair and Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong since 1994 and has been involved in the teaching of graduate programs for such prestigious institutions as Columbia University, the University of Hawaii, Monterey Institute for International Studies, and many more. In 2002 Dr. Nunan received a congressional citation from the United States House of Representatives for his services to English language education through his pioneering work in online education at Anaheim University. In 2003 he was ranked the 7th most influential Australian in Asia by Business Review Weekly, and in 2005 he was named one of the top "50 Australians who Matter". David Nunan was invited by the Australian Prime Minister to attend a summit in Sydney Australia in December 1996 as one of the Leading 100 Global Australians.
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David A. Bainbridge, M.S.
Vice-President for Sustainability Emeritus
Past Director, Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute
Andrew E. Honeycutt, DBA
Dean of the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business
Andrew E. Honeycutt, DBA, Dean of the Anaheim University Akio Morita School of Business, is the recipient of the Doctor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from Harvard University and the Masters in Business Administration degree in Organizational Behavior from Boston University. Dr. Honeycutt has served as Dean of the College of Business and Technology of Argosy University Atlanta, Vice Chairman of Edgenics, Inc. and Senior Partner of the Center for Collaborative Learning and Coaching. As a business professor and school of business administrator, he has been instrumental in the development of cooperative relationships with major companies - Colgate Palmolive, Dupont, Gulfstream Corporation, Savannah Foods, Simmons First National Bank, SC Johnson Wax, and others. He leveraged his experience with major corporations to assist students in achieving success by developing a success resource entitled CEO Success Letters: A Resource for Career and Life. The book was an outcome of a "Fortune 500 CEOs Success Advice Project" designed to provide business career success advice to students. His much utilized business expertise is evidenced by his service on business and governmental advisory boards and boards of directors. He has also served on the advisory boards of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (Small Business Strategic Planning), the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (Entrepreneurship Education) and the National Board of Directors of SCORE.
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Chair, Graduate School of Education
TESOL Chair of AU's Graduate School of Education
Dr. Rod Ellis is a world-renowned thought leader in the field of Second Language Acquisition. Prof. Ellis, who is TESOL Chair of AU's Graduate School of Education, teaches the courses "Second Language Acquisition", "Grammar for Language Teachers", and "Second Language Classroom Research". Professor Ellis, a renowned linguist, received his Doctorate from the University of London and his Master of Education from the University of Bristol. A former professor at Temple University both in Japan and the US, Prof. Ellis has served as the Director of the Institute of Language Teaching and Learning at the University of Auckland and has taught in numerous positions in England, Japan, the US, Zambia and New Zealand. Dr. Ellis, who is known as an expert in Second Language Acquisition, is author of the Oxford University Press Duke of Edinburgh Award-Winning Classic "The Study of Second Language Acquisition", as well as numerous student and teacher-training textbooks for Prentice Hall and Oxford University Press, Prof. Ellis's textbooks on Second Language Acquisition and Grammar are core textbooks in TESOL and Linguistics programs around the world.
Learn MoreYukuo Takenaka, CPA
Executive Strategy Advisor
Yukuo Takenaka is Chairman, CEO and President of the Takenaka Partners Group. Prior to forming The Takenaka Partners Group in 1989, he was a partner and National Director of KPMG Peat Marwick’s Japanese practice. He also served as Chairman of the Project Japan for the parent company, KPMG. A graduate of the University of Utah, Mr. Takenaka is recognized for his expertise in cross-border M&A and joint venture transactions. On both sides of the Pacific, he serves as senior advisor to companies in a wide range of industries including high technology, electronics, manufacturing, financial services and real estate. He is the author of the Japanese best seller, Merger and Acquisition Strategy.
Learn MoreDavid R. Bracey
Managing Director of Development
David Bracey, as Managing Director of Development, works to promote the University’s programs worldwide and to ensure that students of Anaheim University receive quality care and attention. A major in International Communications and Psychology, Mr. Bracey has over 15 years of experience working in Japan and has held various managerial positions including International Liaison Officer and Director of Student Services since his employment began with the University in 1996.
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International Development Officer
John Lowe is International Development Officer for Anaheim University and is responsible for creating development and expansion opportunities internationally. He has worked as the Director of ELT for International Thomson Publishing Asia and has taught in Switzerland, Libya, Bulgaria, and Japan. Immediately before joining ITP Asia, he was Director of International Centers in Tokyo, and an English Language examiner for the United Nations. He graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury with A BA Honours degree in English and Classical Literature.
Learn MoreValda Judd, MS
Administrative Director
Valda Judd began her career as a journalist in England. After relocating to the United States, she earned her Master of Science in Education from California State University, Fullerton, and taught ESL. Ms. Judd has served Anaheim University in various roles including Director of Student Services and in her current position as Administrative Director in charge of overseeing the University’s state approval and accreditation process.
Learn MoreLeona Owens
Web & Video Content Manager
Leona Owens is Web and Video Content Manager for Anaheim University. Holding a B.A. in Radio & Television from the University of La Verne (Magna Cum Laude), Ms. Owens has more than 15 years of experience as a Creative Arts Director, Media Arts / Computer Instructor, Supervising Editor and Videographer and is a California State Collegiate Award winner in Broadcast Journalism. Leona is responsible for video content creation and website maintenance at Anaheim University.
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