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The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

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We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

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Michael J. Provitera, D.B.A., M.B.A.

Associate Professor Department of Leadership and Professional Studies

Michael J. Provitera, D.B.A., M.B.A.
Michael J. Provitera, D.B.A., M.B.A. Associate Professor Department of Leadership and Professional Studies

Education

  • DBA, Major: Management and Business Administration, Nova Southeastern University
  • MBA, Major: Finance, St. John’s University
  • BS, Major: Management; Minor: Economics, City University of New York

Areas of Interest

Dr. Provitera consulted with Sage Publications to design a complete Ancillary package for Management Fundamentals Concepts, Applications, & Skill Development by Robert N. Lussier. His area of interest is Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management where he is the collections editor for Business Expert Press, New York, New York, 2021. Specializing in Management and Leadership, he volunteers as a teacher for K-12 students with Kids And The Power Of Work (KAWPOW) since 2006 to present. Dr. Provitera publishes in the area of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is a standing member of the Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion Consortium – Barry University, Miami, Florida USA, 2021. As an Executive Leadership Trainer, Dr. Provitera trains executives during the Summer and approximately eight hours per week during the academic year. After being a FLEXPERT for several years at Barry University, he sits on the Joint Subcommittee of Distance Education since its inception. As Adrian Dominican Associate for The Adrian Dominican Sisters, Dr. Provitera publishes Leadership and Spirituality articles to spread the leadership of St. Dominic.

Biography

Dr. Michael J. Provitera is an associate professor of organizational behavior and executive leadership trainer. His focus is on improving organizational effectiveness and enhancing individual success. He has trained over 1000 executives. His executive leadership certification runs eighteen hours and covers six factors of leadership. A new specialized three-hour executive certification is now available. Clients of his have been Pfizer, Trane, Interval International, and the City of North Miami. Michael is sought by reporters for quotes in prominent media such as Forbes, US News & World Report, The Daily News, Fox Business, Higher Ed Jobs, Hr.Com, NBC News, and The Washington Times.

COURSES TAUGHT

Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Executive Leadership, Negotiation, Management, Strategic Management, Total Quality Management, Corporate Finance, Research Methods, Organizational Development and Change.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Best Paper Award, “Transformational Leadership, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Performance: Linking Them for Success,” Academy of Business Management, Ontario, Canada at the Marriot conference hotel. 2008. Outstanding Reviewer Award, Management Education Division of the Academy of Management. 2006 to Present. Partner Recognition Award, Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW). 1996. Certificate of Appreciation for Distinguished Service as an Adjunct Instructor, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL. 1995. Salomon Brothers’ Spectacular Performance Operations Team (SPOT) Award. 1988 Omicron Delta Epsilon, M.B.A.: Saint John’s University.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Certified Leadership Trainer for Situational Leadership®, Center of Leadership Studies, 280 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513. Trained by Paul Hersey, Behavioralist, Leadership Author, and Trainer. One full-week of training with a last day-session on Train-the-Trainer. This training is indicative of a lifelong certification.

RECENT BOOKS

Post-Pandemic Recovery: The Role of Transformational Leadership in the Knowledge Economy – Foreword written by Amanda Gonzalez Garcia, a Barry University student.

Level-UP Leadership: Trainer’s Manual

RECENT ARITCLES

Teaching and Learning Styles in Management Education with a Focus on Transformational Leadership, JOURNAL OF BUSINESS, & LEADERSHIP

https://btl-journal.org/index.php/btl_journal/article/view/28/16

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