Jerry Pyka

Jerry Pyka is a Lecturer in Applied Administration at the University of Houston-Downtown, teaching courses like Administering Organizational Change, Administrative Leadership, and Information Technology Administration. His research focuses on organizational leadership, configuration management, and community college-to-university articulation agreements.

• Degrees: EdD (Higher Administration and Supervision), MS (Occupational Education), BS (Technology Education) from the University of Houston
• Professional Roles: Former Assistant Dean of Outreach at University of Houston's College of Technology (2010-2016)
• Service: Active participant in university graduation ceremonies, new faculty mentor programs, and departmental meetings

Key Research Areas:
• Configuration management in university settings
• Technology education and leadership
• Articulation agreements between community colleges and universities

Notable Presentations:
• "Articulation Agreements: A Matter of Communication" (2011)
• "Organizational Leadership and Configuration Management Implementations" (2009, 2007)
• "Flexibility of TLS Program Provides Options to Students" (2006)