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Dr. Paul Koch is a Professor at Olivet University's School of Business since 1992, integrating Christian principles into economic education. He has been honored with the Richard M. Jones Teaching Excellence Award (1996) and had the Aurora yearbook dedicated to him in 2015. Active in the International Business Institute program for 20 years, he taught in Europe and Asia. His research bridges economics with ethical frameworks, as seen in his 2020 article on solidarity and market systems.
- Teaching roles: Honors Program (2010-2019), International Business Institute
- Professional memberships: American Economic Association, Association of Christian Economists, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Education:
- Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Illinois State University (1994)
- M.S. in Economics, Illinois State University (1984)
- B.S., George Fox College (1979)
Research focuses on applying Christian ethics to economic theory and pedagogical innovations. His 2020 publication exemplifies this through analysis of solidarity concepts in market systems. He has also contributed to teacher education via workshops at Illinois State University's Center for Economic Education.
Personal involvement includes roles in university theater productions (e.g., "West Side Story" in 2016) and community theater volunteer work through his wife's associations.
