STUART CURREN STROTHER Mobile: 626-629-6032 Office: 626-812-3091 sstrother@apu.edu CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION Ph.D., Urban & Public Affairs, College of Business, University of Louisville, 2004. Dissertation title: Economic Development in American Cities: Theory, Practice, and Impacts. M.Sc., Financial Economics, University of London, 2011. M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2000. B.A.A.S., English, Dallas Baptist University, 1995. A.A., Practical Theology, Christ For The Nations Institute, 1993. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Azusa Pacific University; Azusa, California. Professor of Economics and Business (macro-, micro-, urban, and comparative economics; econometrics, statistics; international business; international trade and finance; marketing research; readings in international business and economics; culture and history of the Far East; fitness for life: surfing), full-time 2004-present. Argosy University; online. Adjunct Professor (microeconomics), 2009-2010. Spalding University; Louisville, Kentucky. Adjunct Professor (statistics), 2003-2004. Midway College; Midway, Kentucky. Adjunct Professor (statistics), 2002-2004. Indiana Wesleyan University; Marion, Indiana. Adjunct Professor (economics, statistics, business writing, research and technology, global business, organizational behavior), 2002-2004. Informatics College; Shanghai, China. Business English Teacher, summer semester, 2000. Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School, Middle School English Teacher, 3 semesters, 2000-2001. WORK EXPERIENCE Azusa Scholarly Press. Managing Editor, since 2012. Azusa Pacific University, International Business Chair, 2010-2014. China MBA Initiative Program Director. Indiana Wesleyan University, 2012-2014. Azusa Economic Census Program Director. Azusa Pacific University, 2012-2013. John Leighton Stuart Scholars Program Director. Azusa Pacific University, 2012-2014.
Study Abroad Program Director and Field Leader, Asia Program, School of Business and Management, Azusa Pacific University, Summer and Winter programs since 2005. Over 300 program alumni. Annual budget of ~$155,000. University of Louisville, Graduate Research Assistant, 2001-2004. Teletron, Inc., Bloomington, Indiana, 1996-2000. Training & Development Manager, 1999-2000. Corporate Instructor, 1998-1999. Cost Analyst (telecom consulting for large corporations), 1996-1998. One Call Communications, Account Executive (data and voice sales), Bloomington, Indiana, 1995-1996. Primerica (now The Travelers Group) Part-time sales of investments (Series 6 & 63 license) and insurance (life and health), Dallas, Texas, 1991-1992. Hyatt Regency Dallas, Bellman and Concierge, Dallas, Texas, 1991-1995. U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, Texas. Specialist-4, 77F Aircraft Refueler, Air Assault, Ft. Hood wrestling team, 1987-1991. National Defense Service Medal for stateside service during Operation Desert Storm. PUBLICATIONS Books: Strother, S.C. (forthcoming 2014). Market Cities: Local Economic Development Strategies for the 21 st Century. West Palm Beach, Florida: North American Business Press. Griego, O., & Strother, S.C. (2014). Use and interpretation of SPSS. San Diego, Ca: Cognella Academic Publishing. Strother, B.L., & Strother, S.C. (2013). Living Abroad in China, Including Hong Kong and Macau., 3 rd ed. Berkeley, CA: Avalon Travel Publishing. Strother, S.C. (2012). China: Doing business in the Middle Kingdom. New York: Business Expert Press. 232 pages. ISBN: 978-1-60649-227-7. http://www.businessexpertpress.com/books/chinadoing-business-middle-kingdom Strother, S.C., & White, S. eds. (2011). City ranks: Living, working and doing business in the best cities in America. IA Books: Los Altos, Ca. ISBN: 818961794X. http://www.amazon.com/ranks-stuart-strother-sarah-white/dp/818961794x/ref=sr_1_1?_encoding=utf8&qid=1311647401&sr=8-1&al_rs=#al_rp Strother, S.C. & Griego, O. (2011). Statistics for Business and Economics. San Diego, Ca: Cognella Academic Publishing. ISBN: 9781609277314, 312 pages. http://universityreaders.com). Strother, B.L., & Strother, S.C. (2009). Living Abroad in China, Including Hong Kong and Macau. 2 nd ed. Berkeley, CA: Avalon Travel Publishing. ISBN: 1566919940, 444 pages. http://www.amazon.com/moon-living-abroad-china-including/dp/1598801694/ref=dp_ob_title_bk Strother, S.C., & Strother, B.L. (2006). Living Abroad in China, Emeryville, CA: Avalon Travel Publishing. ISBN: 1566919940, 431 pages. Strother, S.C. (2002). Telecommunications Cost Management, Boston, MA: Artech House Publishers. ISBN: 1580531784, 316 pages. http://www.amazon.com/telecommunications-management-artech- House-Library/dp/1580531784
