IWU ASB Program Faculty Qualifications

Choosing to earn your Associate degree in Business from IWU, means you have chosen more than just a curriculum or a school. You have also chosen instructors who are men and women of character and purpose. They are committed to creating a supportive, but challenging intellectual environment that encourages spiritual growth.

One of the most important benefits you receive when you choose IWU for your Associate degree is the breadth of experience offered by these facilitators. You have the opportunity to learn from teachers with business know-how garnered from all across the globe. Yet the cost of the IWU Associate degree program is comparable to that of most local universities.

IWU's ASB facilitators are innovators and leading specialists in their chosen fields. Many of our instructors have a PhD in their field of specialty (some more than one) and many have worked internationally. They bring that expertise to the Associate degree in Business program curriculum. They are successful online teachers because they share their passion for their work with their students.

Most importantly, your facilitators teaching your Associate degree in Business program in Business embrace online education. Not only have they chosen to teach in this environment, many chose online education themselves when they earned their advanced degrees. Your teachers have a critical understanding of what you need to do to earn your Associate degree and succeed in a career in business.

Facilitators for the Associate of Science degree in Business Program:

Dr. Robert Diotalei (Management, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution)
Dr. Diotalei holds an LLM in Taxation and a JD in Law, and is a member of the Florida bar. He is Creator and Coordinator of Legal Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University and the former Director of Legal Studies at Mountain State Univ., W.V. Dr. Diotalei has published internationally over 50 manuscripts.

Dr. William Donelson (Management & Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Philosophy of Corporate Culture)
A graduate of New Jersey Military Academy, Dr. Donelson also graduated from the U.S. Army's Officer's Infantry School and Officer's Advanced Military Intelligence School. A 30-year Army veteran, he served as Senior Intelligence Analyst with the National Security Agency and Emergency Operation Center Watch. He has 20 years experience as Senior Engineer with electronic and defense industry contractors such as ITT, RCA, and GE. Dr. Donelson earned PhD in Christian Life and is a PhD candidate in Divinity Leadership.

Cheryl Bann (Self-Management, Personnel Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior)
Ms. Bann's has 30 years business experience, includes working in research at General Mills, marketing an investment business, and the owning of a small business. She has spent over 30 years participating in overseas assignments for USAID (working in ten African and Eastern-block countries). She has served as president of four boards and currently sits on ten. Ms. Bann has her MBA and is pursuing her PhD.