SAMUEL S. CUMMINGS, APSA, SHRM
Monographs Nihilism and the Age of Enlightenment, Monograph, Department of Philosophy, Eastern Michigan University, 2010. Issues Facing the Modern Educator, Monograph, Department of English Language and Literature, Eastern Michigan University, 2010. Case Studies:
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Department of Political Science, Eastern Michigan University, 2014. Applied Papers
An official response to China’s Economic Conditions, a briefing for Congress and The Myth Behind China’s Miracle, a publishing by the Council of Foreign Relations. Department of Political Science, Eastern Michigan University, 2011.
An Analysis of the Conflict Between The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea, and a 50-Year Reunification Plan, Department of Political Science, Eastern Michigan University, 2013.
An Analysis and Critique of the Communist Manifesto, Department of Political Science, Eastern Michigan University, 2013.
Papers Delivered Models of an Effective Educator. Eastern Michigan University Symposium XXXI, on behalf of the Department of English Language and Literature, March 2011. The Utilization of Performance Reforms in Education: Can They Improve Education Quality? Eastern Michigan University Symposium XXXIV, on behalf of the Department of Political Science.
Sponsor: Professor Barbara Patrick, Ph.D.
Research Team: Andrew Felder, Dr. Barbara Patrick, Samuel S. Cummings. Pre-Publication. Issues Facing the Modern Educator. Eastern Michigan University, Department of Communications, October 2011. Globalization: A Positive Force In The World. Eastern Michigan University, Department of Communications, November 2011. Professional Activities Health Safety & Environmental Contract Security Officer Consultant. General Manager, CSS Alliance, Inc. Executive Senior Loan Officer, VanDyk Mortgage Corporation – South Lyon. Senior Loan Processor, First Community Mortgage Services, Inc. Civic Affairs Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce for the South Lyon Area Executive Board, Sigma Alpha Lambda – Eastern Michigan University Chapter
Honors Academic and Leadership Development Organization, Vice President (2012 – 2013)Committee MemberExecutive Director hiring committee, Chamber of Commerce for the South Lyon Area, 2005 and 2006.Avocation
Member, Business Education Advisory Committee, Livonia Public Schools
Member of an advisory committee of the Livonia Public Schools business, services and technology department advisory committee, which helped shape and determine the business education vision for the district. 2002 – 2005. Financial Analyst/Advisor Notary Public Research Assistant / Intern
Qualitative and Quantitative research analysis and data interpretation for a US-based NGO. 2013 – Current.
Current Personal Research Projects – As of March 2014:
– The Utilization of Performance Reforms in Education: Can They Improve Education Quality? – 2013 – Current
A statistical analysis of performance reforms in education and their effectiveness. Research Team: Andrew Felder, Dr. Barbara Patrick, Samuel S. Cummings. Status: Pre-Publication. – HIV/AIDS Discrimination Case Study – 2013 to Current
A qualitative analysis for a US NGO of HIV/AIDS Discrimination in America.
Status: Qualitative Analysis.
– SuperPACs, 527s and the Destruction of America – 2011 to Current
How the “Citizens United” class of 527-organizations under Taft-Hartley & FECA are capable of destroying democracy in America.
Status: Exploratory. Research Interests – Economics, in particular:
– Business Economics
– Economics of the Secondary Market
– For-profit Education
– HIV/AIDS and Globalization-related Issues – Political Science and its effect on business
– South/East Asia
– Korean Peninsula – Social Justice
Awards
– Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association — First Division Medal
Presented by Mr. Jonathan Holtfreter: 1999 – United States Naval Education and Training Command — Special Commendation (3) Presented by Commander John A. Lister, United States Navy: 2001, 2002, 2003 – United States Naval Education and Training Command — Certificate of Completion Presented by Commander John A. Lister: 2003– Michigan State Senate — Special Tribute Presented by Senator Laura Toy: 2003 – Michigan House of Representatives, Ninety-Second Legislature — Special Tribute Presented by State Representative John Pastor: 2003 – Business, Service and Technology Department, Franklin High School — Business Education Outstanding Student of the Year
Presented by Professor Wanda J. Smith: 2003
– Wayne County Prosecutor’s Citizen’s Academy — Certificate of Graduation Presented by Prosecutor Kym Worthy: 2009 Memberships
American Physical Society
American Political Science Association Ethos Honor Society, Eastern Michigan University Kiva Microloans (as Microfinance Lender) National Notary Association National Society for Collegiate Scholars, Life Member Sigma Alpha Lamba, Eastern Michigan University Chapter, Executive Board Member, Charter Member Society for Human Resource Management United States Navy League United States Naval Institute References
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