Dina Samora
Dr. Dina Samora found her fervor for life well-suited to the world of higher learning, so she made a career change from corporate and nonprofit leadership to pursue a doctoral degree where her expertise connects with academics – the study of leadership. With over 30 years of proficient direction and management experience, Dr. Samora’s work in higher education includes the dean’s office, Curriculum Developer/Director, Dissertation Student Advocate, and Program Chair. Dr. Samora has also served adults with mental challenges in her local community, flourished as a local pastor/counselor for over 20 years, and works mentoring students as they conduct their research in business, education and psychology. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Mangement, an MBA, and finally an Ed.D in Leadership. Dr. Samora’s research interests include Transactional Distance, Online Faculty Presence, Nonprofit Administration, Leadership, Educational Leadership, Online Program Development, Small Business Management, Generations in Business, and Online Adaptive Learning. Dr. Samora works with a local ministry to provide food and basic necessities for those in need and is currently in training for disaster preparedness. She plays guitar and piano, enjoys the outdoors, and thrives on making a difference in the lives of others.
Courses Taught
DDBA 8006 - Contemporary Challenges in Business
DDBA 8300 - Qualitative Quantitative Methodology Applied Research
DDBA 8101 - Doctoral Study mentoring
DDBA 9000 - Doctoral Study Completion
DDBA 8151 - Org Leadership Doctoral Study Theory
Education
MBA, Liberty University
BS, Southern Christian University
EdS, Liberty University
Public Service
Grace Family Fellowship, President - Camp Verde
Living Faith Christian Center , Volunteer - Prescott Valley
Living Waters, Volunteer - Prescott Valley
Publications
Samora, D. L. (2019). Peace Missions to the Karen and Shan Migrants from Myanmar in Southeast Asia. International Journal of Frontier Missions
Presentations
Samora, D. L. (2015). 5 technological trends Christian schools should prepare to address. Christian Academia Press
Samora, D. L. (2013). Characteristics of the effective online teaching faculty: Perspectives of online university administrators. Liberty University
Samora, D. L. (2016). Decreasing transactional distance: Increasing presence with adult online learning. U of Georgia
SAmora, D. L. (2012). Online, Offline, and Out of Line: Plagiarism and the Demise of Academic Integrity. U of MN
SAmora, D. l. (2015). Student Discussion Forums: The New Frontier . CSU-Global
Samora, D. L. (2014). Teaching Machines: Can Computer-Based Adaptive Learning Systems Deliver One-on-One Tutoring?. NCU