CURRENT RESEARCH TOPICS

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• International Strategy;

• International Development;

• Entrepreneurship;

• Leadership;

• Global Mindset and Managerial Cognition;

• Customer Relationship Management;

• International Human Resource Development;

• Innovation; Organization Development;

• Community Economic Development;

• Organization Effectiveness;

• Design Thinking;

• Corporate Social Responsibility

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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

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Academic Positions

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• The University of Akron: Vice Provost, 2015-2018; The Williams Honors College, Dean, 2015-2018; Associate Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, 2016-2017.

• The University of Toledo, Dean and Assistant Professor, 2013-2015

• Assumption University of Thailand, Visiting Professor, 2009-2013

• The University of Minnesota, Regent, 2001-2007

• The University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Researcher, 1997-2006

• Minnesota Office of Higher Education St. Paul, Minnesota, Intern, 1999-2000

• Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, Admission Counselor, 1995-1997

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Non-academic Positions

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• Best Buy Corporation, Senior Manager, 2006-2009

• Mariposa Global Minneapolis, Principal, 2000-2013

• Motorola, Consultant 2006

• Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, Minnesota, Writing Coordinator, 1998-1999

• US Mission to the United Nations in Vienna (UNVIE), Associate Spokesperson,  1997

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AWARDS

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• Diversity Champion, The University of Toledo, 2014

• External Partner of the Year, Women Venture, 2008

• Woman on the Go Award, American Council on Education Network, 2003

• 21st Century Renaissance Leadership Award, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, 2002

• Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, National Black MBA Association, 2002

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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

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Fry, G., Viseshsiri, P., Ransom, L., Lawthong, N., Kim, S., & Nguyen, N. (2021 forthcoming). Thailand as an International Educational Hub for Asia-Pacific Students. Oxford University Press: Oxford, United Kingdom.

 

Maruyama, G. & Ransom, L. (2004). Impacts of the President’s Multicultural Faculty Research Award on faculty attitudes and productivity. Paper presented at the Keeping our Faculties III National Symposium: Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Ransom, L. (2012). Rural Entrepreneurship and Climate-Smart Agriculture: Engagement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Plenary presentation given at the Second Global Conference of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Food Security hosted by the World Economic Forum and United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization. Hanoi; Vietnam.

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Ransom, L. (2011). Traversing the Boundaries of Knowledge: Exploring the Role of Interdisciplinary Research in Innovation and New Industry Formation. Paper presented at the First International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research and Development: Bangkok, Thailand.

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Ransom, L. (2011). The ASEAN Trade Agreements: Implications for East, West and the Rest. Caucus presented at the 2011 Academy of Management Conference: San Antonio, Texas.

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Ransom, L. (2010). Creative Education for Sustainable Achievement: New Ways to Learn. Paper presented at the Mega-Trends in Human Capital and Labour Productivity: Towards Global Integration Conference: Bangkok, Thailand.

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Ransom, L. (2003). Student membership on governing boards. Paper presented at the Association of Governing Boards Annual Meeting: Seattle, Washington. Ransom, L. (2002). Interpretative inquiry: Discovering meaning in research. Paper presented at the Management Doctoral Student Association Annual Meeting: Denver, Colorado.

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Ransom, L. (2002). Emotional intelligence and leadership: An overview. Paper presented at the 21st Century Renaissance Youth Leaders Invitation Program, Tokyo, Japan.

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Ransom, L. & Kudjo, F. (2003). Globalization: Implications on leadership development. Paper presented at the World Youth Reunion: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Ransom, L.; Tichy, M.; & McCalister, A. (2006). The Multicultural Leadership Mentoring Program: Embracing Diversity in the 21st Century. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Yale Bouchet Conference: New Haven, Connecticut.