James Slaydon
Professor of Finance
Director, New Programs Initiatives
Department of Business
Phone: (409) 880-7643
Email: slaydonjl@lamar.edu
Office: Galloway Business Building Room 240
M.B.A. Lamar University
B.B.A. Lamar University
Courses Taught
M.B.A.:
Financial Management
Foundations of Finance
International Finance
Special Topics in Management
Thesis
Bachelors:
Cases in Financial Management
Cases in Corporate Finance
Intermediate Financial Management
Mortgage Lending
Principles of Finance
Special Topics in Finance
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Professor, Lamar University (August 2020 - Present), Beaumont, Texas
Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lamar University (August, 2005 - Present), Beaumont, Texas.
Asst. Professor, Radford University (August, 2001 - July, 2005), Radford, Virginia.
Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University (August, 1997 - July, 2001), Lubbock, Texas.
Non-Academic Experience
Customer Service Coor., Mercury Finance Company (July, 1997 - February, 1997), Beaumont, Texas.
General Manager, Golden Corral Restaurant (January, 1996 - January, 1991), San Marcos, Texas.
Manager, Steak & Ale Restaurant (March, 1985 - January, 1991), Beaumont, Texas.
Service
Service to the Profession
2011: Southwestern Cengage Learning, Beaumont, Texas. Brigham
2010: Lamar University Faculty Development Symposium.
2010: Southwestern Society of EconomistsSouthwestern Society of Economists. Financial Characteristics of Firms achieving highest accuracy in earnings predictability
2006: Southwestern Finance Association.
Institutional Service
Department Assignments
Chair:
2018-2019: Department Personnel Committee
2014-2015: FINC 5310 Online Development
2012-2013 – 2013-2014: FINC 3320 Online Development
Faculty Advisor:
2014-2015 – 2015-2016: Smith-Hutson Scholarship: Fall / Spring
Member:
2019-2020: Tenure Committee
2015-2016: Personal Committee - John's Tenure
2015-2016: Common Core - Review and Development
2015-2016: Intermediate Finance - Review and Development
2015-2016: Principles of Finance - Review and Development
2015-2016: Finance Faculty Search Committee
2012-2013: Economics Search Committee
2012-2013 – 2016-2017: Mst Kusum and others
2008-2009: Search Committee for Economics and Finance Position
2012-2013 - 2016-2017: Writing Student Recommendations
College Assignments
Faculty Advisor:
2018-2019 – 2019-2020: Graduation Commencement
2015-2016: Graduation Commencement: spring/summer/fall
2012-2013: FEI Academic Honors Ben carpenter
Member:
2020-2021: College of Business Strategic Planning (task force - College Environment)
2015-2016 – 2017-2018: Graduation Exit Exams
2015-2016 – 2016-2017: Facilities, Technology, & Space Development Committee
2015-2016 – 2018-2019: Undergraduate Curriculum Council
2015-2016: Facilities, Technology, & Space Development Committee - Subcommittee on Space
2015-2016: MIS Faculty Search Committee
2015-2016: Graduation Exit Exams
2012-2013 – 2014-2015: Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Lamar University
2012: Merit Award Committee
2011-2012: Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Other Institutional Service Activities:
2012: M.B.A. Open House
2019-2020: Director of New Program Initiative - DBA
2014-2015 – 2015-2016: Azhar Uddin
2014-2015 – 2015-2016: Mst Jannatel Kusum
University Assignments
Chair:
2019-2020: Department of Economics & Finance
2018-2019: Faculty Senate - President
2018-2019: Salary Administration review
2017-2018: Faculty Senate - Vice President
2016-2017 – 2017-2018: Faculty Senate - Faculty Salary Equity task force 2010: Admissions Committee
2014-2015 – 2017-2018: Azhar Uddin
2012-2013 – 2014-2015: Live Action Role Playing
Member:
2018-2019: QEP Steering
2018-2019: Faculty Promotion review
2015-2016: Undergraduate Curriculum Council
2011-2012: University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
2011: Graduate Council
2007-2008 – 2008-2009: Admissions Committee
Community Service
Other Community Service ActivitiesIntellectual Contributions
Refereed Articles
- Sargsyan, G., Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Colon, R., & Latiolais, P. (in press, 2020). Financial and risk management analysis of the education sector in Southeast Texas during Hurricane Harvey. Journal of Applied Business and Economics.
- Slaydon, J., Rose, D., & Allen, L. (2020). Quantifying the Personal factor of FTF in an Online World. Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 23.
- Slaydon, J., & Sargsyan, G. (2020). Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Households Disposable Income and Real Estate Values in the Southeast Texas Region. Journal of Finance and Accountancy.Basic or Discovery Scholarship
- Slaydon, J., Allen, L., & Natarajan, V. (2020). Currency Volatility and Trade Factors Driving Housing Prices in India. Journal of Finance and Accountancy, 26, 154.
