Dr. Sharon L. Burton

Dr. Sharon L. Burton Profile

Adjunct Professor

S. L. Burton Consulting, LLC
slburton@captechu.edu

Dr. Sharon L. Burton leads in product management and development, Cyber Security, Organizational Change Management, and Telemedicine/telehealth. Work includes the development of certification programs. As a facilitator and educator of audiences, she has more than 85 academic publications and has presented at over 30 professional conferences. Also, she is experienced at leading, transforming, driving results, and supporting agile solutions.  She is a value driver from issue to solution.  Strong collaborator and relationship builder with the capability to communicate and decipher technical communication to non-technical audiences and senior leadership while also providing business process knowledge to technical resources.  Experience managing cross-functional, virtual and on-site teams.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Product Management
  • Cyber Security
  • Organizational Development/Change Management
  • Learning & Development
  • Project Management

Biography:

Education

  • Ph.D. Cybersecurity Leadership, Capitol Technology University (2022)
  • DBA, Quality Systems Management, National Graduate School of Quality Management (2015)
  • MBA, Management, American InterContinental University (2006)
  • MBA, Human Resource Management, American InterContinental University (2006)
  • B.S., Criminology, Florida State University (1984)

Certifications and Licenses

  • Certification: Scaled Agile (SAFe) Project Management, In-process
  • Certification: Strategic Workforce Planning, Human Capital Institute, 12/2020
  • Certification: Master Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Journi-Tech Corporation, 07/2019
  • Certification: Kaizen Leader, Acuity Institute, 01/2018
  • Certification: Certified Change Management Professional, Acuity Institute, 11/2016
  • Certification: Virtual Learning Instructor, Jones International University, 05/2014
  • Certification: Kirkpatrick Four Levels Evaluation, Kirkpatrick Partners, 03/2011
  • Certification: Virtual Learning Instructor, Wilmington University, 12/2009
  • Certificate: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, University of South Florida, 05/2021

Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding contributions to the Field Operations Directorate (FOD) Enterprise
  • Collaboration Network (ECN) page redesign project, 2019
  • Presentation Excellence Award by International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education, 2013
  • Serco Inc. Excellence award for “Exemplary efforts in support of the journey to excellence, through organic growth of a project from $840K, to $4mil plus, 2009
  • Peter Spencer Foundation’s in the Spirit of Self Determination Award, 2007
  • Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity’s Certificate for Outstanding Achievement, 2007
  • Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity’s Service Woman of the Year, 2007
  • Beneficial National Bank USA’s Freda M. Caspersen Humanitarian Award, 1996
  • Black Achiever in Business and Industry Award,1995

Research & Publications

Books (Academic)

  • Burton, S. L. (2017). Edited book, Engaged Scholarship and Civic Responsibility, IGI Global Publishing. DOI:10.4018/978-1-5225-3649-9

Books (Seminal)

  • Burton, S. L. (2016). Transitioning to I Can from I Can’t. Raleigh, NC: Lulu
  • Burton, S. L. (2007). Quality Customer Service: Rekindling the Art of Service to Customers. Raleigh, NC: Lulu
  • Burton, S. L. (2009). Diversity: Just What Is It And Why Does It Keep Changing? Raleigh, NC: Lulu

Journal Publications (Refereed/Peer Reviewed)

