Professor
Department of Educational Leadership & Workforce Development

Cynthia Tomovic

757-683-5228

4115 EDUCATION BUILDING
NORFOLK, 23529

Dr. Cynthia L. Tomovic is an accomplished leader, administrator, and professor in higher education, and organizational development. Currently, she is Professor and Director, Training Specialist Program in the Department of STEM Education and Professional Studies at Old Dominion University, serving approximately 150 undergraduates and graduate students annually, in Norfolk, VA. She was the inaugural Director of ODU’s Building Leaders to Advance Science and Technology (BLAST) Program, a summer residential STEM Education Program, serving between 90-180 students which was designed to increase STEM interests among Virginia’s diverse high school population. Previously, at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, she earned her academic ranks and was Chair, Department of Organizational Leadership which was comprised of 12 locations through Statewide Technology with approximately 60 faculty and adjuncts serving 1,000 undergraduates and graduates annually. She also served as Assistant to Dean for Distance Education, College of Technology. She is a committed and award-winning teacher of undergraduate and graduate students. She has published and presented over 100 articles and book chapters and has participated in over $4M grants and contracts related to organizational leadership and development; product lifecycle management (PLM) metrics used to drive manufacturing productivity improvements; and attracting and retaining students in STEM education. She has consulted and delivered training to IBM, Boeing, State Farm Insurance, TRW, Motorola Inc., Delco Electronics, etc. She has reviewed for professional journals, national funding agencies, and served as an evaluator of leadership development programs for college accrediting agencies and collegiate STEM education programs.

Ph.D. in Higher and Adult Education Administration, University of Michigan, (1990)

M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Michigan, (1984)

M.Ed. in Educational Program Evaluation/Assessment and Research Design, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, (1980)

B.A. in Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, (1978)

ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Training Certificate
Sponsoring Organization: American Society for Quality and the European Institute for Quality Assurance
Date Obtained: 1996-01-01

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

"A Pathway for Pursuing Engineering and Engineering Technology Degrees" $995,821. 2018 - 2023
"Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology. 2018 - 2018
Tomovic, C. and Griffith, S. M. "Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology" $135,136. 2017 - 2017
Tomovic, C., Sandy, M. and Jovanovic, V. "Gear Up - BLAST" $53,049. Higher Education. 2017 - 2017
"Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology" $47,000. 2016 - 2016
Katsioloudis, P., Dickerson, D., Jovanovic, V. and Tomovic, C. "Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers" $1,500,000. Federal. -
Katsioloudis, P., Dickerson, D., Jovanovic, V., Tomovic, C. and Ernst, J. "AVAL Professional Debriefing" $188,755. -
"Human Dimensions in Public Support for Environmental Resiliency Policies" $37,456. 2012 - 2013
Tomovic, M. M., Katsioloudis, P., Jovanovic, V. and Tomovic, C. "Advanced Technological Education" $386,000. -
Katzenstein, L., Dickerson, D., Ernst, J., Jovanovic, V. and Tomovic, C. "Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teacher" $1,500,000. -
Katsioloudis, P., Bondi, S. and Tomovic, C. "CRANEConceptual and Realistic Applications of Nautical Engineering " $15,000. Federal. 2009 - 2009
Katsioloudis, P., Bondi, S. and Tomovic, C. "Marine Sustems Modeling and Simulation" $15,000. Federal. 2009 - 2009
Tomovic, C. "Midwest Coalition for Comprehensive Design" $1,500,000. 2006 - 2009
Tomovic, C., Katsioloudis, P. and Bondi, S. "Teaching and Research for Understanding Simulation Techniques - TRUST" $15,000. Federal. June 2009 - June 2009
Tomovic, C. "Product Lifecycle Metrics" $90,000. 2006 - 2008
Tomovic, C. "Curriculum Modules in Product Lifecycle Management" $274,000. - 2006
Tomovic, C. "International Program Exchange: College of Technology " $40,000. - 2004
Tomovic, C. "Vanguard National Trailer Training and Organizational Development" $59,890. - 2004
Tomovic, C. "Human Resource Management Issues in Supply Chain Management" $30,000. - 2003
Tomovic, C. "International Program Exchange: Department of Organizational Leadership " $60,000. - 2003
Tomovic, C. "Technology Instructional Network, Information Technology " $248,000. - 2003
Tomovic, C. "Group for Organizational Leadership and Development " $20,000. - 2002
Tomovic, C. "Group for Organizational Leadership and Development " $20,000. - 2002
Tomovic, C. "Internationalizing the Curriculum: China" $25,000. - 2002
Tomovic, C. "Purdue Research Foundation International Travel Grant" $950. - 2002
Tomovic, C. "Purdue Research Foundation International Travel Grant" $1,108. - 2001
Tomovic, C. "1996Purdue Research Foundation International Travel Grant" $1,809. - 1996
Tomovic, C. "1995Purdue Research Foundation International Travel Grant" $1,802. - 1995
Tomovic, C. "1995Purdue University Global Initiative Curriculum Development Grant" $2,500. - 1995
Tomovic, C. "OLS Curriculum Improvement Grant" $2,500. - 1993
Tomovic, C. "Visiting Scholar Grant" $15,000. - 1992
Tomovic, C. "Visiting Scholar Grant" $30,000. - 1991
Tomovic, C. "OLS Curriculum Development Grant" $7,500. - 1990
Tomovic, C. "Faculty Summer Excel Grant" $5,000. - 1989
Tomovic, C. "Visiting Scholar Grant" $9,000. - 1988

