Global Training & Development Director at Unisys (1983 – 1989), Director, Management & Organization Development at Wakefern Food Corporation (1989 – 1995), Vice President of Administration & Human Resources at MacTel (1995 – 1999), Vice President of Administration and Human Resources at Alaska Communications Systems (1995 – 2000), Vice President of Administration & Human Resources at Alaska Seafood International (1999 – 2001), Corporate University Director at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union (2000 – 2005), Member at ASTD (1989 – 2012 ),Faculty at University of Alaska Anchorage (2000 – Present), Workforce and Organization Development Manager at Alaska Railroad Corporation (2005 – Present), Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs & Strategic Direction at University of Alaska (March 2011 – Present).
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About the Author: Patrick Blessinger
Dr. Patrick Blessinger is an adjunct associate professor of education at St. John's University, a math and science teacher with the New York State Education Department, and chief research scientist of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (in consultative status with the United Nations). Dr. Blessinger is the editor and author of many books and articles and he is an educational policy analyst and contributing writer with UNESCO's Inclusive Policy Lab, University World News, The Hechinger Report, and Higher Education Tomorrow, among others. Dr. Blessinger teaches courses in education, leadership, and research methods and he serves on doctoral dissertation committees. Dr. Blessinger has been involved with accreditation certification for universities and colleges and he has been involved in various educational consulting projects. Dr. Blessinger provides professional development workshops and classes to teachers and educational leaders and regularly gives presentations at academic conferences around the world. Dr. Blessinger has received several educational awards, including: Fulbright Senior Scholar to Denmark (Department of State, USA), Governor’s Teaching Fellow (Institute of Higher Education, University of Georgia, USA), and Certified Educator (National Geographic Society, USA).