  • Burton, Sharon L., (2022). Artificial Intelligence (AI): The New Look of Customer Service in A Cybersecurity World. Scientific Bulletin, 2(54). Land Forces Academy Publishing House. DOI: 10.2478/bsaft-2022-0010
  • Burton, Sharon L., (2021). Cybersecurity Leaders: Knowledge Driving Human Capital Development Scientific Bulletin,1(51). Issue 2 (52), pp. 109-120, Land Forces Academy Publishing House. DOI:10.2478/bsaft-2021-0013
  • Burton, Sharon L., (2021). Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR): Disambiguated in the Telemedicine/Telehealth Sphere. Scientific Bulletin,1(51). Article 1, pp. 1-11, Land Forces Academy Publishing House. DOI:10.2478/bsaft-2021-0001
  • Burrell, Darrell N.; Lu, Shanel; Lindsay, Preston; Burton, Sharon L.; French, Roderick; Lewis, J. M.; Finch, Aikyna; McLester, Quatavia; Springs, Delores. (2021). Sexual Harassment Training Focused Solely on Protecting Organizations From Lawsuits Won't Change a Toxic Culture for Women to an Inclusive One. International Journal of Public Sociology and Sociotherapy (IJPSS),3(1), pp. 12-25, IGI Global Publication. DOI:10.4018/IJPSS.2021010102
  • Burrell, Darrell N.; Burton, Sharon L.; Nobles, Calvin; Dawson, Maurice E.; McDowell, Timothy. (2020). Exploring technological management innovations that include artificial intelligence and other innovations in global food production. International Journal of Society Systems Science, 12(4), pp 267-285, Inderscience Publishers.
  • Burrell, Darrell N.; Burton, Sharon L.; Lewis, J. M.; Ezell, Darrell; DiPeri, Dawn (2020). Functional Examination of the Evolution of Universities’ use of Hyper-Connected and Internet Marketing Strategies. International Journal of Hyperconnectivity and the Internet of Things (IJHIoT), 4(2). Article 3, pp. 38-58, IGI Global Publication. DOI:10.4018/IJHIoT.2020070103
  • Burrell, Darrell N.; Springs, Deloris; Burton, Sharon L.; Dawson, Maurice; Wright, Jorja B. (2020). Perspectives in Talent Management Strategies for Cybersecurity Job Roles in Public Safety and Health in Government Organizations. The International Journal of Smart Education and Urban Society (IJSEUS),11(4). Article 1, pp. 1-17, IGI Global Publication. DOI: 10.4018/IJSEUS.2020100101
  • Burrell, Darrell N.; Springs, Delores; Wright, Jorja B.; Burton, Sharon L.; Harmon, M. D.; Lewis, Eugene J. M. (2020). A Qualitative Research Assessment of the MBA for 2020 and Beyond. International Journal of Smart Education and Urban Society (IJSEUS)11(3). Article 3, pp. 23-42, IGI Global Publication. DOI:10.4018/IJSEUS.2020070103
  • Burrell, Darrell N.; Bhargava, Nimisha; Springs, Delores; Dawson, Maurice; Burton, Sharon L.; Anderson, Damon P.; Wright, Jorja B. (2020). Adopting Organizational Cultural Changes Concerning Whistleblowing in Healthcare Around Information Security in the “Internet of Things” World. International Journal of Hyperconnectivity and the Internet of Things (IJHIoT)4(1). Article 1, pp. 16-29, IGI Global Publication. DOI: 10.4018/IJHIoT.2020010102
  • Burrell, Darrell N.; Courtney-Dattola, Ashley; Burton, Sharon L.; Nobles, Calvin; Springs, Delores; Dawson, Maurice E. (2020). Improving the Quality of “The Internet of Things” Instruction in Technology Management, Cybersecurity, and Computer Science. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (IJICTE)16(2). Article 5, pp. 59-71, IGI Global Publication. DOI: 10.4018/IJICTE.2020040105
  • Burton, Sharon L. (2019). Grasping the Cyber-world: Artificial Intelligence and Human Capital Meet to Inform Leadership, pp. 707 - 759. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 7(12).
  • Thoms, C. L. V., Burton, S. L. (2018). Transculturalized Diversity and Inclusion Model: A New Framework for Disabilities. The Role of HRD in Integrating Diversity Alongside Intellectual, Emotional, and Cultural Intelligences 20(3). Sage Publication. DOI: 10.1177/1523422318778015
  • Thoms, C. L. V., Burton, S. L. (2016). Learning, Development and Training: The Influence of Synergies through Educational Evolution. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology. Article 6, pp. 85-105, IGI-global Publication. DOI: 10.4018/IJAVET.2016100106
  • Burton, Sharon L. (2015). Building blocks: Early lessons on Juran’s trilogy naturally carried over to work. Quality Progress 18(1).
  • Bessette, D., Burton, S. L. (2015). War Against Identity Cyberassault in a Social World. National Cybersecurity Institute Journal.
  • Bessette, D., Burton, S. L. (October 2014). Academic Career Development for Non-traditional Higher Education Environments. Journal of Applied Learning Technologies, JALT- 4n4, pp.19-22.
  • Burton, S. L.; Bessette, D.; Brown-Jackson, K.; White, Y. W. (November 2013). ROI: Drilling Down on Cost-Benefit Components. Journal of Applied Learning Technologies, JALT- 3n4, pp.16-25.

