PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Lectured on “The Advantages and Disadvantages of Maintaining the Fixed Exchange Rate Regime” Center of Strategic Research, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; January 17, 2008. http://www.jcss.org/SubDefault.aspx?PageId=79&EventId=135
Lectured on “Current value of the US dollar Vs. the Euro; it impact on US and the rest of the world” to Al-Quds University graduate program, University of Al-Quds, Jerusalem, Palestine, January 7, 2008
Lectured on “US vs. ME college teaching and assessment methods” to Al-Quds University college of business faculty and staff, University of Al-Quds, Jerusalem, Palestine, January 7, 2008
Subject matter expert, Stalla Review for the CFA Exams, DeVry/Becker Educational Development Corp. 2007
Lectured on “Personal budgeting and investment" Martin Cal Ripken Centre, Martin; Tennessee, October 30, 2007
Lectured on “Personal budgeting and investment" to Dr. Michelle Hortons’ Senior Social Work majors class, University of Tennessee, Martin; October 29, 2007
Lectured on “Current Situation in the Middle East“at Martin Rotary Club, Tennessee, Martin, April 5, 2007.
Lectured on “MENA investments opportunities “to Al –Quds University via Teleconferencing Sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Martin, February 12, 2007.
Lectured on “Reflections on the Current Situation in the Middle East“at UTM - Legislative Chamber, UC, Co-sponsored by the Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics and International Business & the Center for Global Studies, the University of Tennessee, Martin, February 6, 2007.
"Introduction to Derivatives; Accounting seminar on improving the Accountant's Professional Skills, Sponsored by: UT Martin Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance and the Office of Extended Campus Continuing Education, September 19-20, 2006
"Derivatives: A Mathematical Operation or An Investment Instrument?" Accounting seminar on Improving the Accountant's Professional Skills, Sponsored by: Department of Accounting &Administrative Services, UT Martin, September 26-27, 1995.
Using the Web in Teaching Finance Curriculum: Portfolio Simulations, a Tutorial Session@ Tennessee-Kentucky Best Practices Conference Sponsored by: Institute for Economic Development, Western Kentucky University, February 20, 1998
Using the Web for Security Analysis, Investment and Portfolio Simulations@ Workshop to Tennessee Valley Authority Accounting and finance executives, Martin, Tennessee, February 10, 1998.
“E-commerce, it’s application to medium and small business” Workshop to Palestinian business executives. Sponsored by the Arab American University of Jenin, Jenin, Palestine, March 5-6, 2001.
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT & SERVICE:
Written Report and evaluation of the Ph.D. thesis entitled: “Attitude of Kuwaiti Companies toward using Services of Foreign Auditors” By Nabi Alduwaila, University of Wollongong, Australia, 2008
“Workshop on methods of enhancing researchers’ abilities to conduct research and improve the quality of their contribution as to satisfy publication in famous world journals”. 7th International Conference for Islamic Economic to be held on 01/04/2008 to 03/04/2008 at Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Lectured on “Personal budgeting and investment" Martin Cal Ripken Centre, Martin; Tennessee, October 30, 2007
Lectured on “Personal budgeting and investment" to Dr. Michelle Hortons’ Senior Social Work majors class, University of Tennessee, Martin; October 29, 2007
Featured by the Jacksonsun newspaper, "Rare coins sometimes prove to be a golden investment" Article published by Ned Hunter, Sep 17, 2006. http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060917/BUSINESS/609170304&SearchID=73257236065017
Member, UTM Chians exploration delegation committee, March, 4-19; 2006.
Lectured on " The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to Dr. Parker class, University of Tennessee, Martin; January 30, 2006.
Session Moderator, Hedge Funds, Financial Management Annual meeting, Chicago, IL, October 12-15, 2005
Lectured on " The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to Dr. Parker class, University of Tennessee, Martin; February 3, 2005.
Presentation “Palestinian/Israeli conflict” Watkins Auditorium, Sponsored by The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Center for Global Studies, and International Student Association. University of Tennessee-Martin, April 2, 2004
Lectured on " The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to Dr. Parker class, University of Tennessee, Martin; March 23, 2004.
Lectured on " The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to Governor's School for Humanities class, Sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Martin; July 16, 2003.
Lectured on " The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to Martin Teachers association, Sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Martin, March 29, 2003.
Lectured on " The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to Martin First Papist Church, Martin, February 16, 2003.
Lectured on " The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to Governor's School for Humanities class, Sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Martin, July 7, 2001, 2002.
Article appeared at the University of Tennessee Alumni Magazine. Concerning the UTM educational mission at AAUJ in Palestine. Fall 2001.
Interviewed by TV Palestine. Concerning the Palestinian uprising and its impact on higher education on Palestine. April 2001
Interviewed by Palestine Voice Radio concerning the educational and technological edge AAUJ implements in its educational mission. March 2001.
Featured by the Jacksonsun newspaper, Concerning the UTM educational mission at AAUJ in Palestine. January 2001.
Interviewed and featured by Channel Six News of Paducah, Kentucky, regarding AAUJ, Palestine, January 5, 2001
Featured by Weakley County Free Press of Martin Tennessee, regarding AAUJ, Palestine, January 4, 2001
Lectured
on " The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main
theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to
Governor's School for Humanities class, Sponsored by the University of
Tennessee, Martin, July 7, 2001
Article
appeared at the University of Tennessee Alumni Magazine.
Concerning the UTM educational mission at the Arab American University of
Jenin (AAUJ), Palestine. Fall 2001.
