Karen Jacobs is currently serving as a Professor of Management in the School of Business at LeTourneau University. Her dissertation studied the relationship between effective teaching and servant leadership. She has been teaching for 30 years. LeTourneau holds a special place in her heart because of the students. In addition to preparing students academically, she sees teaching as a ministry that helps prepare students for the mission field of corporate America and beyond. Karen and her husband Wayne have a passion for strengthening marriages through workshops, seminars and couple coaching.
Education
- Ph.D., Northcentral University
- M.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
- B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
Experience
Before coming to LeTourneau, Karen taught at Stephen F. Austin State University for 10 years. She also has developed and written curriculum for children’s and women’s ministries as well as marriage workshops.
Courses Taught
MGMT2303 Principles of Management
MGMT3203 Human Resource Management
MGMT3313 Organizational Behavior
MGMT4103 Compensation & Benefits
MGMT4203 Staffing
MGMT4313 Conflict Resolution
MGMT4363 Project Management
MGMT4803 Strategic Management
MGMT4943 Business and Engineering Project Management
BUSI3343 Employment Law
BUSI4873 Dynamics of Leadership
BUSI4921 Businesss Internship
LETU1101 Cornerstone: Business
Research Interests
- Faith Integration
- Servant Leadership
- Leadership Style and Personality Differences
- Pedagogy for Improving the Classroom Experience
