Dr. Whealan George is an associate professor in the Department of Aeronautics. She served as the Faculty Representative on the Board of Trustees for nine years. She also has served as the accreditation liaison for Worldwide. Dr. Whealan George has over thirty years of teaching experience.
Dr. Whealan George graduated with a BBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University. While completing her Masters's in Economics at Southern Methodist University, she began work as an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas. Her research areas include aviation economics, sustainable aviation, international trade, corporate banking finance, aviation, agriculture, petroleum and services industries, national income distribution and educational economics. Dr. Whealan George published several articles in professional journals. Dr. Whealan George was responsible for authoring the Federal Reserve Bank's monthly publication, Regional Economic Outlook, the Quarterly Agricultural Outlook and other FOMC documents during her tenure at the bank.
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Aviation, ݮƵ
M.A. - Master of Arts in Economics, Southern Methodist University
B.B.A. - Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Southern Methodist University
Royal Director of Accreditation, Assessment and Research Advancement, & Assistant Professor, ݮƵ (ERAU), 1997 to present
Adjunct Faculty, Cedar Valley Community College, Lancaster, TX, 1991 to 1995Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Dallas, TX, 1990 - 1995
Assistant Economist
Bank of America (formerly NCNBTexas), Dallas, TX, 1988-1990
Banking Officer, Corporate Credit Policy
Aramark Services (formerly ARA Leisure Services), Chicago, Il and Dallas, TX, 1985-1988
Assistant Manager of Bars and Concessions
Additional Experience, Chicago, IL and Dallas, TX, 1982-1985Worked to partially finance education in various positions
- Supported traders at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- Daily accounting for a motel
- Marketing/promotion for a local mall
Royal Aeronautical Society, Fellow
Women in Aviation
Council of Undergraduate Research
Daughters of the American Revolution
Illinois State Society
International Input Output Association,
Boy Scouts of America Troop 1148,
South Riding Swim Team, South Riding, VA
Corpus Christi Catholic Mission
St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, IL
Faculty Member of the Year, ݮƵ Worldwide, 2018
Award in recognition for outstanding accomplishments in teaching, scholarly activity, and service in the ERAU Worldwide Campus
Outstanding Accomplishments in Research, Latitude Award, ݮƵ Worldwide, 2013
Award in recognition for outstanding accomplishments in research in the ERAU Worldwide Campus, finalist
Outstanding Accomplishments in Research, Latitude Award, ݮƵ Worldwide, 2012
Award in recognition for outstanding accomplishments in research in the ERAU Worldwide Campus, finalist
Faculty Member of the Year, ݮƵ Worldwide, 2010 - 2011
Award in recognition for excellence in research in the ERAU Worldwide Campus, Department of Arts and Sciences
Research Faculty Member of the Year, ݮƵ, 2010
Award in recognition for excellence in research in the ERAU Worldwide Campus
Vance Mitchell Award, CTLE Symposium, 2007
Award in recognition for best paper/presentation at the CTLE Symposium on Assessments
Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year, Deans Award, ݮƵ, 2006
Worldwide Dean’s award in recognition of teaching expertise, active support of ERAU program and professional development activities.
Faculty of the Year Award, Andrews Campus, ݮƵ, 2006
Campus award in recognition of contributions to the campus and leadership in the classroom, online and University environments.
11K Award, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, 1993
Award for excellence within the Research Department for research conducted for the Federal Bank President’s Humphrey Hawkins testimony and intra-department task force.
Theron Hall Rice Leadership Award, Southern Methodist University, 1988
Award to senior student demonstrating leadership among peers, coordination of several charity events within the University Greek system.