Dale Powers

Dale Powers is an Assistant Professor at the Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business, East Central University, teaching management courses since joining the faculty in 2016. His prior academic roles include visiting professor at Fort Hays State University (teaching in China for a full year), lecturer for Benedictine University (across Vietnam and China), and adjunct faculty at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Business Administration from Business School Netherlands, researching digital economy's influence on employment relationships
• Master of Business Administration from Benedictine College
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from MidAmerica Nazarene University

Dr. Powers' research bridges 25 years of executive-level human resource management and leadership development experience with academic inquiry into digital transformation's impact on modern employment structures. His work emphasizes practical applications of HR theory in evolving economic landscapes, informed by extensive international teaching and professional certifications.

Professional credentials include Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute and Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management.