Developing an HRD Internship Program for Undergraduate Students

Tomika Greer

Last semester, I conducted the first internship class for the HRD undergraduate students at my university. Our undergraduate program is just under three years old, and we finally had students approaching graduation and in need of the required internship.  More »

Making the Case for Prerequisites—Or, at Least, a Defined Course Sequence

Tomika Greer

If you think about it, course sequencing is a foundation of curricula throughout science, math, and technology-related programs. Yet, the two HRD programs that I have been most closely associated with have lacked a defined path created by course prerequisites. I am curi... More »

The Importance of Learning Lecture Series in Graduate Business Education

Nandi Shareef

I admit that I’m a bit of a geek. For those who know me, this is really no surprise. I enjoy going to class, reading textbooks, absorbing information from my professors, and even sometimes taking tests. While these are very integral components of the educational p... More »

The Purpose of Different Degrees (Or What Is the Purpose of a Master’s Degree?)

Saul Carliner

How does a bachelor’s degree in our field differ from a master’s degree? PhD from a master’s?  Each type of degree has a particular purpose, but the understanding of these differences is rarely articulated, much less well understood. More »

Extracurricular Activity 7: Recommend Students Learn by Doing—Volunteering That Is

Saul Carliner

One of the reasons that so many training and development professionals advocate for informal learning is because it provides such powerful developmental experiences. Although attending and speaking at conferences, and reading and writing for publications promotes info... More »