Keynote Address
Organization or Institution
Georgia Southern University
Location
Russell Union, Georgia Southern University
Presentation Year
2015
Start Date
3-10-2015 9:10 AM
End Date
3-10-2015 10:00 AM
Document Type
Keynote
Presentation Description
Dr. Todd Deal is Executive Director of the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement at Georgia Southern University. A native of Statesboro, Dr. Deal received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Georgia Southern in 1986 and returned to the faculty in 1992 after earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Ohio State University. Dr. Deal was named Georgia Southern Professor of the Year in 1994 and is a recipient of the Georgia Southern University Award for Excellence in Teaching (2003) and the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2003) and in Service (2006). Prior to assuming his current position, Dr. Deal served as a professor in the Department of Chemistry and as Associate Dean of the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology.
Dr. Deal’s leadership philosophy grows out of the principle that authentic, effective leadership is built on a foundation of service to others and to society as a whole. He believes that leaders must be lifelong learners who are willing to put aside self-interest to meet the needs of others. His philosophy is exemplified in the mission of the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement which is, “To Integrate learning, service, and leadership to empower students to become global citizens who lead with a lifelong commitment to service.”
Presentation Learning Objectives
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Keynote Address
Russell Union, Georgia Southern University
Dr. Todd Deal is Executive Director of the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement at Georgia Southern University. A native of Statesboro, Dr. Deal received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Georgia Southern in 1986 and returned to the faculty in 1992 after earning his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Ohio State University. Dr. Deal was named Georgia Southern Professor of the Year in 1994 and is a recipient of the Georgia Southern University Award for Excellence in Teaching (2003) and the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2003) and in Service (2006). Prior to assuming his current position, Dr. Deal served as a professor in the Department of Chemistry and as Associate Dean of the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology.
Dr. Deal’s leadership philosophy grows out of the principle that authentic, effective leadership is built on a foundation of service to others and to society as a whole. He believes that leaders must be lifelong learners who are willing to put aside self-interest to meet the needs of others. His philosophy is exemplified in the mission of the Office of Leadership and Community Engagement which is, “To Integrate learning, service, and leadership to empower students to become global citizens who lead with a lifelong commitment to service.”
