ROBERT M. ESCUDERO
 Pepperdine University
Social Sciences Division
Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4378
(310) 506-7271 (FAX)
Robert.Escudero@pepperdine.edu

EDUCATION

Pepperdine University

Ryan Single-Subject, Professional Clear Teaching Credential - June 1988

Subject: Physical Education; Supplementary Authorization: Economics
Seaver College, Malibu, CA

Master of Business Administration, Emphasis: Management - April 1987

Graziadio School of Business and Management, Culver City, CA

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education and Kinesiology - August 1982

Seaver College, Malibu, CA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor: Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Applied Econometrics, School of Public Policy - Spring 2000/2003, Fall 2001
Applied Research Methods, School of Public Policy - Fall 1998/2000
Introduction to Macroeconomics, Social Science Division - Spring 1995
Statistical Analysis for Business, Business Administration Division - Summer 1995/1998
Introduction to Statistics and Econometrics, Social Science Division - Fall 1990-present
Introductory Statistics, Social Science Division - Fall 1988-present
Computers in Psychology, Social Science Division - Spring 1991

PRESENTATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH, AND CONSULTING

Reviewer/Co-Editor

PowerPoint Lecture Presentations to accompany Essentials of Economics, 2nd edition (South-Western/Thomson-Learning, Publishers) by Robert L. Sexton, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Social Sciences Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA - Fall 2004/Spring 2005

Statistical Consultant

Consulted and analyzed statistical data for Dr. Paul Cannon' s research article, Local Partisan Political Marketing, University of Alabama, Huntsville, Alabama - Summer 2003

Reviewer/Co-Editor

PowerPoint Lecture Presentations to accompany Exploring Economics, 3rd edition (South-Western/Thomson-Learning, Publishers) by Robert L. Sexton, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Social Sciences Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA - Summer 2003

Guest Lecturer

Chapter 9 - Regression and Prediction, Introductory Statistics (PSYC 250) class, for Christy Scott, Visiting Assistant Professor, Pepperdine University, Social Sciences Division - Fall 2002 and Spring 2003

Reviewer

Introductory Econometrics: Intuition, Proof and Practice, (South-Western/Thomson Learning Publishers) by Jeffrey S. Zax, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO - May 2002

Presenter

"The Internet from a Christian Perspective" (Adult Education class), Westminster Presbyterian Church, Westlake Village, CA - March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2000

Co-Author

"Whether to Use True-False Test Items" (with Michael D. Gose, Professor of Education, Humanities/Teacher Education Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA), Research for Educational Reform, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2000.

Reviewer/Co-Editor

PowerPoint Lecture Presentations to accompany Exploring Economics: A Pathway to Problem Solving, (Dryden Press/Harcourt Brace and Company, Publishers) by Robert L. Sexton, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Social Sciences Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA - Summer 1999

Reviewer/Co-Editor

Exploring Economics: A Pathway to Problem Solving, (Dryden Press/Harcourt Brace and Co., publishers) by Robert L. Sexton, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Social Sciences Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA - Summer 1998

Reviewer/Co-Editor

"A Tale of Two Tax Jurisdictions: The Surprising Effects of California' s Proposition 13 and Massachusetts' Proposition 22," American Journal of Economics and Sociology, Vol. 57, No. 2 by Gary M. Galles, Professor of Economics and Robert L. Sexton, Distinguished Professor of Economics, Social Sciences Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA - April 1998

Quantitative Analyst

Analyzed statistical data from "Survey of Ventura County Law Enforcement Officers on the State of the Criminal Justice System," which was administered by Harry Caldwell, Professor of Law; Carol Chase, Associate Professor of Law; Ronald W. Fagan, Professor of Sociology; and L. Timothy Perrin, Associate Professor of Law, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA - 1997

Co-Author

"Whether to Use True-False Test Items" (with Michael D. Gose, Professor of Education, Humanities/Teacher Education Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA), Educational Research Quarterly, Vol. 20, Number 1, September 1996

Quantitative Analyst

Analyzed statistical data from "Juvenile Legal Right's Project" (conducted by Ronald W. Fagan, Professor of Sociology, Social Sciences Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA) that included teenagers' attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and knowledge about the law and their legal rights as juveniles. - Winter 1996

Quantitative Analyst

Analyzed statistical data from University-wide faculty questionnaire (conducted by Ronald W. Fagan, Professor of Sociology, Social Sciences Division, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA) regarding various issues such as hiring, promotion, tenure, research, and overall morale - Summer 1995

Statistical Consultant

Consulted, researched, and analyzed statistical data for Dr. Ivan Fahs' study on rescue missions funded by a Lilly Foundation research grant, Wheaton College, Department of Sociology, Wheaton, IL - Summer 1994

Co-Author

"Religious Nonprofit Organizations: An Examination of Rescue Missions and the Homeless" (with Ronald W. Fagan, Professor of Sociology), Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. Paper accepted for presentation at the American Sociological Association 89th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. Article accepted for publication in Social Thought. - August 1994

Research Assistant

Developed, administered, and statistically analyzed Dr. Ronald W. Fagan's questionnaire entitled, "Religion and Philanthropy: The Role of Rescue Missions in Addressing the Needs of the Homeless," Pepperdine University, Social Sciences Division, Malibu, CA - 1992-1993

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Office Manager

Pepperdine University, Social Sciences Division, Malibu, CA - 1994-present
Majors: Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology
Minors: Economics, Social Work, and Sociology

Administrative Assistant to the Division Chair

Pepperdine University, Social Sciences Division, Malibu, CA - 1987-1994
Majors: Economics, International Studies, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology

