Donna Urban Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

As the Director of Military Outreach & Prior Learning Assessment, I assist the military-affiliated population (MAP) in their pursuit of higher education using the benefits they have earned & deserve. The prior learning assent component of my role seeks to allow today’s adult learners to earn college credit for life skills & career experience obtained.

Monte Ahuja College Of Business, Cleveland State University

• Teaching - Teach a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate marketing and international business courses; over 40 semesters of instruction, 12 courses, 125+ students each semester, 5 corporate /remote campuses.
• Mentor instructors to deliver course introduction using Open Source textbooks
• Transform traditional courses into online delivery Pedagogical Scholarship
• Conference Panelist, “OpenCon Cleveland Conference,” Cleveland, OH. 2020; Stages of Adoption; Obstacles and Solutions for OER Adoption, Faculty-led Study Abroad Tours; Next tour: Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, 2021
• 2008 – Present: Expanding student enrichment by pioneering and leading study abroad tours covering five continents, including the U.A.E., Italy, France, Canada, Morocco, and AustraliaTeaching Awards/Recognition
• Recognized by CSU Athletic Department Students during Faculty Appreciation Night Men’s Lacrosse: 2019 and Women’s Volleyball: 2015, 2016 College Committee Work

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Lead, direct, and implement the college's interdisciplinary initiatives and programs, partnering with leaders across the university and engaging external partners to move forward the college and university strategic plan. Collaborate with the Dean's Suite to facilitate interdisciplinary programs and initiatives that support underrepresented faculty and.

Greater Cleveland

Serving older adults and Veterans in the IConnect Program. IConnect aids seniors in education & outreach through the power of technology.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• International trade research consulting including market entry analysis and customs brokerage clearance, growing NE Ohio firms’ global import business.
• Championed customs brokerage solutions for Northeast Ohio companies
• Generated leads through industry research and data mining; documented all aspects of the sales cycle in Salesforce CRM software
• Piloted in-company global supply training for local companies

Monte Ahuja College Of Business, Cleveland State University

• Non-profit organization dedicated to advancement of international trade Membership/Student Engagement/CGBP Outreach
• Grew membership by 20% via engaging programming and curriculum; targeted student members, grew that population by 30%
• Constructed student case competition and student track at annual conference; increased student attendance by 80%
• Elevated Certified Global Business (CGBP) credential to local business and university communities through outreach and engagementAnnual Conference Planning
• Procured and purchased various products, services for events servicing 250+ attendees including on-site opening event and large off-site closing eventBrand Marketing
• Developed marketing collateral, including all social media content

Akron, Ohio

Taught 6 semesters of undergraduate courses in marketing and international business; over 500 students, 6 courses. Led a group of 16-students to Paris, France.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Phd In Public Administration

I am pursuing a PhD in Public Administration, with an anticipated graduation date of 2026. My research focuses on the Army National Guard.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Mba

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), French Studies & Business Administration