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Jon Tomlinson, Ph.D

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

jon.tomlinson@franklin.edu

Profile

Dr. Tomlinson lives in Van Wert, Ohio, and currently serves as the Dean of the Van Wert Campus for Northwest State Community College. Prior to joining Northwest State, Dr. Tomlinson served as the Dean of Online Learning & Business at Ohio Christian University (2017-2022), and Professor of Business, Healthcare Administration, and Marketing at the University of Northwestern Ohio (2006-2017). From an educational standpoint, Dr. Tomlinson completed his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, MBA and BS from Wright State University. He lives with his wife (Diana), and they have 2 children (Taylor, Zachary), and 1 grandson (Carter).

Education

2012
Regent University (Virginia Beach , Virginia)
Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Leadership
2004
Wright State University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
1998
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences

Certifications

2023
Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, CITI Program , Expiration Date: 2026

Work Experience

2023 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2022 - Present
Northwest State Community College, Dean of Van Wert Campus, Archbold, Ohio
2017 - 2022
Ohio Christian University, Dean of Business, Circleville, Ohio
2006 - 2018
University of Northwestern Ohio, Professor, Lima, Ohio

Publications & Presentations

Tomlinson, J. (2019, Jan. 01). Engagement for Deep and Meaningful Learning in the Virtual Environment. Inspiring Practices for Student Success, Ohio Graduate Education, Capital University, Columbus, OH.
Tomlinson, J. (2018, Jan. 01). Purposeful Classroom Engagement. Ohio Christian University’s Transformative Teaching & Learning Virtual Faculty Development Conference, Circleville, OH.
Walker, S., Earnhardt, M., Newcomer, J., Marion, J., & Tomlinson, J. (2016). Crisis Leadership During the Great Recession of 2008. International Journal of Leadership and Change. International Journal of Leadership and Change, Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 9.
Tomlinson, J. (2013). Do Motivational Gifts Impact Nurses’ Job Fit and Satisfaction?. Journal of Christian Nursing. Journal of Christian Nursing.
Tomlinson, J. (2009, Jan. 01). Phenomenological Study of a Managed Care Implementation. The Conclave for Leadership Research and Analysis, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.

Professional Service

2018
Council President
Van Wert City Council
(Van Wert, 157) End Date: 2021
2015
Department Chair
Healthcare Administration, University of Northwestern Ohio
End Date: 2018
2012
Reviewer
Journal of Healthcare Management, Academy of Management, International Journal of Aviation Management, Journal of Organizational Culture, Communications, & Conflict
End Date: 2017
2010
Member
Van Wert City Council
(Van Wert, 157) End Date: 2017
2009
Department Facilitator
Business Administration, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, University of Northwestern Ohio
End Date: 2012
2006
Department Chair
Healthcare Administration, University of Northwestern Ohio
End Date: 2009
2006
Faculty Member
American College of Healthcare Executives
End Date: 2017

Memberships

2020
Graduate Council, Ohio Christian University
2020
President’s Council, Ohio Christian University
2020
Provost Council, Ohio Christian University
2018
Scholarship Committee, Ohio Christian University
2018
Strategic Planning Committee, Ohio Christian University
2017
Curriculum Committee, Ohio Christian University