Dr. Novadean Watson-Williams

Dept Chair Professor, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Dr. Novadean  Watson-Williams

Education

D.B.A. in Information systems
Argosy University
B.S. in Information Systems Management
University of Maryland University College
A.A. in Computer Studies
University of Maryland University College
M.A. in General Counseling
Louisiana Tech University
B.S. in Social Science Education
University of South Florida

Research Interests

Information Technology and Education

Positions Held

2004 - Present
Amridge University
Adjunct Instructor
2001 - Present
Alabama State University
Adjunct Instructor
1992 - Present
Department of the Air Force
Chief of Program Effectiveness
2002 - 2011
H. Council Trenholm State Technical College
Adjunct Instructor

Intellectual Contributions

Biometrics: A Useful Solution to IoT Security Problems

John Rhome,Novadean Watson-Williams
May 17, 2021
American Public University Edge

User Experience and How It Affects Your Online Shopping

Novadean Watson-Williams,John Rhome
February 4, 2021
American Public University - EDGE

Organizational Culture and Employees’ Mental Health During the Pandemic

Novadean Watson-Williams
September 18, 2020

Countering Cybersecurity Attacks through Accountability

Novadean Watson-Williams
August 10, 2020
Article for incyberdefense.com Marketing

Cyber Security Means Not Communicating with Strangers

Novadean Watson-Stone
November 27, 2018
InCyberDefense.com, American Public University

Why Effective Soft Skills Matter in All Organizations

Novadean Watson-Stone
November 12, 2018
American Public University OnlineCareerTips.com

Coding for Girls: Why This Skill is Needed in IT

Novadean Watson-Stone
September 29, 2016
APUS Scholar of the Week

Women in STEM - Payment Equality in IT

Novadean Watson-Williams
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2015
APUS Scholar of the Week

Adapting to a New Norm with Mobile Computing

Novadean Watson-Williams
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 24, 2013
APUS Scholar of the Week

The Role of Big Data in Business

Novadean Watson-Williams
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 13, 2013
APUS Scholar of the Week

IT/Networking: The Value of Lifelong Learning in IT

Novadean Watson-Williams
May 10, 2013
Security Dealer & Integrator Magazine

Web 3.0: The Future of Mobile Computing

Novadean Watson-Williams
December 26, 2012
APUS Scholar of the Week

Gaming in Online Education

Novadean Watson-Williams
December 6, 2012
APUS Scholar of the Week

Presentations

Shifting Gears in Leadership from Defensive Driving to Strategic Leadership

PMIW Winter Professional Development Day
December 10, 2022

Listening: The Neglected Skill

Sutdent Affairs Lunch and Learn
June 2, 2022

Integrative Negotiation

APUS Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) CompTIA joint webinar
October 30, 2019

Entrepreneurship

Information Technology Quarterly Meeting
October 29, 2019

Developments in Collective Intelligence

APUS CompTIA AITP Organization
October 26, 2018

Developments in Collective Intelligence

APUS Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) CompTIA joint webinar
October 24, 2018

Greater Wheeling CompTIA AITP Dinner and Webinar Meeting
October 11, 2017

APUS AITP Organization Information

Greater Wheeling Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Meeting
October 2016

The Impact of Survey Quantity and Quality on Informed Decision-Making

2014 Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Annual Forum
May 29, 2014

Multimedia Beyond the Click

7th Annual Emerging Technologies for Online Learning International Symposium
April 9, 2014

e-Books Fad or Revolution

The Sloan Consortium 6th Emerging Technologies for Online Learning Symposium
April 11, 2013

Community College Survey Data: The Impact of Quantity and Quality on Informed Decision-Making

2012 Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Annual Forum
June 2, 2012

Watch Gaming and Simulation Replace PowerPoint in the Classroom

Air Education and Training Command Symposium
January 14, 2012

Consequences of low on-line survey response rate-traditional and creative methods to improve them?

10th Annual Uniformed Service IR Forum
April 28, 2011

Implication of E-book Use in Education

Air Education and Training Command Symposium
January 21, 2011

Media Contributions

Technology Can Be a Useful Tool for Preventing Human Trafficking

AMU Edge
January 26, 2022
Social Media - Blog

Using Today’s Technology to Enhance Mentoring Capabilities

APU Edge
January 25, 2022
Social Media - Blog

Metaverse: An Invigorating Forthcoming Immersive Experience

APU Edge
January 19, 2022
Social Media - Blog

STEM Women: Creating Their Own Businesses Despite COVID-19 By Edge Staff - 03/29/2021

American Public University Edge
March 29, 2021
Internet

Diversity and Inclusion: Taking a ‘Mental Trip to the Moon’

American Public University Edge
February 11, 2021
Internet

Inspiring Self-Improvement through Technology Education

Online Learning Tips
May 21, 2020
Internet

Creating a Personal Brand through Using the Internet

Wallyboston.com
April 1, 2020
Social Media - Blog

Using Effective Nonverbal Communication for Leadership

Online Career Tips
April 1, 2020
Social Media - Blog

Why Effective Soft Skills Matter in All Organizations

OnlineCareerTips.com, American Public University
November 12, 2018
Social Media - Blog

Women in STEM: What are the Barriers to Entering Technical Fields?

Women in STEM: What are the Barriers to Entering Technical Fields?
2014
Social Media - Podcast

Adapting to a New Norm With Mobile Computing

Adapting to a New Norm With Mobile Computing
2013
Social Media - Blog

The Role of Big Data in Business

The Role of Big Data in Business
2013
Social Media - Blog

Gaming in Online Education

Gaming in Online Education
2012
Social Media - Podcast

Web 3.0: The Future of Mobile Computing

Web 3.0: The Future of Mobile Computing
2012
Social Media - Blog

Certifications and Licensure

August 3, 2017
Microsoft Office Excel 2013
Alabama State University
June 10, 2020
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
August 15, 2017
CITI - Basic/Refresher Course - Human Subjects Research
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)

Awards & Honors

October 31, 2023
Platinum Ranking
Technology Professionals Group
December 10, 2022
Certificate of Appreciation
Project Management Institute - Westchester, NY
Provided a presentation on Leadership from the Defensive Driving Perspective with a focus on strategic leadership, exercising visibility as leader, exercising space as a leader, and exercising communication as a leader. Concluded with a Panel Discussion on Shifting Gears in Leadership from Defensive Driving to Strategic Leadership.
July 15, 2022
Unsung Leader Award
APUS
For those whose contributions to Academics come not from title, but from their hard work and their inspiration of others to become better leaders. This individual shows initiative, demonstrates motivation, and makes Academics a more inclusive organization.
June 30, 2021
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
CompTIA Association of IT Professionals (CompTIA AITP)
June 16, 2021
2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
APUS
During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.
June 18, 2020
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
CompTIA Association of IT Professionals (CompTIA AITP)
June 28, 2019
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
CompTIA Association of IT Professionals
May 10, 2019
2018 recipient of the Chapter Advisor of the Year Award
APUS Student Affairs
Used extracurricular activities to help students present and serve their community while developing key professional skills and building lasting relationships.
June 27, 2018
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
CompTIA Association of IT Professionals
June 2017
Outstanding Leadership
APUS
Association of IT Professionals (AITP)
June 12, 2015
As an Advisor of AITP was Honored with being selected as the 2014 recipient of the Outstanding New Student Organization
Student Affairs
Served as the advisor for Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) being selected as the 2014 recipient of the Outstanding New Student Organization!