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TO KITTITAS COUNTY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
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BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED:
• Airport Advisory Committee
Date: November 2. 2015
Name: Dr. Sundaram Nataraja
Business Address: CWU Aviation Department Home Address: 210 W Mad Court
400 E University Way
Ellensburg WA 98926-7515 Ellensburg WA 98926
City State Zip City State Zip
Business Phone: 509-963-2386 Home Phone: 509-859-2738
Email address: natarajas&cwu.edu
Education: (High school, name and location of college or university, year graduated, and degree):
See attached CV.
Current Employment: (job title, employer, employment date, contact, phone):
Chair Department of Aviation; Central Washington Universit • September 1 2015• Supervisor
= Dr. Paul Ballard: 509-963-1411.
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Special reasons for wishing to serve on the Board or Commission:
As Department Chair for CWU Aviation, I represent the Professional Pilot program &
operations for the universitv.
What advisory panels, Boards/Commissions have you previously served on?
See attached CV.
Please list any training or experience you have that would be beneficial to serving on the Board or
Commission: See attached CV.
Are you available to attend board meetings during the day or evening M -F? [✓ Yes ] No
If no, please explain:
Please furnish two references who could speak to your qualifications for the desired appointment:
• Name: Dr. Paul Ballard, Dean Phone: (H) (%A,) 509-963-1411
Address: CWU, Coll. of Ed. & Prof. Studies City: Ellensburg State: WA _Zip: 98926
• Name: Dr. James Gaudino Phone: (H) (W) 509-963-2111
Address: CWU, Office of the President City Ellensburg _State: WA Zip: 98926
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Curriculum Vitae - Sundaram Nataraja 2015
Dr. SUNDARAM NATARAJA
210 W. Maci Ct.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
snatara6a2000(a)vahoo.com
+509 963 2386
A leader with a passion for academic excellence, accountability, and high performance.
A strategic thinker, doer, and global citizen.
Education:
Ed.D. (Adult & Higher Education Administration), University of South Dakota, USA, 2011-2014
M.A. (Educational Administration), University of South Dakota, USA, 2009-2011
M.S. (Aviation Safety), University of Central Missouri, USA, 1998-1999
PG Cert. (Tourism Studies), University of Oxford, England, 1994-1995
A.S. (Hospitality Management), Daytona State College, USA, 1990-1991
M.A. (Political Science), Annamalai University, India, 1980-1982
B.A. (History), University of Madras, India, 1975-1979
Highest Professional Recognitions:
MCIT — Member of the Chartered Institute of Transport, UK (Singapore Chapter), 1997.
AVMP - Certified Aviation Management Professional, IATA, Geneva, Switzerland
CTP — Certified Training Professional, IATA, Geneva
Professional Membership:
(1) American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), (2) Academy of Management, and
(3) Strategic Management Society.
Courses Taught:
1. Introduction to General Aviation, 2. Aviation Management, 3. Airport Management, 4. Airport
Operations (Passenger and Cargo), 5. Aviation Safety, 6. Airline Management, 7. Airline Marketing,
8. Principles of Management, 10. Business Mathematics, 11. Business Ethics, 12. Business Research
Methods, 13. Organizational Culture, and 14. Strategic Management.
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Relevant Education:
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
CGPA: 3.91/4.0
Discipline
Institution
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO., USA
Year
1999
Aviation Safety
Courses Studied in Master of Science in Aviation Safety Program
No.
Course Code
Course Name
Hours
Grades
1
PR&T 4040
Aviation Management
3
A
2
PR&T 4050
Aviation Safety
3
A
3
PR&T 4090
Aviation Law
3
A
4
PR&T 4420
Air Transport
3
A
5
PR&T 5010
Specific Problem in Power & Transport
2
A
6
PR&T 5020
Aircraft Accident Investigation
(14 CFR Part 61, 91 & 141 Federal Aviation
Regulations, and Title 49: Part 830 NTSB related
regulations were covered)
3
A
7
PR&T 5030
Airport Planning & Design
3
3
3
3
3
A
A
8
PR&T 5200
Aviation Hazard Control
Research Methods in Applied Science & Technology
9
IA&T 5130
A
B
A
10
SOC 4815
Identity in Ethnicity and Culture
11
SOC 4815
Socio-political Interactions
College Teaching
12
EDAD 5000
2
A
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENC
Professor and Chair, Department of Aviation, College of Education and Professional Studies, Central
Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926, USA. Fall 2015 -Present.
