Charles Minnick, Ph.D.

Dr. Charles Minnick currently serves as Associate Dean and Professor in the Division of Business Management Professions at the University of Arizona Global Campus. His bachelor’s degree and MBA are both from Saint Ambrose and Ph. D. is in Management and Decision Sciences with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational Change from Walden University in Minneapolis.  

Dr. Minnick has served as a board member for Early Childhood Iowa.  Early Childhood Iowa exists so that every community in Iowa will develop the capacity and commitment for using local, informed decision making to achieve desired results for Iowa’s young children and their families.  Additionally, he has served on the board of directors and as accreditation site team visit chair for The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE.) 
In July of 2014 he was appointed by then Iowa Governor Branstad to serve on the Iowa Commission of Volunteer Service. In 2017 he was reappointed to a second term by current Governor Reynolds.  In 2019, he was elected to a term as President of the Iowa Advisory Council on Military Education (IA-ACME.)

In 2009, Dr. Minnick was recognized for excellence in teaching by the Commission for Accelerated Programs. He was one of three award recipients from across the United States.  In 2010, he received Bridgepoint Education’s “Best in Class” award.  This was presented to Bridgepoint Education employees who best exemplified Bridgepoint Education’s commitment to Quality, Caring, and Innovation.  He is a co-author of a textbook entitled ”The Five Functions of Effective Management.”   He recently co-authored a second book entitled:  "Stay Engaged: It's Essential.  Chunks of Leadership Wisdom and Knowledge to Improve Your Leadership Effectiveness."