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About Us

Kimberly S. McDonaldphoto of Kim McDonald

Professor, Chair

  • Office: Neff 288B
  • Office Hours:
  • T 9:30 - 10:30 & 1:30 - 2:30 pm
  • R 9:30 - 10:30 & 1:30 - 2:30 pm
  • Phone: 260-481-6418
  • E-mail: mcdonalk@ipfw.edu

Education

  • Ed.D., Ball State University, 1991, Adult and Community Education
  • M.A., University of South Florida, 1981, Communication
  • BAC, Bowling Green State University, 1979, Communication

Research Interests

Career development, leadership development, work experiences of hourly employees, and ethics in human resource development

Selected Publications

  • McDonald, K.S. & Hite, L.M. (2005). Reviving the relevance of career development in human resource development. Human Resource Development Review, 4(4), 418-439.
  • McDonald, K.S. & Hite, L.M. (2005) Ethical issues in mentoring: The role of HRD. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 7(4), 569-582.
  • Hite, L.M. & McDonald, K.S. (2003). Career aspirations of non-managerial women: Adjustment and adaptation. Journal of Career Development, 29(4), 221-235.
  • McDonald, K.S., Hite, L.M. & Gilbreath, B. (2002). Non salaried U.S. employees’ careers: An exploratory study. Career Development International, 7(7). 398-406.
  • McDonald, K.S. & Mansour-Cole, D. (2000). Change requires intensive care: An experiential exercise for learners in university and corporate settings. Journal of Management Education, 24(1): 127-148.
  • McDonald, K.S. & Hite, L.M. (1999). Human resource development’s role in women’s career progress. In L. Bierema (ed.), New directions for adult and continuing education: Vol. 80. Women’s career development across the life span: Insights and strategies for women, organizations, and adult educators (pp. 53-62). San Francisco: Jossey Bass.

Prior Work Experience

Corporate trainer for a healthcare organization and newspaper publisher

Courses Taught

OLS 342 - Interviewing Strategies in Organizations
OLS 486 - Leadership: Management of Change
OLS 474 - Conference Leadership
OLS 587 - Developing a Leadership Philosophy

Class Schedule

OLS 474-01 TR Noon - 1:15 pm Kt 243

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