Jim Daku

An experienced administrator in higher education who combines private sector experience in leadership and strategic planning with demonstrated excellence in research, marketing, program development and adult education. Has increased enrolment in programs and has introduced new classroom and on-line programs. An expert in adult learning theory and methods who promotes learner engagement and life long learning. Works well in diverse and changing environments and is successful in building consensus, teamwork and achieving revenue plans.

EDUCATION (4)McMaster University: BA, Economics 1980

Micro and Macro Economics, Public Policy and Finance, Econometrics, Canadian Industrial Organization

Brock University: BEd, Adult Education 1998

Courses: Theory of Adult Education, Curriculum Design, Teaching Methods, Professional Portfolio Development, College Administration

Brock University: MEd, Administration 2000

Designed a valid and reliable measurement instrument to assess college faculty performance
Courses: Administrative Theory, Organizational Behaviour, Organizational Change, Advanced Writing, Testing Methods and Analysis, Technology in the Classroom, Social Research Methods, Teacher Assessment

University of Toronto: PhD Candidate, Educational Administration 2010

Researching Faculty diversity and Perceptions of Leadership
Research completed November 2010
Thesis under committee review 2013
Courses: Educational Administration, Leadership and Values, Leading in Diverse Schools, Student Engagement and Democracy, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods