TEACHING PORTFOLIO
DR. S. ANDREW OSTAPSKI
PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
HARLEY LANGDALE, JR.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. BELIEF STATEMENTS,
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY, AND
PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION
B. ACADEMIC TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
C. TEACHING AWARDS
D. SYLLABI
E. STUDENT
EVALUATIONS
F. BUSINESS ETHICS
BOOK AWARD PROGRAM
G. SCHOLARSHIPS
H. INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS NIGHT, GUIDE TO
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS, VALDOSTA'S
PASSPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & DINING
I. STUDENT EDITORIALS
J. GRADUATE THESIS
AND UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
ADVISING
K. PUBLICATIONS
RELATED TO TEACHING
L. COMPETITIVE
TEACHING PORTFOLIO
M. PRESENTATIONS
N. INTERVIEWS
O. SERVICE ACTIVITIES
PERTAINING TO TEACHING
P. EDITORIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
BELIEF
STATEMENTS, TEACHING PHILOSOPHY, AND
PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION
Seeking knowledge through research and communicating
knowledge
through effective teaching are complementary academic
activities,
which stimulate one another. Teaching depends on the infusion of
new information to motivate both teacher and student in a
collaborative effort to assimilate learning. In a university
setting, a teacher possesses certain responsibilities
toward the
student in the search for knowledge.
PARTNERSHIP: Teacher and
student are partners in the learning
process.
Each depends upon the other.
Learning cannot exist in a
solitary vacuum.
Teachers, who are professional students, serve as
guides to those desiring knowledge. Without students, there would
be no need for teachers. Students and teachers have a symbiotic
relationship in which the success of each furthers the
interest of
the other.
Student achievements can inspire teachers to become
even better educators.
RESPECT: Students, as the
vessels for learning, deserve to be
treated with dignity and kindness. They are not inferiors to whom
learning is merely passed. In the search for knowledge, questions
by students should be answered without personal
antagonism.
Student and teacher stand on equal ground because, in the
quest for
learning, each can say as Socrates "I know nothing
except the fact
of my ignorance."
ENCOURAGEMENT: Effective
teaching recognizes that students,
as individuals, have specific needs which ought to be
met. No
magic formula exists for educating successfully all
students. Each
individual is different. Students should be encouraged but not
coerced, because learning cannot thrive in a forced
environment.
Students must be allowed to first determine the extent of
their own
participation in learning and then be prepared to accept
the
consequences for that decision. The ultimate responsibility for
learning rests with the student.
COUNSELING: The receipt of
adequate guidance is also part of
the learning process. A teacher's experience should be shared with
assigned advisees and students in general. Good advice for a
student may eliminate the consequences of poor choice or
indecision.
FACTS: Knowledge of subject
matter is essential, but it can
only be applied in the context of facts. Effective teaching
develops the student's fact finding skills. Exercises should
emphasize the important difference between perceived and
material
facts. The
rigorous process of objective fact finding results in
material facts which is often beyond the cloudy grasp of
immediate
human perception.
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE:
Academic instruction becomes more
meaningful in the context of practical application. Knowledge, for
it to be truly useful, should be applied to every day
life.
BASIC SKILLS: Teaching must
emphasize always the development
of basic skills.
The tools of reading, writing, and oral
communication advance knowledge. The classroom environment should
exercise all these skills.
CRITICAL THINKING:
Knowledge, for its expansion, depends upon
critical thinking, a skill, required by successful
students, that
needs to be nurtured constantly by the effective teacher
through
problem solving exercises that stimulate curiosity.
VALUES: Teaching should not
be a barren experience unrelated
to societal values.
Effective teaching encourages students to make
their own reasoned choices regarding issues effecting
their lives
and society in general.
COMMITMENT: The
implementation of knowledge is useless
without disciplined commitment. The academic experience should
emphasize personal responsibility.
SERVICE: Knowledge should
not be gained for purely selfish
motives.
Knowledge carries with it a responsibility that the
bearer offer service for the good of the community.
GOALS: Life's duration is
uncertain. The challenge is to
maximize one's abilities and always seek
self-improvement.
LAW AND ETHICS: Right
conduct consists of those principles
established by society in its laws. Yet, not everything legal is
necessarily good.
Beyond the law exist certain ethical values
which are unenforceable and yet no less defensible. Students
should be able to recognize this distinction.
To implement the above belief statements, I stay current
in my
academic disciplines of law and business ethics through
profession-
al reading, research, writing, and informally reviewing
new
textbooks.
My teaching methodology is lively and fast-paced because
I assume
the assigned reading already has been done. I supplement classroom
discussion with events from the daily paper and other
outside
sources. I
employ the socratic method of teaching, informal
lecture, and group student oral presentations to
diversify my
teaching style.
I attempt to build a relationship, based on
respect and good humor, with each of my students and have
used
picture taking as a means to solidify that bond.