Interviewed
by TV Palestine. Concerning the Palestinian uprising and its impact on higher
education on Palestine. April 2001
Interviewed
by Palestine Voice Radio concerning the educational and technological edge AAUJ
implements in its educational mission. March 2001.
Featured
by the Jackson Son newspaper, Concerning the UTM educational mission at AAUJ in
Palestine. January 2001.
Interviewed
and featured by Channel Six News of Paducah, Kentucky, regarding AAUJ,
Palestine, January 5, 2001
Featured
by Weakley County Free Press of Martin Tennessee, regarding AAUJ, Palestine,
January 4, 2001
Panel discussion participant at the Financial Management Association meeting, Seattle, WA., on Students As Fiduciary Managers: The TVA Investment Challenge. November 19-22, 2000.
Participated in the World Bank and Economic Research Forum workshop entitled: Macroeconomic Management Financial Sectors Issues: Training Seminar. Cairo, Egypt, October 27, 1999.
Participated in "Benefiting from Globalization Workshop" of the Second Mediterranean Development Forum (MDF), Sponsored by the Economic Development Institute of the World Bank, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Morocco. Marrakech, Morocco, September 3-6, 1998.
Interviewed by the Morocco National Television regarding the impact of Globalization integration on the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, Marrakech, Morocco, September 4, 1998. Lectured on" The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Islam, Christianity and Judaism " to Governor's School for Humanities class, Sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Martin, June 30, 1998.
Served as an interpreter for the Union City Law Firm, Fowler, Prince & Webb, Union City, Tennessee, Martin, 1997 & 1998.
Interviewed by the Voice of Cairo Radio regarding business practices and implementations in USA and Egypt, 1997.
Lectured on "Islam: The Five Pillars, The Major Theological Differences between Islam and Christianity, and the ethical teachings of the Prophet Mohammed(pbuh)." to Religions of the World Class, Department o Psychology, Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Tennessee, Martin, April 4, 1997.
Moderator, Careers in International Business and Economics Session. Business Week Career Day , Sponsored by the School of Business Administration, University of Tennessee-Martin, April 3, 1997.
Participated in establishing an MBA program for Jerusalem School of Economic and Diplomacy, the Jerusalem School of Economic and Diplomacy, Ramalah, Palestine, 1997.
Participated in establishing an MBA program for An-Najah National University, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine, 1997.
Served as a member of the MBA examination Committee, University of Tennessee at Martin, 1994-1997.
Moderator, Careers in Finance and Investment Session. Business Week Career Day , Sponsored by the School of Business Administration, University of Tennessee-Martin, April 3, 1996.
Lectured on "Islamic Religion and its Impact on Human relationship" to Philosophy 301 class, Department o Psychology, Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Tennessee, Martin, April 4, 1996.
Lectured on "The Five Pillars of Islam, the Ethical Teaching of Islam and Some main theological differences between Christianity and Islam" to Governor's School for Humanities class, Sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Martin, July 7, 1995.
Lectured on "Diversity of Teaching Methods" to Multi cultural class, Department of Educational Studies, University of Tennessee, Martin, June 12, 1995.
Lectured on "Islamic Religion" to Philosophy 301 class, Department o Psychology, Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Tennessee, Martin, April 7, 1995.
Lectured on "Global Finance: American's role and stakes" to the Great Decisions Program Audience, Sponsored by the Office of Extension services, Dyrsburg State Community College, February 21, 1995.
Lectured on "Islamic Religion" to Governor's School for Humanities class, Sponsored by the University of Tennessee, Martin, July 5, 1994
Lectured on "Islam and Politics: Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia" to the Great Decisions Program Audience, Sponsored by the Office of Extension Services, Dyrsburg State Community College, March 17, 1994.
Lectured on "Pillars of the Islamic Religion" to Humanities classes, University of Tennessee, Martin, March 15, 1994.
Lectured on "Multi-cultural Factors and aspects of Management Style" to Management's 471 class, Department o Management and Marketing, University of Tennessee, Martin, September, 1993 & 1994.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE:
| 1993-Present | Member, Review Board, Journal of Business and Economic Perspectives |
| 2001-Present | Member Faculty Resource Committee |
| 1999-2000 | Member, State Residency Committee |
| 1998-2001 | Member, Graduate Committee |
| 1994-2000 | Member, MBA Examination Committee |
| 1996-1998 | Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Tennessee at Martin |
| 1993-1997 | Curriculum Content and Evaluation Committee |
| 1995-1996 | Chairperson, Faculty Council Committee |
| 1995-1996 | Chairperson Curriculum Content and Evaluation Committee |
| 1994-1996 | Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Managerial Finance |
| 1994-1995 | Track Chairperson Midwest Finance Association |
| 1993-1995 | University Development Committee |
| 1992-1993 | Language Interpreter in Michigan Courts |
| 1992-1993 | Treasurer, American Arab Chamber of Commerce, Dearborn, Michigan |
| 1991-1992 | School of Business Strategic Planning Committee |
| 1990-1991 | Chairperson, Research Committee |
| 1988-1992 & 1994 | Research Committee |
| 1986-1988 & 1990-1992 | Senator, Faculty Senate, Wayne State University |
| 1985-1991 | Faculty Recruiting Committee |
| 1985-1988 & 1994 | Chairperson Recruiting Committee |
| 1984-1992 | Graduate Assistant Committee |
| 1984-1988 | Educational Policy Committee |
| 1979-1981 | Civitan Club |
| 1975-1977 | Vice President, International Student Association |
| 1974-1976 | Senator, Student Senate |