■ Leading the Department of Aviation (DOA) in its effective and productive academic operations
o Hired a full-time faculty to run the academic operations of DOA at Big Bend Community
College, Moses Lake, WA., and hired an adjunct faculty to teach in the undergraduate
program and flight simulations (9/2015)
o Invited the Senior Management Team of IASCO, the flight training provider, to CWU twice
and established smooth operational procedures for flight training at Bowers Field (9/2015)
o Conducted a SWOT analysis of DOA and identified opportunities for future growth and
development
o Preparing a Business Plan for the Department of Aviation (10/2015)
o Designing and developing a Master's program in Aviation expecting to be launched in fall
2016
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Associate Dean for Quality and Institutional Development / Professor in Aviation Management,
King Saud University, College of Business Administration, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2010 -Present.
(KSU is the premier public institution in Saudi Arabia. It has 24 colleges; 35,810 students; 5,182 faculty; 4,949
admin staff; an annual budget of $9b, and endowment $2.8b.)
• Led the College of Business Administration (CBA) at King Saud University strategic planning process
in 2010
o Developed six strategic thrust areas, 12 major goals, and 74 strategic objectives for Strategic
Plan 2011-2016
o Implemented and evaluated several strategic initiatives at the college level upon the
completed development of the plan. Of the 13 strategic initiatives being implemented in
2013-2014, 11 achieved the targeted key performance indicators (KPIs) with the remaining
two being carried over for continuous improvement
Developed, implemented, and managed a budget for the quality and institutional development unit.
o Prepared and managed an annual budget of $15.6m for the unit aiming to benefit 458 faculty
members and 8,600 students
Obtained external support for scholarly and creative activities with a keen understanding of the broad
spectrum of academic research and scholarship (2012-2014)
o Secured grants and external resources worth $21.3m for improving programs and services
through annual gift -giving campaigns
o Founded a Chair for Family Business Studies with a philanthropic donation worth $7.8m
o Instituted a Flight Simulator to train pilots with a gift from an alumni worth $4.7m
o Began a Club for Entrepreneurship to expose students in business planning
■ Established and reinforced commitment to shared governance, including working closely and
collaboratively with both faculty and program administrators to fulfill the university- and college -level
mission, goals, and objectives
o Ensured that involved all stakeholders applied the best practices of higher education while
making meaningful decisions
o Focused on the role of stakeholders in academics to create the best value for students
o Provided administrative services related to all programs in the units an divisions including
student enrollment and registration, academic advising, career development, alumni affairs,
and facilities and equipment, fiscal and financial aid
Acquired necessary resources and took proactive measures for high academic, professional
development, student success, and strategic planning standards befitting a distinguished premier
institution in the country
o Ensured the offering of quality programs consistent with the teaching, research and service
goals of the colleges parallel to the university mission.
o Provided facilities and resources to 458 faculty members for attendance and participation in
conferences, workshops, seminars, and other forms of scholarly and professional
development during the last three years
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o Ensured $12m was allocated annually for faculty research in the annual budget at the
College level
■ Developed a system for implementation of collegial decisions, policies, and management practices,
in which the faculty members have a vital role to play
o Created program -level committees, departmental councils, and college councils to facilitate a
democratic decision-making process, incorporating 458 faculty members at the CBA.
■ Encouraged and supported curriculum development and program review and revision by faculty and
program coordinators
o Developed and modified academic programs, curricula, program learning outcomes, policies
and procedures to meet the needs of both traditional and non-traditional students, in
consultation with program administrators, faculty, and other stakeholders
o Reviewed 14 masters and two doctoral programs and developed seven new master's
programs' with their curriculum and assessment modes (2011-2014)
o Planned a comprehensive schedule for reviewing 16 programs in the next two years
■ Promoted intellectual life of the institution characterized by highly ethical practices in areas of
instructional management and development
o Designed, developed, and wrote policies and procedures and successfully obtained approval
from university -wide decision-making bodies regarding the time allocation of faculty
members for the three major areas of accountability, i.e., teaching, research, and services;
scholarly activities to the faculty members while insisting upon the importance of balancing
the resources toward three broader categories of research and scholarly activities: (i)
discipline -based research, (ii) pedagogical and learning related research, and (iii)
contribution to industry practices
. Collaborated with the Deanship of Student Affairs to promote student retention, attrition and
persistence, leadership development, and goal attainment
o Achieved stronger student outcomes, including better progression, graduation, and
placement rates during the past three years (2011-2014)
Led innovative/effective teaching and learning initiatives, faculty development programs, and
continued professional growth activities
o Developed and offered 42 short courses to train faculty members in innovative/effective
teaching and learning methods, whereby 369 faculty members attended and benefited
during the last three years (2011-2014)
o Provided leadership for assessment and improvement of instructional effectiveness and
student outcomes through a system called "Assurance of Student Learning." (The system
helps to measure the effectiveness of program learning outcomes (PLOs) on a continual
basis.)