To instill self-confidence and generate creativity in my
students,
I offer alternative testing methods, such as classroom
presentations and written projects, which permit greater
academic
analysis and self-expression. A number of my students have written
letters to the editor published in the Valdosta Daily
Times and
other regional papers (tab H) on the legal and ethical
implications
of important social issues.
In addition to my own assigned advisees, I am available
for
counselling to all my students, past or present, during
regular
scheduled office hours or by appointment at their
convenience.
Upon request, I review resumes and offer suggestions for
improvement.
I prepare letters of recommendation for employment,
scholarship, academic awards, and other noteworthy
purposes. When
appropriate, I also offer contacts for prospects of
possible
employment.
Since arriving in 1993 at VSU's College of Business, I
have
initiated, administered, and personally funded each
semester the
Business Ethics Book Award program (tab F), which
recognizes
superior student academic performance and ethical
awareness in BUSA
2106, The Environment of Business.
Teaching is a higher calling, a true profession, which
demands more
than ordinary effort. Great responsibilities are placed upon the
educator. In
this field, success transcends simple monetary gain
because it is ultimately measured by the amount of
personal
satisfaction derived through selfless service for the
good of
students and the greater community.
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1993 - Present Valdosta State University
Professor of Management (2002)
College of Business Administration
Valdosta, Georgia
Associate Professor (1993-2002)
Tenured: May 1998
VSU Graduate Faculty: Full
Membership
WebMBA Program: Former
Member with Full
Graduate Faculty Status
1989 - 1993 University of
Miami
Assistant Professor of Business Law
School of Business Administration
Coral Gables, Florida
Member of Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty
TEACHING AWARDS
2005
Langdale College Nominee
VSU Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching
1999
Finalist, SAC Outstanding Teaching Award
College of Business Administration
Valdosta State University
1998
SAC Outstanding Teacher Award
College of Business Administration
Valdosta State University
1997
Finalist, SAC Outstanding Teaching Award
College of Business Administration
Valdosta State University
1996
Finalist, SAC Outstanding Teaching Award
College of Business Administration
Valdosta State University
1995
Finalist, SAC Outstanding Teaching Award
College of Business Administration
Valdosta State University
1994
Finalist, SAC Outstanding Teaching Award
College of Business Administration
Valdosta State University
1990
Freshman Teaching Award
University of Miami
SYLLABI
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VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(1) BUSA
2106, (BA 215), The Environment of Business
(2) BUSA
2106 IA, The Environment of Business, WebCT Platform
(3) BUSA
3110, (BA 311), Business Law
(4) BUSA
3110, (BA 311), Business Law, Distance Learning
(5) INTL
3170, German Language and Culture
(6) MGNT
4800, International Management
(7) MBA
7700, MBA 7110, (MBA 711), Advanced Business Law
(8) MBA
7750, Topics in International Business
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(9) BSL 212,
Introduction to Business Law
(10) BSL 301, Commercial Paper
(11) BSL 412, International Business Law
(12) BSL 512, International Business Law
(13) BSL 575, Advanced Business Law
(14) BSL 612, Legal Aspects of International Business
(15) BSL 696, Legal and Ethical Implications in Executive
Decision
Making
STUDENT EVALUATIONS
TEACHING EVALUATIONS
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
LANGDALE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Evaluations
Term
Course
Course
Instructor
Summer 2007 BUSA 2106 A
4.67 4.83
Environment of Business
INTL 3170 SA
n/a
n/a
German Language & Culture
MGNT 4800 SA
n/a
n/a
International
Management
Spring 2007 BUSA 2106 D
4.26 4.50
Environment of Business
MGNT 4800 B
4.05 4.14
International Management
MBA 7700 A
3.88 4.06
Special Topics (Advanced Business Law)
Fall 2006 BUSA
2106 A
4.06 4.17
Environment of Business
BUSA
2106 E
4.00 4.07
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.29 4.50
Business Law
Summer 2006 BUSA 2106 A
3.90 4.25
Environment of Business
MGNT 4800 A
3.91 3.91
International Management
Spring 2006 BUSA 2106 C
4.16 4.05
Environment
of Business
MGNT 4800 B
4.35 4.35
International Management
MBA 7700 A
4.14 4.00
Special Topics (Advanced Business Law)
Fall 2005 BUSA
2106 A
4.26 4.42
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 E
4.15 4.33
Environment of Business
BUSA
3110 A
4.33 4.33
Business Law
Summer 2005 BUSA 2106 A
4.78 4.91
Environment of Business
MBA 7750 A
4.26 4.22
Topics in International Business
Spring 2005 BUSA 2106 C
4.29 4.41
Environment of Business
MGNT 4800 B
4.44 4.13
