Tom Adamson

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About Tom Adamson

Dedicated and passionate College Professor with deep experience teaching, Academic Advising, Recruitment, and management and budgeting (Department Chair, Division Chair, Faculty Chair). I am dedicated to adding knowledge and value to student's lives, and my goal is to teach, lead, and advise with empathy, engagement and trust. CURRICULUM VITAE Thomas R. Adamson 1945 East Donna Street, Fremont, NE 68025 (Phone) 402.719.6748 (Email) tadamson@neb.rr.com OBJECTIVE To contribute my creative, enthusiastic, and empathetic oral, writing, leadership, and analytical skills to help an organization achieve its objectives EDUCATION University of Nebraska- Lincoln, NE 1985 Master of Business Administration Emphasis: Finance and Stock Options Coe College – Cedar Rapids, IA 1972 Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Minor: English CAREER SYNOPSIS Adjunct Professor-Iowa Western Community College 2018-present Adjunct Professor- Metropolitan Community College 1989-present Midland University (Midland Lutheran College) – Fremont, NE 1989 – 2018 Associate Professor of Business • Tenured in 1994 • Courses taught include Principles of Marketing, Principles of Economics, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Management, Managerial Cost Accounting, Business Policy, Principles of Selling, Global Finance, and Global Business. Registered Stockbroker 1983 – 1988 Retail Manager 1973 – 1983 HONORS AND AWARDS • Teacher of the Year, Midland Lutheran College: 1993, 1998, 2001 • Excellence in Teaching Award (Part-time Instructor) Metropolitan Community College: 2003 • Nebraska Arts Council Fellowship Winner: 1997 COLLEGE SERVICE: MIDLAND UNIVERSITY • Business Department Chair: 2009 – 2016 • Division Chair: Professional Studies Division 2007 – 2011 • Committee on Academic Development: 2005 – 2008 • Faculty Chair: 2002 – 2004 • Faculty Executive Committee: 1997 – • Committee for Student Development: 1994 – 1997 • Freshman Advising Committee: 1995 – 2012 • Member of various subcommittees PUBLICATIONS FOR NONPROFESSIONALS • 25 collections of poetry/lyrics and writings • “Idle Speed”, 1997 Nebraska Arts Council Fellowship Winner COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Chairman, Fremont Public Library Board