• Associate Professor of Business

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Walden University
M.B.A., Baker University
M.M.I.S., Friends University
B.B.A., Friends University
A.S., Friends University

Teaching Philosophy

I approach my teaching enthusiastically and humbly.  I will do everything I can to ensure a student succeeds in my courses if the willingness on their part is there and they meet me in the middle.   I try to just not bring my academic credentials to the class, but also my years of experience by sharing how I’ve applied and sometimes have misapplied those lessons and concepts that I’m teaching them in my own professional life.  I encourage students to analyze and learn from failure; whether it theirs, mine, or others so they can apply what they’ve learned and not repeat the mistake.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of teaching in a variety of settings and teaching many different learning types. I have taught numerous graduate-level MBA, Management, and Executive courses as well as many traditional undergraduate and returning adult courses.  For me, teaching is much more than a student memorizing and reciting back a fact I’ve given them. It’s also instilling a value in the student to do their own thinking; for developing critical analysis skills so they think their way through a problem and apply an ethical solution.  Knowledge is power, but only if what is learned can be applied and I’m always thinking about that when I develop a course or a lesson plan.

• Phone: (620) 242-0528
• Email: [email protected]

• Assistant Professor of Business

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Southern University and A & M College
MBA, Amity University
B.Sc., University of Buea
Certification in Business Analytics, Harvard Business School Online

Dr. Ruth Mbah is an African from Cameroon. She obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy Analysis and Urban Affairs from Southern University and A & M College, Louisiana- USA (2020). She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration in International Business from Amity University, Uttar Pradesh- India (2016), and a Bachelor of Sciences in Accounting from the University of Buea, Cameroon (2012). She recently attained a Certificate in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School Online (2023).

Dr. Ruth Mbah has both national and international professional experiences which makes her very dynamic and inclusive given her diverse cultural experiences. She has worked as an accountant, budget controller, and accounting supervisor for over seven years abroad. In the USA, she has worked at the United Nations Headquarters where she played an integral part in developing an electronic platform for submitting a personnel-related request to the Headquarters Client Support Service. As a Ph.D. student, Ruth worked as a teaching and research graduate assistant for Southern University and A & M College, as well as a research fellow for the International Center for IT & Development, USA. She worked as an Assistant Professor of Business at Bethany College. Dr. Ruth accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Business at McPherson College. She strongly upholds a student-centered teaching philosophy.

Dr. Ruth is a passionate researcher. She has published as of date a total of 14 peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles and 1 book chapter in several national and international academic journals. Her research work has been accepted and presented at several academic conferences both nationally and internationally. Ruth was a recipient of the Indiana University CIBER (CIBER) Doctoral Student Research Award, in 2018.

Dr. Ruth Mbah is a seasoned servant who loves service to God and humanity. She is an Editorial Board Member of the Science Journal of Business and Management (SJBM) and a Reviewer for Cogent Economics and Finance Journal. She is also on the Editorial Board of Advances in Social Sciences and Management. She has equally served as the Financial Secretary for both the Southern University African Student Association and the Nelson Mandela Research Institution, SUBR. She is the President of Broken Ties Foundation, a foundation that seeks to bring hope to orphans and widows in Cameroon. Most recently, Ruth is grateful to have been elected to the Board of AAUW Kansas as Treasurer and hopes to leave an impactful legacy during her tenure.

• Phone: (800) 365-7402
• Email: [email protected]

• Assistant Professor of Business

EDUCATION

B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University
M.B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University
M.S.E., Fort Hays State University

• Phone: (620) 242-0424
• Email: [email protected]

• Professor of Business Administration

EDUCATION
B.S. Manchester College
M.B.A. Emporia State University
Ph.D. Kansas State University

Teaching Philosophy
I see my role as a college professor informed by these seven characteristics.

1. Be a Servant. Serve student needs, facilitating student learning and growth with humility; helpfulness; taking initiative and intervening where needed; and leading with a servant’s heart.
2. Be Generous: Be generous with my time, skill, and ability in pursuing student learning and growth outside and inside the classroom.
3. Have Integrity: Be honest with myself and others; understanding what being true to who you are means. Help students increase their capabilities, abilities, and skills so they can provide greater service to others.
4. Create Community: Learning within community increases knowledge, wisdom, and discernment. Providing a classroom environment that encourages mutual accountability and respect by fostering an understanding that being dependable is important not only for my personal development but for the development of others.
5. Pursue Excellence: Help students understand that excellence is not being perfect, it is being willing to take risks, make mistakes and learn from them.  It is a commitment to improvement knowing that through the process excellence results.
6. Exhibit Graciousness: Be willing to forgive and accept responsibility for my actions, knowing that forgiveness involves sacrifice. When appropriate, be willing to intervene in disagreements between others facilitating reconciliation.
7. Understand Hope and Foster Legacy: Create an environment where students are encouraged, knowing that there is hope and its source.  Help students understand that hope affects legacy.

• Phone: (620) 242-0400
• Email: [email protected]

• Associate Professor of Business

EDUCATION
B.S., McPherson College
M.B.A., Columbia Southern University

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“I have a passion for education and I love the fast-paced, ever-changing world of marketing. The opportunity to bring the two together allows me to share my enthusiasm and encourage students to keep challenging themselves and always seek new learning opportunities. Our growth potential is endless!”

• Phone: (620) 242-0558
• Email: [email protected]