Dr. Charles "Randy" Nichols is an online business faculty member with Ashford University and the American Public University System. His most recent university appointment was as a Professor of Management with Mid-Continent University (based in Louisville, KY). Dr. Nichols previously served as business administration faculty with Sullivan University. He has also served as administration with Oakland City University in Indiana where he served three years as the Program Director for the Master of Science in Management Program. He helped develop the "one weekend a month" option to allow for the program to be completed in a year's time. Randy holds a Ph.D. in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from the Union Institute (Cincinnati, OH), a Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science from Kentucky State University.
Randy served nearly seven years as an Army Contract Specialist (buyer) and earned Professional Designation and Certification in Contract Management.
He holds online instructor certifications from the Walden Institute. Thomas Edison State College, Grand Canyon University Sullivan University, South University and Franklin University and has completed online instructor training with Baker College (Flint, MI), Franklin University, the University of Phoenix and Walden University.
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Dr. Charles "Randy" Nichols is a Professor of Management with Mid-Continent University. He has most recently served a Professor of Business Administration with Sullivan University in Louisville, KY. He came to Sullivan as the university’s first online Dean. Dr. Nichols gained his initial administrative experience while at Oakland City University in Indiana where he served three years as the Program Director for the Master of Science in Management Program. He helped develop the "one weekend a month" option to allow for the program to be completed in a year's time. His expertise includes: Cultural Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Online Education and Organizational Behavior and Development.
Dr. Nichols holds a Ph.D. in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from the Union Institute (Cincinnati, OH), a Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science from Kentucky State University. He served nearly seven years as an Army Contract Specialist (buyer) earning both Professional Designation and Certification in Contract Management. He was selected as a delegate to the first annual White House Conference on Small Business (1994) and as a Babson-Kauffman Research Fellow in Doctoral Studies in Entrepreneurship (1994). . He was cited in Essence Magazine (April, 2004) for contributing how to select and take online college courses information to the “Working it” column. He has given national presentations of his research and also has published articles in Confluence Magazine (St. Louis, MO), the African-American Journal (Louisville, KY) and the St. Louis Small Business Monthly. In 2009, he was selected as one of the 26 inaugural faculty with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Leadership Academy.
He holds online instructor certifications from the Walden Institute, Thomas Edison State College, Grand Canyon University, Sullivan University, South University and Franklin University and has completed online instructor training with Baker College (Flint, MI), Franklin University, the University of Phoenix and Walden University.
Most Memorable Moment:
Homecoming each year, getting to know President Butts and the Board of Regents and the Atwood Hall parties.
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)|
Kentucky State University
From January 2021 to Current • 5 year(s)
Taught full time course load, assisted with course scheduling and staffing, helped with ACBSP re-accreditation self-study.
Online business school adjunct faculty|
American Public University System
From January 2007 to Current • 19 year(s)
Taught online business and management courses, member of Research Special Interest Group faculty.
Interim Chair, School of Business and Technology|
Kentucky State University
From August 2021 to December 2021 • 0 year(s)
Developed course schedules, assigned teaching loads, assisted students with scheduling and degree audits, led ACBSP re-accreditation efforts.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management|
Kentucky State University
From January 2015 to December 2020 • 5 year(s)
Taught business administration courses, advised students at undergraduate and graduate levels, served on committees.
Assistant Faculty|
Ashford University Online
From January 2007 to December 2018 • 11 year(s)
Facilitated online business and management courses, participated in faculty development training, reviewed course textbooks.
Professor of Management|
Mid-Continent University
From January 2011 to December 2014 • 3 year(s)
Taught business and management courses including International Business and Research Methods, served as Lead Instructor for graduate courses.
Professor of Management|
Sullivan University System
From January 2001 to December 2010 • 9 year(s)
Served as Online Dean managing university-wide online programs generating $11-13 million annually, transitioned to management faculty.
Applied Management and Decision Sciences Core Faculty|
Walden University
From January 1998 to December 2010 • 12 year(s)
Advised doctoral candidates on dissertation research, developed academic workshops, served on journal peer-review board.
Online faculty|
South University Online
From January 2005 to December 2009 • 4 year(s)
Facilitated online business and management courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, participated in faculty development training.
Online MBA faculty|
Norwich University
From January 2005 to December 2008 • 3 year(s)
Facilitated online MBA preparatory course for incoming students, advised students on analytical and writing skills.
Online MBA faculty|
Southern New Hampshire University
From January 2002 to December 2008 • 6 year(s)
Provided instructional expertise for MBA courses, advised students on research projects, developed MBA Entrepreneurship course.
Online business/management program adjunct|
Baker College
From January 2000 to December 2007 • 7 year(s)
Facilitated Business and Sociology online courses, evaluated student assignments, recorded grades.
Director, Master of Science in Management Program|
Oakland City University
From January 1997 to December 2001 • 4 year(s)
Managed master's program enrolling 120 students at three campuses, recruited faculty, created course schedules.
Small Business Management Program Instructor|
Metropolitan Community College
From January 1996 to December 1997 • 1 year(s)
Taught Business Administration Program courses, performed student record keeping, assisted with budget preparation.
Business Administration Department Adjunct Instructor|
Harris-Stowe State College
From January 1995 to December 1997 • 2 year(s)
Taught traditional classroom courses in Business Administration and Mathematics, served as faculty advisor.
Leadership Excellence Program Instructor|
Vincennes University: Military Education Program
From January 1994 to December 1995 • 1 year(s)
Instructed courses for military and civilian supervisors at DOD facilities, provided student guidance on projects.
Assistant Professor|
National-Louis University
From January 1991 to December 1995 • 4 year(s)
Taught 90% of program course offerings, assisted in hiring and training 30+ adjunct faculty, co-authored course updates.
Contract Specialist|
U.S. Army Troop Support Command
From January 1984 to December 1991 • 7 year(s)
Served as DOD contract specialist, performed purchasing duties, coordinated small purchases, achieved significant cost savings.
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