Dr. William Wardrope has over twenty-five years teaching experience in the fields of communication, culture, and international business at universities such as Texas State University, The City University of New York, and the University of Central Oklahoma, where he was chair of the Economics and International Business Department. His work has appeared in various books, articles, and at over 100 conferences on five continents. He is the recipient of numerous teaching and research awards and is active in several professional organizations.