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C. Daniel Prather, Ph.D.

Professor of Aviation Science

Office Phone: (951) 343-4924
E-mail: dprather@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Flight Operations Center, ARPT 127
Office Hours: Varies by semester, generally 8a-5p M-F.

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Educational Leadership University of Nebraska - Lincoln 2007
D.B.A. California Southern University 2020
M.B.A. International Business University of North Alabama 2016
M.P.A. Aviation Administration Southern Illinois University 1997
B.C.A. Aviation Management Delta State University 1994
  • Additional Education

    Accredited Airport Executive through the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
    Certified Aviation Manager through National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
    Instrument-rated Private Pilot
    Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor

  • Courses Taught

    Introduction to Aviation
    Aviation Writing and Research
    Issues in Aviation
    Fixed Base Operations
    Aviation Safety and Security
    Safety Management Systems
    Airport Management I
    Airport Management II
    Airport Planning and Design
    Business Aviation Management
    Airport Safety, Security, and Environmental
    Airline Management
    Aviation Finance
    Aviation Management Capstone
    Airport Consulting

  • Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests

    Airport operations
    Safety Management Systems
    Specialized aviation accreditation
    Online learning
    University Aviation Association (UAA) Trustee
    Member of National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Professional Development Program (PDP) Review Committee
    Member of American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

  • Teaching Experience at Institutions Other than CBU

    August 2006-May 2012, Associate Professor of Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University

    August 2009-present, Adjunct Instructor at Delta State University

    January 2017-present, Adjunct Instructor, Utah Valley University

    September 2017-present, Adjunct Instructor, Texas A&M - Central Texas

    August 2011-December 2016, Trainer for the American Association of Airport Executives

  • Research, Presentations, & Publications

    Industry Publications
    Prather, C. D. (2016) ACRP Synthesis 69: Airport Sustainability Practices – Drivers and Outcomes for Small Commercial and General Aviation (GA) Airports.
    Prather, C. D. (2016). ACRP Synthesis 75: Airport Advisories at Non-Towered Airports.
    Prather, C. D. (2015). Airport Management. Newcastle, WA: Aviation Supplies and Academics.
    Prather, C. D. (2013). ACRP Synthesis 41: Conducting Aeronautical Special Events at Airports.
    Prather, C. D. (2012). ACRP Synthesis 38: Expediting Aircraft Recovery at Airports.
    Prather, C. D. (2011). ACRP Synthesis 26: Current Airport Inspection Practices Regarding FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage).
    Prather, C D. (2011). ACRP Synthesis 27: Airport Self Inspection Practices.
    Prather, C. D. (2009). ACRP Legal Research Digest 8: The Right to Self-Fuel.
    Prather, C. D. (2009). General Aviation Marketing & Management: Operating, Marketing, and Managing an FBO (3rd ed.). Malabar, FL: Krieger.
    Prather, C. D. (2006, February). White Paper: Distance Learning in Collegiate Aviation: A Supply & Demand Analysis.
    Prather, C.D. (1998, April). AAAE Management Paper: Airport Internships: Combining Practical Experience and Formal Education for a Successful Airport Management Career.

    Refereed Publications:
    Prather, C.D. (2011). The utilization of social media by collegiate aviation faculty.
    Prather, C.D. (2009). Student perceptions of effective college teachers. Collegiate Aviation Review, 27(2), 69-76.
    Prather, C.D. (2009). Stakeholder perceptions of specialized accreditation by the aviation accreditation board international Part three – Level of awareness and perceived value. Collegiate Aviation Review, 27(1), 79-89.
    Prather, C.D. (2008). Stakeholder perceptions of specialized accreditation by the aviation accreditation board international: Part two – Aviation students and industry employers. Collegiate Aviation Review, 26(2), 69-77.
    Prather, C.D. (2008). Stakeholder perceptions of specialized accreditation by the aviation accreditation board international: Part one – Collegiate aviation administrators. Collegiate Aviation Review, 26(1), 91-110.
    Prather, C.D. & Hawkins, J. C. (2007). The impacts of VLJs on Tennessee airports: A case study. Collegiate Aviation Review, 25(2), 38-51.
    Prather, C.D. (2007). Distance Learning in Collegiate Aviation: A survey of the historical, theoretical, and contemporary aspects. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research, 17(1), 29-41.
    Prather, C. D. (2007). Specialized accreditation in collegiate aviation: An analysis of the perceived value of specialized accreditation by the Aviation Accreditation Board International. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Nebraska, 2007). (ProQuest - AAT 3284113)
    Prather, C. D. (2007). Experiential learning in collegiate aviation: The use and assessment of internships. Collegiate Aviation Review, 25(1), 73-90.
    Prather, C.D. (2006). The Council on Aviation Accreditation: Part two-contemporary issues. Journal of Air Transportation, 11(3), 34-60.
    Prather, C. D. (2006). The Council on Aviation Accreditation: Part one- Historical foundation. Journal of Air Transportation, 11(2), 156-177.
    Prather, C. D. (2006, September). Distance learning in collegiate aviation: Meeting the needs of airport professionals. Collegiate Aviation Review, 24(1), 132-147.
    Prather, C. D. (1999, October). Airport internships: Effectively structuring a departmental rotation internship. Collegiate Aviation Review, 53-73.
    Prather, C. D. (1998, September). Post-secondary aviation education: Preparing students to manage airports of the 21st century. Collegiate Aviation Review, 40-61

  • Church Membership & Activities

    Member of The Grove Community Church.

  • Community Service & Involvement

    Reaching out to high schools and community organizations to share the great news about the nation's newest collegiate aviation program.


  • Interests & Hobbies

    Exercising
    Gardening
    Spending time with family

  • Personal Philosophy

    "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13