Dr. Melinda Conley
College of Business
Phone: 260.344.4532
Email: MLConley05@indianatech.edu
Office: Cunningham Business Center 306A
Bio
Melinda Conley, Ph.D. is a Professor of Practice in the College of Business at Indiana Tech, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Business Analytics, Organizational Behavior, Marketing, Global Business, and Decision Science. With more than a dozen years of collegiate teaching experience, she is committed to creating engaging, real-world learning experiences that prepare students for success in today’s data-driven business environment.
Before joining academia full time, Dr. Conley built an extensive career in business, working with organizations of all sizes—from small businesses and nonprofit organizations to large corporations and higher education institutions. Her professional experience spans marketing, business strategy, project management, and analytics, allowing her to connect classroom concepts with practical applications.
Dr. Conley earned her Ph.D. from Indiana Tech and also holds an MBA. She is certified in Project Management and has a passion for helping students develop critical thinking, leadership, communication, and analytical skills that translate directly to the workplace. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, collaboration, ethical decision-making, and the effective use of emerging technologies to solve business challenges.
My Office Hours
Tuesdays: 11am-1pm ET
Wednesdays: 10am-2pm ET
Fridays: 11am-1pm ET
Additional office hours are available by appointment.
Classes I Teach
BA 2500: Marketing
BA 2700: Organizational Behavior
BA 3090: Global Business and Leadership
DBA 7014: Decision Science and Analytics
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Global Leadership, Indiana Tech
- MBA, Indiana Tech
- BS in Business, Indiana University Fort Wayne
Professional Experience
Teaching Experience
- Professor of Practice, Indiana Tech College of Business
- Adjunct Faculty Member, Indiana Tech College of Business
- Limited Term Lecturer, Purdue University Fort Wayne College of Business
Industry Experience
- Vice President of Account Services, Catalyst Marketing Design
- Marketing Director, Purdue University Fort Wayne
- Small Business Owner, J&M Enterprises
- Senior Account Executive, Catalyst Marketing Design
Publications/Presentations
- Conley, M. (2024). A case study exploring online multicultural students: Support strategies for higher education leaders and its global implications (Doctoral dissertation, Indiana Tech). ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.
Why I Teach
I teach because I believe education has the power to transform lives. Every student enters the classroom with unique experiences, aspirations, and challenges, and I see it as my responsibility to create an environment where they feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.
As a first-generation college graduate, I understand firsthand how transformative education can be. Higher education opens doors, expands opportunities, and changes the trajectory of lives, families, and communities. This belief drives my commitment to mentoring students, removing barriers to learning, and helping every student recognize their potential.
Additional Information
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Marketing, Doermer School of Business, Purdue University Fort Wayne
- Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year, School of Business, Indiana Tech
- Administrative Excellence Award, Purdue University Fort Wayne
- Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute
- Leadership Academy Graduate, Purdue University Fort Wayne
- 40 Under 40 Award Recipient, Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly