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Thomas Courson

Part-Time Instructor

  • Doctor of Public Administration
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  • Master of Science in Business Administration
    Georgia College and State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Technology
    Macon State College
  • Associate of Science in Business Management
    Macon State College
Professional Military Education (USAF Civilian)
  • Air War College, Nov 2025
  • Air Command & Staff College, Feb 2016
  • Squadron Officers School, Dec 2012
Professional Leadership Courses (USAF Civilian)
  • Flight Leader Course, Jun 2024
  • AFMC Squadron Leadership Orientation, Apr 2024
  • Acquisition Leadership Orientation, Sep 2023
  • Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workshop, Sep 2019
  • Acquisition Leadership Challenge Program, Level II, May 2019
  • Covey’s Speed of Trust Workshop, Apr 2019
  • Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership Workshop, Oct 2018
  • Air Force Nuclear Certification Process Non-Resident Course, Oct 2017
  • Acquisition Leadership Challenge Program, Level I, Apr 2014
  • Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Feb 2007 

Statement of teaching and research interests:

Dr. Courson teaching and research interests center on organizational behavior in the public sector, with a focus on how leadership communication, ethical perception, and motivational dynamics influence employee morale and performance. Dr. Courson is particularly interested in exploring the intersection of constructivist, behavioral, and ethical theories to better understand and improve governance through effective management of human behavior.

Most recent publications or scholarly output:

Graduate Faculty Activities

  • Committee Member for Dissertation in Public Administration, Michael J. Rich, Adopting Federal Oversight Community Standards into Hiring and Training” Dissertation Defense, November 2021

Publications

  • The Psychology of Communication: Does the Ethical Perception of Downward Openness Affect Employee Morale? A Electronic:  Language: English; North and Central America -- United States – Georgia -- Monroe -- US dc.date.accessioned 2016-0801T14:32:39Z; dc.date.available 2016-08-01T14:32:39Z dc.date.issued 2016-0; dc.identifier 68421F06-EF8F-49E4-915A-A5025FE239CB; dc.identifier.uri 

  • The Second Industrial Revolution Is Upon Us: The Future of Managing Human Resources in Public Administration Paperback: 262 pages, Publisher: Jupiter Gardens Press (May 24, 2015) 14821 County Road 9290 Koshkonong, MO 65692 Language: English ISBN-10: 1938257812 ISBN-13: 978-1938257810 Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches

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    tdcourson@valdosta.edu

    West Hall 2306