Brian Rickel

Brian Rickel, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor at the College of Business & Computer Science at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He holds a doctorate in Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction in Higher Education from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Supervision, Curriculum, and Instruction in Higher Education, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2002
• M.Ed. in Business Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1987
• B.S. in Business Education, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1986

Research Interests:

• Improving learning and retention of Microsoft Office skills
• Historical impact of technology in education
• Design and development of office machines

Professional Experience: 28 years as a K-12 Business and Computer Instructor, including 8 years teaching dual-credit computer courses at Ovilla Christian School, Red Oak, Texas, and Tyler Street Christian Academy, Dallas, Texas.

Community Involvement: Active in the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, Church Finance Committee, Sunday School teaching, and Monthly Nursing Home ministry.