- Slaydon, J., & Uddin, A. (2019). The Relationship Between Firm Value and Long-Term debt. Journal of Finance and Accountancy, 24.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2019). The Fields Driving Economic Growth in the Golden Triangle 2009-2014. Research in Business and economics journal, 13.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2018). Examining Southeast Texas' Historically High Rate of Unemployment. Research in Business and economics journal, 12.
- Slaydon, J., & Uddin, A. (2019). The Relationship Between Firm Value and Long-Term debt. Journal of Finance and Accountancy.
- Slaydon, J. & Godkin, L. (2015). Case Study: Peer Assessment among Business School Finance Students. Journal of Business and Economics, 6 (7), 249-258.
- Slaydon, J., El-Houbi, A., & Montano, C. (2014). a reexamination of economic growth in southeast texas. Journal of Finance and Accountancy, 16.
- Slaydon, J., Lynch, H., & Allen, C. (2012). Effects of Monetary Policy on the Relative Price of Natural Gas. Oil Gas and Energy Quarterly, 59 (4), xx-yy.
- Slaydon, J. L., El-Houbi, A. F., & Montano, C. B. (2010). Equity Index Universal Life Insurance: Revealing It's Hidden Advantages in Volatile Markets. Southwestern Economic Review, 37 (1).
- Slaydon, J. L. (2010). Asset Pricing Models for Initial Public Offerings: A Test of Co-Skewness. International Journal of Business Disciplines (IJBD), 21 (1).
- Slaydon, J., Perumpral, S., & Yang, Y. (2007). Are the Possibilities for International Diversification a Reality or a Myth? International Journal of Business Disciplines (IJBD).
Refereed Proceedings
- Slaydon, J., Rose, D., & Allen, L. (2019). Online Teaching versus Face to Face: the Use of Proctors. AABRI Conference.
- Slaydon, J., El-Houbi, A., & Montano, C. (2019). Indexed Universal Life Insurance. AABRI Conference.
- Slaydon, J., & Sargsyan, G. (2019). Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Disposable Income and Flooded Housing Values. AABRI Conference.
- Slaydon, J., Allen, L., & Natarajan, V. (2019). Currency risk and Trade factors driving Housing Prices in India. AABRI Conference.
- Slaydon, J. (2018). The Relationship between Firm Value and Long Term Debt Examining Large S&P 100 Companies. AABRI Conference.
- Slaydon, J. (2018). Hurricane Harvey's impact on residents of the golden triangle. Academy of Business Research.
- Slaydon, J., Allen, L., & Natarajan, V. (2018). Trade Balance and Exchange Rate as Determinants of Housing Prices in India. Academy of Business Research.
- Slaydon, J., & Uddin, A. (in press, 2017). The relationship between Firm Value and long Term Debt. Academy of Business Research.
- Slaydon, J., & Montano, C. (in press, 2017). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas. AABRI Conference.
- Slaydon, J. (in press, 2016). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas, 2009-2014. Academy of Business Research.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El Houbi, A. (2016). Examining Southeast Texas' Historically High rate of Unemployment. Academic and Business Research Institute.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2014). A Reexamination of the Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas. Academic and Business Research Institute.
- Slaydon, J. & Godkin, L. (2014). Case Study: Peer Assessment among Business School Finance Students. Academy of Business Research.
- Slaydon, J. & Godkin, L. (in press, 2013). Peer Assessment among Business College Students: An Exploratory Study. AABRI Conference.
Non-Refereed Articles
- Slaydon, J., Bhuyan, M. N., & Reza, R. (2015). The Best Market Mixtures for Portfolio Diversifications across Markets. International Journal of Education and Social Sciences.
- Slaydon, J., Bhuyan, M. N., & Reza, R. (2015). The Best Market Mixtures for Portfolio Diversifications across Markets. International Journal of Education and Social Sciences.
Non-Refereed Proceedings
- Slaydon, J., & Perumpral, S. (2006). Are the Possibilities for International Diversification a Reality or a Myth. American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences.
Presentation of Refereed Papers
- Slaydon, J. (2020). Hurricanr's Harvey's Impact on Hosehold Disposable Income and real estate Values in Southeast Texas Region. Southwestern Finance Association, San Antonio, Texas.