Text Book Chapters (Referred)

  • Burton, Sharon L., (2023). Cybersecurity Risk – The Business Significance of Ongoing Tracking. IGI Global Publication. In review.
  • Burton, Sharon L. (2023). Business Resilience in a Cyber World: Protect Against Attacks. Emerging Perspectives in Systems Security Engineering, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. IGI-Global. In-review.
  • Burrell, Darrell N., Burton, Sharon L. (2022). Transformational versus Transactional attitudes towards gun violence as a public health concern in America. Journal of Health Systems and Translational Medicine (IJHSTM). IGI-Global. In-review.
  • Burrell, Darrell N., Burton, Sharon L. (2022). Racially motivated police brutality is a community public health issue in the United States. Journal of Health Systems and Translational Medicine (IJHSTM). In-review. IGI-Global.
  • Burton, Sharon L. (2022). Realizing a Multi-layered Mobile Strategy for Underserved Areas for Cybersecurity Leadership. Cybersecurity Capabilities in Developing Nations and Its Impact on Global Security, Chapter 9, pp. 192-193, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8693-8
  • Burton, Sharon L. (2021). Technological Digital Disruption in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A New Paradigm for Leadership. Cultivating Entrepreneurial Changemakers Through Digital Media Education, Chapter 1, pp. 1 - 35, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5808-9.
  • Burton, Sharon L. (2021). Artificial Intelligence (AI), Disability and Telemedicine/Telehealth: Building an Academic Program. Implementation Strategies for Improving Diversity in Organizations, Chapter 7, pp. 193-223, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4745-8.
  • Thoms, C. L. V., Burton, S. L., (2019). The Transculturalized Diversity and Inclusion Model: A New Paradigm for Leadership. Handbook of Research on Transdisciplinary Knowledge Generation, Chapter 24, pp. 349 - 368, IGI Global Publishing. DOI:10.4018/978-1-5225-9531.
  • Dawson, Maurice, Burton, S. L., Bessette, D., Wright, J. (2018). Massive Open Online Courses and Integrating Open Source Technology and Open Access Literature Into Technology-Based Degrees. In book Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Chapter 687, pp. 7898-7911, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.
  • Studdard, N., Dawson, M. E., Burton, S. L., Jackson, N., Leonard, B., Quisenberry, W. L., Rahim, E. (2017). Nurturing Social Entrepreneurship and Building Social Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy: Focusing on Primary and Secondary Schooling to Develop Future Social Entrepreneurs. In book Entrepreneurship: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (4 Volumes), Chapter 11, pp. 247-269, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1923-2
  • Burton, S. L., Harris, H. R., Burrell, D. N., Brown-Jackson, K.L., Bessette, D., McClintock, R., Lu, S., & White, Y. W. (2016). Educational Edifices Need a Mobile Strategy to Fully Engage in Learning Activities. In Information Resources Management Association’s (IRMA) book, Human-Computer Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (4 Volumes), Chapter 3, pp. 62-86, IGI Global Publishing. DOI:10.4018/978-1-4666-8789-9