o Measured 217 PLOs from 24 programs involving 173 courses for their effectiveness during
the last three years (2011-2014)
■ Provided leadership to manage academic resources to ensure academic excellence and to advance
the university's mission and standing
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o Served as an active member of the design and development committee of the newly built
facility for the CBA in 2011-2012
o Designed and developed 81 classrooms with SMART Boards and Internet connectivity
o Ensured the learning resources at other colleges were conducive to learning through re -
auditing 72 SMART Boards and Internet connectivity for their effectiveness in 2013-2014
o Procured 17 software packages during 2012-2014 to support teaching and learning
o Trained 118 faculty members in the use of Learning Management System (LMS) -Blackboard
• Worked alongside a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and community partners
o Developed and delivered custom programs to suit the needs of the business communities
o Provided directions to recruit faculty members with diversified backgrounds
o Managed the university student enrollment and retention process, focusing on the policies to
ensure that first -generation college students are included in the student body
o Coordinated with the international student center in the recruitment of international students
to increase diversity in the student body
o Linked the business community with the university to organize field trips, guest lectures, and
community service campaigns, and to conduct surveys to understand the required student
skills in order to incorporate those skills into the curriculum
o Encouraged business leaders and practitioners to participate in academic activities of the
institution, i.e., give guest lectures, participate in program reviews, provide feedback on the
competence of our graduates, provide information on the latest requirements pertaining to
student skills and competencies
= Led the efforts on outcomes assessment, continuous improvement, institutional effectiveness, and
accreditation from both national and international accreditation bodies
o Attained accreditation for six undergraduate programs from National Commission for
Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) of Saudi Arabia
o Prepared the institution to attain accreditation from Association to Advanced Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB). The CBA is currently a candidate for a peer review team visit
in summer 2015
■ Taught courses at all levels (including undergraduate, masters, and doctorate) in the past five years
o Taught a capstone course in the undergraduate program, i.e., strategic management
o Taught a doctoral seminar course in the Ph.D. program
o Supervised 17 doctoral, 84 master's, and 578 undergraduate students' research projects.
o Supervised 112 students in their co-op/practical training assignments with industry partners
Associate Dean for Graduate School — National American University (NAU), Rapid City, SD, USA
& Academic Dean —Skyline University College, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. 2001-2010.
(These institutions were partners in education, and both were private, for-profit, and student tuition -
driven.)
Provided visionary leadership and academic entrepreneurism to the graduate school at NAU
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o As the associate dean of the graduate school, managed the academic operations at 16
campuses of the NAU system including the development and delivery of graduate programs
both onsite and online; management of faculty resources, learning resources, student
enrollment, and budget and financial planning
Founded the Herald D. Buckingham Graduate School at NAU in 2008
o Made 23 presentations to undergraduate seniors at NAU highlighting the various academic
programs offered at the NAU Graduate School and their potential for better job prospects;
and generated 81 graduate enrollments from the cohorts of graduating seniors in 2007-2008
classes. Subsequently, founded the Graduate School upon identifying the appropriate
resources, i.e., physical facilities, office equipment, and required faculty; where there was no
such a prior graduate school at NAU
Generated $24.6m through marketing extended/entrepreneurial programs (2003-2008)
o Developed and delivered custom programs to suit the needs of the business communities in
Rapid City, SD., in 2007-2008
o Developed programs in cooperation with industry partners. The courses were developed in
several academic disciplines ranging from customer relations management to leadership
o Marketed extended programs in the United States, Middle East region and in India
■ Served a variety of nontraditional both non -degree and degree students in their life-long and
professional educational needs
o Developed and effective marketing plan through the use of variety of media and marketed
outreach and extended studies programs targeted for nontraditional students, corporate
employees, and government cadres on relevant topics such as conflict resolution,
leadership, team -building, understanding the code of conduct at workplace, etc.
