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Dana Jarvis

Primary Affiliation:: Duquesne University (Education, 4 Year/4 Year + Grad, PA, United States)

Business / Management / Human Resources (Expert)
My background in HR is focused on the strategy side, where I led succession planning endeavors, performance and diagnostic assessments, values-based integration initiatives and learning and development programs.
Education (Expert)
Developed and taught graduate business courses for 3 different universities. Courses include Design, Assessment and Improvement, Public Affairs Management, Organizational Ethics, Leadership and Ethics, Advanced Leadership Theory and Practice, Leading Change in Organizations, Global Ethics, Business and Society and Ethics and Diversity.
Business / Management / Org Behavior and Development (Expert)
Many years spent in management consulting and as an HR Director. Successful projects include development of corporate universities, performance management systems, strategic planning and employee engagement.

Master of Social Work Social Work (Social Administration) (04/2001)
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Public Administration Public Administration (04/2001)
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts Psychology (06/1992)
Allegheny College

Jarvis, Dana, E.. (January 2010). 7 Essentials for Managing Virtual Teams. University Readers.

Public Affairs Management (Summer 2010)
- Duquesne University – Business
- Course provides students with insights on the role of public affairs management within an organization, including significant discussion about key stakeholder analysis, public issue assessment, corporate social responsibility and crises management.
Advanced Leadership Theory and Practice (Spring 2009)
- Ottawa University – Business
- I developed and taught this course, which enhanced students' knowledge about leadership approaches, applications, best practices and sustainable impact within businesses, nonprofit and public sector organizations.
Program Design, Assessment and Improvement (Winter 2005)
- Duquesne University – Leadership
- Course focused on providing knowledge, skills and tools for managers to appropriately design programs, assess their development and ensure continuous improvement strategies.