Expertise

Organizational Leadership
 
Performance Improvement
 
Globalization
 
Virtual Teams
 
Impact of Product Lifecycle Management
 

Research Interests

organizational leadership and development, quality and organizational performance improvement, virtual teams, organizational communications, communicating climate change, impact of technology on society

Articles

McKinney, S. E., Tomovic, C., Grant, M. and Hinton (Johnson), K. (2017). Increasing STEM Competence in Urban, High Poverty Elementary School Populations. K-12 STEM Education 3 (4) , pp. 267–282.
Tomovic, C., McKinney, S. E. and Berube, C. (2017). Scientific Literacy Matters: Using Literature to Meet Next Generation Science Standards and 21st Century Skills. K-12 Stem Education 3 (2) , pp. 179–191.
Tomovic, C. (2015). Ensuring environmental sustainability through STEAM “edventures” in paddlesport. Journal of Technology and Engineering Teacher 75 (1) , pp. 34-39.
Walton, A., Tomovic, C. and Grieves, M. (2013). Product lifecycle management: Measuring what is important - product lifecycle implementation maturity model. Advances in Information and Commuinication Technology 409 , pp. 406-421.
Wisma, M. and Tomovic, C. (2010). Application of PLM in higher education procurement. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 19 (3-4) , pp. 330–336.
Barreto, L. Varinia., Anderson, H. C., Anglin, A. and Tomovic, C. (2010). Product lifecycle management in support of green manufacturing: addressing the challenges of global climate change. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 19 (3-4) , pp. 294–305.
Frillman, S., Wilde, K., Kochert, J., Homan, S. and Tomovic, C. (2010). Entry-level engineering professionals and product lifecycle management: A competency model. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 19 (3/4) , pp. 306-311.
Wisma, M. and Tomovic, C. (2010). Application of PLM in higher education procurment. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 19 (3/4) , pp. 330-336.
Tomovic, C., Ncube, L. B.., Walson, A. A.. and Grieves, M. M.. (2010). Development of product lifecycle metrics: Measuring the impact of PLM. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 19 (3/4) , pp. 167-179.
Barreto, V., Anderson, H., Anglin, A. and Tomovic, C. (2010). Product lifecycle management in supoprt of green manufacturing: Addressing the challenges of global climate change. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 19 (3/4) , pp. 294-305.
Lech, M. B., Georgiades, T. J., Sukup, J. E. and Tomovic, C. (2010). The impact of product lifecycle management on virtual team creation: A Concept Change Model for Heightened Productivity. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management 19 (3/4) , pp. 279-293.
Walton, A., Homan, S., Naimi, L. and Tomovic, C. (2008). Student perceptions of a wireless audience response system. Interactive Technology and Smart Education 5 (4) , pp. 217–229.
Walton, A., Homan, S., Naimi, L. and Tomovic, C. (2008). Student perceptions of interactive instructional technology. Interactive Technology and Smart Education 5 (4) , pp. 217-229.
Walton, A., Homan, S., Naimi, L. and Tomovic, C. (2007). The next generation of interactive instructional pedagogy. Global Education 4 , pp. 50-58.
Naimi, L., Tomovic, C. and Wisma, M. (2006). Trends and practices in global supply chain management: Micro and macro cultural considerations. The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management 5 (2) , pp. 97-106.
Dean, M. L. and Tomovic, C. (2004). Does Baldrige make a business case for quality. Quality progress 37 (4) , pp. 40.
Dean, M. S. and Tomovic, C. (2004). Does Baldrige make its business case?. Quality Progress 37 (4) , pp. 40-45.
Tomovic, C. and Crispo, A. (2003). Organizational and human resources are the key to economic and workforce development. Purdue/Industry Partnerships 10 (2) , pp. 4-5.
Tomovic, C., Pagano, M. A., Skvarenina, T. L., Newton, K. and Harriger, A. R. (1999). Supporting the implementation of a student outcome-based assessment: The role of a school-wide assessment committee. Academy of Educational Leadership Journal 11 , pp. 15-20.
Tomovic, C. (1999). Center for reconfigurable machining systems: A model partnership among academe, industry, and the US government. Electronic Journal of Electrical Engineering Technology [On-line].
Tomovic, C. (1997). The seeds of TQM have been well planted. Quality in Higher Education 23 , pp. 6.
Tomovic, C. (1994). Purdue University and the Whirlpool Corporation connection. PRISM 23 , pp. 33-34.
Tomovic, C., Stark, J. S., Lowther, M. M. and Hagerty, B. i. (1986). A conceptual framework for the study of preservice professional programs in colleges and universities. Journal of Higher Education 57 , pp. 84-105.
Tomovic, C. and Walberg, H. W. (1983). The psychological, cultural, and familial traits and environments of eminent artists. Visual Arts Research 9 , pp. 82-87.
Tomovic, C., Walberg, H. W., Tsai, S. S. and Weinstein, T. M. (1981). Psychological traits and environments of the highly eminent. Gifted Child Quarterly 27 , pp. 193-197.