o Catered to 7425 non -degree students interested in obtaining a degree qualification in the
long -run; 1690 degree students taking courses in the evening; and 5309 professionals in
need of advanced education, skills or training; and others interested in coursework for their
own enrichment during 2001-2008
■ Formulated and implemented policies, provided support for graduate education, and maintained
compliance with university, state, federal regulations, and accreditation bodies including the Higher
Learning Commission (HLC) and regional accreditation bodies
o Created a repository of master syllabi for all the graduate courses
o Developed a matrix called "DLAM" - Degree level attributes matrix - indicating the level of
cognition and rigor in each level of academic program on the basis of Bloom's taxonomy
o Prepared the academic programs and faculty members for the peer review team visit by
HLC for maintaining the accreditation status of the academic programs
o Attained accreditation for Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business
Administration programs of the Skyline University College from the Commission for
Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research,
UAE
Served as an advocate for the graduate school within the university and to the international affiliates
thorough the "Best of Both Worlds" program
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o Supported the university initiatives to deliver the programs at the international locations of the
affiliated institutions, i.e., Skyline University College, UAE and Skyline Business School,
India
o Conducted summer sessions to meet the needs of degree students in the fast track for
program completion and international non -degree seeking students
o Served collaboratively with the academic units to improve the selection, course planning,
and scheduling of the course offerings
• Promoted diversity and global engagement in graduate education in collaboration with internal and
external partners in Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Kenya, and UAE
o Offered graduate programs at several international affiliate's locations upon hiring and
developing diversified faculty members and students
o Graduated 7,432 students in these countries through the Best of Both Worlds programs
without having them travel to the United States
o Fostered faculty exchange, student exchange, and study abroad opportunities between NAU
and international affiliates and established academic partnerships with affiliates in Chile,
Colombia, and Malaysia
• Coordinated graduate program review and curriculum development activities and established
advisory committees for graduate programs as participants in the planning, development, and
modification of curriculum and programs
o Reviewed four academic programs and developed the MBA program at Skyline
o Established advisory committees for graduate programs at NAU
■ Worked collaboratively with the Office of Admissions and the Registrar to manage admissions and
enrollment services
o Recruited 118 and 742 international students to NAU Graduate School to Skyline University
College respectively originating from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and China
o Evaluated the foreign educational credentials to equate to the UAE standards for admission
o Designed a placement test and admission criteria equivalent to international standards to
admit UAE nationals into Skyline programs, by which 3,763 students were admitted
o Conducted personality test for high-school seniors, with the help of a specially designed
software, to identify the potential and help them to embark on a suitable program of study
• Enhanced graduate programs in business and management areas
o Developed a new graduate business program majoring in insurance, real estate, and tourism
management at NAU and a new graduate business program majoring in hospitality
management, business economics, management information systems, and logistics and
supply chain management at Skyline University College
• Maintained high-quality graduate programs through continuous program assessment
o As the Academic Dean, created two director positions, one each for assessment and
institutional effectiveness at Skyline University College to ensure educational quality and
continuous improvement
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o Developed an Institutional Effectiveness System, in which 31 different mechanisms/tools
were used to measure the effectiveness of the programs, student learning, facilities, and
resources
o Provided collaborative leadership in the College upon valuing and encouraging the
contributions of varied and individual faculty, departments and programs; and recruiting and
retaining outstanding staff
■ Taught master's- and doctorate -level courses on blended mode including online and on -campus.
• Developed ample opportunities to enhance resources including adjunct faculty resources, learning
resources, and physical facilities to support the graduate school
o Recruited 14 full-time and 33 part-time faculty members at Skyline and 17 adjunct faculty at
NAU during my tenure (2001-2010)
o Established a brand new library at Skyline University College upon securing a 20ft container
load of (both used and fairly new) books donated by Indiana University/Purdue Indiana
(IUPI) system library in 2001-2002
o Procured several multimedia resources including educational CDs, videos, and software, i.e.,
SPSS and others
• Ensured that all student services programs complied with applicable laws; other federal, state, and
local requirements; and university rules and regulations
o Ensured student -related data were kept confidential and privacy requirements were adhered
to Published data and student achievement records in compliance with applicable laws;
other federal, state and local requirements; and university rules and regulations
• Communicated effectively with a broad and diverse range of people, abilities, cultures, and ethnic
backgrounds to maintain good working relationships across the college
o Interacted with students, staff, and faculty members originally came from 19 different nations
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
• Airline Tariff Publishing Company, Washington, DC Graduate Internship (1999-2001)
• Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. Lecturer (1996-1998)
• Emirates Airlines, Dubai, UAE. Manager -Commercial Operations (1992-1996)
• Skyline University College, UAE. Adjunct Faculty in Aviation Management (1993-1996)
• Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabia. Sales and Marketing Executive (1982-1989)
• Singapore Airlines, Madras, India. Sales Assistant (1980-1982)
CONTINUOUS EDUCATION
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Florida, USA:
■ Benchmarking, cultural learning, student services, and study abroad, Phoenix, AZ, 2013
■ Advanced Assurance of Student Learning, Houston, TX, 2012
■ Applied Assurance of Learning, Melbourne, Australia, 2011
■ Accreditation, Assessment, and Assurance of Learning, Singapore, 2010
■ Assessments and Program Review, Singapore, 2009
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American Management Association (AMA), New York, USA:
■ Managerial Skills, Washington, DC, April 2000
■ How to Build, Motivate, and Lead a Team, Washington, DC, July 2000
■ Project Management Skills, Washington, DC, October 2000
The Educational Institute of American Hotel & Lodging Association, Detroit, MI, USA:
■ Hospitality Supervision, 1993
■ Hospitality Sales & Marketing, 1993.
