Dr. Semere Haile is a distinguished Professor of Management at Grambling State University, where he has been a faculty member since 1987. He currently serves as the Interim Head of the Department of Management & Marketing. Dr. Haile's academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies in International Business, International Relations/Law, and Third World Studies from the University of Cincinnati, an M.A. in Political Science from the same institution, an M.B.A. in Management from Xavier University, and a B.A. in Business Administration from Hanover College. His extensive teaching portfolio encompasses courses such as Human Resource Management, Strategic Management & Business Policy, Organizational Behavior, and International Business. Beyond Grambling State University, Dr. Haile has contributed to academia through roles at Wiley College, the University of California, Berkeley, Dominican College, and Laney College.
Throughout his career, Dr. Haile has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and research. He has received numerous accolades, including the Excellence in Teaching Award in Fall 2018, the Distinguished Faculty Award as the Larry Lundy Endowed Professor in 2017, and multiple Best Paper Awards at the Academy of Business Research Conferences. His commitment to scholarly activities is evident through his participation as a Session Chair and Discussant at various International Academy of Business and Public Disciplines Conferences. Dr. Haile's dedication to advancing the field of management is further highlighted by his leadership roles within academic committees and his continuous efforts to integrate current issues into classroom discussions, fostering an engaging and contemporary learning environment.
Dr. Haile has made significant scholarly contributions, including:
Best Paper Awards at the Academy of Business Research Conferences in New Orleans, LA, in March 2011 and March 2012.
Research Award presented at the International Academy of Business & Public Administration Disciplines Conference in Orlando, Florida, January 2009.
Best Paper Award at the International Business & Economics Research Conference in Las Vegas, NV, October 2002.
Outstanding Funded Research Award for the Departments of Management and Marketing, 1999-2000.
College of Business Researcher of the Year, 2009-2010.
COB Outstanding Research Award, 2005.
GSU Research Award, 2004.
Dr. Haile's research interests encompass:
International Business
International Relations and Law
Third World Studies
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior
Strategic Management
Excellence in Teaching Award, Fall 2018, Grambling State University.
Distinguished Faculty Award, Larry Lundy Endowed Professor, March 22, 2017.
Session Chair and Discussant Awards at International Academy of Business and Public Disciplines Conferences in Dallas, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada, from 2015 to 2018.
Faculty Spotlight, GSU Homecoming 2013.
Larry Lundy Endowed Professor in Business, December 1, 2012.
Best Paper Awards at Academy of Business Research Conferences, March 2011 and March 2012.
College of Business Researcher of the Year, 2009-2010.
Outstanding Faculty Service Award, Grambling State University, 2008-2009.
COB Outstanding Research Award, 2005.
GSU Research Award, 2004.
Best Paper Award, International Business & Economics Research Conference, October 2002.
Outstanding Funded Research Award, Departments of Management and Marketing, 1999-2000.
Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Department of Management, 1994-1995 and 1995-1996.