Albert A. Pearsall III is a leader in faculty advocacy and a researcher focused on transformative teaching pedagogy and wealth disparity. He possesses a background in federal policy analysis and community leadership.
Experience
Education
Master of Business Administration, Morgan State University
Roles
Assistant Professor of Business, UDC, 2016-Present Adjunct Professor, UDC, 1983-2016 Retired Federal Government Senior Policy Analyst, 1983-2011 Associate Director, National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives, 2011-13 Chairman, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 8A, and Commissioner for 8A06, District of Columbia, 1988-93
Courses Taught
Business Communications Introduction to Business Economics of Personal Finance
Expertise
Research Focus / Works in Progress
"Transformative Reshaping" teaching pedagogy Wealth disparity and enhancing wider representation in business and wealth-creating activities
Leadership
President, University of the District of Columbia Faculty Association, 2022-Present Dean's Teaching Scholar, 2021-Present
Impact
Selected Publications
Pearsall, A. A., & Covington, L. (2023) Transformative reshaping a teaching and learning practice. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Faculty Sentate Research Conference: Higher Education During Pandemics.https://doi.org//10.21467/proceedings.135.11
Gaston, R.B., & Pearsall. A. A. (2024). Private equity's role in the U.S. housing crisis. Verdict.
Pearsall, A. A. (2024). Transformative reshaping: A teaching practice, NEA Higher Education Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
Pearsall, A. A. (2024). Moderated momentum series session. De Anza College, Cupertino, California.
Selected Grants
Guardian Life Grants, 2016-21
Recognitions
President, UDC Faculty Association National Education Association, 2021-Present National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Presidential Citation and Outstanding Services Distinguished Alumni Award (as Adjunct Professor), 2001 John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award, League of Innovations in the Community Colleges, 2017 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Educator of the Year Award, Institute for Financial Literacy, 2019 Outstanding Service Award, UDC Community College, 2020 Global Community Innovator, Global Tassels, 2021 JV Associates Leadership Award, 2020
Invited Participations
Pearsall, A. A. (2024). Expert discussion on transformative reshaping. National Education Association Higher Education Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