Book Chapters

Tomovic, C., Walton, A., Ncube, L., Grieves, M., Birtles, B. and Bednar, B. (2009). Measuring the impact of product lifecycle management: Process plan, waste reduction and innovations conceptual frameworks, and logic model for developing metrics Product Realization (pp. 1–14) Springer.
Tomovic, C., Anderson, H., Anglin, A., Barreto, L., Frillman, S. A., Georgiades, T. J., Homan, S. R., Kochert, J. F., Lech, M. B., Sukup, J. E. and others (2009). Social issues of product lifecycle management: developing cross cultural virtual teams; supporting today’s green manufacturing imperative; educating and preparing tomorrow’s workforce; and impacting inter-organizational relationships in supply chain management Product Realization (pp. 1–33) Springer.
Tomovic, C., Walton, A., Ncube, L., Grieves, M., Birtles, B. and Bednar, B. (2008). Measuring the impact of product lifecycle management: Process plan, waste reduction and innovation conceptual frameworks, and logic model for developing metrics. In Tomovic, M.M. and Wang, S. (eds). Product Realization: A Comprehensive Approach (pp. 53-66) New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Tomovic, C., Anderson, H., Anglin, A., Barreti, L. V., Frillman, S. A., Gerogiades, T. J., Homan, S. R., Kochert, J., Lech, M. B., Sukup, J. S., Wilde, K. and Wisma, M. (2008). Social issues of product lifecycle management: Developing cross cultural virtual teams; supporting today’s green manufacturing imperative, educating and preparing tomorrow’s workforce, and impacting inter-organizational relationships in supply chain management. In Tomovic, M.M. and Wang, S. (eds). Product Realization: A Comprehensive Approach (pp. 135-168) New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Tomovic, C. (1996). ISO 9000 (pp. 2301-2309) Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Conference Proceeding

