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Charla A. Brown, Ph.D.

Charla A. Brown, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Human Resource Management

Arts and Sciences — Business & Public Administration

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Social Psychology (Ph.D.) - Brigham Young University
  • Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (M.S.) - Lamar University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.) - Lamar University

Research Interests

  • Competency Review & Shared Vision - 2021 UNAC Tenets of Excellence in Higher Education
  • Change Management, the EAB Academic Policy Diagnostic Tool, and Student Success - 2019 NASPA Conference Presentation; 2018 UAS Power & Privilege Symposium; 2018 ACBSP Presentation Case Competition
  • Strategic Growth & Change Management - Business Case Study, Backcountry.com
  • Gender Role Behaviors - Dissertation, Brigham Young University
  • Group Behaviors - Thesis, Lamar University
  • Global Trends/Influences - Correlation Department - Corporation for the President
  • Qualitative Analyses - Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment - Brigham Young University
  • Success Factors for Public Engagement - Lamar University

Biography

Dr. Brown is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management. She teaches courses that are core to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, as well as classes specific to the emphasis areas in Management and Human Resource Management.

Before pursuing a career in academia, Dr. Brown held various management and executive HR positions with leveraged expertise in strategic planning, corporate culture, change management, and leadership development. Her experiences span a variety of industries and former employers include Enron, Devon Energy, Backcountry.com, and Continental Airlines. Additionally, she currently provides management and HR consulting services to the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC).

Dr. Brown holds a PhD in Applied Social Psychology and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She has pursued professional development training as a neutral arbitrator with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services. She has also been a management advocate and a union advocate in the past.

Leadership Experience

  • United Academics AAUP/AFT Local 4996 - Secretary (2021-2022); Organizational Vice President (2018-2021)
  • Chair - Department of Business and Public Administration (2018 to 2020)
  • Program Chair - Business Administration and HR Management (2013 - Present)
  • Principal Consultant - Northern Solstice Advisors (2010 - Present)
  • Vice President of Human Resources - Career Step - Provo, UT (2010)
  • Director of Human Resources - Backcountry.com - Park City, UT (2005-2009) (NYSE: LMDIA)
  • Human Resource Manager - Devon Energy/Ocean Energy - Oklahoma City, OK/Houston, TX (2001-2003, 2009) (NYSE: DVN)
  • International Human Resource Manager - Enron - Houston, TX (1997-2001) (NYSE: ENE)
  • International Human Resource Manager - Continental Airlines - Houston, TX (1995-1997) (NYSE: CAL)

Honors & Achievements

Dr. Brown has received several awards for accomplishments in post-secondary teaching, and has garnered employer recognition for her approach to strategically aligning workplace policies with a shared vision:

  • Northwest HR Management Association, Nominated for 2020 Outstanding SHRM Member Award
  • University of Alaska Southeast, Recipient of 2018 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award
  • Accreditation Council for Business Programs and Schools (ACBSP), Recipient of 2016 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award for Western Region 7
  • Alfred P. Sloan, Employer Recipient of 2008 Honorable Mention for Workplace Flexibility – Backcountry.com
  • American Psychological Association, Employer Recipient of 2008 Healthy Workplace Award in Utah for Large Employers – Backcounty.com
  • Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List, Employer Recipient - #22 in 2000 - Enron

Global Exposure

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Poland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, St. Martin/St Maarten, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Charla A. Brown, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Human Resource Management

Arts and Sciences — Business & Public Administration

Charla A. Brown, Ph.D.
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