Dr. David Batts Biography Page
Teaching Interests
- Industrial Management in Action – How today’s leaders keep industries running efficiently.
- Power Skills (Beyond Soft Skills) – Building influence, confidence, and adaptability.
- Climbing the Ladder – Strategies for career growth and job advancement.
- Winning as a Team – Collaboration, leadership roles, and conflict resolution.
- Communicate to Dominate – Sharpening clarity, persuasion, and listening skills.
- Staffing & Training for Success – Finding, developing, and retaining talent.
- Smart Choices Under Pressure – Decision-making and problem-solving in real scenarios.
- Ethics in the Real World – Navigating gray areas with integrity.
- Motivation That Lasts – What drives people and how to keep teams energized.
Research Interests
- The Future of Online Learning – Innovation, engagement, and impact in digital education.
- Building Tomorrow’s Workforce – Aligning training with industry needs.
- STEM Sparks – Growing curiosity and career pathways in science, technology, engineering, and math.
- Closing the Loop – Helping AAS degree holders complete four-year pathways.
- Bridging the Gap – Strengthening university–community and university–industry collaboration.
- Higher Ed as an Economic Engine – Driving growth and opportunity through education.
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