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B.A. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
M.A. California State University, Long Beach
Ed.D. University of Southern California

Dr. Insley brings a variety of professional experiences in her education career that has spanned over 40 years to California Coast University. After graduating with her B.A. in Spanish and German, she began her career as a Spanish and English Second Language Teacher in Southern California. She later went on to complete two master’s degrees and a doctorate degree, all with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration.

In addition to her classroom teaching, Dr. Insley has also served as an administrator in the public-school setting. Her administrative experience includes having served as a school Principal and as a District Coordinator of federal and state projects, services for second language learners, and curriculum and instruction. In addition to her teaching and administrative credentials, she holds the Bilingual Cross-Cultural Specialist credential. She has also taught postgraduate classes for teachers working on the Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development credential. She is also currently serving as a facilitator at the Institute for Leadership Development for students working on preliminary and clear California administrative credentials.

As a school Principal, she successfully led staff through a program improvement process resulting in significant improvement in student achievement. Her school was recognized for these achievements with the Title 1 Academic Achievement Award (2007) and the Business for Educational Excellence Award (2006).

As a Site Administrator, she was especially interested in creating a positive school environment and in fostering student success and the professional development of all staff. Dr. Insley maintains a special interest in working with programs that support culturally diverse populations, especially the English Language Learners. She was active in her local administrators’ organization, serving in several officer roles, including President.

Areas of Specialization

• Educational Leadership
• Student Achievement
• Staff Development
• Research Methods
• Mentor Teacher/Administrator Preparation

B.A. California State University, Fullerton
M.A. Alliant International University
Ph.D. Alliant International University

Dr. Murl D. Tucker’s professional career spans a wide range of areas in the fields of education, mental health, and business. In education, he has considerable experience working with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of capacities including administration, counseling, and teaching. At the community college level, he counseled students to help them identify academic and career goals and formulate academic plans to help them realize those goals.

At California Coast University, Dr. Tucker has been actively involved in the accreditation process, program and policy development, program research, counseling students, curriculum development and the supervision of master’s and doctoral research. Some of his research interests include program design and development, organizational behavior, health psychology, creativity, personal narrative, media studies, wellness and environmental psychology.

In the mental health field, Dr. Tucker was responsible for providing therapy, clinical coordination, treatment planning and quality improvement and program development for both in-patient and out-patient mental health programs. In addition, he was active in marketing and administering the programs he worked in. In these varying capacities, Dr. Tucker worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Prior to enrolling in graduate school, Dr. Tucker worked in the advertising, public relations and real estate development fields.

Areas of Specialization

• Psychopathology
• Organizational Psychology
• Geriatrics
• Creativity
• Research Methods
• Health Psychology

LL.B. University of Malaya, Malaysia
M.B.A. University of Texas, Austin
Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin

Dr. Chan holds a Law degree with top honors, an M.B.A. in Corporate Strategy & Finance, and a Ph.D. in Strategic Management. He has a vast amount of experience teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and currently serves as a tenured Full Professor of Management at California State University, Fullerton, the 3rd largest business school in the United States. Besides his academic achievements, Dr. Chan is also a successful consultant, entrepreneur, and businessman. He has over 20 years of consulting experience and has advised and trained thousands of CEOs, business owners, executives, and managers. Dr. Chan is recognized as a pioneer and leading authority on strategy and franchising in the Asia-Pacific region, has sat on the Board of the Asia Academy of Management, and was a founding member of the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR), the largest professional academic organization that focuses on management research in China. He is a Fulbright Scholar and has been granted the Distinguished International Scholar Award by Phi Beta Delta (the International Honor Society) for his extensive contribution to international business. He is listed in “Who’s Who Among Outstanding Young Men of America,” “Who’s Who Among Asian Americans,” and “Who’s Who Among Global Leaders.” He is fluent in multiple languages including English, Chinese (several dialects), Malay, Indonesian, and some Thai.

Areas of Specialization

• Strategic Management
• Marketing Management
• Research Methods
• Product Management
• International Business