  • Burton, S L.; Thoms, Charlotte L.V.; Burrell, Darrell N.; Brown Jackson, Kim L.; White, Yoshino W. (2016). Developing Learner Skills in the 21st Century. In Janice Whatley and Chrissi Nerantzi’s book, Teaching with Team Projects in Higher Education, Chapter 10, pp. 131-140, Informing Science, Press.
  • Burton, S. L., (2016). Leadership Shifts: Perceptions and Consequences, Face-to-Face or Cyber. In Victor C. X. Wang’s and Patricia Cranton’s book, Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management, Chapter 28, pp. 371-397, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1049-9
  • Studdard, N., Dawson, M. E., Burton, S. L., Jackson, N., Leonard, B., Quisenberry, W. L., Rahim, E., (2015). Nurturing Social Entrepreneurship and Building Social Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy: Focusing on Primary and Secondary Schooling to Develop Future Social Entrepreneurs. In Ziska Field’s book, Incorporating Business Models and Strategies into Social Entrepreneurship, Chapter 10, pp. 154-175, IGI Global Publishing. DOI:10.4018/978-1-4666-8748-6
  • Thoms, C. L. V., & Burton, Sharon L. (2015). Understanding the Impact of Inclusion in Disability Studies Education. In Claretha Hughes’ book, Impact of Diversity on Organizational and Career Development, Chapter 8, pp. 186-213, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7324-3
  • Burton, S. L., Harris, H. R., Burrell, D. N., Brown-Jackson, K.L., Bessette, D., McClintock, R., Lu, S., & White, Y. W. (2015). Educational Edifices Need a Mobile Strategy to Fully Engage in Learning Activities. In Vladlena Benson’s, & Stephanie Morgan’s book, Implications of Social Media Use in Personal and Professional Settings, Chapter 15, pp. 284-309, IGI Global Publishing. DOI:10.4018/978-1-4666-7401-1
  • Burton, Sharon L., McClintock, R., Burrell, D. N., Brown-Jackson, K. L., Bessette, D., & Lu, S. (2015). Learning Management Systems: Understand and Secure Your Educational Technology. In Maurice E. Dawson Jr.’s and Marwan Omar’s book, New Threats and Countermeasures in Digital Crime and Cyber Terrorism, Chapter 14, pp. 253-270, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8345-7
  • Burrell, D. N., Finch, A. Simmons, J., & Burton, S. L. (2015). The Innovation and Promise of STEM-Oriented Cybersecurity Charter Schools in Utah Minority Communities in the United States as A Tool to Create a Critical Business Workforce. In Dr. Maurice Dawson’s & Dr. Marwin Omar’s book, New Threats and Countermeasures in Digital Crime and Cyber Terrorism, Chapter 15, pp. 271-285, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8345-7
  • Bessette, D., LeClair, J.A., Slyvertooth, R. E., & Burton, S.L. (2015) Communication, Technology, and Cyber-crime in Sub-Saharan African. In Dr. Maurice Dawson’s & Dr. Marwin Omar’s book, New Threats and Countermeasures in Digital Crime and Cyber Terrorism, Chapter 16, pp. 286-297, IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8345-7