■ Hospitality Human Resources, 1994
International Air Transport Association, Geneva, Switzerland:
■ Airline Management (International Sales & Marketing), June 1988
Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore:
■ Teaching Thinking: The Cognitive Functions Workshop, 1997
■ Service Quality in Education, 1996
RESEARCH & INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Research Grants Obtained (2002-2014)
Nataraja, S., & Algahtani. S. (2014). Comparison on the academic achievements of Saudi post-
graduate students' at various international higher education institutions. King Abdullah
Institute for Research & Consultancy Project worth $930,000.
Ayoub, M., Nataraja, S., Idris, W. A. Q., & Aldosari, F. (2013). Importance of Aviation education
for Saudi Youths in the current political situation in the Middle East. King Abdullah Institute for
Research & Consultancy Project worth $190,570
Wan Nordin, W., Nataraja, S., & Naziruddin, Z. (2009). Benchmarking and developing a master's
program in Aviation Management. Singapore Aviation Academy grant worth $31,450
Nataraja, S., & Mahmoud, A. M. (2005). A comparative study on the career prospects of Aviation
professionals under Emiratization scheme in UAE government positions. Funded by the
Government of Dubai - Ministry of Education Fund for Research in Nationalization Strategic
Initiatives worth $54,250
Nataraja, S., & Sahawneh, N. (2002). Factors restraining the enrollment of UAE nationals in
higher education programs offered in English medium of instruction in the country. UAE
Federal Ministryof Higher Education and Scientific Research Fund worth $185,140
Record of Accomplishments in Research and Publication
Nataraja, S., Kamal, M., & Paracha, Z. (2015). Vision and mission analysis of selected Saudi
organizations. Journal of Competitiveness Studies (accepted for publication)
Nataraja, S., & AI-Amri, M. (2015). Strategic human resource management in the service sector of
Saudi Arabia. Journal of Competitiveness Studies (accepted for publication)
Nataraja, S., & Bright, L. (2015). Strategic development of critical thinking in business majors: A
case study of King Saud University. Academy of Management Learning and Education.
(under review)
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Nataraja, S. (2015). Challenges of AACSB accreditation for business schools in the Middle East.
Journal of Case Studies in Accreditation and Assessment. (under review)
Nataraja, S., & Bright, L. (2015). Perceptions of leaders and faculty members on strategic
planning implications in higher education. Research in Higher Education (under review)
Nataraja, S., & AI-Aali, A. (2011). Exceptional performance strategies of Emirates Airlines
Competitiveness Review: An International Journal incorporating Journal of Global
Competitiveness, 21(5), 471-486. DOI: 10.1108/10595421111171966.
Nataraja, S. (2009). The art of strategy formulation in a UAE -based diversified business. Journal
of Asia Business Studies, 21(3), 41-47.
Kumar, V., & Nataraja, S. (2008). Effective teaching methods: Familiarization to a variety of
teaching techniques. Arab World Journal of Education, 4(2), 18-29.
Nataraja, S., & Ahmed, M. S. (2006). The impacts of dramatic growth and competitiveness of the
tourism sectors on the United Arab Emirates' national economy. Dubai Economic
Department's Annual Report.
Nataraja, S., & Basheikh, A. (2005). Emiratization initiatives and their impacts on the strategic
planning of higher education sector of the UAE. The AME Info: The Ultimate Online Business
Resource.
Almarzouki, K., & Nataraja. S. (2005). Resources planning in the higher education sector of the
UAE. Journal of Administrative Sciences, 17(3), 12-19.
