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New Department of
Organizational Leadership,
Policy and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a new
department has been created that
integrates the business and
marketing education, human
resource development and adult
education, and comprehensive
WHRE programs from the
Department of
Work and Human Resource
Education (WHRE) into the
department formerly known as
Educational Policy and
Administration (EdPA). The
name of this new department is
Organizational Leadership,
Policy and Development (OLPD).
It will offer exciting
opportunities for collaboration
and interdisciplinary education
and research. Click
here for details. |
Doctoral Graduates
The Department of Work and Human Resource Education is proud
to present our newest doctors!
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Matthew Eichler
Ph.D. Defended: July 2008
Dissertation: The Experience of Becoming a
Straight Ally Activist |
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David Stricker
Ph.D. Defended: May 2008
Dissertation: Perceptions of Creativity in Art,
Music and Technology Education
"Currently teaching as University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Looking forward to continuing teaching and research in
the field of education and creativity." |
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Thomas Buchner
Ph.D. Defended: May 2008
Dissertation: Performance Management |
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Urs Haltinner
Ph.D. Defended: May 2008
Dissertation: Achieving Consensus on Secondary
Marketing Education - A Delphi Study
"At my age I am a farmer that discovered
teaching as a profession. Currently, I am teaching
marketing and business teacher candidates at the
University of Wisconsin-Stout. I remain deeply committed
to career and technical education and see it as a
critical player in a reformed K-12 system." |
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Barrett Haga
Ph.D. Defended: December 2007
Dissertation: Public Sector Organization
Behavior Models and Strategic Organizational Development
Interventions: An Analogical Framework |
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Peggy M. Martin
Ph.D. Defended: December 2007
Dissertation: Adult Education: Cultural
Competency: The Client's Voice
"Peggy Martin is the program director for the
Occupational Therapy Program at the University of
Minnesota. She will continue in this role and looks
forward to a long continuous relationship with the
Department of Work and Human Resource Education." |
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Tom Stertz
Ph.D. Defended: May 2007
Dissertation: The Perceived Effectiveness of
Student Retention Initiatives within Technical Colleges
in Minnesota
"Dr. Stertz is currently the coordinator for the
Office of Professional Development Outreach (OPDO)
in the Department of Work and Human Resource Education." |
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Emanuel Block
Ph.D. Defended: May 2007
Dissertation: An Analysis of Factors Involved in
Teaching Pilots to Land
"Manny is an electrical engineer who taught
electronics at vocational schools part-time while
working for Univac and Control Data. He has also been an
active flight instructor since 1967. He plans to
continue to fly, exercise, and write." |
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Susan Wiebenga
Ph.D. Defended: April 2007
Dissertation: A Study of the Work Outcomes of
Training and Self-Concept: Evidences from NLSY79
Dataset.
"Susan currently works as a training specialist in a
large financial organization. She hopes to leverage her
work and HRD education to move into consulting or
academic work." |
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Baek-Kyoo (Brian) Joo
Ph.D. Defended: April 2007
Dissertation: The Impact of Contextual and
Personal Characteristics on Employee Creativity in
Korean Firms
"Brian, a Ph.D. in HRD, has nearly
14 years of experience in HR and OD with an oil company
and an international management consulting firm. He also
holds a master's degree in HRIR from Carlson School of
Management. His research interests include organization
creativity, management and employee development, and
international HRD." |
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Daisy Santosh
Ph.D. Defended: February 2007
Dissertation: Experiences of Women Students in
an Alternative High School Diploma Program |
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