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- Cindy Tomovic
- Professor
- STEM Education & Professional Studies
- 228 Education Building
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-4305
- ctomovic@odu.edu
- Dr. Cynthia Tomovic teaches, conducts research, and consults in organizational leadership and development, globalization,
quality and organizational performance, and workforce development. Former professor and department head in Organizational
Leadership, Purdue University, Tomovic joined the department of STEM Education and Professional Studies, Old Dominion University,
2008.
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Education
- University of Michigan,
1990
- Major: Higher and Adult Education Administration
- Degree: Ph. D.
- University of Michigan,
1984
- Major: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Degree: M.A.
- University of Illinois,
1980
- Major: Educational Program Evaluation/Assessment and Research Design
- Degree: M.Ed.
- University of Illinois,
1978
- Major: Anthropology
- Degree: B.A.
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Research Interests
- organizational leadership and development, globalization, quality and organizational performance, virtual teams, organizational
communications, communicating climate change, impact of technology on society
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Licensures and Certifications
- ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Certificate
- Sponsoring Organization: American Society for Quality and the European Institute of Quality Assurance
- Date Obtained: 1996-01-01
- ISO 9000 Lead Auditor in Training Certificate
- Sponsoring Organization: American Society for Quality and the European Institute for Quality Assurance
- Date Obtained: 1996-01-01
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Book Chapters
- Tomovic, C., Walton, A., Ncube, L., Grieves, M., Birtles, B., and Bednar, B. (2008). Measuring the impact of product lifecycle management: Process plan, waste reduction and innovation conceptual frameworks,
and logic model for developing metrics. In Tomovic, M.M. and Wang, S. (eds). Product Realization: A Comprehensive Approach. (pp. 53-66). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
- Tomovic, C., Anderson, H., Anglin, A., Barreti, L. V., Frillman, S. A., Gerogiades, T. J., Homan, S. R., Kochert, J., Lech, M. B., Sukup, J. S., Wilde, K., and Wisma, M. (2008). Social issues of product lifecycle management: Developing cross cultural virtual teams; supporting today’s green manufacturing
imperative, educating and preparing tomorrow’s workforce, and impacting inter-organizational relationships in supply chain
management. In Tomovic, M.M. and Wang, S. (eds). Product Realization: A Comprehensive Approach. (pp. 135-168). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
- Tomovic, C. (1996). ISO 9000. (pp. 2301-2309). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
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Articles
- Frillman, S., Wilde, K., Kochert, J., Homan, S., and Tomovic, C. (2010). Entry-level engineering professionals and product lifecycle management: A competency model. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 19 (3/4), (pp. 306-311).
- Wisma, M., and Tomovic, C. (2010). Application of PLM in higher education procurment. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 19 (3/4), (pp. 330-336).
- Tomovic, C., Ncube, L. B., Walson, A. A., and Grieves, M. M. (2010). Development of product lifecycle metrics: Measuring the impact of PLM. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 19 (3/4), (pp. 167-179).
- Barreto, V., Anderson, H., Anglin, A., and Tomovic, C. (2010). Product lifecycle management in supoprt of green manufacturing: Addressing the challenges of global climate change. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 19 (3/4), (pp. 294-305).
- Lech, M. B., Georgiades, T. J., Sukup, J. E., and Tomovic, C. (2010). The impact of product lifecycle management on virtual team creation: A Concept Change Model for Heightened Productivity. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 19 (3/4), (pp. 279-293).
- Walton, A., Homan, S., Naimi, L., and Tomovic, C. (2008). Student perceptions of interactive instructional technology. Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 5 (4), (pp. 217-229).
- Walton, A., Homan, S., Naimi, L., and Tomovic, C. (2007). The next generation of interactive instructional pedagogy. Global Education, 4, (pp. 50-58).
- Naimi, L., Tomovic, C., and Wisma, M. (2005). Trends and practices in global supply chain management: Micro and macro cultural considerations. The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management
- Dean, M. S., and Tomovic, C. (2004). Does Baldrige make its business case?. Quality Progress, 37 (4), (pp. 40-45).
- Tomovic, C., and Crispo, A. (2003). Organizational and human resources are the key to economic and workforce development. Purdue/Industry Partnerships, 10 (2), (pp. 4-5).
