Faculty

Dr. Robert Roller
rroller@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3301

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Oklahoma State University, Business Administration/Strategic Management & Organizational Theory (1995)
• Master of Business Administration, Oral Roberts University, Finance (1986)
• Bachelor of Science, Oral Roberts University, Business/Theology (1979)

Professional Experience:

• Dean and Professor of Management, Jetter School of Business, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2010-present)
• President, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (2006-09)
• Dean, School of Business, LeTourneau University (1998-2006)
• Chair, Division of Business, Roberts Wesleyan College (1996-98)
• Assistant Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship, Kennesaw State University (1992-96)
• Assistant Professor of Management/Instructor of Finance, Oral Roberts University (1986-1992)
• Business Manager, Cone-Lewis Printing Company, Tulsa OK (1979)

Professional Organizations:

• Christian Business Faculty Association – Secretary of the Board of Directors
• Christian Adult Higher Education Association
• Academy of Management

Published Works & Presentations:

• Andrews, B.K. and Roller, R.H. (2011). Pastoral preparation for ministry management and leadership. Presented to the 2011 conference of the Christian Business Faculty Association, Mount Vernon OH, June 2011.
• Ray, D.S. and Roller, R.H. (2005). Reducing teacher turnover: An empirical examination of antecedents of public school teacher turnover. The International Journal of Business and Public Administration, Vol. 2 (1), 115-127.
• Roller, R.H., Andrews, B.K., and Bovee, S.L. (2003). The costs, benefits, and motivations for specialized accreditation of business schools: A comparison of AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE, and nonaccredited programs. The Journal of Education for Business, Vol. 78 (4), 197-204.
• Bovee, S.L., Roller, R.H., and Andrews, B.K. (2000). The pursuit of excellence: Costs, benefits, and motivations for Christian college business accreditation. Research in Christian Higher Education, Vol. 7, 45-69.
• Irwin, C.E. and Roller, R.H. (2000). Pastoral preparation for Church management. The Journal of Ministry Marketing and Management, Vol. 6 (1), 53-67.
• Roller, R.H. (2008). Overcoming the challenges of change in higher education (plenary address). Presented to the 2008 conference of the Christian Adult Higher Education Association, Overland Park, KS, July 31, 2008.
• Bovee, S.L., Roller, R.H., and Andrews, B.K. (2001). Bricks without straw: The unique challenges of Christian business school leadership. Presented to the Christian Business Faculty Association annual conference, Bourbonnais, IL, October 2001.

Awards and Recognition:

• Richard C. Chewning Award for Biblical Integration in Business, Christian Business Faculty Association
• Barnabas Award, Christian Business Faculty Association (for contributing to the CBFA's organizational effectiveness in integrating personal faith and business)
• Who's Who Among America's Teachers
• Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, ORU Graduate School of Business
• Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America

Favorite Subject-Related Link

• Christian Business Faculty Association

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:

• Teen Bible Quiz Coach, Harvest Christian Center, Mount Vernon OH
• District Teen Bible Quiz Coordinator (Kansas, Georgia, Ohio)
• Associate Pastor, First Assembly of God, Warren OH
• Youth Pastor, Carbondale Assembly of God, Tulsa OK

Favorite Scripture Verse:

Luke 12:48 (NIV)-From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.