David Hood
Professor
JWU Faculty Since 2008
David Hood is currently a professor in the Doctor of Business Administration program – College of Business, at Johnson & Wales University, where he previously taught in Arts & Sciences as a faculty member teaching leadership and English. He began his teaching career with the university in 2008, after earning a B.S. in Hospitality Administration and an M.B.A. at Johnson & Wales University. David went on to receive an M.Ed. in Learning and Development at Rhode Island College, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. In Lincoln, he studied the role a Chief of Staff has on an organization.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Hood has acted as a consultant for various sized organizations where he works with top leadership to strengthen business practices and offer assistance in building strategic plans. In addition, he coaches leaders and speaks on topics like small business innovations, organizational behavior, innovative marketing tactics, social media, and general business planning.
Originally from California, David lived in Rhode Island and now resides in Denver. Still in California, he has a brother who lives in Huntington Beach and parents who retired to Oregon and now work in the wine industry. Beyond his academic pursuits, David is an avid traveler and has raced in multiple full and half marathons.
Education
- Ph.D., Leadership Studies, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- Masters of Education, Rhode Island College
- MBA, Johnson & Wales University
- B.S., Hospitality Administration, Johnson & Wales University
Courses
- RSCH 7110: Research Design
- RSCH 5800: Research and Inquiry
- MGMT 6800: Business Policy and Strategy
- MGMT 5800: Effective Leadership
- MGMT 5850: Women and Leadership in Society
- HRM 5040: Organizational Training and Development
Extra Curricular Roles
Chair of the Institutional Review Board
Small Business Development Center - Denver Metro, Consultant
Professional Affiliations
January 2015 – Present, Academy of Management Member
April 2015 – Present, Association of Leadership Educators Member
November 2016 – Present, Mountain States Employers Council Member
April 2015 – Present, National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education Member
Publications
- Hood, David (2019), “Generation Z in your College Classroom.” Presented at Women in Educational Leadership Conference, Annual Conference, Lincoln, NE
- Hood, David (2017), “A Working Typology of Chief of Staff.” Presented at the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education, Washington, D.C.
- Hood, David (2017), “An Investigation in the Role of Chief of Staff in the Higher Education Setting.” Women in Educational Leadership Conference, Annual Conference, Lincoln, NE
- Hood, David (2017), “History of the Presidential Assistant.” Presented to the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education Members, Global Webinar
- Hood, David (2017), “Personality and Success Factors for the Presidential Assistant.” Presented to the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education Members, Global Webinar
- Hood, David (2017), “Chief of Staff in the Organization.” Presented to the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education Members, Global Webinar