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Research
AHRD 690: Special Study: This course provided an opportunity to conduct a work project for The Office of Human Resources at James Madison University. The identified need was an electronic records management standard operating procedure manual including all of its various sub sets. The result was the HR Document Procedure Manual. An all encompassing manual for the department covering topics such as: Digital Imaging, Electronic Records Management, Electronic Forms and Signatures, Retention and Destruction and Long Term Preservation.
HR Document Procedure Manual
HR Document Procedure Manual
AHRD 630: Research Methods: This course explored the process of conducting research in education, evaluation of research articles, exploration of research methodologies and composition of a research proposal. My qualitative case study research will design and develop a change management model for James Madison University incorporating interview data and analytics with theory and application. The university population will be broken into 5 sampling groups with interview questions focusing on topics such as: Change Communication (Message), Change Vision & Goals, Change Readiness, Change Management, Change Champions, People and Teams, Change Drivers & Barriers, and Change Sustainability. With a high degree of potential impact, this change model will fill an identified void with higher education change.
Research Proposal
AHRD 550: Human Resource Work Experience: This independent study focused on examining the current exit survey process within the Office of Human Resources at James Madison University and providing recommendations based on current best practices, data analytics, and metrics. Targeted questions were first developed prior to a series of one-on-one interviews conducted with key stakeholders inside and outside of HR including peer institutions within the Commonwealth. Data was collected and synthesized in conjunction with exit survey research looking carefully at industry best practices and survey examples from other higher education institutions. After a detailed review of potential solutions, an executive summary report provided a detailed assessment and recommendations moving forward supported by analytics and findings.
JMU HR Exit Survey Report
Program objectives aligned with the competency of Research include: 1) Demonstrate the ability to articulate and forecast the vision and role for teaching, learning, and performance improvement appropriate to the context. 2) Interpret and conduct research.
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