- Slaydon, J. (2019). Indexed Universal Life Insurance. AABRI Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
- Slaydon, J. (2019). Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Disposable Income and Flooded Housing Values. AABRI Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
- Slaydon, J. (2019). Currency risk and Trade factors driving Housing Prices in India. AABRI Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
- Slaydon, J. (2019). Online Teaching versus Face to Face: the Use of Proctors. AABRI Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
- Slaydon, J. (2018). The relationship Between Firm Value and Long Term Debt. AABRI Conference, San Antonio, Texas.Slaydon, J., Allen, L., & Natajaran, V. (2018). Trade Balance and Exchange Rates as Determinants. Academy of Business Research, San Antonio, Texas.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2017). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas. AABRI Conference, Asheville, North Carolina.
- Slaydon, J. (2016). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas, 2009-2014. Academy of Business Research, San Antonio, Texas.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El - Houbi, A. (2016). Examining Southeast Texas' Historically High rate of Unemployment. AABRI Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
- Slaydon, J. & Godkin, L. (2014). Case Study: Peer Assessment among Business School Finance Students. Academy of Business Research, San Antonio, Texas.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2014). A Reexamination of Economic Growth in Southeast Texas. AABRI Conference, San AnTonio, Texas.
- Slaydon, J. (2013). Peer Assessment Among Business Students. AABRI Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2012). Global Indexed Universal Life Insurance: Does This Policy Offer a Unique Investment to Investors? Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE), New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El Houbi, A. (2011). The Engine of Economic Growth in Southeast Taxes - Take Two. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2011 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
- Slaydon, J., Lynch, H., & Allen, L. (2011). The Effects of Montary Policy on the Relative Price of Natural gas. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2011 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2010). Explaining the Golden Triangle Southeast Texas Historically High Unemployment. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
- Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2010). Indexed Universal life insurance: an Extension and adjustment to IUL's Return's and Risk. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
- Slaydon, J. L., El-Houbi, A. F., & Montano, C. B. (2009). Indexed Universal Life Insurance Used as a Tax avoidance? Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Slaydon, J. & Sears, S. (2008). Asset Pricing Models for IPOs. Southwestern Finance Association, Houston, Texas.Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2008). Equity Indexed Universal Life Insurance - A Sound Investment. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
- Slaydon, J. & Perumpral, S. (2006). Are the Possibilities for International Diversification a Reality or a Myth. American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Presentations of Non-Refereed Papers
- Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., Venta, H., Colon, R., & Latiolias, P. (2020). Bevils oaks: A Community Case Study ob Resilience and recovery. Resilience and Recovery, Beaumont, Texas.
- Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., Venta, H., Colon, R., & Latiolias, P. (2020). Analysis of rosk management Practices of the Oil Gas Industry in Southeast Texas after Hurricane harvey. Resilience and Recovery, Beaumont, Texas.
- Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., Venta, H., Colon, R., & Latiolias, P. (2020). Hurricane harvey's Impact on Households Disposable Income and real estae Values in utheast texas Region. Resilience and Recovery, Beaumont, Texas.
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Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2010). Explaining the Golden Triangle Southeast Texas Historically High Unemployment. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
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Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2010). Indexed Universal life insurance: an Extension and adjustment to IUL's Return's and Risk. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
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Slaydon, J. L., El-Houbi, A. F., & Montano, C. B. (2009). Indexed Universal Life Insurance Used as a Tax avoidance? Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Slaydon, J. & Sears, S. (2008). Asset Pricing Models for IPOs. Southwestern Finance Association, Houston, Texas.
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Slaydon, J., Montano, C., & El-Houbi, A. (2008). Equity Indexed Universal Life Insurance - A Sound Investment. Southwestern Society of Economists (SSE)/Federation of Business Disciplines (FBD) 2004 Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
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Slaydon, J. & Perumpral, S. (2006). Are the Possibilities for International Diversification a Reality or a Myth. American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Grants
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2020 [Year 3 of 3]: Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., & Colon, R., Hurricane Harvey Economic Resiliency and Recovery, Co-Investigator, Department of Commerce - Economic Development Agency.
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2020: Slaydon, J., Venta, H., Sargsyan, G., & Colon, R., Covid-19: Threat and Opportunity for Economic Resiliency of southeast Texas, Principal Investigator, Department of Commerce- Economic Development Agency.
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2019: Sargsyan, G. Lamar University Economic Recovery and Resiliency Program, Co-Investigator, GOV-Center for Scientific Review (CSR).
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2019 [Year 2 of 2]: Venta, E. R., Slaydon, J., Sargsyan, G., & Colon, R., Hurricane Harvey Economic Resiliency and Recovery, Co-Investigator, Department of Commerce - Economic Development Agency.
- 2018 [Year 1 of 2]: Slaydon, J. & Venta, H., Lamar University Economic Recovery and Resiliency program, Co-Principal Investigator.
- 2018: Slaydon, J. & Weeks, K., Lamar University Economic Development in Petrochemical Industry, Co-Principal Investigator.
- 2018: Slaydon, J. Hurricane Harvey's Impact of Residents, Principal Investigator.