Michael Zhao

Expertise

Mr. Zhao joined WVU in 2011. His primary responsibilities include supporting and managing international education and outreach initiatives that focus on campus internationalization and diversity. Additionally, he teaches business and management courses to college students and training program participants at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics. 

As an associate director, he helps define the strategic vision for the future of the international collaborative programs in collaboration with the Director and Dean’s office. He serves as the liaison officer to design international academic collaborative programs and facilitates the college faculty's teaching affairs for international programs. In addition, he conducts international recruitment and advises international students at the John Chambers College, and designs and delivers internation training programs in the fields of management and business. 

Education

Doctoral Candidate in Higher Education Administration, West Virginia University
M.S. Industrial Relations and Human Resources, West Virginia University
M.B.A., Millersville University of Pennsylvania
M.A. International Comparative Education, East China Normal University