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At Diamond Silk Entrepreneur University, our academic philosophy blends Eastern wisdom with Western innovation. We offer a dynamic curriculum designed to cultivate visionary leaders, entrepreneurial thinkers, and socially responsible changemakers. Our programs integrate classical knowledge with real-world business practice, empowering students to navigate complexity and create value in a rapidly evolving world. Whether through immersive global learning experiences, interdisciplinary coursework, or mentorship from leading scholars and industry experts, DSEU equips learners with the insight, agility, and purpose to lead in today’s interconnected era.
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At DSEU, we believe every dream is worth pursuing.
Program structure
At DSEU, we believe every dream is worth pursuing.
Our program is thoughtfully designed to support growth at every stage of life, offering three distinctive tracks. These tracks empower you to build a solid foundation in your youth, achieve breakthroughs in your prime, and reach new heights at your peak—guiding you toward greater stages in your life’s journey.
Please refer to the “Programs” page for details.
Suitable for working professionals seeking flexible study options.
Combining in-person and online learning to broaden global perspectives.
A comprehensive curriculum balancing theory and practice.
Bilingual instruction to meet international learning needs.
Our faculty includes distinguished professors from both Eastern and Western backgrounds.
Michael Roach was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated with honors from Princeton University, and is a recipient of the Presidential Scholar medallion from the President of the United States at the White House. He has also received the McConnell Scholarship Prize from the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs, as well as an honorary doctorate in the Congress of Mexico from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Michael is the first foreigner in the 600-year history of Tibet’s Sera Mey Monastery to receive the title of Geshe (Master of Buddhism), after 25 years of study. After graduation, he founded the Asian Classics Institute (ACI), translating over 20,000 pages of the geshe course and designing 36 courses of studies in English, for modern people of all walks of life.
At his teacher’s directive, Michael helped in 1981 to found Andin International Corporation, which became one of the largest diamond jewelry companies in the world, and was purchased by super-investor Warren Buffett in 2009. Michael used the majority of his income from the business to found and run the Asian Classics Input Project (now called ALL, or Asian Legacy Library), starting in 1987 – the largest free, online searchable database of ancient Asian literature in the world.
Michael has helped found numerous institutions including Three Jewels Outreach Center, DCI Global, Sedona College of International Management, Yoga Studies Institute, Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, DSEU University, and the Diamond Cutter Classics translation center. He is the author of some 100 books and major translations, with his most popular works including The Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business & Your Life and How Yoga Works.
Dr. Roxanne Helm-Stevens holds an MBA from Azusa Pacific University and a DBA from Alliant International University, coupled with 20 years of management experience in public and private industries. An active researcher and author with over 30 publications, she also serves as the President of Sigma Iota Epsilon and has been instrumental in establishing new chapters for the organization.
Zhou Xiaoping is an accomplished educator and translator specializing in cross-cultural knowledge exchange between Eastern and Western traditions. She graduated with a degree in English Linguistics & Translation from Xiamen University and is currently completing the Executive Master of Global Management MBA program at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management.
As co-founder of Classics Soft Power in Shenzhen and the Pure Gold Classics Translation Project, she has developed innovative training programs that have educated hundreds of translators in classical Asian languages and business terminology. Her academic contributions include a comprehensive 358-page translation of Je Tsongkapa’s seminal work The Essence of the Ocean: A Classical Summary of Buddhist Ethics, including commentary by Gyal Kenpo Drakpa Gyeltsen.
Currently serving as professor at Sedona College of International Management, Professor Zhou plays a pivotal role in curriculum development at Diamond Silk Entrepreneur University (DSEU), where she integrates classical philosophical frameworks with contemporary business education models. Her work emphasizes practical applications of ancient wisdom in modern organizational leadership and ethical entrepreneurship.
Dr. Dan Kipley holds a D.B.A. in Strategic Management from Alliant International University and currently serves as Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Management/International Business/Marketing Programs at Azusa Pacific University. His extensive academic career includes numerous publications in strategic management and organizational behavior, and he has a strong research interest in areas such as strategic theories, game theories, and knowledge management
Stanley Chen is an accomplished scholar and educator specializing in integrating classical Asian wisdom with contemporary business practices. As the Founding Vice President of Diamond Silk Entrepreneur University (DSEU), he is currently pursuing the Executive Master of Global Management MBA at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Born in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, Chen completed his university education in
Guangzhou before undertaking systematic study of ancient Asian literature under the guidance of classical masters. Early in his career, he established the renowned Pure Gold Classics Translation Project dedicated to preserving and translating classical texts. As one of the inaugural translators at Arizona’s Diamond Cutter Classics Translation Center, he is currently working on a significant commentary elucidating the ancient teachings of Abhidharma.
