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