معرفی
Dr. Yiwei Qiu serves as an Associate Professor at Trinity Western University's School of Graduate Studies, teaching core courses in the Leadership (MA) program including Strategic Leadership (LDRS 501) and Leading Change (LDRS 612). With over 18 years of experience as a scholar-practitioner, he maintains active global engagements as a senior international education consultant across China, USA, Canada, and Europe while holding concurrent academic appointments in China.
His educational credentials include:
- EdD from University of the Pacific, USA
- MD from Beijing Forestry University, China
- BS from Zhejiang A&F University, China
Dr. Qiu's research critically examines cross-cultural leadership dynamics and institutional internationalization processes in higher education. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation challenges, focusing on transformational leadership models in multicultural contexts and the strategic development of international business education. Current investigations explore how educational institutions navigate cultural barriers during global expansion initiatives.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly focus on higher education internationalization, analyzing both motivational drivers and operational hurdles through empirical case studies. His 2020 research dissects small liberal arts university adaptations while the 2018 study investigates institutional diffusion mechanisms, collectively revealing systemic patterns in global educational strategy implementation.
Professional service includes editorial responsibilities for Beijing's State Governance Series, research affiliation with Sanya University's Institute of State Governance Studies, and peer review contributions to International Education Studies. His teaching portfolio spans leadership foundations, team conflict resolution, and scholarly inquiry methodologies within graduate leadership programs.