Upadhya, A., & Nataraja, S. (2004). Airline call centers: An investigation of call center efficiency in
the UAE, Skyline Business Journal, 1(1), 17-19.
Nataraja, S., Rengasamy, E., & Ahmed, S.M. (2004). Dubai - a memorable tourist destination: An
evaluation of the paradigm shift. Skyline Business Journal, 1(1), 1-4
Lu, C., Nataraja, S., & Horine, J. (2002). Challenges of air transportation after 9/11. Periodical of
the Graduate Education in Aviation, fall edition, 22-29.
Flynn, J., Nataraja, S., & Brawley, J. (2001). Managing the requirements of the global distribution
systems in the airline industry. Washington, DC: ATPCO Horizons.
Nataraja, S., & Brawley, J. (2001). Electronic compilation and implementation of airline fares and
fares -related data to global distribution systems (GDS). Washington, DC: ATPCO Horizons.
Lu, C., Nataraja, S., & Horine, J. (2000). Challenges of air transportation today. Periodical of the
Graduate Education in Aviation, fall edition, 4-11.
Horine, J., & Nataraja, S. (1999). An evaluation of current issues in aviation safety and
management. Periodical of the Graduate Education in Aviation, spring edition, 12-19.
Rodenburg, T., & S. Nataraja. (1999). Ethnicity and culture: An audit of the Asian cultures. Journal
of Cultural Evaluation, 1(3), 17-26.
Nataraja, S. (1998). Effects of a decade-long Sri Lankan Political violence on its international
tourism receipts. Journal of Asian Tourism Planning and Development, 3(2), 29-38.
Nataraja, S., Horine, J., & Lu, C. (1998). Profit optimization in a deregulated airline industry.
Periodical of the Graduate Education in Aviation, fall edition, 23-28.
Nataraja, S. (1998). Impacts of tourism on the socio-economic development of an Asian country.
Publication of the Temasek holding, 4(1), 13-19.
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Tan, P., Nataraja, S., & Lim, W. K. (1997). Singapore tourism income toward building a
prosperous nation in Asia. Singapore Tourism Authority Pamphlet.
Prakash, A., Menon, P., & Nataraja, S. (1997). Strategic alliances among the Asia-Pacific regional
air -carriers. Journal of Asia Business Studies, 21(3), 41-47.
Nataraja, S., Govind, R., & Mahajan, D. (1996). Resources development in the service sector of
the United Arab Emirates. Journal of Administrative Sciences, 3(2), 43-54.
Nataraja, S., & Regi, J. (1996). An overview on the social responsibility of Middle -Eastern firms.
Regional Culture and Development 14(1), 24-32.
Nataraja, S., & Chaco, F. (1995). Cross-cultural orientations. Arab Business Magazine, 12-14.
Nataraja, S., & Regi, J. (1993). Tourism and Culture in the Middle -East. Regional Culture and
Development, 4(2), 74-82.
Malhotra, A., & Nataraja, S. (1992). Tourism: A product of fantasy in the Middle -East. Middle -
Eastern Journal of Cultural Perspectives, 8(1), 17-21.
O'Shaughnessy, J., & Nataraja, S. (1991). Significance of culture and traditions of a society in
tourism development. Tourism Perspectives, 06-14.
Non -Refereed Articles
Nataraja, S. (1997 November). Role of government in managing social inequality and educational
disadvantages in India. Tamilnadu Government Gazette, 34-39.
Nataraja, S. (1982 August). Development of rural schooling through increased enrolment and
improved student achievement in the Southern Indian rural communities. Tamilnadu
Government Gazette, 17-23.
Research Papers Presented (Selected recent ones and presentations prior to 2005 are not listed.)
Nataraja, S., Alharbi, A., & Idris, W. (2014). Challenges and benefits of accreditation for business
schools in the Middle -East. First International Conference of the Consortium of Business
schools in the Middle -East, February 16-17, 2014, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nataraja, S., & Aldakhil, A. (2013). Assessment strategies implemented at King Saud University.
Assessment Conference: Quality through effective curricula management, March 18-20,
2013, Phoenix, AZ.
Nataraja, S., & Bright, L. (2013). Strategic development of critical thinking in business graduates.
International Conference on Critical Thinking, January 16-21, Wellington, New Zealand.
Nataraja, S. (2012). Provoking challenges and exasperating organizational change necessitated
in selected Saudi Arabian firms atop strategy implementation. 12th International Conference
on Knowledge, Culture, and Change Management, 6-8 July, 2012, Chicago, IL., USA.
