Administrative Staff

William Hartley Ph.D.

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.

Garnet E. Birch, Ph.D. (1935-2013)

Garnet E. Birch, Ph.D.

Chancellor Emeritus

Dr. Garnet E. Birch had over forty years’ experience in higher education in multiethnic and multicultural settings. He also had 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 was 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 before coming Chancellor.

David Nunan, Ph.D

Director, David Nunan TESOL Institute
Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, Graduate School of Education

David Nunan, Ph.D

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.

David A. Bainbridge, M.S.

Vice-President for Sustainability Emeritus
Past Director, Kisho Kurokawa Green Institute

Professor David Bainbridge has over 40 years of experience in sustainable management. A researcher, author and consultant in sustainable management, David A. Bainbridge was educated at the University of California in San Diego, Earth Sciences, and U.C. Davis in Ecology. He has published 17 books, contributed or written many book chapters on restoration, resource management, and sustainable building, and more than 300 articles and reports, for audiences ranging from the Wall Street Journal to the Tree Planter’s Notes. He started his first business while he was in graduate school, creating one of the first companies involved in environmental impact analysis and reporting in California. His interest in environmental planning led to a position at Living Systems, an innovative design firm in Winters, California where he was involved in research and development of passive solar systems and guidelines for energy efficient development. He has served as an advisor for the California Energy Commission (where he was honored for his work on the state solar tax credits), California Department of Transportation, and National Affordable Housing Coalition, and created the Passive Solar Institute. His early research was honored by the American Solar Energy Society when he was selected as the passive solar pioneer for 2004. He was hired to assist development of the interdisciplinary Dry Lands Research Institute at U.C. Riverside, where he was coauthor of the groundbreaking guide to sustainable agriculture for California in 1991. His desert restoration work then led him to San Diego State University and finally to Alliant International University, where he developed the AIU Sustainable Management program. He has developed and taught courses on sustainable management, restoration ecology, sustainable resource management, environmental accounting, and ecotourism.

Andrew E. Honeycutt, DBA

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.

David Desser, Ph.D.

David Desser, Ph.D.

Dean, Akira Kurosawa School of Film

David Desser is Dean of the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film. He is also Professor Emeritus of Cinema Studies, University of Illinois, where he was Professor of Cinema Studies, Comparative and World Literatures, East Asian Languages and Cultures and Research Professor of Communication. He has taught at the University of Michigan, Kansai University in Japan, Hong Kong Baptist University, the University of Pennsylvania, UCLA, Chapman University and the University of Southern California (USC). He received his Ph.D. from USC in the Cinema program with a minor in Japanese.

Rod Ellis, Ph.D.

Rod Ellis, Ph.D.

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.

Yukuo Takenaka, CPA

Yukuo 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.

David R. Bracey

David R. Bracey

Managing Director of Development
Chief Communications Officer

David Bracey, as Managing Director of Development and Chief Communications Officer, 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.

Kate Strauss

Kate Strauss

Director of Admissions

Kate Strauss is the Director of Admissions at Anaheim University. Ms. Strauss holds a BA in English from Princeton University, and an MA in English from the University of California, Irvine. Ms. Strauss brings over 10 years of experience in the human relations and marketing fields, and has won numerous civic awards in her role as Marketing Director for One Colorado in Old Pasadena, CA for her innovative contributions to cultural life and leadership. She has also enjoyed success using her communication skills as a teacher and training professional for the Orange County Human Relations Council.

Leona Owens

Leona Owens

Director of Online Services

Leona Owens is Director of Online Services for Anaheim University. Holding a B.A. in Radio & Television from the University of La Verne (Magna Cum Laude), Ms. Owens has more than 20 years of experience as a Creative Arts Director, Media Arts / Computer Instructor, Supervising Editor and Videographer, is a California State Collegiate Award winner in Broadcast Journalism, and has served Anaheim University since 2007 in various roles including Web & Video Content Editor, and Online Services Support Staff, as well as in her current role as Director of Anaheim University's Online Services.