The Rinker School of Business

Brian K. Strow, Ph.D., Dean

Faculty

Professors

Cora Barnhart, Ph.D.
John Hayes, Ph.D.
Daniel Lawson, Ph.D.
Claire Nash, Ph.D., CPA
Madison Ngafeeson, Ph.D.
Tim Shaughnessy, Ph.D.
David Smith, D.B.A., Associate Dean
Claudia Strow, Ph.D.
Ariel Viale, Ph.D.
Henry Webb, M.B.A., J.D.

Associate Professors

Alexandra Cook, D.B.A.
Jeffrey Kennedy, D.B.A.
Scott Pearson, Ph.D.
Ciprian Stan, Ph.D.
Greg Tindall, Ph.D.
Marcus Valenzuela, Ph.D.
Huaqing Wang, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors

Andrew Edwards, Ph.D.
Derek Ezell, Ph.D.
Emanuel Garcia Munoz, Ph.D.
Andrew Hibbert
Nathaniel Hill
Eneresto Lee, D.B.A.
Emmanuel Mwaungulu, D.B.A., CPA
Steve Panczak, D.B.A.
Emily Webster, Ph.D.

Instructors

Roy Allem, M.B.A.
Emily Eaton, M.B.A

The Rinker School of Business (RSB) upholds the mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University by preparing its graduates for entry into the business world. To achieve this objective, the professors stress Christian worldview ethics in the making of sound business decisions, in the use of one’s talents, and in business communications. Rinker School graduates must (1) understand the significant economic realities of our society; (2) demonstrate competence in business and major concentrations; and (3) develop an understanding of a Christian worldview in order to address the increasing complexities of the business world.

Vision

To be the preferred School for those seeking a Christ-centered business education.

Mission

To deliver quality, Christian-based undergraduate, graduate and professional programs that emphasize teaching excellence informed by relevant faculty research and application within their disciplines. Our goal is to shape business leaders with the intellectual, spiritual, and character foundation required to prosper in a global business environment.

Core Values

We develop professionals committed to the highest ethical standards
We convey the importance of combining ethics and free enterprise
We prepare leaders to be compassionate toward their community, excellent in their chosen fields and confident in their abilities
We serve the community through our academic programs, research and consulting

The Rinker School of Business is committed to the highest standards of academic quality. To help maintain these quality standards, the RSB conducts assessments at the end of each semester. During this process, students taking business courses complete course evaluations, surveys, and other instruments that assist the RSB in evaluating our business programs. All students taking business courses are required to complete assessment activities each semester. The results of the assessment activities contribute greatly to continued quality improvement within the Rinker School of Business.