Office Schedule
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Biography
In addition to teaching and course development, I have also served in non-profit and military leadership. My academic degrees include: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina, Master of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky and Master of Business Administration from Florida State University. I am currently working toward a PhD in Higher Education Administration (with a cognate in Business Administration) from the University of South Florida. I am a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, International Business Honor Society and Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Honor Society.
I have taught courses in Ethics, Business Law and Marketing at SPC in addition to developing and teaching Ethics and Business Law courses with several online programs. I currently serve as an officer in the US Army Reserve, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. I am presently assigned as an Ethics Subject Matter Expert for the US Army Training and Doctrine Command, located at Fort Eustis, Virginia.
I believe it is also important to serve your community, so I have served a number of different organizations and boards in a volunteer capacity. I currently serve on the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian Foundation, a $2 billion dollar charitable foundation. The Presbyterian Foundation solicits and manages funds from institutions and individuals around the world. It is the oldest such foundation in the United States, operating under the same charter established in 1799. Locally, I have served on the Board of Directors for Keswick Christian School in St. Petersburg and on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Largo. In my spare time I enjoy running, playing the guitar and spending time with my wife, Lori, and my children, James III and Maggie.
Subjects Taught
Music, Business Law, Paralegal / Legal Assisting, Ethics, Philosophy
Course Schedule
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| 0470 Summer Term 2013 |
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MUM 1312 LEGAL ISSUES FOR THE MUSICIAN III - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
| 1255 | SPG | In Class | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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1 |
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Prerequisite: MUM 1310. This course is intended to provide an overview of basic concepts and laws within labor and employment law as it applies to musicians. Topics covered include the employment relationship and independent contractors, agency relationships, and employment regulation as it pertains to those in the music industry. 17 contact hours. |
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MUM 2313 LEGAL ISSUES IN MUSIC
| 2112 | SPG | Blended | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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3 |
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Prerequisite: Admission to the Music Industry Recording Arts A.S. degree. This course is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of basic legal concepts and laws a professional in the music and recording arts industry should master including those concerning intellectual property, agency, business formation, employment and contracts to better prepare and protect the professional. Topics covered include the creation and protection of intellectual property, the meaning of agency relationships and various contract formation and legal issues specific to music and recording arts. 47 contact hours. |
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| 0465 Spring Term 2013 |
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BUL 2241 BUSINESS LAW I
| 151 | SPG | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
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This course is comprised of a study of the nature, classification and characteristics of law including the study of jurisdiction and functions of the court system, torts, crimes, government regulations of competition, environmental law, contracts, and sales of goods. 47 contact hours.
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MUM 2702 PROMOTING AND MERCHANDISING MUSICIANS
| 2096 | SPG | In Class | Mar 11 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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1 |
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This course focuses on strategies used to promote emerging musicians and their music. Specific resources are reviewed for creating promotional campaigns, increasing listener awareness, and developing a regular schedule of performing. Students will also review the most common contract terms entered into by musicians. 16 contact hours. |
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 1183 | SEM | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
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"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 1482 | SEM | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
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"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
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PHI 1631 STUDIES IN PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
| 3062 | SPG | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
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"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and resolving ethical problems confronting individuals in a global business environment. Students will review the historical development of ethics, and learn to apply logic, critical thinking, and decision making skills to a variety of ethical dilemmas arising in business, economic and governmental settings. Students will learn methods of resolving such dilemmas through the use of statutory, corporate and professional codes, as well as through ethical reasoning. Emphasis will be placed on logical analysis, critical thinking, and responsible ethical decision making. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course meets the college's general education requirement for applied ethics. Credit will not be given for both PHI 1631 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 2621, PHI 2622 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
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