Nataraja, S., & Rasheed, M. (2011). Core competencies for business graduates embark on the
economic clusters of Saudi Arabia. 7th European Conference on Management, Leadership,
and Governance, 6-7 October, 2011, Nice, France.
Nataraja, S., Bailey, J., & Casey, M. (2008). A linkage between transformational leadership, trust
in managers, and organizational citizenship. 4th International Conference on Strategic
Leadership, University of San Diego, CA
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Nataraja, S. (2005). An analysis of social issues in the management of Arab firms: Theoretical
and cultural perspectives on organizational justice. Strategic Management Society Annual
Conference, 4-6 September, Basel, Switzerland.
Book Chapters
Nataraja, S., & AI-Aali, A. (2011). Emirates Airline: Case -study. In F. R. David, A. Ali, & A. AI-Aali,
Strategic management: Concepts and cases (Arab World Edition). Harlow, UK: Pearson.
AI-Aali, A., Nataraja, S., & Samontaray, D. P. (2011). SABIC: Cohesion case. In F. R. David, A.
Ali, & A. AI-Aali, Strategic management: Concepts and cases (Arab World Edition). Harlow,
UK: Pearson.
Books Published
Nataraja, S. (2007). Culture of the Middle -Eastern Aviation Industry. UAE: Skyline Publishers.
Nataraja, S. (2004). Impacts of tourism on the UAE. Sharjah, UAE: Skyline Publishers.
Nataraja, S. (2001). Tourism geography. Sharjah, UAE: Skyline Publishers.
Nataraja, S., & Regi, J. (1994). A reference manual for automated airline reservations. New Delhi:
John Wiley Asia.
Research Projects Supervised (1994-2014)
■ Supervised 17 doctoral students in their doctoral dissertation, of which 11 have graduated and
others are under normal progression and until December 2014
■ Supervised 84 master's degree students' theses, of which 78 have successfully graduated
■ Supervised 578 undergraduate research projects in capstone courses
Research Article Review & Journal Editorial Experience
■ Guest Reviewer (2014) — Journal of Academy of Management Learning and Education, USA
■ Guest Reviewer (2013-2014) — International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and
Management, USA
■ Associate Editor (2012-2014) — Journal of Administrative Sciences, King Saud University
■ Editor (2003-2006) — Skyline Business Journal, Skyline University College, UAE
Research Agenda (The following are the broader areas of my interest for future research.)
■ Program Review, evaluation, assessment, and accreditation in international educational arena
■ Global and comparative education
■ Equality and social justification in higher education
TACHING AND LEARNING
Course Design, Development, and Delivery
■ Strategic Management. (Arab World Perspective) for MBA students in the College of Business
Administration at King Saud University, 2010 — 2012
■ International Management. Graduate -level course at National American University, 2008
■ Information Systems for Strategic Advantage at National American University, 2007
■ Business Ethics and Administrative Strategy and Policy. Distance Learning/Online courses
delivered for a cohort of 82 students in various countries — Skyline University College, 2001-2006
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Faculty Development Programs (attended)
■ Effective Teaching and Student Engagement, AACSB Seminar, King Saud University, 2014
■ Assessment Strategies in Higher Education, American University of Sharjah, UAE, 2013
■ Challenges of College Administration in the 21 st Century, Institute of Education, Singapore, 2012
■ Self-study for Program Quality Improvement, King Saud University, 2011
•Global Forum on Educational Quality in Higher Education, Wellington, New Zealand, 2010
Instructional-Related Conference Attendance
■ Education in a Pluralistic Society, San Diego, CA, USA, 2008
■ Educational Leadership Program, University of California, Berkley, CA, USA, 2004
■ Strategies for Academic Excellence, National Institute of Education/Nanyang Technological
University, Singapore, 1998
Other Professional Development Programs Attended
■ Collegiate Teachers Forum for Effective College Teaching, Springfield, Missouri, 2008
■ International Conference on Culture & Society, Manchester, United Kingdom, 2006
■ Educational Project Management Skills Development, Manchester, United Kingdom, 2005
SERVICES
Services to the Institution
• Member of the Doctoral Dissertation Committees -King Saud University, 2013-2014
■ Head of the Steering Committee for Academic Accreditation of the Programs) from National
Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessments, Saudi Arabia) offered in the College
of Business Administration at King Saud University, 2013
■ Head of AACSB Accreditation Unit toward preparing the College of Business Administration at
King Saud University for accreditation from AACSB International, USA, 2011-2014
■ Mentor for national -level programmatic accreditation for the selected eight departments in the
College of Business Administration at King Saud University, 2011-2014
