Charles Ginn

Charles W. Ginn , BA,MAIR, MA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Professional Summary

The current research interest of Charles Ginn focuses on the adoption of alternative course content systems including e-texts, publisher platforms, and open resource materials. For his teaching, he has repeatedly received the Excellence in Teaching Award as well as the Senior Class award for Inspiring Students. In 2011 Dr. Ginn received an Ohio Innovator Award from the Ohio Board of Regents for his efforts to reduce content costs for students.

Education

Ph.D.: University of Cincinnati 1993 (Leadership Within Rapid Growth Organizations)

MA : University of Cincinnati 1989 (Psychology-Organizational Leadership)

MAIR: University of Cincinnati 1973 (Industrial Relations)

BA: University of Cincinnati 1972 (Personnel & Industrial Relations)

Research and Practice Interests

The current research interest of Charles Ginn focuses on the adoption of alternative course content systems including e-texts, publisher platforms, and open resource materials. For his teaching, he has repeatedly received the Excellence in Teaching Award as well as the Senior Class award for Inspiring Students. In 2011 Dr. Ginn received an Ohio Innovator Award from the Ohio Board of Regents for his efforts to reduce content costs for students.

Positions and Work Experience

09-2013 - Associate Professor-Educator, Psychology Department, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

09-2006 -08-2010 Assistant Professor-Field Service, Psychology Department, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati

01-1991 - Founder & President, Consulting practice specalizing in leadership within rapid growth firms., Cincinnati Venture Consultants, Cincinnati

09-1986 -12-1990 Founder & Director, SBA & State of Ohio funded organization providing start-up assistance for small businesses., Small Busines Development Center, University of Cincinnati

06-1982 -09-1986 Human Resource Manager, Start-up and ongoing management of the Dutch held Makro Inc. Wholesale Club., Makro Inc., Cincinnati

06-1973 -06-1982 Training Director, Labor relations, training, car line & plant start-up teams. , Ford Motor Company, Dearborn,MI & Cincinnati

10-1994 -07-1998 Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management, Various courses on leadership in rapid growth private sector organizations & how to establish a consulting firm., University of the Netherlands (European Extension Program), Skopje, Macedonia

01-1997 -09-2006 Master Practioneer & Trainer, Conducted MBTI train-the-trainer week-long tprograms at numerous venues across the USA., Center for Applications of Psychological Type, Gainesville, FL

01-1986 -09-1999 Part-time & Visiting Lecturer, Taught courses in Small Business Management, Consumer Psychology, Retail Management and Marketing, Northern Kentucky University School of Business Administration, Highland Heights, KY

Presentations

Invited Presentations

Charles Ginn, Ph.D. & Steve Acker, Ph.D. (10-2009. ) e-Textbooks: Adding value to on-line courses .Conference, Youngstown, Ohio. Level:State

Charles Ginn, Ph.D. & Brian Olsen, BA (03-2009. ) “ Affordability: Ohio Initiatives, Promises and Pitfalls Going Digital. Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Level:State

Charles. Ginn, Ph.D., Steve Acker Ph.D., Libby Cates, Angie Acker (02-2011. ) Digital Textbooks: Student assessments of accuracy, coverage, level and engagement .Conference, Columbus Ohio. Level:State

Charles Ginn, Ph.D., Steve Acker Ph.D., David Wright, Libby Cates, Angie Aigler (02-2011. ) The State of Ohio’s Digital Bookshelf Project .Conference, Washington, D.C.. Level:National

Charles. Ginn, Ph.D. (08-2008. ) Team Building using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator .College Department, Wharton School-University of Pennsylvania. Level:College

Charles. Ginn, Ph.D. (08-2008. ) Team Building using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator .College, Howard University, Washington, D.C.. Level:College

Ohio ETech Conference (02-2011. ) Textbook Affordability Research .Columbus Convention Center, Columbus Ohio. Level:State

Ohio ETech Conference (02-2012. ) OBR Textbook Affordability Program .Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio. Level:State

Poster Presentations

Ginn, Charles Ph.D., Olsen Brian B.A. (10-01-2009. ) E-Text 2008 .International Conference, Indiana University. . Level:International

Honors and Awards

03-11-2011 Ohio Innovator of the Year Award-Ohio Board of Regents Ohio Board of Regents award for efforts to reduce textbook costs for USO students and for my efforts in helping to create the Ohio Digital Bookshelf. Status:Recipient Level:State Type:Recognition

01-01-2012 -12-31-2012 Dr. Ginn was awarded the 2012 Faculty Member of the Year award in the Psychology Department by the Psi Chi & Psychology Club Awards Committee. Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition

05-2014 -05-2014 Received teaching and technology award at the Psychology Department's annual banguet. Psychology Department Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition

Service

(Introduction to Psychology Committee ) Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 09-01-2007 -12-01-2012

Subject Pool Committee Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 09-07-2009 -12-01-2012

Grievance Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 09-01-2009 -To Present

Undergraduate Course Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 09-01-2007 -To Present

(Introduction to Psychology Textbook Implementation and Coordination ) Coordinator Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 12-01-2012

Keywords

Psychology of entrepreneurship, management assessment, team building and management of rapid growth.

Courses Taught

15-PSYC-102 INTRO PSYCH (CLIN) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-580 DEVEL OF PREJUDICE Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-395 GROUPS AT WORK Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-395 GROUPS AT WORK Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-382 RES MTDS SOCIAL PSY

15-PSYC-101 INTRO PSYCH (EXP) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-395 GROUPS AT WORK Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-215 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate

15-ORGL-501 LEAD ORGL EFFECT II Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-101 INTRO PSYCH (EXP) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-395 GROUPS AT WORK Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-215 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-456 RS METHODS: SOCIAL Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-456 RS METHODS: SOCIAL Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-456 RS METHODS: SOCIAL Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-102 INTRO PSYCH (CLIN) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC)

15-PSYC-395 GROUPS AT WORK

15-PSYC-215 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

15-PSYC-395 GROUPS AT WORK Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-456 RS METHODS: SOCIAL Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-365 CONFLICT & RESOLTN

15-PSYC-102 INTRO PSYCH (CLIN) Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-215 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate

15-PSYC-215 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate

Research Methods-Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Psychology of Stigma & Prejudice Level:Undergraduate

Introduction to Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Managing Diversity Level:Undergraduate

Introduction to Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Introduction to Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Psychology of Stigma & Prejudice Level:Undergraduate

Research Methods in Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Managing Diversity Level:Undergraduate

Research Methods in Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Introduction to Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Social Psychology Level:Undergraduate

Psychology of Stigma & Prejudice Level:Undergraduate

Faculty Development Activities

09-01-2009 -06-15-2010 Course Redesign Year long course redesign program, CET&L Langsman

09-01-2010 -06-15-2011 Best Practices in Teaching Program Year long program on conducting research on teaching methodologies, SOTL & CET&L Langsman

09-2012 -11-2012 Peer Review Training Program Training for peer review and coaching, CETL Langsman Library Type:Other

10-01-2013 -10-05-2013 Quality Matters National Conference Professional conference, Quality Matters Nashville, TN Type:Conference Attendance

06-01-2013 -06-20-2013 Quality Matters Informational Course Training program on QM process, Quality Matters

10/1/2013 12:00:00 AM -10/1/2013 12:00:00 AM Ohio Textbook Affordability Conference Conference on reducing textbook costs, Ohio Board of Regents Cleveland State university

10-2014 -10-2014 Quality Matters National Conference Annual conference on implementing QM standards in online courses, Quality Matters Baltimore, Maryland Type:Conference Attendance