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Research Biography

My past research has focused on the utilization of computer technology skills to increase the work productivity of business professionals in the workplace.

My current projects include longitudinal research on the career development and aspirations of women in management positions in business firms. Another current interest is diversity initiatives in education and the workplace.

I plan to conduct the third phase of my research project on the longitudinal study of the career development and aspirations of women in management positions in business firms. Through this longitudinal research I plan to develop a career development model for women who pursue management positions. Also, through my diversity research efforts I plan to evaluate the effectiveness of diversity initiatives and strategies in multinational corporations. In addition, I plan to conduct a study on the identification and classification of experts systems utilized in training and the management of human resource development programs.

Degrees

  • Ph.D., Vocational and Technical Education, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 1982
  • M.A., Business Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, 1977
  • B.A., Business Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, 1977
  • A.A., Small Business Management, Otero Junior College, La Junta, CO, 1975

Key Professional Appointments

  • Professor, Human Resource Education, College of Education, University of Illinois, 1998--
  • Associate Professor, Human Resource Education, College of Education, University of Illinois, 1994-1998
  • Professor, Department of Business Education and Administrative Services, Illinois State University, 1990-1994
  • Associate Professor, Business Education and Administrative Services, Illinois State University, 1985-1990
  • Assistant Professor, Continuing and Vocational Education, University of Wisconsin, 1984-1985
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Vocational and Technical Education, University of Illinois, 1981-1983

Activities & Honors

  • Member, HRD Cutting Edge Award Committee, Academy of Human Resource Development, 2001-2002
  • Member, Excellence in Research Award Committee, Academy of Human Resource Development, 2000-2002
  • Member, Lecture Series Planning Committee, Human Relation Commission, City of Champaign, 2000-2002
  • Consultant, Techniques for Successfully Mentoring At-Risk Students, Bloomington, IL, McLean County Compact Project, 2000-2002
  • Consultant, Successful Transition of Minority Youth into the Workplace, University of Illinois Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000-2002
  • Member, Board of Directors, Research Foundation, Academy of Human Resource Development, 1999-2002
  • Member, Editorial Board, Human Resource Development Quarterly, 1998-2002
  • Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Vocational Education Research, 1998-2002

Grants

  • Fellow, AT&T Technology, AT&T Foundation (College of Education), 1999

Selected Publications

  • Wentling, R. M. (in press). Factors that assist and barriers that hinder the success of diversity initiatives in multinational corporations. Human Resource Development International.
  • Wentling, R. M. (in press). A study of the career development and aspirations of women in middle level management—revisited. Human Resource Development Quarterly.
  • Wentling, R. M., & Waight, C. (2001). Initiatives that assist and barriers that hinder the successful transition of minority youth into the workplace in the U.S.A. Journal of Education and Work, 14(1), 71-90
  • Wentling, R. M. (2001). Measuring the success of diversity initiatives in business organizations. Journal of Contemporary Business Issues, 8(2), 100-110
  • Wentling, R. M., & Palma-Rivas, N. (2000). Components of effective business based diversity training programs. International Journal of Training and Development

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