Conference Presentations

  • Burton, Sharon L. (April 5-8, 2020). Protection Via Business Impact Analysis in a Cyber World: A 3-Part Series. 17th International Symposium on Information Technology: New Generations in Las Vegas, NV https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43020-7_1
  • Burton, S. L. (December 7, 2018). Access control best practices: Effectively determining a well- managed and implemented cybersecurity governance strategy. The 11th Annual Dupont Summit on Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy in Washington, DC.
  • Lu, Shanel W. & Burton, S. L. (November 6-7, 2017). Man vs Robots? Future Challenges and Opportunities within an emerging AI Health Care Culture. Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies 2017 in Washington, DC.
  • Burton, S. L. (October 2017). Restorative Practices: Fostering Digital Learning and Technologies in this Age of Challenges Behaviors. International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) 2017 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
  • Brown- Jackson, Kim L.; Burton, S. L.; & Bessette, D. (October 28-29, 2016). Scholarship and Civic Responsibility in Telemedicine and Telehealth Initiatives. Black Doctoral Network, (BDN) 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Burton, S. L., & Gee, B. (May 11-13, 2016). Keys to Retaining Millennials in the 21st Century.2016 ACICS - Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools in Ft. Worth, Texas.
  • Gee, B., & Burton, S. L. (April 1-2, 2016). Diversity of Social Media in Education: Uncovering the Strategy. 13th Annual Yale Bouchet Conference on Diversity and Graduate Conference in New Haven, Connecticut.
  • Thoms, C. L. V., & Burton, S. L. (March 17-20, 2016). Learning vs Training: Which is Your Practice? (International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Studies (ICIRS), in Washington, DC.
  • Burton, S. L., & Gee, B. (March 17-20, 2016). Revamping Course Development and Instruction: Cyber and Face-to-Face. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Studies (ICIRS), in Washington, DC.
  • Burton, S. L., & Gee, B. (March 7-9, 2016). A Salute to Technology: Using Push Technology to Increase Retention Rates Among Adult Learners, Who are Former Military. Virtual presenters for the INTED - 10th International Technology, Education, and Development Conference in Valencia (Spain).
  • Brown-Jackson, K. L.; Taylor, C.; Burton, S. L.; & Bessette, D. (October 8-10, 2015). Champions in Telehealth: A Lesson in Cultural Competency. Black Doctoral Network, (BDN) 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Burton, S. L. & Lu, S. W. (October 8-10, 2015). Social Entrepreneurship: A Broadening of Social, Cultural, and Environmental Goals. Black Doctoral Network, (BND) 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Burton, S. L. (August 8-9, 2015). Transitioning from Training to Learning-A Multi-Directional Approach Whether Cyber or Face-to-Face. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research Studies, (ICIRS) in Washington, DC.
  • Burton, S. L. (April 2-5, 2015). Sustainability in High-tech Equipment: Is Your Team Ready. West Africa Symposium on Technology, Science, Sustainability, and Computing, 2015 in Gambia, West Africa.
  • Burton, S. L. (April 2-5, 2015). Ubiquitous Technology: Re-conceptualizing Mobile Technology in Non-Permissive Environments. West Africa Symposium on Technology, Science, Sustainability, and Computing, 2015 in Gambia, West Africa.
  • Gee, B.; Burton, S. L.; & Burrell, D. (April 10-11, 2015). Diversity of technology in Education: Uncovering the Mystery Leading to a M-Learning Strategic Plan. 12th Annual Yale Bouchet Conference on Diversity and Graduate Conference in New Haven, Connecticut.
  • Bessette, D., & Burton, S. L., (August 13-15, 2014). Academic Career Development for Non-traditional Higher Education Environments. Society for Applied Learning and Technology (SALT).
  • Bessette, D.; Burton, S.L.; & Brown-Jackson, K., (June 11-13, 2014). Quality process improvements for graduate e-learning programs: a framework implementation guide. 7th Annual International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace, (ICELW) in New York, NY.
  • Burton, S. L.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & Bessette, D. (May 21-23, 2014). Academics aligning with job readiness: battling the joblessness crisis for middle-skilled workers in the 21st century. Joint Conferences 2014-Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education held in Nashville, TN.
  • Dawson, M. E.; Bessette, D.; White, Y. W.; Burrell, D. N.; & Burton, S. L. (May 21-23, 2014). Steering from the Business of Analyses Up to Writing a Request for Proposal: A Guiding Light through a Practitioner’s Processes. Joint Conferences 2014-Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education held in Nashville, TN.
  • Bessette, D., & Burton, S. L., (March 10-12, 2014). Methods in digital marketing through social media technology to advertise higher education blended learning programs. Virtual presenter for the INTED - 8th International Technology, Education, and Development Conference in Valencia (Spain).
  • Bessette, D., & Burton, S. L., (March 10-12, 2014). The benefits of benchmarking non-traditional management programs to increase retention on higher education continuing education programs. Virtual presenters for the INTED - 8th International Technology, Education, and Development Conference in Valencia (Spain).
  • Bessette, D.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & Burton, S.L., (March 7-8, 2014). Engineering higher education: a leading model that guides mobile technology to be in virtual classrooms for academics. 78th Florida Academy of Science Annual Meeting, (FAS), in Ft Pierce, FL.
