Joe Childs

Joe Childs is a Professor and Executive Director of Innovation Projects at Indiana Wesleyan University’s DeVoe School of Business, Leadership, and Technology. He joined IWU in 2020 and leads initiatives like the DeVoe Entrepreneurial Experience, supporting over 3,000 international students. Previously, he served as Dean at Southeastern University and Associate Dean/Chair at Bethany University. His consulting practice focuses on Silicon Valley corporations and entrepreneurs.

• DBA in Management, Golden Gate University (2008)
• MA in General Ministry, Western Seminary (1997)
• MS in Public Relations, University of Southern Mississippi (1984)
• BA in Communication, University of Southern Mississippi (1981)

Research interests span entrepreneurship, economics, organizational leadership, and higher education innovation. His work integrates academic rigor with practical business challenges, including AI applications in education, aviation operations, and economic policy.

Publications reflect interdisciplinary expertise, with recent focus on LLMs in business research and historical contributions to sleep economics and market ethics. His articles address topics from CPA exam outcomes to biblical integration in business curricula.

Led major institutional projects including CCCU student outcome studies and international entrepreneurship training programs. Active in executive coaching for leaders across industries.