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Frank Berry, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Curriculum Specialist
Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5768
Email: fberry@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 815-5417
Frank Berry, Ph.D., is an associate professor and one of the curriculum specialists for the Center for Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS) at Azusa Pacific University (APU). Dr. Berry works directly with curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership (BSOL) and the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership Online (BSOL-O), Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Management Information Systems (CIS/MIS), and Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MLOS) Programs. Dr. Berry's concentration areas include diversity, cultural influences, adult development, and self and others.

As a member of the University faculty since June 2006, Dr. Berry's areas of responsibility include the creation, revision, and editing of instructor guides, student guides, and syllabi of all courses in the degree programs in which he specializes. Dr. Berry also serves as a member for the APU Undergraduate Studies Council: Curriculum Review Committee, Faculty Evaluation Committee, and has taught for Operation Impact. Outside of the University, he is also a member of the Association for California School Administrators, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.

To help support students, Dr. Berry has been successfully involved in working with university men’s programs such as D Groups and the Blueprints Program as well as addressing the issues of young adults through presentations at the Common Day of Learning.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Education - University of Southern California
Master of Science, Educational Administration - California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor of Music in Performance - California State University, Fullerton

Credentials/Certifications
Clear Administrative Services Credential
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Music
Community College Instructor Credential, Music

Expertise

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Educational Administration
  • Instructional Design
  • Managerial Communication
  • Music Performance
  • Online Course Development

Courses Taught

BMGT 303 – Introduction to Research Methodology
BMGT 304 – Organizational Analysis
BMGT 307 – Managerial Communication
BMGT 408 – Introduction to Data Analysis and Presentation
BMGT 409 – Cultural Influences in the Workplace
BMGT 410 – Principles of Management and Supervision
BMGT 412 – Integrating Managerial Principles with Practice
BMGT 413 – Leadership and Change

Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Presentations
Curriculum Transference and the Adult Learner: From Face-to-Face to the Online Environment. Paper presented at Annual Conference: Christian Adult Higher Education Association (CAHEA), Culver City, CA, (July 25-27, 2006).

Curriculum Transference and the Adult Learner: From Face-to-Face to the Online Environment. Conference Poster Session: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Annual Conference, San Jose, CA, (April 18-20, 2007).

Publications
Berry, Frank. "Cooperation in Conflict: The Key to Effective Teaming." In Teamwork: Making the Dream Work, ed. Dr. Ruth Anna Abigail. Indiana: Precedent Press.

Professional Experience

Industry Experience
Associate Professor/Curriculum Specialist, Center for Adult and Professional Studies, Azusa Pacific University, 2006-present.

Associate Director, Programs for Educators, University Extended Education, California State University, Fullerton, 2004-2006.

Principal, Huntington Beach High School, Huntington Beach Union High School District, 1999-2004.

Assistant Principal, Glendora High School, Glendora Unified School District, 1992-1999.

Director of Insrumental Music, Glendora High School, Glendora Unified School District, 1988-1992.

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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Associations, Boards, Committees
Member, American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
Member, Association of California School Administrators
Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Member, Musician's Union, Local #7
Special Interests and Activities
Spending quality time with wife, Janet
Serving the Lord in Ministry
Enjoying multicultural cuisine
Attending live entertainment events
Traveling
Reading

Office Hours

M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Office Location

Mary Hill Center, Room 230, West Campus

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