James Gallaher
Clin Asst Professor, Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Contact
Illini Union Bookstore Bldg.
807 S. Wright St. Suite 420 (mail code 310)
Champaign (UIUC Campus Mail), IL 61820
Biography
Dr. James Gallaher serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Educational Policy, Organization and Leadership. He is the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at the University of Pittsburgh, where he oversees all Human Resource operations. Previously, Dr. Gallaher served as the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he provided leadership to key initiatives for Illinois Human Resources and the campus at large. Dr. Gallaher has served in a variety of leadership roles in higher education, including Vice President of Human Resources, Diversity, and Wellness at Butler University, Executive Director of the Executive Leadership Academy at the University of Illinois, Chief Human Resources Officer and Director of Training and Professional Development at Eastern Michigan University. Before transitioning to higher education, Dr. Gallaher held a number of human resources positions at General Motors, including roles in global organizational capability, training and professional development, organizational development, human resource management and labor relations. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force and National Guard. Gallaher received his Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also earned his MBA and Master’s of Education degrees. Additionally, he holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University.
Courses
EPOL 474: Diversity in the Workplace (EPOL 474) Examines the ways in which "diversity" is conceived, defined and enacted within a range of workplace environments. This course provides a foundation to help students understand and develop the cross-cultural competence necessary to work and lead effectively in today?s global workforce. This course is designed to provide evidence-based insights, as well as proven individual, interpersonal, organization-level strategies to harness the power of diversity and inclusion in teams, organizations, markets, and societies.
EPOL 476: Project Management Principles and Applications (EPOL 476) Effective project management skills are essential for successful professional development. This course, in particular, studies the basic principles, techniques, and best practices related to managing personnel, time, and resources in education and training projects. Through a variety of learning activities, including case study review and project simulation, students will apply project management concepts and tools in various training and education-related project development.
HRD 415: Diversity in the Workplace (HRD 415) Assists educators, as well as trainers and managers in business and industry, to effectively recognize and understand diversity in school and work settings. Activities focus on understanding the nature of diverse populations, their unique learning needs, and potential collaborative efforts between educators and work place personnel. Same as EPOL 474. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.
HRD 475: Project Management for Human Resource Development (HRD 475) Effective project management skills are essential for successful professional development. This course, in particular, studies the basic principles, techniques, and best practices related to managing personnel, time, and resources in education and training projects. Through a variety of learning activities, including case study review and project simulation, students will apply project management concepts and tools in various training and education-related project development. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.