International
Management
MBA 7700 A
4.79 4.77
Special Topics (Advanced Business Law)
Fall 2004 BUSA
2106 A
4.38 4.60
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 E
4.38 4.65
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.50 4.67
Business Law
Spring 2004 BUSA 2106 C
3.60 3.90
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.31 4.31
Business Law
MBA 7700 A
3.75 3.75
Special Topics (Advanced Business Law)
Fall 2003 BUSA
2106 A
3.87 3.87
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 B
4.21 4.44
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.55 4.52
Business Law
Summer 2003 BUSA 2106 A
4.58 4.84
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.35 4.47
Business Law
Spring 2003 BUSA 2106 D
4.35 4.50
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.59 4.59
Business Law
BUSA 3110 DL
4.14 4.14
Business Law
Fall 2002 BUSA
2106 C
4.13 4.13
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 E
3.84 3.77
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.83 4.83
Business Law
Summer 2002 BUSA 2106 IA
N/A
N/A
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.65 4.47
Business Law
Spring 2002 BUSA 2106 IA
N/A
N/A
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.39 4.46
Business Law
BUSA 3110 B
4.55 4.60
Business Law
Fall 2001 BUSA
2106 C
3.65 3.58
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 E
3.92 4.13
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.40 4.45
Business Law
Spring 2001 BUSA 3110 A
4.21 4.26
Business Law
BUSA 3110 B
4.42 4.27
Business Law
MBA 7110 A
4.42 4.21
Advanced Business Law
Fall 2000 BUSA
2106 C
4.15 4.17
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 D
3.83 3.78
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.35 4.28
Business Law
Summer 2000 BUSA 2106 A
4.30 4.28
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 DL
3.82 4.06
Business Law
Spring 2000 BUSA 2106 A
4.00 4.17
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 B
4.21 4.29
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.30 4.37
Business Law
BUSA 3110 B
4.29 4.56
Business Law
Fall 1999 BUSA
2106 A
3.76 4.09
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 B
4.05 4.17
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.21 4.34
Business Law
Summer 1999 BUSA 2106 A
4.16 4.24
Environment of Business
MBA 7110 A
3.91 3.96
Advanced Business Law
Spring 1999 BUSA 2106 A
4.28 4.33
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 B
4.21 4.46
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 C
4.65 4.78
Environment of Business
BUSA 3110 A
4.55 4.68
Business Law
Fall 1998 BUSA
2106 A
4.59 4.69
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 B
4.10 4.13
Environment of Business
BUSA 2106 C
4.13 4.39
Environment of Business
Spring 1998 BA 215 A
4.24 4.37
Legal Environment
BA
215 B
4.44 4.68
Legal Environment
Winter 1998 BA 215 A
3.78 4.02
Legal Environment
MBA 711
4.80 4.80
Advanced Business Law
Fall 1997 BA 215
A
4.05 4.30
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
4.30 4.37
Legal Environment
Summer 1997 BA 215 A
4.37 4.51
Legal Environment
Spring 1997 BA 215 A
4.37 4.54
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
4.51 4.65
Legal Environment
Winter 1997 BA 215 A
4.27 4.37
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
4.56 4.74
Legal
Environment
Fall 1996 BA 215
A
4.25 4.45
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
4.66 4.66
Legal Environment
Summer 1996 BA 215
4.34 4.53
Legal Environment
BA 311
4.54 4.56
Business Law
Spring 1996 BA 215 A
4.37 4.49
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
4.15 4.41
Legal Environment
Winter 1996 BA 215 A
4.36 4.39
Legal Environment
BA 311 DL
4.43 4.68
Business Law
Fall 1995 BA 215
A
4.53 4.68
Legal Environment
BA 215 B 4.64 4.58
Legal Environment
Summer 1995 BA 215
4.04 4.46
Legal Environment
BA 311
4.38 4.49
Business Law
Spring 1995 BA 215 A
4.30 4.69
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
4.56 4.71
Legal Environment
Winter 1995 BA 215 A
4.29
4.56
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
4.47 4.74
Legal Environment
TEACHING EVALUATIONS
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Evaluations
Term
Course
Course
Instructor
Fall 1994 BA 215
A 3.53 3.62
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
3.58 3.64
Legal Environment
Summer 1994 BA 215 A
3.55 3.60
Legal Environment
BA 311 A
3.48 3.42
Business Law
Spring 1994 BA 215 A
3.46 3.60
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
3.34 3.41
Legal Environment
Winter 1994 BA 215 A
3.37 3.45
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
3.62 3.71
Legal Environment
Fall 1993 BA 215
A
3.38 3.53
Legal Environment
BA 215 B
Legal Environment 3.44 3.56
TEACHING EVALUATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Spring 1993
Fall 1992
BSL 412T -
1.00
BSL 412UX - 1.15
BSL 612KY - 1.42
BSL 612HI - 1.36
BSL 696UX - 1.20
BSL 696EF - 1.37
Summer 1992
Spring 1992
BSL 696
- 1.22
BSL 612EF - 1.5
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