Refereed Journal Articles: Strother, S.C. (2011). Welfare weights: Selecting public projects to benefit different income classes. Journal of Town and City Management, 1(4), 411-421. http://henrystewart.metapress.com/link.asp?id=d5758j05060861g4 Strother, S.C., Frank, E., & Conover, R.B. (2010) China and the pollution haven hypothesis: A spatial analysis of pollution and investment. Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, 4(1), 85-96. http://www.asiaentrepreneurshipjournal.com/2010/2010%20july%20journal-2.pdf Strother, S.C., Strother, B., & Martin, B. (2009). Retail market estimation for strategic economic development. Journal of Retail & Leisure Property, 8(2), 139-152. http://www.palgravejournals.com/rlp/journal/v8/n2/index.html Strother, S.C. (2007). More employers, more jobs, more money: Local economic development policy impacts. Panoeconomicus,54(4), 445-467. http://www.panoeconomicus.rs/issue.php?id=19 Strother, S.C. (2005). Consumer preference or unequal access? An economic and geographic analysis of the digital divide in one U. S. city. Critical Planning, 12, 5-26. http://www.spa.ucla.edu/critplan/past/volume012/index.htm#contents Strother, S.C. (2005). New wave economic development: The Louisville approach. Sustain, 11(2), 5-11. http://louisville.edu/kiesd/sustain-magazine/sustain11.pdf Strother, S.C., Koven, S.G., Howarth, D., & Zhenfeng, P. (2004). Building human capital through public-private cooperation: The case of Metropolitan College. Economic Development Quarterly, 18(4), 343-353. http://edq.sagepub.com/content/18/4/343.abstract Koven, S.G., & Strother, S.C. (2002). Saving jobs in Louisville, Kentucky: The view of major stakeholders. Economic Development Journal. 1(1), 19-22. Book Chapters: Strother, S.C. (2012). Public sector governance: The case of light rail expansion in the City of Angels. In P. Wells (Ed.), Cases of Contemporary Challenges in Corporate Governance. Oxford, UK: Rossi Smith Publishing, Ltd. 119-129. http://www.amazon.com/contemporary-challenges- Corporate-Governance-Learning/dp/0986459763/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324663499&sr=8-1 Koven, S.G., & Strother, S.C. (2006). Rating general obligation debt: Implications of resource scarcity. In H. A. Frank (Ed.), Handbook of Public Financial Management. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 287-313. Encyclopedia Entries: Koven, S.G., & Strother S. (2007). Government sponsored enterprises. In W. B. Hildreth (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc. http://www.dekker.com/sdek/abstract~db=enc~content=a713481569 Koven, S.G., & Strother S. (2007). Public-private partnerships for economic development. In W. B. Hildreth (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc. http://www.dekker.com/sdek/abstract~db=enc~content=a713481569 Strother, S.C., & Koven, S.G. (2007). Public-private partnerships in developing countries. In W. B. Hildreth (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc. http://www.dekker.com/sdek/abstract~db=enc~content=a713481569 Research Reports:
Strother, S.C. et. al. (September 1, 2013). Azusa Economic Census. Presented to the Canyon City Foundation. Strother, S.C. et. al. (December 15, 2010). Wellness in Azusa: A statistical analysis of visitors to the Azusa Wellness Center. Strother, S.C. et. al. (April 15, 2009). Economic development in the City of Azusa: A retail analysis of the Azusa Pacific University and Citrus College communities. Presented to the Azusa City Council. http://www.azusachamber.org/pdfs/azusa_retail_study.pdf Strother, S.C., Lavertu, L., Klingensmith, M., Chebe, T., Ernest, J., Pilgrim, R., Taylor, T., & Thomas, B. (April 11, 2007). Economic development in the City of Azusa: A retail analysis of the Azusa Pacific University community. Presented to the Azusa City Council. Strother, S.C. & Klingensmith, M. (April, 2006). Economic development policy analysis for the City of Azusa. Funded by the City of Azusa and Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, Ca. Strother, S.C. & Klingensmith, M. (April, 2006). Retail analysis for the City of Azusa. Funded by the City of Azusa and Azusa Pacific University. Azusa, Ca. Other Articles: Strother, S.C. (2013). China s explosive economy: Help or harm? APU Life, 25 (1), 14-17. Strother, S.C. (2010). Re-forming the business of healthcare. APU Life, 23 (2), 16-17. Strother, S.C., & Waters, K. (2009). For the Bible told us so: A critical analysis and theological response to the economic crisis. APU Life, 22 (1), 14-17. Strother, S.C. (August 26, 2008). The Chinese at worship. Christian Century, 125 (17), 10-11. Strother, S.C. (2008). Business service-learning students help shape a city s economy. Beyond the Books: Guide to Service-Learning Colleges and Universities. Student Horizons, Inc, Bethesda, Md. 124. http://www.beyondthebooks.org/portals/service.html Strother, S.C., & Strother, B.L. (January/February, 2007). Make your move to the middle kingdom. Transitions Abroad. 