Kristen Wilson
Associate Professor
College of Business
Contact Information
BTC 021
Kristen Wilson
Associate Professor
College of Business
Education
- D.B.A., Computer Information Systems, Management, Quantitative Analysis, Louisiana Tech University
- M.B.A., Business Administration, Eastern Kentucky University
- B.B.A., Management, University of Kentucky
Research & Academic Interests
- Business communication application
- Business communication pedagogy
- Ethical decision-making
Publications
- Easterling, J. K., Graham, J., & Wilson, K. B. (2026). Career Pathways and Accelerated Rotational Programs Pave a Path to an Accelerated Career Launch. In Effective Methods for Teaching Business Education
- Wilson, K., Graham, J.C., Easterling, J.K. (2026). Behind the Drawl: Methodological Approaches to Studying Southern and Appalachian Accents. Association for Business Communication Southwestern United States 2026 Refereed Proceedings.
- Easterling, J.K., Wilson, K., and Graham, J. (2025). A framework for implementing specialized business programs: Qualitative Study. International Journal of Education Research, 20(1), 19-33, rank: B.
- Easterling, J. K., Smith, T. L., Graham, J., & Wilson, K. B. (2025, March 11). Artificial Intelligence in the Truck Drivers Seat. Institute for Supply Management, 36(2), 44-45. https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/news-publications/inside-supply-management-magazine/2025-march-april/technology/
- Wilson, K, and Robles, M. (2024). Use of Technology in Business Education. In 2024 Effective Methods for Teaching Business Related Topics (Vol. 1, pp. 71-80). NBEA.
- Easterling, J.K., Graham, J., Wilson, K., and Smith, T. (2024). Sizing production for a boutique soda pop manufacturer. Journal of Business Cases and Applications, 45 (pre-print), 1-11.
- Easterling, J. K., Wilson, K., and Graham, J. (2024). Developing professional prowess: A strategic journey from studentship to prosperous employment. Journal of Business Administration Online, 18(1), 66-76.
- Graham, J., Wilson, K., and Rodrigue, S. (2024). Revisiting the evaluation of IT ethical scenarios using a multidimensional scale. American Journal of Business, 39(3), 178-192.
- Wilson, K., & Zhang, Z. (2023). From Profit to Philanthropy. American Journal of Entrepreneurship, 16(1), 1-14.
- Easterling, J. K., & Wilson, K. B. (2023). A Ten-Step Approach to Refreshing Strategic Plans Within Higher Education. Journal of Business Administration Online, 17(2), 106-116.
Awards & Accolades
- Association for Business Communication, Rising Star Award (October 2025)
- Two-Time Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year Award Eastern Kentucky University (April 2025)
- 2025 Federation of Business Disciplines Outstanding Educator Award Association for Business Communication, Southwestern U.S. (March 2025)
- Association of Business Communication, Spirit of ABC Award in Memory of Bernadine P. Branchaw (October 2024)
- 2024 Federation of Business Disciplines Distinguished Paper Award Recipient – Association for Business Communication, Southwestern U.S. (April 2024)
- 2022 Dr. Jack Dyer Excellence in Teaching Award recipient (August 2022)
Associations & Work History
- Association for Business Communication
- Association for Business Communication, Southwestern U.S. Region
- National Business Education Association
Education
- D.B.A., Computer Information Systems, Management, Quantitative Analysis, Louisiana Tech University
- M.B.A., Business Administration, Eastern Kentucky University
- B.B.A., Management, University of Kentucky
Research & Academic Interests
- Business communication application
- Business communication pedagogy
- Ethical decision-making
Publications
- Easterling, J. K., Graham, J., & Wilson, K. B. (2026). Career Pathways and Accelerated Rotational Programs Pave a Path to an Accelerated Career Launch. In Effective Methods for Teaching Business Education
- Wilson, K., Graham, J.C., Easterling, J.K. (2026). Behind the Drawl: Methodological Approaches to Studying Southern and Appalachian Accents. Association for Business Communication Southwestern United States 2026 Refereed Proceedings.
- Easterling, J.K., Wilson, K., and Graham, J. (2025). A framework for implementing specialized business programs: Qualitative Study. International Journal of Education Research, 20(1), 19-33, rank: B.
- Easterling, J. K., Smith, T. L., Graham, J., & Wilson, K. B. (2025, March 11). Artificial Intelligence in the Truck Drivers Seat. Institute for Supply Management, 36(2), 44-45. https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/news-publications/inside-supply-management-magazine/2025-march-april/technology/
- Wilson, K, and Robles, M. (2024). Use of Technology in Business Education. In 2024 Effective Methods for Teaching Business Related Topics (Vol. 1, pp. 71-80). NBEA.
- Easterling, J.K., Graham, J., Wilson, K., and Smith, T. (2024). Sizing production for a boutique soda pop manufacturer. Journal of Business Cases and Applications, 45 (pre-print), 1-11.
- Easterling, J. K., Wilson, K., and Graham, J. (2024). Developing professional prowess: A strategic journey from studentship to prosperous employment. Journal of Business Administration Online, 18(1), 66-76.
- Graham, J., Wilson, K., and Rodrigue, S. (2024). Revisiting the evaluation of IT ethical scenarios using a multidimensional scale. American Journal of Business, 39(3), 178-192.
- Wilson, K., & Zhang, Z. (2023). From Profit to Philanthropy. American Journal of Entrepreneurship, 16(1), 1-14.
- Easterling, J. K., & Wilson, K. B. (2023). A Ten-Step Approach to Refreshing Strategic Plans Within Higher Education. Journal of Business Administration Online, 17(2), 106-116.
Awards & Accolades
- Association for Business Communication, Rising Star Award (October 2025)
- Two-Time Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year Award Eastern Kentucky University (April 2025)
- 2025 Federation of Business Disciplines Outstanding Educator Award Association for Business Communication, Southwestern U.S. (March 2025)
- Association of Business Communication, Spirit of ABC Award in Memory of Bernadine P. Branchaw (October 2024)
- 2024 Federation of Business Disciplines Distinguished Paper Award Recipient – Association for Business Communication, Southwestern U.S. (April 2024)
- 2022 Dr. Jack Dyer Excellence in Teaching Award recipient (August 2022)
Associations & Work History
- Association for Business Communication
- Association for Business Communication, Southwestern U.S. Region
- National Business Education Association