Human resource development at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: origins and international growth |
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Authors: | David Christesen Alexandre Ardichvili Joshua Collins Sehoon Kim Kenneth Bartlett Catherine Twohig |
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Institution: | Organization Leadership, Policy and Development, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA |
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Abstract: | This article provides an overview of the history and current status of graduate and undergraduate Human Resource Development (HRD) programs at the University of Minnesota. The HRD program at the UMN is situated within the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development of the College of Education and Human Development. The program offers undergraduate, master’s, and PhD degrees, and is characterized by healthy enrollment numbers and a strong alumni base, both nationally and internationally. The UMN HRD program has a long history of significant contributions to the development of HRD with research and strong education programs which continue to influence the academic field and professional field of practice in the U.S. and internationally. |
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Keywords: | HRD University of Minnesota international HRD alumni faculty research |
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