Interim Credentials Coordinator

Pepperdine University, Social Sciences Division, Malibu, CA - 1989-1990
Department of Teacher Education
Credentials: Ryan Multiple-Subject and Ryan Single-Subject

Administrative Clerk

Pepperdine University, Department of Athletics, Malibu, CA - 1986-1987
Sports: Men's Basketball, Men's Volleyball, Water Polo, Men's and Women's Swimming

Assistant Director

Jim Harrick Basketball Camp
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA - 1984-1986

Director

Men's and Women's Summer Basketball Leagues
College of the Desert - Palm Desert, CA - 1981
Divisions: High School and College

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

Promise Keepers

Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, CA - 1994
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA - 1995-1998
The Mall, Washington, DC - 1997
Bank One Ballpark, Phoenix, AZ - 1999
ARCO Arena, Sacramento, CA - 1998, 2000
The Pond, Anaheim, CA - 2001
The Fabulous Forum, Inglewood, CA - 2002
HP Pavilion, San Jose, CA - 2003, 2005
San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, CA - 2004
Glendale Arena, Glendale, AZ - 2006

Consumer Electronics Show

Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV - 1997

Photo Expo

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA - 1997

California Mathematics Council, Southern Section Conference

Wyndham Hotel, Palm Springs, CA - 1992, 1993
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA - 1988

California Credential Analysts Conference

Holiday Inn, Sacramento, CA - 1989

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Word Processing Programs

Corel WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Manuscript Manager, PFS-Professional Write, Displaywrite, Word Star

Spreadsheet Programs

Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel, Corel Quattro Pro

Database Programs

Microsoft Access, dBase III and IV

Statistics/Econometrics Programs

Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Daysal-2, ECSTAT, JMP, Stat Most, Eviews, Harvard Graphics

Mainframe System Programs

C2C/PeopleSoft, SIS, SIS+, On-Course, FRS, EXTRA!, QWS 3270, EZ Edit, EZ Menu, Hummingbird

Web Design and Image Manipulation Programs

Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Image Composer, Photo Works, Photo Finish, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash

Desktop Publishing Programs

Printshop, Deskwriter

Financial Programs

Money Counts, Quicken, Tax Cut, Turbo Tax

Miscellaneous Programs

Quick Verse, MS-Mail, Microsoft Outlook, It's Legal

COMMITTEES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND HONORS

Ventura County Youth Track Conference, Ventura, CA

Treasurer, 2005-2008
Secretary, 2005-2007

Cub Scout Pack 3730, Newbury Park, CA

Cubmaster, 2002-2003
Assistant Cubmaster, 2001-2002

Newbury Park Track Club, Newbury Park, CA

Conference Representative, 2005-2008
Vice President, 2002-2005
Member-at-Large, 2001-2002

Sycamore Canyon School, Newbury Park, CA

Member - PTA, 2000-2008

Manzanita Elementary School, Newbury Park, CA

Member - PFA, 1996-1997

Member - Promise Keepers - 1994-present

Member - The Mathematical Association of America - 1993-1996

Member - American Statistical Association - 1992-1996

Member - California Mathematics Council, Southern Section - 1988, 1992

Nominee - Manchester Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, 2005/2006

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Member - WASC Accreditation Steering Committee, 1999-2000
Recipient - Staff Recognition Award, 1999
Member - Seaver College Web Team, 1999
Member - Faculty/Staff Self-Study (Standard 5) WASC Accreditation Committee, 1999
Finalist - Staff Recognition Award, 1998
Faculty Advisor: Kappa Delta Pi - National Honor Society in Education, Lambda Mu Chapter, 1991-1992
Class of 1982 Representative - Founders' Day Convocation, 1991-1993
Student Member - Kappa Delta Pi, National Honor Society in Education, Lambda Mu Chapter, Office held: Secretary, 1984-1985

Nominee - Who's Who in American Education, 2nd edition, 1989-1990

Nominee - Who's Who in California, 18th edition, 1988

Member - Association of M.B.A. Executives, Inc., 1985-1988

Student Member - American Association of Fitness in Business and Industry, 1981-1985

Member - Outstanding Young Men in America - 1983

College of the Desert, Palm Desert, CA

Recipient - Outstanding Leadership Award, Department of Athletics/Associated Student Body, 1978
Recipient - Karl Haney Award for Inspirational Leadership in Athletics, Department of Athletics/Associated Student Body, 1978
Recipient - Best Teammate Award: Men's Basketball Team, Department of Athletics, 1977
Member - Dean's List, 1976-1977

Palm Springs High School, Palm Springs, CA

Member - National Honor Society, 1975

Crescenta Valley High School, La Crescenta, CA

Member - National Honor Society, 1974

REFERENCES

Dan Caldwell, Distinguished Professor of Political Science
Social Sciences Division - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4573

Marv Dunphy, Head Volleyball Coach
Department of Athletics - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4517

Gary Galles, Former Division Chair and Professor of Economics
Social Sciences Division - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4250

Michael D. Gose, Former Division Chair and Professor of Education
Humanities/Teacher Education Division - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4183

Cindy Miller-Perrin, Division Chair and Professor of Psychology
Social Sciences Division - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4027

Stephen V. Monsma, Former Division Chair and Professor of Political Science
Former Director, Washington, DC Program
Social Sciences Division - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(616) 975-9247

Laurie Nelson, Associate Professor of Physical Education
Department of Sports Medicine - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4366

Terry Schroeder, Head Water Polo Coach
Department of Athletics - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4272

Robert L. Sexton, Distinguished Professor of Economics
Social Sciences Division - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4345

J. Christopher Soper, Former Division Chair and Professor of Political Science
Director, Center for Faith and Learning
Social Sciences Division - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 90263
(310) 506-4792