Dr. Ken A. Kederian earned an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and an MBA from Pepperdine University, and is a CPA and CGMA. He has a diverse background as an Associate Professor of Accounting at Bob Jones University and Azusa Pacific University, Chair of the Accounting Department at Azusa Pacific University, and has held significant roles including Senior Vice President – Chief Audit Executive at Public Storage and Director-level positions at Avery Dennison and General Motors.
Michael Roach was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated with honors from Princeton University, and is a recipient of the Presidential Scholar medallion from the President of the United States at the White House. He has also received the McConnell Scholarship Prize from the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs, as well as an honorary doctorate in the Congress of Mexico from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Michael is the first foreigner in the 600-year history of Tibet’s Sera Mey Monastery to receive the title of Geshe (Master of Buddhism), after 25 years of study. After graduation, he founded the Asian Classics Institute (ACI), translating over 20,000 pages of the geshe course and designing 36 courses of studies in English, for modern people of all walks of life.
At his teacher’s directive, Michael helped in 1981 to found Andin International Corporation, which became one of the largest diamond jewelry companies in the world, and was purchased by super-investor Warren Buffett in 2009. Michael used the majority of his income from the business to found and run the Asian Classics Input Project (now called ALL, or Asian Legacy Library), starting in 1987 – the largest free, online searchable database of ancient Asian literature in the world.
Michael has helped found numerous institutions including Three Jewels Outreach Center, DCI Global, Sedona College of International Management, Yoga Studies Institute, Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, DSEU University, and the Diamond Cutter Classics translation center. He is the author of some 100 books and major translations, with his most popular works including The Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business & Your Life and How Yoga Works.
Zhou Xiaoping is an accomplished educator and translator specializing in cross-cultural knowledge exchange between Eastern and Western traditions. She graduated with a degree in English Linguistics & Translation from Xiamen University and is currently completing the Executive Master of Global Management MBA program at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management.
As co-founder of Classics Soft Power in Shenzhen and the Pure Gold Classics Translation Project, she has developed innovative training programs that have educated hundreds of translators in classical Asian languages and business terminology. Her academic contributions include a comprehensive 358-page translation of Je Tsongkapa’s seminal work The Essence of the Ocean: A Classical Summary of Buddhist Ethics, including commentary by Gyal Kenpo Drakpa Gyeltsen.
Currently serving as professor at Sedona College of International Management, Professor Zhou plays a pivotal role in curriculum development at Diamond Silk Entrepreneur University (DSEU), where she integrates classical philosophical frameworks with contemporary business education models. Her work emphasizes practical applications of ancient wisdom in modern organizational leadership and ethical entrepreneurship.
Stanley Chen is an accomplished scholar and educator specializing in integrating classical Asian wisdom with contemporary business practices. As the Founding Vice President of Diamond Silk Entrepreneur University (DSEU), he is currently pursuing the Executive Master of Global Management MBA at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Born in Shaoguan, Guangdong Province, Chen completed his university education in
Guangzhou before undertaking systematic study of ancient Asian literature under the guidance of classical masters. Early in his career, he established the renowned Pure Gold Classics Translation Project dedicated to preserving and translating classical texts. As one of the inaugural translators at Arizona’s Diamond Cutter Classics Translation Center, he is currently working on a significant commentary elucidating the ancient teachings of Abhidharma.
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Dr. Roxanne Helm-Stevens
Dr. Roxanne Helm-Stevens holds an MBA from Azusa Pacific University and a DBA from Alliant International University, coupled with 20 years of management experience in public and private industries. An active researcher and author with over 30 publications, she also serves as the President of Sigma Iota Epsilon and has been instrumental in establishing new chapters for the organization.
Dr. Dan Kipley
Dr. Dan Kipley holds a D.B.A. in Strategic Management from Alliant International University and currently serves as Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Management/International Business/Marketing Programs at Azusa Pacific University. His extensive academic career includes numerous publications in strategic management and organizational behavior, and he has a strong research interest in areas such as strategic theories, game theories, and knowledge management
Dr. Ken A. Kederian
Dr. Ken A. Kederian earned an Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from Azusa Pacific University and an MBA from Pepperdine University, and is a CPA and CGMA. He has a diverse background as an Associate Professor of Accounting at Bob Jones University and Azusa Pacific University, Chair of the Accounting Department at Azusa Pacific University, and has held significant roles including Senior Vice President – Chief Audit Executive at Public Storage and Director-level positions at Avery Dennison and General Motors.
