Bio

Michael Wolter has over 20 years of experience in higher education, over 20 years of experience in nonprofit, and previous experience in retail management/corporate settings. He has worked in various leadership positions, from managing a small staff of 5 to managing a staff of 100 employees. Michael has experience in budgeting, IT, marketing, fundraising, board development, and public relations. He has also taught undergraduate and graduate courses on-ground and online for the last 14 years.

Michael has a diverse background spanning many aspects of the business world. Before completing his undergraduate degree, Michael was trained as an audiovisual consultant at Pfizer, Inc. and a department lead at Staples, Inc. After completing his undergraduate degree at Eastern Connecticut State University, Michael transitioned into the world of higher education. His higher education career started in Residence Life at Central Connecticut State University. In this position, he oversaw a staff of 15 and ensured the safety and co-curricular education of 130 students. Michael developed and enhanced his staff training/development skills, group dynamics, and crisis management. Michael’s passion for the business world led him to the position of a Career Advisor in the Career Service Office at Trinity College. In this role, he helped students develop their professional skills, which included interviewing, resume development, and networking skills.

In Fall 2010, Michael had the opportunity to teach a Management course for Eastern Connecticut State University in the Business Administration department. After his first class, Michael realized that teaching in higher education was his dream career. After this realization, Michael enrolled and was accepted for a doctoral program in Organization and Management at Capella University. Michael continued to work as an adjunct instructor.

Michael understood that to be effective as an educator in the field of Organizational Management, he would need to continue to increase his occupational experience. Michael accepted a full-time position as a Mentor Coordinator with KIDSAFE CT, a local non-profit organization in Rockville, CT. Michael had previously volunteered for this organization and is passionate about supporting their mission. In a short time, Michael was promoted to the Coordinator of Mentor Services and coordinated fundraising and public relations. Michael spearheaded several marketing, donations, and fundraising initiatives for the organization, including Annual KIDSAFE CT Car Show, KIDSAFE CT Bowl-a-thon, Build-a-Bear donations for local at-risk kids, and KIDSAFE CT Mentor Recruitment. Michael also incorporated social media and coordinated the redevelopment of the organization’s web presence to help with marketing.

In May 2011, Michael joined the Goodwin University community as an adjunct professor in the General Education department, teaching ASD 120. In May of 2012, Michael was asked to join the Business Administration department as an adjunct instructor. In July of 2012, Michael was promoted to Assistant Professor in the Business Administration and Organizational Studies Program. In the Fall 2013, Michael became the Program Director for the Management and Leadership program overseeing all the curriculum, advising, supervising faculty, and program enhancements.

In 2017 Michael completed his Ph.D. in Organization and Management from Capella University. In addition to his role as Program Director, Michael also took on the responsibilities of Assistant to the Dean for the School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing at Goodwin University. He mentored new program directors, curriculum coordinators, and faculty in this role. Michael was also accepted into the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Fellowship at Goodwin University. As a University Fellow, he enhanced his teaching skills to provide multiple forms of course curriculum to enhance student success.

Michael is also an avid runner, has over a decade’s experience in several martial arts styles, and likes assisting individuals with career development through resume creation, cover letters, and interview prep.

He has two 12-year-olds and a 3-year-old at home. They keep me very busy/entertained.

Education

Ph.D., Capella University
BSGS, Eastern Connecticut State University
MSOM, Eastern Connecticut State University
Certified Practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®

Areas of Interest / Study / Research

Mentoring; Assessment; Performance management; improvement and change agents; Training and development; Utilizing technology in the workplace; Social Media; Ethics; Non-profit organizations.

Dissertation Topic: The Relationship Between Employee Motivation and Leadership Styles For Remote Call Center Representatives In The United States.

Giving Back

Michael is very passionate and active in providing back to the local community. Michael is also an active mentor for new professionals.