Dr. Jean Scheller-Sampson
Dr. Jean Scheller-Sampson
Assistant Professor of Management

Office: PAC 105
Phone: 6185376884
Email: jmsampson@mckendree.edu


Education:
D. Management, Webster University
M.A. Human Resource Development, Webster University
M.A. Management, Webster University
BBA, McKendree College
 
 
‘Be yourself, but be your best self.
Dare to be different and follow your own star’.
S.H. Payer
 
 
Teaching Philosophy: 
I believe it is my responsibility to educate my students in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Furthermore, I want to instill in my students the need to be a ‘lifelong’ learner and the importance of knowing how management will relate to a global economy.
 
Awards:
Volunteer award from LINC (Living Independently Now)
Generations of Success Award from SWIC
 
Prior Work Experience:
State Advocate for people with developmental disabilities (Certified QDDP, formerly QMRP) 1989-2004 Worked with state/local government and agencies to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
 
Human Resource Manager for a large retail chain 1989 - 1995


Research Interests
I have a real interest in working with persons with disabilities and getting them into the workforce. I have over 15 years experience working with persons with disabilities and I know they add a great synergy to the workplace.

Teaching Interests
Management is an exciting field of study especially now due to globalization and diversity. There are so many companies we can study to integrate theory with learning. And, of course, ethics is interjected in all of the management courses to provide a solid foundation for our future managers.

Professional Interests
 
Presentations:
2010 Presented a poster session “Handling Your Stress” for Stress Awareness Month, at Illinois Center for Autism

2009 Presented at  the Academy of Educational Studies Conference.   The topic “Cooperative Learning Groups-New Terminology for an Age Old Practice”.

2008 Presented at the National QMRP Conference, “Attracting and Retaining Great Employees” Memphis

2007 Presented at the Midwest Academy of Management, ”Using Kinky Boots in the classroom” Kansas City

2006 Presented “Colleges and University: Benefits for the Developmentally Disabled” at the National Qualified Mental Retardation (QMRP) Conference, August 11, San Antonio, Texas

2006 Presented statistics of St. Clair County and the importance of hiring persons with disabilities, Belleville Chamber of Commerce, October 12
 
2006 Presented “Persons with Disabilities: Ethics in a Diverse World” at the International Teaching Business Ethics (TBE) Conference, June 8, Denver, Colorado
Committees and Boards:
2008-current Illinois Center for Autism 
2006-2010 Maryville Parks and Recreation
2006 LINC Business Mentor for St. Clair and Madison County, Illinois
2005 (since 1997)-St. Clair County Transition Planning Committee
             1998-Co-Chairperson
 2005 (since 1985)-Qualified Mental Retardation Professional-State of Illinois
 1998 to 2001-East St. Louis Education-To-Careers Board
 1998-Southwestern Illinois Workforce Consortium
 1997 to 2000-Illinois Transition Consortium
 1997 to 2000-Metro East Education-To-Careers Regional Partnership
 
 

Reviewer for the Midwest Academy of Management Publication
Reviewer for McGraw-Hill, Management Text
Member of the Midwest Academy of Management


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