- Tomovic, C., Pagano, M. A., Skvarenina, T. L., Newton, K., and Harriger, A. R. (1999). Supporting the implementation of a student outcome-based assessment: The role of a school-wide assessment committee. Academy of Educational Leadership Journal, 11, (pp. 15-20).
- Tomovic, C. (1999). Center for reconfigurable machining systems: A model partnership among academe, industry, and the US government. Electronic Journal of Electrical Engineering Technology [On-line]
- Tomovic, C. (1997). The seeds of TQM have been well planted. Quality in Higher Education, 23, (pp. 6).
- Tomovic, C. (1996). ISO 9000: A mandatory minimum for conducting international business. Livarstvo, 2, (pp. 11-21).
- Tomovic, C. (1994). Purdue University and the Whirlpool Corporation connection. PRISM, 23, (pp. 33-34).
- Tomovic, C., Stark, J. S., Lowther, M. M., and Hagerty, B. i. (1986). A conceptual framework for the study of preservice professional programs in colleges and universities. Journal of Higher Education, 57, (pp. 84-105).
- Tomovic, C., and Walberg, H. W. (1983). The psychological, cultural, and familial traits and environments of eminent artists. Visual Arts Research, 9, (pp. 82-87).
- Tomovic, C., Walberg, H. W., Tsai, S. S., and Weinstein, T. M. (1981). Psychological traits and environments of the highly eminent. Gifted Child Quarterly, 27, (pp. 193-197).
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Presentations
- Product lifecycle management: Measuring what's important, the development of a model
- Conference Name:
- Location: Nantes, France
- Date: July 6, 2013
- Authors/Presenters:
Walton, A. Author Only
Tomovic, C. L. Presenter & Author
Grieves, M. Author Only
- Crafting a message to engage public discourse, development, and acceptance of environmental resiliency plicies related to
advancing sea level rise
- Conference Name:
- Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Date: April 11, 2013
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. L. Presenter & Author
Lin, Y. Author Only
Madhavan, P. Author Only
- Adventure Learning in STEM Education for Communicating and Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change
- Conference Name: International Leadership Association
- Sponsoring Organization: International Leadership Association
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
- Date: 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. Presenter & Author
- Cross-cultural virtual teams: Workforce integration via product lifecycle manaqgement
- Conference Name: Organizational Behavior Teaching Society
- Sponsoring Organization: Organizational Behavior Teaching Society
- Location: Charleston, South Carolina
- Date: 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. Presenter & Author
- Young "Edventures" in STEM Education: Leadership and team developevement for a creative, inclusive, and sustainable world
- Conference Name: Knowledge Globalization Conference
- Sponsoring Organization: Knowledge Globalization Conference
- Location: Boston
- Date: 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Exploring collaborative opportunities
- Conference Name: Dublin Institute of Technology
- Sponsoring Organization: Dublin Institute of Technology
- Location: Dublin
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. Presenter Only
- Development of product lifecycle management metrics: Measuring the impact of PLM
- Conference Name: Product Lifecycle Summit
- Sponsoring Organization: Product Lifecycle Summit
- Location: Saint Augustine, Florida
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. Presenter & Author
- Pursuing Quality in Higher Education: A Framework for Conducting Deliberations on the Role of Distance Learning
- Conference Name:
- Location: Belgrade, Serbia
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Leadership in a global environment
- Conference Name: Beihang University
- Sponsoring Organization: Beihang University
- Location: Beijing, China
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. Presenter Only
- Application of product lifecycle management in higher education procureemnt
- Conference Name: Beihang University
- Sponsoring Organization: Beihang University
- Location: Beijing University
- Date: June, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Wisma, M. Author Only
Tomovic, C.
- Entry-level engineering professionals and product lifecycle management: A competency model
- Conference Name: Beihang University
- Sponsoring Organization: Beihang University
- Location: Beijing, China
- Date: June, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Frillman, S. Presenter & Author
Wilde, K. Author Only
Kochert, J. Author Only
Homan, S. Author Only
Tomovic, C. Presenter & Author
- Product lifecycle management in support of green manufacturing: Addressing the challenges of global climate change
- Conference Name: Beihang Universtiy
- Sponsoring Organization: Beihang Universtiy
- Location: Beijing, China
- Date: June, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Barreto, V. Presenter & Author
Anderson, H. Author Only
Anglin, A. Author Only
Tomovic, C.
