Jim D. Morrison

Jim D. Morrison is a retired Lecturer in the Department of Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies at the University of Kansas. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Germanic Languages and Literatures from KU and attended the Universität Erlangen/Nürnberg. Certified as an Industriekaufmann by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, he combines over 30 years of international business experience with academic roles. His professional background spans sectors including transportation, telecommunications, and automotive industries across the US, Europe, and South America.

• Education: M.A. Germanic Languages & Literatures (University of Kansas), B.A. (University of Kansas), studies at Universität Erlangen/Nürnberg
• Certifications: Siemens-accredited Industriekaufmann certification, Goethe Institut Prüfungspartner (testing specialist)

Mr. Morrison's research and teaching interests bridge academic and professional domains, emphasizing cross-cultural business practices and language pedagogy. His extensive industry experience informs his academic contributions, particularly in program development at the KU School of Business and Germanic Languages departments.