Randy Peters, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Engineering & Technology Management
Education
- Ph.D.: Curriculum Instruction
- M.S.: Vocational Technology Education, Indiana State University, 2003
- B.S.: Industrial Vocational Technology (Technical), Indiana State University, 2001
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- IMT 132 - Introduction to Automotive Engines
- IMT 215 - Graphic Analysis
- IMT 233 - Basic Automotive Servicing and Testing
- IMT 331 - The Owner and the Auto
- IMT 335 - Electronics Diagnosis
- IMT 409 - Senior Project
- IMT 436 - Diesel Engines
- IMT 437 - Advanced Engine Performance
industry working groups
- Epsilon Pi Tau
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Alpha Sigma Lambda, Kappa Psi Chapter
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Indiana Association of Career and Technical Teachers
- Society of Automotive Engineers, full voting member
- National Association of Industrial Technologists
Certifications
- Daimler Chrysler Gold Level Service and Parts Director - 1 year
- Daimler Chrysler Gold Level Parts Advisor - 1 year
- Chrysler Gold Level Technician - 2 years
- Chrysler Master Technician - 3 years
- General Motors Master Technician - 5 years
ASE Master Automobile Technician - 15 years National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence certified in the following areas:
Automotive
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Medium Duty Trucks
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Special Projects
Strategic Human Resource Development Project study for local dealership, including developing organizational structures, bonus pay plans and incentives, necessary job descriptions, and orientation training
Recruiting analysis for two year automotive program including effectiveness and timeliness of recruiting efforts
Professional Background
Dr. Randy Peters has over fifteen years of experience in the automotive service industry. An ASE Master Technician for over twelve years, Randy has held such positions as drivability technician, general line technician, parts specialists, parts manager, shop foreman, body-shop manager, computer systems administrator, and fixed-operations director. Since 1984, he has logged well over 1000 hours in technical and managerial training. These experiences combined with his studies in curriculum theory and design allow him to bring meaningful real life experiences into the classroom providing students the best possible integration of theory and practical application.
Randy Peters, Ph.D.
Myers Technology Center
Room TC201C
E-mail: Randy.Peters@indstate.edu
Phone: (812) 237-4962