Werner Keller CV

Werner  Keller, M.B.A./J.D.
Sessional Lecturer, Management
whk@uwindsor.ca
253-3000 ext. 3142
Office: OB 502

Education 

• M.B.A./J.D.  Windsor, Business Law, 1987.
• B.Sc. Bachelor of Science (Applied Science/Chemical Engineering), University of Windsor, 1981.

Professional Certifications 

• Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR - Arbitrator Mediator, 2013, ADR Institute of Ontario, Canada.

Professional Memberships 

• Professional Engineers of Ontario member, 1981-Present
• Law Society of Upper Canada - Member, LSUC, 1989-Present
• Canadian Bar Association member, CBAO, 1989-Present

Employment Experience 

• Sessional Lecturer, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July 2021-Present)
• Attorney in Private Practice (2014-Present), Windsor.
• Sessional Instructor, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (January 2000-June 2021)
• Assistant Professor, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (September 2014-August 2019)
• Associate Partner, Sutts, Strosberg Law Firm (January 1989-August 2014), Windsor
• Sessional Instructor, Labour Legislation and Law, University of Windsor Faculty of Business Administration (January 1997-May 1997)
• Research Assistant - Labour Relations, University of Windsor Faculty of Business Administration (September 1985-May, 1986)
• Teaching Assistant (Computer Science), University of Windsor Department of Chemical Engineering (January 1985-April 1985)
• Research Assistant - Study of Essex County Manufacturing Sector, University of Windsor Faculty of Business Administration (May 1984-August 1985)
• Chemical Engineer / Product Development Specialist, Union Carbide Canada Ltd., Polyethylene Technology Division (September 1981-August 1983), Montreal
• Heavy Oil Research Assistant, Esso Resources Canada - Heavy Oil Research Department (May 1980-September 1980), Calgary Canada-Alberta.
• Research Assistant (Chemical Odour Research), University of Windsor Department of Chemical Engineering (May 1979-September 1979)

Awards

• 2017:  Dr. Alan Wright Award for Exemplary Online and Technology-Enhanced Teaching, University of Windsor.
• 1986:  Board of Governors Medal (Law), University of Windsor Board of Governors.

Intellectual Contributions

• Keller, W. & Fujita, N. (2022).  Business Agreements: Open Educational Resource & Instructor Guide.  eCampus Ontario.
• Keller, W. (2015). Instructor PowerPoint Slide decks for entire text. Law & Business Administration, Smyth et al. Odette School of Business. 
• Keller, W., Zhang, Z., & Liu, Y. (2017).  Functions of law in the sustainable development of China and a model for environmental legislation.   European Business Review, 29 (4), 16, http://doi.org/10.1108/EBR-05-2016-0062.  

Presentations 

• Evans, R.; Sterling, M. & Keller, W. (2021, October). Indigenous lifeworlds: A footing to construct a bridge to moral imagination and ethical business decisions.  International Vincentian Business Ethics, 28th annual conference, Chicago.
• Keller, W. (2018, May). Technology-enhanced learning at the intersection of business and law. Invited presentation at Canadian Academy of Legal Studies in Business, Toronto.
• Keller, W. (2018, May). Enhancing student engagement in business law classes through flipped and technology-enhanced teaching. Open Education Summit 2018, Windsor.
• Keller, W., ONeil, A., & Hamilton, B. (2018, April). University students in flipped business law classes: What worked and what did not. University of Windsor.
• Keller, W. (2015). Use of Blackboard Self and Peer Evaluation Tool Class Participation. Blackboard Workshop, Espresso level, Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), University of Windsor.

Research Reports 

• 2018: Keller, W. Investigating Student Engagement in Technology-Enhanced Learning at the Intersection of Business and Law, submitted to University of Windsor.

Grants

• Keller, W. (2021): Open Course Shell and Instructor Guide for Business Agreements.  eCampus Ontario Online Learning cConsortium.  Total awarded: $24,862.
• ​Keller, W. (2017): Investigating Student Engagement in Technology-Enhanced Learning at the Intersection of Business and Law, eCampus Ontario Research and Innovation Grants (Co-Principal Investigator).  Total awarded: $10,030.

Community Service

Civic Committee Memberships/Participation 

• 2006:  Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, September 2004 - September 2006.
• 2003:  Informed Massey Parents Action Committee (IMPAC), Chair of School Council, September 2001 - September 2003.
• 2001:  Vincent Massey Secondary School Parent Advisory Council, Vice-Chair, September 2000 - September 2001.
• 2006:  Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, Member and Director, September 2000 - September 2006.
• 1998:  Parent Advisory Council, Bellewood School (French Immersion), 1996-1998.
• 1984:  M.B.A. Society - First-year Representative
• 1981:  University of Windsor Students' Administrative Council - Board of Directors,
• 1980/81: Engineering Society SAC Board of Directors representative, 1980/1981 Academic Year.
• 1981:  Engineering Society (EngSoc), President, 1980/1981 Academic Year.
• 2006:  Centre for Environmental Health of Ontario, Director, October 2003 - June 2006.
• 1999:  Capital Theatre and Arts Centre, Director, 1997-1999.
• ​1996:  Windsor Minor Hockey Association - Assistant Coach, 1992-1996.