Brian Neighbors

Education

PhD, Education, Policy, Organization and Leadership, University of Illinois
MS, College Student Affairs, Eastern Illinois University
BA, Secondary Education: Social Sciences, Blackburn College

Responsibilities

Design and annually teach undergraduate (2) and graduate (3) courses in the School of LER.  Oversee course offerings and student progress in the undergraduate HR Certificate. Mentor and supervise graduate teaching assistants who teach a course in the undergrad HR Certificate.

Research Interests

Teacher hiring policies and practices, and sought teacher candidate traits in school districts (with focus on rural schools). Candidate fit within organizations and environments.  Dr. Neighbors is also working on a career development theory focusing on career coaching practices.

Courses

LER 182 – Introduction to Human Resources
LER 228 – Human Resources Career Development
LER 532 – Successful Change Management
LER 595 – Managing Diversity Globally