Dan Croy, Ed.D.
Professor of Business

dcroy@pointloma.edu Fermanian School of Business Point Loma Nazarene Univ. 3900 Lomaland Dr. San Diego, CA  92106 Phone:  (619) 849-2768

Degrees

B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene University
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University

Interests

Dr. Croy's career has been varied, and includes professor, associate pastor, therapist, consultant, and special speaker.  He has worked in a variety of organizations in the corporate world and in the non-profit sector.  Dan continues to speak, conduct retreats and facilitate a variety of events across the country.  He's supplied most of these services over the last 10 years through his consulting company, STEP FORWARD.

Dan Croy has co-authored two books on family relationships and has written a book called DOGGONE MANAGEMENT: PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL LESSONS LEARNED FROM MAN'S BEST FRIEND.  It’s filled with stories and lessons he’s learned from dogs on Leadership, Teamwork, Mentoring, and Dealing with difficult people.

Some recent areas of specific expertise and ongoing study / writing are:

• Nonprofit organization leadership and management
• Managing the change process (specifically in nonprofit faith-based organizations)
• Anger and the Human Factor
• Faculty Development (specifically teaching methodology and educational technology)
• Use of Microsoft PowerPoint in educational and communication environments

Teaching Excellence Award