Biography
Dr. Seon Levius is an Adjunct Instructor at Clarkson University and also an Assistant Professor of Technology in the SUNY Potsdam Department of Business Administration. He has recently been awarded the Thomas L. and Jane D. Russell Distance Education Faculty Excellence Award for his pedagogy at SUNY Potsdam using inquiry-based learning. He has also been recently appointed SUNY Online Teaching Ambassador because of his teaching excellence.
Dr. Levius teaches in the Master of Science in management program—the first fully online degree program at SUNY Potsdam. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree from Walden University in Minneapolis and a Master of Science degree in information systems management from the University of Liverpool. Levius also completed Harvard Business School Executive Education programs in business analytics and big data, and attended the University of Guyana, where he studied public management. He also holds several industry certifications including Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
Before joining Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam, Levius led the information and communication technology portfolios for two Caribbean intergovernmental and multilateral agencies based in Barbados. His teaching draws from sharing this eclectic knowledge and life experiences to inspire lifelong curiosity.
Testimonial
My online teaching approach is rooted in students answering five fundamental questions, i.e., Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Where am I from? and What can I do? Exploring these five questions with students allows me to help them establish the “why.” A strong “why” helps students keep their head in the game even when they felt like they can’t go any further, and it unleashes a fearless determination for them to win. The idea of “Coaching Business can thus summarize my teaching philosophy.”
This approach was beneficial during the COVID 19 pandemic as I was able to lift up the spirits of my students whenever they seemed broken and disillusioned. It is the idea that every student already has within them gifts to unleash. But this can only be achieved through focus and hard work. One student wrote in the Fall 2020 semester.
“10/10 would recommend. The man is an absolute genius with a gentle heart. He strongly encourages his students and demonstrates proficiency in many areas of not just the classroom but in life. I wish he taught more classes.”
Apart from work, I spend my spare time enjoying the outdoors. I particularly enjoy spending time in the Caribbean Islands.
Education Background
Competing on Business Analytics and Big Data Executive Education - 2016 Harvard University
Information Systems Management Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - 2015 Walden University
Information Systems Management Master of Science (MSc) - 2012 University of Liverpool
Experience
Adjunct Instructor Clarkson University, March 2021-Present
Assistant Professor of Technology, Business Administration State University of New York at Potsdam, August 2017-Present
Senior Advisor - Information and Technology Management Caribbean Export Development Agency, St Michael, Barbados, December 2011-August 2017
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Manager Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, St Michael, Barbados, November 2008-November 2011
Courses Taught
- SB620 - Business Process Analysis
Research Interests
Dr Levius research interests include the strategic impacts of information technology, information systems management, and the adoption of information technology. However, he also engages in collaborative research with researchers from other academic institutions.
Awards
- Thomas L. and Jane D. Russell Distance Education Faculty Excellence Award, State University of New York at Potsdam, 2020
- State University of New York Online Teaching Ambassador, State University of New York, 2021
Publications
- Mahdi, S., Levius, S. & Weeks, K. (2020) Oil Price Uncertainty Leads to Strategic Responses and Adaptations of the Offshore Industry, Journal of Renewable Energy, submitted.
- Weeks, K., Mahdi, S., & Levius, S. (2020). Offshore multi-purpose platform efficacy by U.S. coastal regions, Journal of Renewable Energy, 152, p.1451-1464. doi:10.1016/j.renene.2020.02.079
- Mahdi, S., Weeks, K., & Levius, S. (2019). Performance evaluation tool to improve operations, International Journal of Production Research, submitted.
- Levius, S., Mahdi, S., & Weeks, K. (2018). Information and communication technology strategies to improve international competitiveness in a Barbados organization. International Journal of Business and Globalisation (IJBG), pp.128 – 138. doi:10.1504/IJBG.2018.10009531
- Levius, S, Safa, M, & Weeks, K (2017). Use of information and communication technology to support comprehensive disaster management in the Caribbean countries. Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research, p.102-112. doi: 10.1080/15228053.2017.1333361
- Levius, S, Safa, M, & Weeks, K (2017). Research note for use of information and communication technology to support comprehensive disaster management in the Caribbean countries. Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research, p.113-120. doi: 10.1080/15228053.2017.1333362