Faculty Profile
Joe Childs has been serving as Professor (rank full) in the DeVoe School of Business, Leadership, and Technology since joining IWU in October 2020. He also serves as the Executive Director of Innovation Projects and provides academic leadership to our 3,000 international students and has pioneered the DeVoe Entrepreneurial Experience business core initiative.
Prior to joining he served as the Dean of the College of Business and Legal Studies at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL and Associate Dean, and Chair, Business Department at Bethany University in Scotts Valley, CA.
Joe also maintains a consulting and executive coaching practice and has worked on accounts for major corporations based in Silicon Valley as well as coaching entrepreneurs and leaders from a variety of industries.
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA, 2008
Western Seminary, 1997
University of Southern Mississippi, 1984
University of Southern Mississippi, 1981
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Snyder, T., Childs, R. J., White, P. (2024). Large Language Models in business case research methodology: Reflections and considerations for scholar practitioners. Advances in Online Education: A Peer-Reviewed Journal 3(1), 1-13.
Martinez, A., Childs, R. J., & Sutliff, D., (2020). "Multi-crew operations." Chapter in Engaging the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals. Eds. Suzanne Kearns, S., Marvin, T. & Hodge, S. Routledge.
Childs, R. J. (2016). Fractional reserve banking. A Concise Guide to Modern Economics. Ed. Robert Cunningham. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale. (Extended essay)
Childs, R. J. (2016). The debate over minimum and living wages. A Concise Guide to Modern Economics. Ed. Robert Cunningham. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale. (Extended essay)
Hahn, W. Fairchild, C. & Childs, R. J. (2015) Student achievement at CCCU-member colleges: a comparison of CCCU students' outcomes on the uniform CPA exam to students' outcomes at AACSB and other institutions of higher education. Christian Higher Education, 14(4), 244-255. doi: 10.1080/15363759.2015.1049753.
Childs, R. J. (2015). [Review of the book The End of College: Creating the Future of Learning and the University of Everywhere, by K. Carey]. CCCU Advance, Fall 2015, 54. https://issuu.com/cccu/docs/15_falladvance_web_5d61febb162eff/55
Childs, R. J. (Spring, 2012). The future of BAM in the academy: A response to Rundle and Quatro. The Journal of Biblical Integration in Business. 15(1), 88-97. ISSN# 1527-602
Childs, R. J. & Manolescu, A. (2011). Econometric model to assess the impact of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders on macroeconomic and firm-level output. Agora International Journal of Economical Science. 1, 5-24. ISSN# 2067-3310
Childs, R. J., Childs, K. M. (1992). Perspectives on market economics: A moral imperative for Romania’s future economy. Published Proceedings at the International Symposium, University of Oradea, May 22-25, 1992.
Childs, R. J., Manolescu, M. (1992). Continuing education teaching format for training entrepreneurs. Published Proceedings of the International Symposium, University of Oradea, May 22-25, 1992.
Tardy, C. H., Childs, R. J., & Hampton, M. (1985). Communication and Type A coronary-prone behavior. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 61, 603-614.
Treas, C. & Childs, R. J. (1984). Positioning in marketplace enhances product salability. Satellite TV Opportunities, 3(10), 22-24.
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