Dan Kipley, DBA
Curriculum Vitae
dkipley@apu.edu
Education
D.B.A. Alliant International University, San Diego, CA. USA, Strategic Management, 2008
M.B.A. Alliant International University, San Diego, CA. USA, International Strategic Management, 2007
M.A. University of Redlands, Redlands, CA. USA, Management and Leadership, 2003 – Summa Cum Laude
B.S. University of Phoenix, Ontario, CA. USA, Information Systems, 2001
Professional Interests
Research: Strategic Management, Strategic Theories, Game Theories, Firm Strategic Optimization Positioning, Stakeholder Identification and Analysis, Creating Organizational Legitimacy in NFPs, Knowledge Management, Change Management, Managerial Capabilities, and Strategic Planning in Not-for-Profits.
Teaching: Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, International Business, Operations Management, Production Management.
Professional Affiliations
Whitehead Leadership Society
National Society of Leadership and Success
Strategic Management Society
Sigma Iota Epsilon
Strategic Planning Society
Academic Experience
Professor, Chair UG Management/Int’l Business/Marketing Programs Azusa Pacific University (2015- Present)
Visiting Professor, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China (2016).
Adjunct Professor, University of LaVerne (2010 –Present).
Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific University (2010 – 2015).
Assistant Professor, Azusa Pacific University (2005 -2010).
Ansoffian Theory Lecturer, Adjunct Professor, Alliant International University (2009 – 2014).
Doctoral committee member/Chair -Strategic Management, Alliant International University (2009 – 2014).
Publications
1. Skalnik, P., Kipley, D. S, & Helm-Steven, R. (2022). Ansoff’s strategic turbulence model: Why it’s important to marketing strategy. Achieves of Business Research
V10,(2) 222-234. https://doi.org/10.14738
/abr.102.2022.
2. Helm-Stevens, R., & Kipley, D. (2018). The impact of a service-learning project on undergraduate students’ faith development and spiritual formation: outcomes of an organization and administrative behavior course. International Journal of Educational Methodology V4 (3) 187-160. http://www.ijem.com/IJEM
_4_3_187
3. Kipley, D., Helm-Stevens, R., & Lookinbee
-Kipley, M. (2018). The Impact of Environmental Turbulence on Organizational Learning. Archives of Business Research, V6 (3). ISSN No. 2054-7404. http://scholarpublishing.org
/index.php/ABR/index
4. Kipley, D., & Lewis, A.O. (2022). BP International –Optimizing the Firm’s Strategic Decisions by using the OSPP Computer Matrix Program. Current Strategies on Economics and Management V. 6. ISBN 978-93-90206-31-5 https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=f-5x39bnZJ8, https://www.bookpi.org/
bookstore/product/current-strategies-in-economics-and-management-vol-6/
5. Kipley, D., Lewis, A.O.,
& Griego, O. (2022). Optimizing the Firm’s Strategic Decisions by using the OSPP Computer Matrix Program – Empirical Evidence. Journal of Global Economics, Management and Business Research, V4, (3). ISSN No. :2454-2504 http://www.ikpress.org/
issue.php?iid=464&id=39
6. Kipley, D., Lewis, A.O.,
& Jewe, R. (2012). Entropy, Disrupting Ansoff’s 5 Levels of Environmental Turbulence. Emerald Business Strategy Series. V13,(6). Emerald Publication. http://www.emeraldinsight.
com/journals.htm?issn=1751-5637
7. Kipley, D., Lewis, A.O., & Jeng, J. L. (2012). Extending Ansoff’s Strategic Diagnosis Model: Defining the Optimal Strategic Performance Positioning Matrix. Sage Open Journal Publications, Vol.1 No.14 http://sgo.sagepub.com/
content/early/2012/01/10/
2158244011435135
8. Carver, M. & Kipley, D. (2010). Ansoff’s Strategic Issue Management System: A Validation for use in the Banking Industry during high Turbulent Environments. Business Renaissance Quarterly, 5 (2).
9. Bezjian, J., Holstrom, W., & Kipley, D. (2010). Creating Not-for-Profit Organizational Legitimacy during periods of Economic constraints and Diminishing Donor Resources. Business Renaissance Quarterly, 4 (4).
