Mary Kovach

Mary Kovach

Associate Professor

Middletown Campus,
235 Johnston Hall
513-217-4179
kovachm2@MiamiOH.edu

Education

B.A., Finance & Management, Baldwin-Wallace University
M.B.A., Cleveland State University
Ph.D, Interdisciplinary Studies, Miami University

Refereed Publications

Accepted/Published:

  • Kovach, M. (2017). Motivational theories exemplified in School of Rock. Journal of North American Management Society, 11(1), 38-42.
  • Kovach, M. (2017). An examination of demographics, personal values, and philosophical orientations of college students from multiple university campuses. The Journal of Values-Based Leadership, 10(9), article 9.
  • Merhout, J., & Kovach, M. (2017). Governance practices over Agile systems development projects. MWAIS 2017, Proceedings, 34.
  • Kovach, M. (2016). Power dynamics. Journal of North American Management Society, 10(2), 22-26.
  • Kovach, M. (2016). The power dynamics that facilitate or inhibit organizational success. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 16(2), 45-50. REFEREED PRESENTATIONS Completed/Published:
  • Kovach, M. (2017). An alternative delivery method to case studies. North American Management Society (NAMS) - Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
  • Kovach, M. (2017). Motivational theories exemplified in School of Rock. North American Management Society (NAMS) - Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
  • Kovach, M. (2016). The power dynamics that facilitate or inhibit organizational success. North American Management Society (NAMS) - Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
  • Kovach, M. (2015). One assignment: A game, a review, a presentation, a lot of fun! Ohio Association for Two-Year Colleges (OATYC). Zanesville, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015). Using agile methodology to improve student group performance. An Association for Business Technology Educators (OBTA). Hamilton, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015). Creating a business network and securing jobs in the marketplace: A class project. Association for Regional Campuses of Ohio (AURCO). Salem, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2014). Is it will or is it skill? Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges (OATYC). Celina, OH.

Refereed Poster Presentations Completed/Published

  • Kovach, M., & Ross-Yisrael, S. (2018). Fighting PTSD: One assignment at a time. 3T: Teaching, Techniques, & Technology – University of Cincinnati. Batavia, OH.
  • Ross-Yisrael, S., & Kovach, M. (2018). Making it Internal: Bridging diversity through self-awareness. 3T: Teaching, Techniques, & Technology - University of Cincinnati. Batavia, OH.
  • Kovach, M., & Mays, T. (2016). Hey you! Go develop an online course! Ohio Educational Technical Conference (OETC). Columbus, OH. OTHER PRESENTATIONS 
  • Kovach, M. (2018). Complete your training, you must: Active management practices. Miami University – Winter Recharge: Be the Force. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2017, February). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2017, Fall). Financial empowerment. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Hulshult, A., & Kovach, M. (2017). Advanced Agile Workshop. Advanced Agile Workshop, FSB. Oxford, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2017). School of Rock Rocks: The new case study demonstrating various managerial topics and theories. Lilly Conference. Oxford, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2017). Case Studies 2.0 – The Talk. MUM Scholars and Artists Week. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2017). An alternative delivery method to traditional case studies: A progress report. ATS Symposium. Oxford, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2017). Using SoTL and CAT to build a dynamic case study. ATS Closing Retreat. Oxford, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2017). Introduction to scrum. Miami University – FSB Agile Workshop. Oxford, OH.
  • Kovach, M., Cook, M., & Stephensen, B. (2017). Mindsets: Key to effective data. Miami University. West Chester, OH. (35% authorship)
  • Kovach, M. (2017). Motivation: Experiencing pure joy. Miami University. Oxford, OH.
  • Kovach, M., & Warren, V. (2017). Motivation: The built environment. Miami University. Oxford, OH. (70% Authorship.)
  • Kovach, M., & Warren, V. (2017). Motivation: Hatha yoga and executive function. Miami University. Oxford, OH. (50% Authorship.)
  • Cook, M., Kovach, M., & Stephenson, B. (2017). Mindsets and effective data. West Chester, OH. (30% authorship.)
  • Kovach, M. (2017). Communication: Values, tools and body language. Miami University – Winter Recharge. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016). What is agile? Miami University – Winter Recharge. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016). Making the most of organizational change. Miami University – Winter Recharge. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016). Mastering the interview. The Knowledge Café - Miami University. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016). Six Sigma and LEAN thinking. The Knowledge Café - Miami University. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016, Fall). Financial empowerment. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016, Summer). Communication: Values, tools and body language. Miami University – Enrollment Management Leadership Team. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016, Spring). Financial empowerment. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016, November). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016, March). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2016, February). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015, Fall). Financial empowerment. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015, Spring). Financial empowerment. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015). Using agile methodology in a social media world. The Knowledge Café - Miami University. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015). Project management tools. Miami University – Winter Recharge. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015, November). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015, October). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015, September). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015, April). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M. (2015, March). Combat to corporate: Master the interview. Miami University – MUM Diversity Council. Middletown, OH. OTHER POSTER PRESENTATIONS Completed/Published
  • Kovach, M. (2017). Case Studies 2.0. Scholars and Artists Week - MUM. Middletown, OH.
  • Kovach, M., & Mays, T. (2016). Hey you! Go develop an online course! Scholars and Artists Week – MUM. Middletown, OH.

In Progress

  • Frasher, C., Horn, T., & Kovach, M. (in progress). Examining links between organizational leadership culture, emotional intelligence, and motivational orientation in military recruits.
  • Kovach, M. (in progress). Motivation – Research Study.