Michael Posey Faculty

Dr. Michael W. Posey
Program Chair
Public Relations
poseym@franklin.edu

Dr. Michael Posey holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. Dr. Posey is currently Professor and Program Chair for Public Relations at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to moving to Columbus, he served as President and CEO of Comprehensive Solutions in Charleston, West Virginia and as Vice President for Research and Special Projects at the Process Strategies Corporation in Charleston. Dr. Posey has worked and taught at several colleges and universities and has been involved in business and higher education for many years.

Dr. Posey is an accomplished speaker and consultant and has contributed to several books on a variety of topics. His good-natured style and practical advice on the topics of motivation and communication keep him in high demand as a speaker presenting to hundreds of people each year. He currently hosts a monthly podcast and blog on the topic of motivation, communication, and relationship building.

Education

Ph.D.,	University of Toledo, 2003, Higher Education Administration
M.A.,	Bowling Green State University, 1990, Interpersonal & Public Communication
B.A.C.,	Bowling Green State University, 1988, Interpersonal & Public Communication

Academic/Professional Experience

2008	Nationwide Better Health, Columbus, OH, Consulting
2008	Cardinal Health, Dublin, OH, Consulting
2008	Columbus Board of Realtors, Columbus, OH, Consulting
2007	Debateleague.com/Davis Associates, Washington, D.C., Consulting
2006-Present	Franklin University, Program Chair, Organizational Communication; Program Chair - Healthcare Information Systems Management
2005-Present	Franklin University, Course Manager, Speech
2005	Sokol Law Offices, Columbus, OH, Consulting
2005	Serpentine Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, Consulting
2003-Present	Franklin University, Program Chair, Healthcare Management & Healthcare Information Systems Management
2003-Present	Franklin University, Course Manager, Popular Culture/Film
2001-2004	Franklin University, Lead Faculty for General Education
1999-2001	Franklin University, Lead Faculty and Course Manager for Professional Foundations
1998	Progressive Processing, Elyria, OH, Consulting
1998	Association of Certified Nurse Anesthetists, Richmond, VA, Consulting
1998	Microtel Hotels, Charleston, WV, Consulting
1998	State of West Virginia, Department of the Secretary of State, Charleston, WV, Consulting
1998	Profiles International, Waco, TX, Consulting
1997-1999	University of Charleston, WV, Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences
1997-1999	Vice President of Research and Development, Process Strategies,Charleston, WV (Healthcare Company)
1997	BB&T Bank (formerly One Valley), Charleston, WV, Consulting
1997	The National Wildlife Federation, Washington, D.C. , Consulting
1997	The Hillel Foundation, Washington, D.C., Consulting
1996	BidCo, Charleston, WV, Consulting
1996	Chrysalis Corporation, Chelsea, MI, Consulting
1996	Masch Enterprises, Ann Arbor, MI, Consulting
1995-1997	President & CEO, Comprehensive Solutions, Charleston, WV (Healthcare/Technology Company)
1995	Rice Law Offices, Charleston, WV, Consulting
1995	American Office Systems, Charleston, WV, Consulting
1995	Lanier Worldwide, Atlanta, GA, Consulting
1995	Radisson Hotels, Huntington, WV, Consulting
1993-1995	University of Charleston, Charleston, WV, Instructor, Social Sciences
1993-1995	University of Charleston, Charleston, WV, Director of the Colleague Program & The Center for Community Service and Volunteerism
1992-1994	University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, Graduate Research Fellow & Instructor
1990-1992	Albion College, Albion, MI, Instructor
1990-1992	Albion College, Albion, MI, Assistant Director of Student Activities
1990-1992	Albion College, Albion, MI, Residence Hall Director
1990	J.C. Penney Corporation, Toledo, OH, Consulting
1988-1990	Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, Graduate Teaching Assistant

Publications/Presentations

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2007	Contributing Editor: Pointer, D. D., Williams, S. et. al. (2007). Introduction to U.S. Health Care. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ.
2007	Working paper: Posey, M. W. & Davis, J. W. (2007). The effectiveness of public speaking and debating in virtual environments.
2007	Contributing Editor: Getzen, T. E. & Moore, J. (2007). Health Care Economics. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ.
2007	All for one, one for all. Smart Business. Columbus, OH., May 2007
2007	Presentation: "D.W.I. - Dealing With It! Getting the most from yourself andothers." Presented to Cardinal Health. Columbus, OH April 2007.
2007	Presentation: "Motivation." Presented at the Worthington/Dublin LibraryLecture Series. Worthington, OH April 2007.
2007	Presentation: "Managing Your Non-Profit Organization." Presented to Association of Government Accountants. Whitehall, OH Feb. 2007.
2006	Reviewed: Judson, K., Harrison, C., Hicks, S. (2006). Law & Ethics for Medical Careers. McGraw-Hill, Boston.
2006	Presentation: "The ABC's of Using Grading Rubrics in Assessing Student Learning." Presented to the League of Innovation in the Community Colleges. Charlotte, NC Oct. 2006.
2006	Presentation: "Getting the most from yourself and others." Presented to Chase Bank. Columbus, OH Nov. 2006.
2006	Presentation: "Being a leader when it's hard to lead." Presented to the State of Ohio Attorney General's Office - Office of Victim Services. Bexley, OH July2006.
2005	Commencement Address: "Motivating Yourself to Lead." LeadershipWorthington Commencement. Worthington, OH May 2005.
2004	Key Note Address: "Being a Motivated Leader" presented to the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH. October 2004.
2004	Presentation: "Managing Yourself and Others" presented to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Columbus, OH April & August 2004.
2004	Presentation: "Motivating Healthcare Volunteers: Taking Action!" presented tothe Gahanna SERTOMA Club, Gahanna, OH Feb. 2004.