  • Bessette, D.; Burton, S.L.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & Dawson, M. E. (March 7-8, 2014). Sustained digital learning management systems for quality educational improvements. 78th Florida Academy of Science Annual Meeting, (FAS), in Ft Pierce, FL.
  • Bessette, D., & Burton, S.L., (November 22-23, 2013). A best practices model for technology delivery systems: Transforming mobile devices into virtual education. Spaces and Flows Conference, 4th International Conference on Urban and Extra Urban Studies in Amsterdam (Netherlands).
  • Burton, S.L., Bessette, D. (2013). Transforming your organization to blended learning: A paradigm shift. International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2013) virtual presentation in Valencia, Spain.
  • Burton, S.L.; Bessette, D.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & Grimm, F. (November 18-20, 2013). Transforming the mental paradigm on digital literacy through understanding andragogy and maximizing continuous education. 6th International Conference of Education, Research, and Innovation Conference (ICERI) virtual presentation in Seville, Spain.
  • Bessette, D.; Brown-Jackson, K.; Burton, S.L.; Dawson, M. E.; & Lu, S. (November 18-20, 2013). Traditional Practices for Non-traditional Doctoral Students: Creative Ways for Advantages in the Higher Education Department. 6th International Conference of Education, Research, and Innovation Conference (ICERI) virtual presentation in Seville, Spain.
  • Bessette, D.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & Burton, S.L., (November 18-20, 2013). An analysis of Career building tools for online adjunct faculty: The sustainable effects of adjunct publishing. Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) in Lexington, KY.
  • Burton, S. L. & Bessette, D., (October 22-24, 2013). Understanding and applying technology in faculty development programs. Lead presenter at the International Conference on Cognition and Exploratory Learning in Digital Age 2013 (CELDA-IADIS) in Fort Worth, TX.
  • Burton, S. L.; Bessette, D.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & Burrell, D. N. (October 3-5, 2013). The Development of a Mentoring Program: A Case Study in Review. Black Doctoral Network, (BDN) 2013 in Philadelphia, PA.
  • Bessette, D.: Burton, S. L.; & Dawson, M. (July 1-3, 2013). Flipped Technological Training and Development Using Quality Systems Management in The Public Services Field. 5th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULearn13) virtual presentation in Barcelona (Spain).
  • Burton, S. L.; Bessette, D.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & White, Y. W. (August 14-16, 2013). Drilling down on cost-benefit component in today’s information age. Society for Applied Learning Technologies Conference in Reston, VA.
  • Burton, S. L.; Bessette, D.; & Brown-Jackson, K., (July 1-3, 2013). Breaking down the knowledge barrier on cost-benefit factors in today’s technological era. 5th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULearn13) virtual presentation in Barcelona (Spain).
  • Burton, S. L.; Bessette, D.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & Grimm, F. (July 1-3, 2013). Educating the educators: Re-tooling instructional chests of knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to support technological and social changes plus deliver quality results. 5th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULearn13) virtual presentation in Barcelona (Spain).
  • Burton, S. L.; Brown-Jackson, K.; & Bessette, D. (May 22-24, 2013). Project plan for continued information sharing and innovation at all levels: Review of a case study. Joint Conferences 2013-Academic Business World International Conference and International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education held in Nashville, TN.
  • Bessette, D. & Burton, S. L., (March 25, 2013). The involvement of professional and managerial practices and principles for online learners in virtual programs. Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (AACE SITE) 2013 virtual presentation in New Orleans, LA.
  • Bessette, D.; Burton, S. L.; & Brown-Jackson, K. (March 8-9, 2013). Information technology and distance learning: A partnership entangled in cultural and social structures. Florida Academy of Science (FAS) in Miami, FL.
  • Bessette, D., & Burton, S. L. (March 8-9, 2013). Virtual publishing in social sciences for graduate programs. Florida Academy of Science (FAS) in Miami, FL. Grimm, F., & Burton, S. L. (March 8-9, 2013). An international kidnap response model. Mitigating risk while increasing ROI in a non- permissive environment. Florida Academy of Science (FAS) in Miami, FL.
  • Burton, S. L., & Bessette, D., (March 6-8, 2013). Delivering affectively in virtual environments: ROI and improved productivity. Society for Applied Learning Technologies Conference in Orlando, FL.
  • Bessette, D., & Burton, S. L. (March 7-9, 2013). A performance measurement tool for educational learning: A formulating plan for blended learning. INTED - 7th International Technology, Education, and Development Conference in Valencia (Spain).
  • Burton, S. L., & Sawyer-Roberts, Janice. (August 17-19, 2011). Remote control: Enhance communication through virtual technology. Society for Applied Learning Technologies Conference in Reston, VA. Burton, S. L. (June 10-14, 2008). Business ethics: The foundation of quality customer relations and integrity. National Association for Black Accountants Conference in Atlanta, GA.

