School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Phone: (626) 815-2113
Fax: 626-815-2111
Email: jadams@apu.edu

Jim Adams, Ed.D. is executive director of the Center for Global Learning & Engagement (CGLE). The CGLE at APU includes study abroad, graduate programs abroad, and Operation Impact, a field-based program offering the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership at various locations throughout the world. Adams has served in ministry and academic leadership positions for over thirty years, as well as performing consulting work in several schools and universities. Prior to coming to APU, he was the superintendent and chief executive officer of the Western Christian Schools, and previously vice president and chief operating officer at Life Pacific College in San Dimas. His research interests include international education and leadership, faculty performance, and developing creative leadership in the local church. Adams is passionate about developing leaders in the global context, and has taught leadership courses in institutions worldwide over the past thirteen years. He is currently a member of the Master's Studies Council, MAOL Advisory Council and the WASC Executive Steering Committee at APU, and has been active in a number of local community groups and boards. As an ordained minister, he serves in leadership at his church in Pomona, Calif. and is a member of the licensing and doctrine committee of his denomination

Ed.D. - University of Southern California, Higher Education Leadership
M.A. - Azusa Pacific University, Social Science: Leadership Studies
B.A. - LIFE Pacific College, Theology

Presentations
Bryan, J., McIntire, D., Bekele, B., & Adams, J. How Does an Intentional American Graduate Program Impact an Emerging Country: A Case Study of Ethiopia Leadership Transformation. International Leadership Association. November 2006, Chicago, IL.

Adams, J. & Schell, S. Holiness in the 21st Century: Local Church Impact. A paper presented at the Wesleyan-Holiness Study Project. February 2006, Azusa, CA.

Adams, J., Hagedorn, L., & Moon, H. Faculty Merit Pay and the Effect of Unionization in California Postsecondary Institutions. Association for Institutional Research. June 2001, Long Beach, CA.

Hagedorn, L., Adams, J. Moon, H., & Patriquin, L. Faculty Performance and Merit in California. American Educational Research Association. April 2001, Seattle, WA.

Publications
Adams, J. & Schell, C. (2008). Holiness in the local church in Mannoia, K. & Thorsen, D. (Eds.) The holiness manifesto. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

Adams, J. & McIntire. D. (2007). Engaging the team: Promoting healthy change in your organization in McIntire, D. (ed.) Teamwork: Making the dream work. Indianapolis: Precedent Press.

Adams, J. 2007. A history of Foursquare women leaders in Schell, S. (ed.) Women in leadership ministry. Los Angles: Foursquare Media.

Hagedorn, L. (ed.), & Adams, J. (Contributing ed.). (2001). Sound Instruction: Ready to use Classroom Practice. Chattanooga, TN: Rapid Intellect Group.

Adams, J. (ed.). (1998). Institutional Review Board: Transitional Guidelines for Researchers. San Dimas, Ca: Life Pacific College.

Consulting Engagements
Adams, J., Colachico, D. & McIntire, D. (2008). Revitalizing university faculty through an international teaching and learning experience. (In press).

Dissertation Award of Merit, USC Rossier School, 2002
Contributing Editor. 1999- 2001. For Academic Exchange Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal.
Research Assistant. 1999- 2001. Rossier School of Education: University of Southern California.
Field Work Intern, University of Laverne. 2000-2001. Rossier School of Education: University of Southern California.
Marquis’ Who’s Who in the West, 1993.
Marquis; Who’s Who in Religion, 1993.
Reserve Officer of the Year, LAPD West Valley Division, 1988.

Understanding Vocation in a Changing World (LDRS 520)
Program Evaluation and Research Methods in Leadership Studies (LDRS 592)
Capstone Project in Leadership (LDRS 595)