McKinney, S. E. and Tomovic, C. (2018). Can effective urban teachers be developed in an online environment? Washington, DC: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2018.
Tomovic, M. M., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V., Lin, C. and Yao, N. (2017). Applying technology to improve student learning outcomes in dynamics course ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.
Tomovic, M. M., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V., Lin, C., Yao, N. and Katsioloudis, P. (2017). Integrative experiences through modeling and simulation of mechatronic systems ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.
Tomovic, C. (2009). Young "Edventures" in STEM Education: Leadership and team development for a creative, inclusive, sustainable world Boston, MA: Knowledge Globalization Conference Proceedings.
Tomovic, C. (2008). Pursuing quality in higher education: A framework for conducting deliberations on the role of distance learning Belgrade: 11th International Symposium of Organizational Sciences and Management.
Tomovic, C. (2005). Trends and practices in global supply chain management: Cultural considerations Rhodes: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations.
Smith-Doerflien, K. A., Tracey, M. L. and Tomovic, C. (2004). An instrument to measure the impact of human resource management on supply chain management (pp. 25-27) Tempe, Arizona: Proceedings North American Research/Training Symposium on Purchasing and Supply Management Conference.
Wisma, M., Tomovic, C. and Naimi, L. (2004). Choosing International Vendors: Contextual Considerations Montenegro: Processing, Systems, Interdisciplinary Conference (IPSI).
Smith-Doerflein, K., Tomovic, C., Smith, T. and Tracey, M. (2004). Support for the impact of human resource management on supply chain management Catania: Proceedings 13th International Annual IPSERA Conference.
Davis, B. B., Summers, M. S. and Tomovic, C. (2004). When Engineering and Technology Skills are Not Enough: Importance of Leadership Skills in Career Advancement Biloxi, MI: Consortium of Industry and Engineering Conference.
Tomovic, C., Pagano, M. A., Skvarenina, T. L., Newton, K. A. and Harriger, A. R. (2000). The implementation of a school-wide student outcome-based assessment Allied Academies International Conference. Academy of Educational Leadership. Proceedings (pp. 55).
Tomovic, C., Pagano, M. A., Newton, K. A. and Harriger, A. R. (1999). Supporting the Implementation of Student Outcome-Based Assessment: The Role of a School-Wide Assessment Committee ACADEMY OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (pp. 68).
Tomovic, C. (1996). Industry’s “Good Housekeeping Seal” of approval Madras: Proceedings of the 44th Indian Foundry Congres.
Tomovic, C. (1996). ISO 9000: Impact on foundry industry (pp. 451-453) Proceedings of the Yugoslav Foundry Man’s Society Conference .
Tomovic, C. (1996). ISO 9000: A mandatory business minimum (pp. 71-83) Chicago: Proceedings of the Midwest Business Association Conference.
Tomovic, C. (1995). Overcoming organizational culture clash: University-Industry partnerships Sao Paulo: Proceedings of the Sixth World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education.
Tomovic, C. (1995). The role of faculty in assessing student achievement: Expectations of accrediting agencies (pp. 1022-1026) Anaheim, CA: Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference .
Tomovic, C. (1994). Assessing value-added learning: A model for practice – the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (pp. 291-293) Edmonton: Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference.
Tomovic, C. (1994). in higher education. The Motorola-Purdue University partnership (pp. 445-457) San Antonio, TX: Proceedings of the National Association of College-Industry Education Conference.
Tomovic, C. (1994). University-industry partnerships: The Purdue University-Whirlpool Corporation connection (pp. 432-434) San Antonio, TX: Proceedings of the National Association of College-Industry Education Conference .
Tomovic, C. (1992). Leadership: An important engineering skill (pp. 1415-1417) Toledo, OH: Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference .
Tomovic, C. (1992). The efficacy of consulting and academic quality (pp. 171-173) Toledo, OH: Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference .
Tomovic, C. (1992). The quality of engineering programs: A model for renewal based on partnerships with industry (pp. 832-835) Toledo, OH: Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference .
Tomovic, C. and Achor, J. R. (1991). Communications: An engineering skill (pp. 1-13) Champaign, IL: Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Illinois/Indiana Section Conference .
Tomovic, C. (1990). Academic development and its relationship to faculty exchange with industry (pp. 234-236) Milwaukee, WI: Proceedings of the Academy of Management, Midwest Conference.
Tomovic, C. (1990). Understanding scholastic socialization: An administrative imperative (pp. 331-335) Lake Buena Vista, FL: Proceedings of the National Association of Management Conference.
Tomovic, C. (1989). Scholastic career events and their affects on self-efficacy and scholarly achievements (pp. 230-233) Columbus, OH: Proceedings of the Academy of Management, Midwest Conference.
Tomovic, C. and Crystal, R. (1989). The historic development of CAPS: Vocational rehabilitation program Ann Arbor, Michigan: University Press.
Tomovic, C. (1989). University-industry exchange programs: Organizational development (pp. 323-325) Columbus, OH: Proceedings of the Academy of Management, Midwest Conference.