Presentations (Peer-Reviewed)

  • Thoms, C.L.V., & Burton, S.L. (2017, March 31). It’s our time: A new framework for diversity and inclusion for an enlightened society. Poster session presented at the Annual Diversity Conference of the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.
  • Burton, S.L., & Thoms, C.L.V. (February 2014). Critical Thinking Guiding Learners to Succeed in the 21st Century. Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy, (CHEP) in Blacksburg, VA.

Invited Talks, Presentations & Keynotes

  • Burton, S. L. (July 24, 2016). Developing Your Business. Presented through the Canaan Business Network, Wilmington, DE.
  • Burton, S. L., (April 23, 2016). Comprehending the Need for Mentorship and Coaching for Advancement. Seminar (3-part series) presented as a Service and Program Provider at the New Castle County Bear Library, in Bear, DE.
  • Burton, S. L., (April 16, 2016). Cross-referencing Your Current Skills to Required skills for advancement, a working session. Seminar (3-part series) presented as a Service and Program Provider at the New Castle County Bear Library, in Bear, DE.
  • Burton, S. L., (April 9, 2016). Understanding Your Position and Your Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities. Seminar (3-part series) presented as a Service and Program Provider at the New Castle County Bear Library, in Bear, DE.
  • Burton, S. L., & Lu, S. W. (August 2015). Millennials in the 21st Century Workplace. Seminar (Part 3 of 3-part series) presented as a Service and Program Provider at the New Castle County Bear Library, in Bear, DE.
  • Burton, S. L., & Lu, S. W. (July 2015). Millennials: Understanding Work Etiquette. Seminar (Part 2 of 3-part series) presented as a Service and Program Provider at the New Castle County Bear Library, in Bear, DE.
  • Burton, S. L., & Lu, S. W. (July 2015). Millennials: Communicating Across Generations. Seminar (Part 1 of 3-part series) presented as a Service and Program Provider at the New Castle County Bear Library, in Bear, DE.
  • Burton, S. L., & Burrell, D. N. (June 2015). Redefining Your Career through Higher Education-Professional Certifications and Doctoral Programs. Talk presented at the 2015 AAGEN Leadership Workshop & Annual Awards Banquet, Arlington, VA.
  • Burton, S. L. (December 2012). Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony. Served to introduce live entertainment. Washington, DC.
  • Burton, S. L. (May 2011). Achieving Personal and Organizational Goals through Dynamic leadership. Paper presented at the Toastmasters International District 36, 2011 Spring Conference in Silver Springs, MD.
  • Burton, S. L. (December 2011). Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony. Served to introduce live entertainment. Washington, DC. Burton, S. L. (December 2010). Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony. Served to Introduced live entertainment. Washington, DC.
  • Burton, S. L. (April 2008). Presentation Skills. YMCA of Delaware Youth Summit in Wilmington, DE.

Organizations & Affiliations

  • Human Capital Institute, 2011-Present
  • Society for Human Resource Management, 2009-Present
  • Toastmasters International, 1994-Present

Volunteer/Service Experience

  • IGI-Global Academic Reviewer, 2014-2022
  • International Conference on Machine Learning and Applied Network Technologies, 2021-2022
  • Informing Science Institute, International Board of Reviewers, 2013-2020
  • Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 2013-2015
  • The Journal of Negro Education, 2014-2015
  • Academic Business World International Conference, 2013-2014
  • International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education, 2013-2014
  • Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects (IJELLO) Journal, 2013-2013

Portfolio/Personal Website