Melesa Poole, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D. in Business Accounting Information Systems, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- MACCT, Master of Accountancy: Information Systems, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- B.S. in Business Administration: Accounting and Computer Science, Concord University
Experience
- 15+ years in higher education
- 14 years in software engineering/development, consulting, business analytics
Biography
Dr. Melesa Poole has over 30 years of experience in industry and higher education.
Teaching courses in programming and database, Dr. Poole brings her experience in industry to the classroom. With an emphasis on Training Champions for Christ, Dr. Poole is dedicated to preparing students for careers in technology.
Publications
- Journal of Fundamental & Applied Business Research: “AI in Academic Workplace”, Vol. 3 2025
- Decision Sciences: “Testing the Interaction Effects of Task Complexity in Computer Training Using the Social Cognitive Model”, Winter 2001 issue
- Dissertation: The Social Cognitive Model for Computer Training: An Experimental Investigation, Virginia Tech, 1999