Erik Burns
Assistant Dean of Outreach and Professional Develo
Clinical Assistant Professor
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Burns is an assistant professor and division chair of the Division pf Pharmacy Professional Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. He received his BA in marketing communications from Winona State University (Winona, MN), and MA and MBA degrees from the College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN), each with a focus on higher education administration. His EdD degree was completed at St. Mary’s University (Winona, MN) and with a concentration in training and development of professionals utilizing distance education. He is a recognized entrepreneurial pracademic with a desire to grow programs in both industry and academia. Dr. Burns has presented and published over 20 articles within the professional development and business space. His background in business and applied research within professional development and online learning allows him to focus on brining both value and simplicity to learners to create practical, applied solutions backed by data through quality research and assessment.
Research Interest
Dr. Burns is focused on conducting applied research focused on the application of knowledge within continuing education and professional development audiences specific to scientific and technical areas.
Publications
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Burns, E. (2017). “Understanding Professional Development Program Learners’ Perceptions of its Value: The Development of a Valid and Reliable Assessment.†Journal of Continuing Education and Professional Development, 4(1), p. 1-20.
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Burns, E., De Muth, J.E. (2017). “Conversion of a Face-to-Face Short Course to a Blended Distance Education Program Available for Industrial Scientists Worldwide.†Journal of Continuing Education and Professional Development (August, 2017)
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Burns, E. Buxton, E., (2017). “Creating Online Programs for the Long-term: A systematic Process for Ensuring Program Validity Within Dynamic Subject Areas.†Distance Learning Administration Annual Conference Proceedings.