Presentations

( 2020). A comparison of urban teacher characteristics for student interns placed in a professional development school environment .
( 2020). NSF S-STEM project update: A pathway to completion for pursuing engineering and engineering technology Degrees American Society of Engineering Education, Virtual Annual Online Conference .
( 2020). Facilitating adult and military veteran students’ learning and retention in engineering: Student-faculty development of a structured learning community Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference .
( 2020). Sensing and measuring the environment workshop as exposure to engineering technology for high school students in a summer residential camp .
( 2019). Exposing students to STEM careers through hands-on activities with drones and robots American Society of Engineering Education .
( 2019). Learning in informal setting through the robots and drones to the rescue from a perspective of sea level rise and resilience summer residential program American Society of Engineering Education .
( 2019). Establishing a pathway to completion for pursuing engineering and engineering technology degrees through a scholarship program at a mid-sized institution .
( 2019). A comparison among trained facilitators, face-to-face, and on-line students’ on the presence of particular behavioral attributes associated with successful urban teaching Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference .
( 2018). Improving STEM recruitment through a theme based summer residential camp focused on sea level rise 6th International Association of Journals and Conferences .
( 2018). Multiple support mechanisms for adult and veteran students that increase academic success in engineering and technology education 6th International Association of Journals and Conferences .
Tomovic, C. ( 2018). Collaborations in educational opportunities: Addressing needs Oral Presentation Advanced Manufacturing Summit .
Tomovic, M. M., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V. and Lin, C. ( 2017). Modeling and simulation as an integrating capstone experience Oral Presentation American Society of Engineering Education Columbus, OH..
Tomovic, M. M., Tomovic, C., Jovanovic, V. and Lin, C. ( 2017). Teaching with technology Oral Presentation American Society of Engineering Education Columbus, OH..
Tomovic, C. and Tomovic, M. M. ( 2015). Technological literacy: A qualitative study of college students Oral Presentation International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Atlantic City, NJ..
Tomovic, C. L.., Tomovic, M. M.., Walton, A. and Grieves, M. (April 16, 2014). Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Making the business case? Paper Modism World 2014 Hampton, VA April 15-17 2014.
Tomovic, C. L. (April 11, 2014). Impact of screencasting on development of student writing developemnt and faculty satifaction Paper International Society of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Atlantic City.
Walton, A., Tomovic, C. L.. and Grieves, M. (July 6, 2013). Product lifecycle management: Measuring what's important, the development of a model Oral Presentation PLM 13th International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management Nantes, France.
Tomovic, C. L. ., Lin, Y. and Madhavan, P. (April 11, 2013). Crafting a message to engage public discourse, development, and acceptance of environmental resiliency plicies related to advancing sea level rise Paper International Organization of Social Sciences and Behavioral Research Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Tomovic, C. ( 2009). Adventure Learning in STEM Education for Communicating and Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change 11th Annual Global Conference, International Leadership Association Prague, Czech Republic.
Tomovic, C. ( 2009). Cross-cultural virtual teams: Workforce integration via product lifecycle manaqgement 36th Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference Charleston, South Carolina.
Tomovic, C. ( 2009). Young "Edventures" in STEM Education: Leadership and team developevement for a creative, inclusive, and sustainable world 4th Knowledge Globalization Conference Boston.
Tomovic, C. ( 2008). Exploring collaborative opportunities International Partnerships in Higher Education Dublin.
Tomovic, C. ( 2008). Development of product lifecycle management metrics: Measuring the impact of PLM North American PLM Summitte Saint Augustine, Florida.
Tomovic, C. ( 2008). Pursuing Quality in Higher Education: A Framework for Conducting Deliberations on the Role of Distance Learning XI International Symposium of Organizational Sciences and Management Belgrade, Serbia.
Tomovic, C. ( 2007). Leadership in a global environment International collaborations in higher education Beijing, China.
Wisma, M. and Tomovic, C. (June , 2007). Application of product lifecycle management in higher education procureemnt International Conference on Comprehensive Product Realization Beijing University.