10. Kipley, D., & Lewis, A.O (2009). Paradygmat sukcesu strategicznego Ansoffa –
dowód empiryczny potwierdzający sukces przedsiębiorstw konkurujących w burzliwym otoczeniu. Dlaczego brak tej koncepcji w podręcznikach zarządzania strategicznego? The Silesian University of Technology Journal Organization & Management, 4 (8).
11. Park, D., Helm, R., Kipley, D., & Hancock, D (2009). Connecting Faith & Personal Values with the Service Learning Experience to Create More Effective Service Learning. Business Renaissance Quarterly, 4 (3).
12. Bertacco, W., Moore, M., & Kipley, D (2009). Maximizing small and medium sized NFPs organizational legitimacy through optimization and validation of managerial capabilities. Journal of Global Business Development, 2 (1).
13. Kipley, D. & Lewis, A. O. (2009). The Scalability of H. Igor Ansoff’s Strategic Management Principles for Small and Medium Sized Firms. Journal of Management Research, 1 (1).
14. Bezjian, J. & Kipley, D. (2009). Creating Organizational Legitimacy for Small and Medium Sized NFPs through Knowledge Management and Information Coupling. International Journal of Business Disciplines (IJBD), 2 (2).
15. Kipley, D. & Lewis, A. O. (2009). The Multi-Rater System: An Alternative parametric approach in determining Stakeholder Influence and Analysis. Journal of Management Research 1, (1).
16. Kipley, D. & Lewis, A. O. (2009). A Tricotomic Examination of the Planning School, Learning School, and Positioning School Relative to Achieving Optimal Financial Performance in Discontinuous Environmental Turbulence Levels. Journal of Management Research, 1, (2).
17. Kipley, D. & Lewis, A. O. (2008). Examining the efficacy of the multi-rater analysis methodology as an alternative approach in determining stakeholder power, influence, and resistance. Business Renaissance Quarterly, 3 (4).
18. Kipley, D., Lewis, A. O., & Helm, R. (2008). Achieving Strategic Advantage and Organizational Legitimacy for Small and Medium Sized NFPs Through the Implementation of Knowledge Management. Business Renaissance Quarterly, 3 (3).
19. Kipley, D. (2008). A Multisource approach in determining the Perceived Rated Importance of Stakeholder Influence on Programs, Policies, and Procedures at a Faith-based University. International Journal of Global Business and Economics, 2 (l).
Computer Applications
1. Kipley, D. (2013). OSPP – The Optimal Strategic Performance Position Matrix, Chinese Language Version, i-pad application. App. SKU: OSPP, id: 734777106, V(1.1).
2. Kipley, D. (2013). OSPP – The Optimal Strategic Performance Position Matrix. Apple i-pad application. App. SKU: OSPP, id: 662401154, V (1.0).
Professional Presentations
Ken A. Kederian
Ed.D, MBA, CPA, CGMA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EDUCATION:
Ed.D – Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
Dissertation: A Critical Action Research Study on Increasing
Accounting Student Enrollment
MBA – Business Administration
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
BS – Accounting
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
CERTIFICATIONS:
CPA – California & South Carolina – ( # 72813 & 11038 – current)
CGMA – Chartered Global Management Accountant
LANGUAGES:
Fluent: English, Armenian, Arabic, Turkish, Spanish, and French.
Basic:
Portuguese (Brazilian)
WORK HISTORY:
Bob Jones University (current), Private CPA Practice (current)Azusa Pacific University, La Verne University, Public Storage, Avery Dennison, General Motors (Miami), Ernst & Young (LA Office) and Price Waterhouse Coopers (Dallas Office)
EXPERIENCE DETAIL
8/2022 – current
Bob Jones University – Associate Professor of Accounting
8/2016 to 8/2022
Azusa Pacific University – Associate Professor of Accounting,
Chair of Accounting Department
2012 to August 2016 University of La Verne – Adjunct Professor of Accounting
2012 to Current
KederianCPA & Co. – Owner – International TAX-CPA Services
2377 W. Foothill Blvd. # 7, Upland, CA 91786
2004 to April 2012
Public Storage, PS-Business Parks Inc. & Shurgard Europe
Glendale, CA
Sr. Vice President – Chief Audit Executive & Corporate Officer
Promoted to this position in December 2005, from a Director position.
