WILLIAM L. SOLOMONSON, Ph.D., CPT Assistant Professor, Human Resource Development School of Education and Human Services Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan DEGREES EARNED Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan Ph.D., Education, August, 2011 Concentration: Instructional Technology; Focus: Performance Improvement & Training Cognate: Communication Dissertation: A Model of Trust and its Antecedents in the Client-Consultant Relationship Major Advisor: Dr. Ingrid Guerra-Lopez University of Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan Master of Arts, Education, 2004, High Distinction Concentration: Performance Improvement & Instructional Design Capstone Study: Aligning Technical Tools with Teachers Needs at a Private Catholic High School Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, Communications, 1993, Magna cum Laude ACADEMIC POSITIONS Assistant Professor Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan Adjunct Professor Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan Co-teacher / Teaching Assistant Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS Vice President Learning, Development & Quality MCM Learning Inc., Warren, Michigan, March, 2002 August, 2010 Manufacturer s Sales Representative The Mantra Group, Bath, Ohio, December, 1998 March, 2002 Assistant National Sales Manager Mountain Hardwear, Berkeley, California, August, 1994 August, 1998
COURSES TAUGHT Oakland University HRD 306 Introduction to Human Resource Development HRD 309 Technology Applications in HRD HRD 472 Technology-Based Instruction HRD 550 Trends and Issues in Technology-Based Training HRD 625 Instructional Design Theory to Practice Wayne State University COMM 4210 Introduction to Research Methods in Communication and Public Relations IT 7150 Educational Product and Program Evaluation (TA) IT 7310 Learning Management Systems (TA) IT 7320 Human Performance Technology (TA) GRANTS APPLIED FOR Michigan Initiative for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MIIE) - Industry & Economic Engagement: Oakland University Lean Transformation Project for Michigan Manufacturing, Secondary Investigator (Prof. Mark Doman P.I.), applied for in March, 2011 EDITOR-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Solomonson, W.L. (2012). Whither the Relationship? Building Trust in Your Client Interactions. Performance XPress, accepted for publication. Solomonson, W.L. (2012). Developing Trust in the Client-Consultant Relationship. Performance XPress, accepted for publication. Solomonson, W.L. (2008). Toward fluent instructional design in the context of people. Performance Improvement, 47 (7), 12-19. Solomonson, W.L. (2005). Aligning content to business goals. ASTD Links. Alexandria, VA: ASTD. Solomonson, W.L. (2005). Keeping Your Eye on the Ball: Aligning Content to Business Goals. Performance, Retrieved from http://www.performancexpress.org/0511/ Solomonson, W.L. (2004). Marketing made easy: GM Goodwrench local marketing groups advantages explained in web-based course. GM Training Quarterly. Solomonson, W.L. (2003). Get on the F.A.S.T. track: web-based course delivers auto knowledge 101. GM Training Quarterly. William L. Solomonson CV, page 2 of 6
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Solomonson, W.L. (in progress). The Role of Comparison Level of the Alternative on Dependence and Relationship Commitment. Data collected and analyzed, writing full draft. Solomonson, W.L. (in progress). Social Exchange Theory and Consultative Relationships. Literature review completed, writing full draft. Solomonson, W.L. (in progress). Re-exploring Trust. Literature review completed, writing full draft. Solomonson, W.L., Giberson, T.R. (in progress). An OD Case Study in a Multi-Level IT Health Care Environment. In data collection. Solomonson, W.L., Kromrei, H.K., Juzych, M. (in progress). Integrating International Standards into an Ophthalmology Curriculum. In data collection. PRESENTATIONS Academic: International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPI) International Conference Instilling Trust in Your Client-Consultant Relationships, April, 2012, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Oakland University SEHS Fall Research Symposium Nurturing Trust in Client-Consultant Relationships, November, 2011 American Society of Training & Development (ASTD) The Art & Science of Consultancy: A new Model for Creating Trust & Commitment. October, 2011, Troy, Michigan Counseling Educators in Second Life (CESL) Renegotiating Identities in Virtual Worlds, September, 2011 Guest Lecturer, Wayne State University IT 9110 Advanced Research Seminar and Practicum, January, 2011 Instructional Technology on Tap, Wayne State University Study tactics for the Qualifying Exams, December, 2009 MACRAO - Michigan Association of College Registrars & Admissions Officers Multi-media in Recruitment and Training, November, 2002 William L. Solomonson CV, page 3 of 6
Professional: Audi of America Benesys Corporation Bodman LLP Chrysler Corporation Dykema Gossett PLLC Electronic Data Systems FIAT Ford Motor Company General Motors Corp Henry Ford Hospital Hillsdale College Little Caesar s Pizza Pioneer Automotive Raytheon Corporation SIEMENS Snap-on TACOM / TARDEC Volkswagen of America ACADEMIC SERVICE Oakland University Faculty Member, University Senate, 2011-present School of Education and Human Services Member, Committee on Instruction, 2012-present Member, E-Learning Task Force, 2011-present Member, Technology Advisory Committee, 2010-present Member, CAP SPTLE Subcommittee, 2010-present Human Resource Development Department Faculty Sponsor, HRD Honor Society/Professional Society, 2011-current HRD Master of Training & Development Student Advisor PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Editorial Journal Peer Reviewer International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management Other Professional Service Scholarship Judge, Collegiate Scholarship Competition, 2008 William L. Solomonson CV, page 4 of 6
Winning Futures Mentoring Solutions Certification Reviewer, Certified Performance Technologist (CPT), 2008-2010 International Society of Performance Improvement Conference Proposal Reviewer Evaluation & Measurement, 2008-2010 International Society of Performance Improvement Conference Proposal Reviewer Instructional Interventions, 2008-2010 International Society of Performance Improvement Pro Bono Instructor, 2011 Open Home School Group (OHG) Religious Education Teacher, 2008 - current Birmingham Unitarian Church Ann Arbor Zen Buddhist Temple AWARDS/RECOGNITION Academic: High Distinction, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2004 Magna cum Laude, Oakland University, 1993 Professional: ISPI Excellence Research/Student Research Developing Trust in the Client-Consultant Relationship, 2012 AXIEM Award, Copper Take Charge of Your Profits with the GM Goodwrench Card e- learning, 2004 AXIEM Award, Silver 2004 Chevy Truck Product Training Library CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, 2004 AXIEM Award, Silver Total Parts Management Web-based Training, 2004 AXIEM Award, Silver Take Charge of Your Profits by Cranking up the AMPS e-learning, 2004 AXIEM Award, Silver Hillsdale Recruitment CD-ROM, 2003 AXIEM Award, Silver Looking Good with Genuine GM Accessories e-learning, 2003 William L. Solomonson CV, page 5 of 6
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI); 2003 - current ASTD Certificate in Human Performance Improvement American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) in Human Performance Improvement (HPI); received April 2004 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) William L. Solomonson CV, page 6 of 6