Frillman, S., Wilde, K., Kochert, J., Homan, S. and Tomovic, C. (June , 2007). Entry-level engineering professionals and product lifecycle management: A competency model International Conference on Comprehensive Product Realization Beijing, China.
Barreto, V., Anderson, H., Anglin, A. and Tomovic, C. (June , 2007). Product lifecycle management in support of green manufacturing: Addressing the challenges of global climate change International Conference on Comprehensive Product Realization Beijing, China.
Lech, M., Georgiades, T., Sukup, J. and Tomovic, C. (June , 2007). The impact of product lifecycle management on virtual teams: A concept change model for heightened productivity International Conference on Comprehensive Product Realization Beijing, China.
Tomovic, C. ( 2006). Exploring program partnership Industrial Engineering Partnerships Beijing, China.
Tomovic, C. ( 2005). Human side of product lifecycle management Faculty of Organizational Sciences Belgrade, Serbia.
Tomovic, C. ( 2005). Exploaration of wxchange progarms Student/Faculty Exchange Programs Beijing, China.
Tomovic, C., Smith-Doerflein, K. A., Tracey, M. and Smith, T. E. ( 2004). Measuring HRM impact on supply chain management 13th International Annual IPSERA Conference Catania, Italy.
Tomovic, C., Smith-Doerflein, K. A., Tracey, M. and Smith, T. E. ( 2004). An instrument to measure HRM’s impact on supply chain management 15th Annual North American Research/Teaching Symposium on Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Tempe, AZ.
Tomovic, C. ( 2004). Performance evaluation systems across boarders. Cultural consideratio Shanghai, China.
Tomovic, C., Smith-Doerflien, K. A., Tracey, M. and Smith, T. ( 2003). Distance learning options for supply chain management success 12th Annual International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association Conference Budapest, Hungary.
Tomovic, C. ( 1997). The Tom Peters Business School in a box Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference Midwest Section West Lafayette, IN.
Tomovic, C. ( 1996). University-industry relationships: A case study Fort Wayne, IN.
Tomovic, C. and Shell, K. D. ( 1995). Malcom Bridge National Quality Award as an assessment template in higher education Frontiers in Education Atlanta, GA.
Tomovic, C. ( 1991). The effects of critical career events on self-efficacy and scholarly achievement Demonstration Resources in Educational Abstract .
Tomovic, C. ( 1991). The model of scholastic development: Faculty socialization Oral Presentation Resources in Educational Abstract .
Tomovic, C. ( 1990). Faculty socialization: A strategy for abating faculty shortages Portland, OR.
Tomovic, C. ( 1990). Scholastic career development Boston, mA.
Tomovic, C. ( 1990). Scholastic development: Critical career events and their effects on self-efficacy and scholarly achievements Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Tomovic, C. ( 1989). University-industry exchange programs: Another look at faculty development Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference Columbia, OH.
Tomovic, C. ( 1989). Understanding professional study in the university Los Angeles, CA.
Tomovic, C. ( 1989). University-industry partnerships: Organizational development Milwaukee, WI.
Tomovic, C. ( 1984). The question of an automated information system for research development: A study of need and potential impact on university research and development. Boston, MA.
Tomovic, C. ( 1981). Formative evaluation of a combined masters program in occupational and special education Flint, MI.
Tomovic, C. ( 1981). General and field specific indicators of adult eminence Los Angeles, CA.
  • 2018: Dean's Recognition Award, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Old Dominion University
  • 2018: Visiting Professor of Leadership Development, Beihang University
  • 2015: Making a Difference, Old Dominion University
  • 2012: Making a Difference, Old Dominion University
  • 2009: Visiting Member - Advisory Board, Mathematics and Science Coalition, State of Virginia
  • 2001: Academic Administration Program Fellow, American Council on Higher Education
  • 2001: Academic Administration Program Fellow, Committee on Institutional Cooperation of the Big Ten Universities
  • 1999: Excellence in Teaching, 1999, College of Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
  • 1999: Conflict Resolution and Community Development Visiting Scholar, Kettering Foundation
  • 1997: Excellence in Teaching, 1997, College of Technology, Purdue University
  • 1996: ISO 9000 Lead Auditor, Training Certificate,
  • 1996: Malcolm Baldrige Visiting Scholar, IBM
  • 1994: Change Management Visiting Scholar, TRW
  • 1993: Excellence in Teaching, 1993, College of Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
  • 1992: Total Quality Management - Malcolm Baldridge Visiting Scholar, Motorola, Incorporated
  • 1990: Delco Electronics Visiting Scholar, General Motors Corporation

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