Responsible for Mini-Storage Property Audits…Over 2,200 in total, US Nationwide, International, Corporate, Country, Regional, Divisional and IT Audits
16 direct reports (Improved the PS-IAS Department by hiring 7 auditors), created a new department from scratch at the PS-Business Park, Inc. Established 2 departments that are IIA standards compliant.
Virtual department…locations include, US and 7 European Countries.
Report to the Corporate Chief Legal Counsel & 2 Audit Committees ( Public Storage, Business Parks )
Planned, trained and helped implement SARBANES-OXLEY Act compliance requirements.
Maintained 2 new Internal Audit Departments …Public Storage ( $16 Bn. in assets and PS-Busness Parks ( $2 Bn in assets )
Merger & Acquisition Activities – Pre-Acquisition Due Diligences and Post Acquisition Reviews. Over $6B of acquisition activities (Storage Trust, Shurgard and A1-American acquisitions)
Recovered/Recommended over $28M in potential fraud and Operational effectiveness recommendations.
2001 to 2004 April
Avery Dennison, Inc.
Pasadena, CA
Director, IT Audit, World Wide, Internal Audit and Business Consultant
Promoted from a previous function (North America/Latin America to World Wide responsibilities)
Reported to the corporate Vice President of Internal Audit and Business Controls
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: auditing IT functions of 205 units world wide, North America. Latin America, Europe, Asia and South Africa
Managed both North America/Latin America and T
Worldwide Organizations (14 auditors)
Planned, trained and implemented SARBANES-OXLEY Act compliance within Avery Dennison, 205 units World Wide.
Revamped the IT audit department by hiring additional 5 IT auditors from college recruiting programs of LSU (Louisiana State University), Villanova University (presently 8 IT auditors report to me)
Established college internship and fulltime recruiting programs with LSU, Villanova and Brigham Young Universities.
2000 to 2001 September
Avery Dennison, Inc.
Pasadena, CA
Director, Operations Audit, North and Latin America region, Internal Audit and Business Controls
Reported to the corporate Vice President of Internal Audit and Business Controls
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: auditing North and Latin American operations of Avery Dennison, a region that represents 65% of the total corporate universe
Restructured a department of 16 auditors
Managed a virtual audit department
Implemented standard audit programs and audit approaches throughout the region
11/1997 to 2/2000
General Motors International, LAAMO Division (Latin
America, Africa, Middle East Operations) Miami, FL
Corporate Audit Manager – International
GM’s worldwide automotive operations were combined into a single global unit known as GM Automotive Operations. It is composed of four regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.
Reported to the Director of audit, and managed a team of twelve direct and indirect multi-national reports in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Managed the Automotive Operations (plants) audits and dealer audits in: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Egypt, Kenya, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria among others
Interim CFO of GM Do Brazil, ($18B business) 1 year interim assignment until a permanent Brazilian CFO was hired in Sao Paulo
Responsibilities included but were not limited to: organizing regional audit groups, conducting training sessions for the auditors of the Andean, Mercosur and the AMO (Africa Middle East Ops.) regions, preparing monthly management reports, arranging with the local GM units the extend and the scope of the audits.
1995 to 10/1997
GM–Hughes Electronics Corp.
Los Angeles, CA
GM-Hughes Corporate Audit Manager – International
Vertically integrated, Military contractor, satellite and telecommunications company that operates in four principal business segments: manufacturing satellites, building wireless network systems, providing global satellite services and offering direct-to-home television broadcast service to consumers.
In charge of all international financial audits.
Initiated audit operations in Germany, France, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
Managed and guided multi-national audit groups.
Conducted financial audits, consulting engagements and special fraud investigations
1985 to 1995
Ernst & Young
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Financial Analyst ( Private Accounting – Wesern Region )
In charge of the firm’s southern California offices (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Century City and Woodland Hills) financial analysis, month-end closing, and monthly management reporting
Received my Pepperdine University MBA
Assistant Controller(Private Accounting )
In charge of the day-to-day accounting department operations for the Los Angeles office
Responsibilities included the supervision of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and General Accounts Analysis personnel
Senior Accountant (Public Accounting)
In charge of various Ernst & Young audits. Clients included Spelling Entertainment, First Interstate Bank, Bank of America and other small entrepreneurial clients of the firm.
Received my California CPA certificate
1982 to 1985
Price Waterhouse Coopers
Dallas, TX
Staff Accountant ( Public Accounting )
Member of audit teams auditing publicly held corporations
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