- The impact of product lifecycle management on virtual teams: A concept change model for heightened productivity
- Conference Name: Beihang University
- Sponsoring Organization: Beihang University
- Location: Beijing, China
- Date: June, 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Lech, M. Presenter & Author
Georgiades, T. Author Only
Sukup, J. Author Only
Tomovic, C. Presenter & Author
- Exploring program partnership
- Conference Name: Tsinghua University
- Sponsoring Organization: Tsinghua University
- Location: Beijing, China
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. Presenter Only
- Human side of product lifecycle management
- Conference Name: University of Belgrade
- Sponsoring Organization: University of Belgrade
- Location: Belgrade, Serbia
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. Presenter Only
- Exploaration of wxchange progarms
- Conference Name: Beijing Foreign Studies University
- Sponsoring Organization: Beijing Foreign Studies University
- Location: Beijing, China
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C. Presenter Only
- Measuring HRM impact on supply chain management
- Conference Name:
- Location: Catania, Italy
- Date: 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
Smith-Doerflein, K. A.
Tracey, M.
Smith, T. E.
- An instrument to measure HRM’s impact on supply chain management
- Conference Name:
- Location: Tempe, AZ
- Date: 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
Smith-Doerflein, K. A.
Tracey, M.
Smith, T. E.
- Performance evaluation systems across boarders. Cultural consideratio
- Sponsoring Organization: Tongi University
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Date: 2004
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Distance learning options for supply chain management success
- Conference Name:
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Date: 2003
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
Smith-Doerflien, K. A.
Tracey, M.
Smith, T.
- The Tom Peters Business School in a box
- Conference Name:
- Location: West Lafayette, IN
- Date: 1997
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- University-industry relationships: A case study
- Sponsoring Organization: Academy of Management
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN
- Date: 1996
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Malcom Bridge National Quality Award as an assessment template in higher education
- Conference Name:
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Date: 1995
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
Shell, K. D.
- model of scholastic development: Faculty socialization
- Conference Name:
- Date: 1991
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Faculty socialization: A strategy for abating faculty shortages
- Sponsoring Organization: Association for the Study of Higher Education
- Location: Portland, OR
- Date: 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Scholastic career development
- Sponsoring Organization: American Education Research Association
- Location: Boston, mA
- Date: 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Scholastic development: Critical career events and their effects on self-efficacy and scholarly achievements
- Sponsoring Organization: Association of Management
- Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
- Date: 1990
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- University-industry exchange programs: Another look at faculty development
- Conference Name:
- Location: Columbia, OH
- Date: 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Understanding professional study in the university
- Sponsoring Organization: American Association of Higher Education
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Date: 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- University-industry partnerships: Organizational development
- Sponsoring Organization: Academy of Management
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Date: 1989
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- The question of an automated information system for research development: A study of need and potential impact on university
research and development.
- Sponsoring Organization: Society for Colege and University Planning
- Location: Boston, MA
- Date: 1984
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- Formative evaluation of a combined masters program in occupational and special education
- Sponsoring Organization: American Education Research Association
- Location: Flint, MI
- Date: 1981
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- General and field specific indicators of adult eminence
- Sponsoring Organization: American Education Research Association
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Date: 1981
- Authors/Presenters:
Tomovic, C.
- 2001: Academic Administration Program Fellow, American Council on Higher Education
- 2001: Academic Administration Program Fellow, Committee on Institutional Cooperation of the Big Ten Universities
- 1996: ISO 9000 Lead Auditor, Training Certificate
- 2009: Visiting Member - Advisory Board, Mathematics and Science Coalition, State of Virginia
- 1999: Excellence in Teaching, 1999, College of Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- 1999: Conflict Resolution and Community Development Visiting Scholar, Kettering Foundation
- 1997: Excellence in Teaching, 1997, College of Technology, Purdue University
- 1996: Malcolm Baldrige Visiting Scholar, IBM
- 1994: Change Management Visiting Scholar, TRW
- 1993: Excellence in Teaching, 1993, College of Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- 1992: Total Quality Management - Malcolm Baldridge Visiting Scholar, Motorola, Incorporated
- 1990: Delco Electronics Visiting Scholar, General Motors Corporation
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Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research