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Dr. S. Liz Davis

Assoc. Professor of Business,

Business

Meet Dr. S. Liz Davis

OF NOTE:
I have been responsible for the financial vision, stability, and growth of several Fortune 100 companies, focusing primarily in the areas of strategic planning, materials management, information technology, accounting and financial planning and analysis. Navigating between the strategic and operational needs of organizations with a focus on sustainability, competitive advantage, and succession planning has been my focus.

KNOWN FOR:
I am a process-oriented change agent with demonstrated credible performance in the manufacturing, banking, biotechnology, and higher education sectors. Although data driven by an accounting degree and an MBA with a major in finance and economics, I focused my doctoral studies in the area of organization and management with specializations in leadership and human resource management.

I have led successful accreditation efforts at both the program and university levels, designed academic programs, and developed curricula for various modalities (online, hybrid, face-to-face) for all levels of study (baccalaureate, master, and doctoral).

WHEN NOT IN THE CLASSROOM, CAN OFTEN BE FOUND:
Interests include: traveling, amateur photography, solving murder mysteries, leadership training – girls/women

POPULAR QUOTE:
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney

Classes

Examples of the classes taught by Dr. S. Liz Davis:

Strategy
Leadership
Finance
Change Management
Human Resources
Organizational Behavior
Entrepreneurship
Global Business

Education

Ph.D. – Organization and Management
Concentrations: Strategic Leadership and Human Resource Management
Capella University

M.B.A. – Economics and Finance
University of Rochester (NY)

B.S. Accounting
Pennsylvania State University

Notable Accomplishments

Quality Matters Certified Higher Education Peer Reviewer (2022-24)
Baldrige Foundation Partner Silver Achievement Award (ACBSP) (2020)
Make-A-Wish Society Honoree (2016)
Palmetto Center for Women – Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) Award Winner –
Education (2010)
Faculty Advisor for Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) (2005-2007)

I have led workforces through very difficult decisions, including a plant closure, with sensitivity and transparency.

Working with communities as well as universities allowed for the establishment of a Center for Women Entrepreneurs, which expanded economic opportunities by advancing entrepreneurship and providing resources to assist in successful business startups, maintenance of growth, and exploration of new business opportunities.