■ Head of Strategic Planning Committee - King Saud University, 2011-2014
■ Member of Organizing Committee for First International Management Congregate, University
Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Malaysia, 2008-2009
■ Assessments Committee Chair at National American University, USA, 2006-2008
■ Member of Strategic Planning Committee, National American University, USA, 2006-2007
■ Institutional Effectiveness System: Developed the system for Skyline College, UAE, 2003-2006
Other Institutional Service Activities
■ Designed and delivered 19 Workshops for faculty development in various topics in College of
Business Administration at King Saud University, 2011-2014
■ Conducted New Faculty Orientation, a course called "The Big Picture of KSU" for 20 newly
recruited faculty members at UUM-COB, Malaysia, 2012-2013
■ Conducted Administrative Staff Development, a course called "Understanding the Business
Processes of King Saud University," 2011-2013
■ Conducted Staff Development Series Program, a course called "Cross Cultural Orientations," to
a group of 26 Administrative Staff members at Skyline University College, 2006-2007
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Services to the Community
■ Participated as an invited non-voting Member for Public Services Committee (Educational Wing)
of the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, Rapid City, SD, USA, 2008
■ Planned and organized leadership programs for various civil services personnel (free of cost -
as corporate social responsibility), who attended from the government departments, i.e., police,
immigration, fire services, primary health, and school administrators, 2003-2006
■ Organized annual blood donation campaign (in the capacity of the dean of the college) at Skyline
University College, UAE, 2001-2006
■ Water conservation awareness campaign with Green Emirates Foundation, UAE, 1994-1995
■ Center for International Understanding, Delivered a speech on Ethnicity in a Global Context,
University of South Dakota, USA, 2011
■ Clean the Emirates - Global Environmental Change program, Dubai, UAE, 2007
HONORS & AWARDS
■ Award for Organizing On -Campus Workshop on "Teaching Effectiveness and Student
Engagement' - King Saud University, Saudi Arabia (274 faculty members attended), 2014
■ Faculty Development Lead - Award: King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, 2013
■ Appreciation Award for organizing and inviting academics from Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, and
U. Penn to The First Management Congregate 2009 held at Universiti Utara Malaysia, 2009
■ Best Social Researcher of the Year (2006) Awarded by Dubai Economic Department & Zayed
University, United Arab Emirates, 2006
■ Best Team -Leader Award - Skyline University College, UAE, 2005
■ Best Faculty Award - Skyline University College, UAE, 1995
SPECIAL SKILLS
■ Fluent in five languages, i.e., Arabic, English, Hindi, Malay, and Tamil
■ Ability to work with people at all levels
■ Strong personal commitment to excellence and delivering results that exceeds expectations
REFERENCES
■ Available upon request
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Appendix A
Professional/Vocational Qualifications:
Qualification
Discipline Awarding Institution R Year
I i
Professional Diploma
Airline Logistics & Air Cargo
International Air Transport
1993
Operations
Association (IATA), Montreal,
(14 CFR Part 61 & 141 Federal
Canada
Aviation Administration (FAA)
Regulations)
Advanced Diploma
Airline Management
International Air Transport
1993
(14 CFR Part 61, 91, & 141 FAA
Association (IATA), Montreal,
Regulations)
Canada
Basic Diploma
Airline Commercial Operations
IATA, Geneva, Switzerland
1988
(including Airport Operations,
Station Management, and
Airport Ground Handling)
American Management
Professional Certificate
Managerial Skills
2000
Association, New York, USA
II_
Professional Certificate
How to build, motivate, and lead
American Management
2000
a team
Association, New York, USA
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Professional Certificate Project Management Skills American Management 2000
Association, New York, USA
Other Professional/Vocational Qualifications:
Qualification
discipline . AWartiing institution-
ear
Postgraduate Certificate
Tourism Management
University of Oxford, UK
1995
Professional Certificate
Travel Agency Operations
Daytona State College,
1991
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
Professional Certificate
Airline Pricing & Rules
Airline Tariff Publishing
2000
IATA Resolution 100.
Company (ATPCO), USA
Professional Certificate
Airline Revenue Management
Airline Reporting Corporation
2001
Arlington, VA, USA
Professional Certificate
1. Sales Training
1. United Airlines, Chicago
1992
2. Marketing Training
2. United Airlines, London
1993
3. Automated Ticketing
3. Emirates Airlines, Dubai
1995
4. Fares & Ticketing
4. Saudi Arabian Airlines,
1986
Riyadh
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