32-33. Strother, S.C. (November, 2006). Third year s a charm for SBM Asia study abroad program. The Chronicle, 3(1), 4. Strother, S.C. & Martinez, G. (September, 2005). How the mighty may fail: The coming irrelevance of AT&T and IBM. Marketing Mastermind, (ICFAI University Press) 5(9), 23-27. Strother, S.C. (November 23, 2005). Azusa Biz Asia starts its third year: It s not just China anymore. The Chronicle, 2(2), 4, 8. Strother, S.C. (February 4, 2005). The stripped-down college experience. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 51(22), B5. http://chronicle.com/article/the-stripped-down-college/23024/ Strother, S.C. (January, 2005). Ask the prof. The Chronicle, 1(3), 5. Strother, S.C. (November 18, 2004). Get a job! The importance of human capital in the New Economy. The Chronicle, 1(2), 2. Strother, S.C. (December, 1995). High adventure on a low budget: Around the world on eighty dollars more or less. BC Magazine, 20-21. Strother, S.C. (February, 1996). Generation X ers become entrepreneurs. BC Magazine, 11-12. Strother, S.C. (March, 1996). War, from Azerbaijan to Zaire. BC Magazine, 14-15. Strother, S.C. (March, 1996). Bloomington Economic Development Corporation serving community better than ever. Business Network 7(2), 15-16. Strother, S.C. (April, 1996). The dollars and 'sense' of your business. Business Network, 7(3), 1, 13, 14, 26. Strother, S.C. (June, 1996). Residential, commercial developers focus on Monroe County. Business Network, 7(4), 10-11.
PRESENTATIONS Strother, S. C. (May 30, 2014). Religious and rhilosophical influences on the Chinese economy. Paper presented at Christians in Political Science 2014 Biennial meeting, Azusa, CA. Strother, S. C. (April 4, 2013). Action sports as economic development: The case of skateparks in China. Paper presented at the 43 rd annual meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, San Francisco, CA. Strother, S. C. (October 13, 2012). Action sports as economic development: The case of skateparks in China. Paper presented at the 14 th annual meeting of the West Lake International Conference on Small and Medium-Sized Business. Hangzhou, China. Strother, S. C. (April 19, 2012). City Ranks: The triumphs and challenges of writing a book with undergraduates. Paper presented at the 42nd annual meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, Pittsburgh, PA. Strother, S.C. (March 17, 2011). Market Cities: Trends in Economic Development. Presentation given at the 2011 Urban Affairs 41 st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Hutchinson, J., Tsai, A., Duke, R., Strother, S.C., Lamkin, B., Lemaster, G., & Sorensen-Lang, K. (October 21, 2010). Assessing the impact of geographic location on student perception of service-learning. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the International Association for Research on Service-learning and Community Engagement, Indianapolis, IN. Hutchinson, J., Strother, S.C., Pusztai, J., Flores, P., Williams, J., & Smith, J. (March 12, 2009). Reciprocity and Urban Health in an Immigrant Community: Bridging the Town/Gown Divide through Academic Service-Learning. Colloquy presented at the 2010 Urban Affairs Association 40 th Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. Strother, S.C., & Frank, L. (March 3, 2010). Sending Our Pollution Overseas: The Connection Between Foreign Investment and the Environment in China. Presented at the 2010 Common Day of Learning. Azusa Pacific University. Strother, S.C. (March 4, 2009). Hot Jobs of the Future. Keynote speaker at the 2009 Job Shadow Luncheon sponsored by the Azusa Unified School District and the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, Azusa, CA. Strother, S.C., Strother, B. L., & Martin, B. (December 14, 2008). Retail Market Estimation for Strategic Economic Development. Presented at the 2008 Business & Economics Institute International Conference. Las Vegas, NV. Strother, S.C. (November 17, 2008). Retail Market Estimation for Economic Development: The Case of Azusa, California. Research and Grant Lecture Luncheon at Azusa Pacific University. Strother, S.C. (April 12, 2008). An American travel guide to China. One-hour radio interview on the Travel with Rick Steves program on National Public Radio. http://www.ricksteves.com/news/podcast_menu.htm Strother, S.C. (October 20, 2007). More employers, more jobs, more money: Local economic development policy impacts. Presented at the 2007 International City Break Conference On Business And Economic Research. Athens Institute for Education and Research. Athens, Greece. Strother, S.C. (April 27, 2007). The current state of Chinese economics and politics. Guest lecture at the 2007 board meeting of the Thornston Educational Fund. Palm Springs, CA.
Strother, S.C., Klingensmith, M., & Lavertu, L. (March 7, 2007). Economic Development in the City of Azusa. Presented at the 2007 Common Day of Learning. Azusa Pacific University. Strother, S.C., Klingensmith, M. & Rouse, A. (October 28, 2006). Service learning in business courses: Two cases. Presented at the 2006 meeting of the Christian Business Faculty Association. Cedarville, OH. Strother, S.C. (June 29, 2006). Guest lecture on Statistical Process Control. North Idaho College. Strother, S.C. (March 12, 2006). Panelist at discussion forum on the social responsibility of Wal- Mart. Azusa Pacific University. SERVICE Founding Board of Administration Member and President, Zhong Relations, a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Azusa, California, 2007-2014. We place US recent college graduates in Chinese schools as English teachers. www.zrchina.org. Board of Administration Member, Finance Committee Member, Foothill Community Church, Azusa, California, 2005-2009. Faculty Senate Member, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California 2004-2007, 2010-2012. Graduate Essay Advisor for Leah Ling 凌佳薇, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China, 2006. Assistant Editor and Peer Reviewer, Sustain Magazine, Louisville, Kentucky, 2004. AWARDS Sabbatical in China, Azusa Pacific University, Fall Semester 2011. 2010 Service Learning Cornerstones Award, Azusa Pacific University, $1,600. Faculty Fellow, Center for Academic Service-Learning and Research, Azusa Pacific University, 2009-10. Certificate of Achievement, City of Azusa, 2007. Emerging Scholar Award, Azusa Pacific University, 2005. 2004 Kentuckiana Metroversity Outstanding Faculty of Adult Learners Award (runner-up), (for teaching at Spalding University). Annual KAPA Award for Outstanding Student Project (Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association) for the Old Louisville Revitalization Plan, 2003. China National Day Teaching Award, Shanghai Pinghe Bilingual School, 2000. Foreign Expert credential, People s Republic of China, 2000.
English Honor Award, Dallas Baptist University, 1995. MEMBERSHIPS Association of Christian Economists, member since 2009. Urban Affairs Association, member since 2009. American Statistical Association, member since 2006. Christian Business Faculty Association, 2005-2007. National Chaplain s Association, 1994-1996. National Association of Securities Dealers, 1991-1993. GRANTS Freeman Foundation, 2013. Grant of $66,667 to support the second year of a program providing business internships for APU undergraduate students. Freeman Foundation, 2012. Grant of $66,667 to support the creation of a new program called the John Leighton Stewart Scholars Program, providing business internships for APU undergraduate students. Canyon City Foundation, 2012. Research grant of $16,150 to support a team of researchers to complete Economic Census of the City of Azusa. Education Culture Fellowship, 2008-2010 China study abroad scholarship grants totaling $35,000. Azusa Pacific University, 2006 Faculty Research Grant of $2,500 for the service project: Retail Expenditure Impacts of the Azusa Pacific University Community. Azusa Pacific University, 2006 Creative Teaching Grant of $2,700 for the service project: Economic Development and Retail Analysis for the City of Azusa. Indiana Training 2000 Grant of $175,000 for development of courses to re-train workers to enter the telecom industry, 1999. (While I was Training and Development Manager at Teletron, Inc.). LANGUAGES Chinese intermediate Spanish intermediate PERSONAL Born 1968, Athens, Ohio. Married with twin 15-year old sons. Hobbies: surfing, skiing, coaching high school wrestling.
REFERENCES Eric Drewry Azusa Pacific University 901. E. Alosta Azusa, Ca 91702 626-969-3434 edrewry@apu.edu Frances Ford Spalding University 851 South Fourth Street Louisville, Ky 40203 502-585-9911 fford@spalding.edu Steven G. Koven University of Louisville 426 W. Bloom Street Louisville, Ky 40208 502-852-8257 sgkove01@louisville.edu Keith Studebaker Indiana Wesleyan University 263 Whittington Parkway Louisville, Ky 40222 502-412-7441 keith.studebaker@indwes.edu William Brown Midway College 512 E. Stephens Street Midway, Ky 40347 859-846-5777 bbrown@midway.edu Xu Xiaohang, George International Programs Office Zhejiang University 38 ZheDa Road, Hangzhou, 310027 Tel: 86-571-8795-1856 Cell: 135 8870 2434 xuxiaohang@yahoo.com.cn