Gary Stroud

Dr. Gary Stroud
Program Chair
Human Resources Management
stroudg@franklin.edu

Dr. Gary Stroud is the Program Chair for Human Resources Management at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.


Before joining Franklin University, Stroud spent over twenty years in the corporate business world, starting his career with Johnson & Johnson in their Human Resources department. He played an active role in the development of their international manufacturing. Later, as Vice President of Human Resources, Stroud had responsibility for the human resources function at manufacturing plants in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, and England. He served as Vice President of Human Resources in two Fortune 200 health care companies and President and Chief Executive Officer of Freshwater HR Consulting and recruiting.


His research interests are in mergers and acquisitions, leadership qualities, organizational behavior, ethics and change behavior. He earned his B.A and M.A. degree in Human Resources from Northwestern State, and a Ph.D. in Business from Capella University.

 

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Education
Ph.D., Capella University, 2005, Management
M.A., Northwestern State University, 1973, Human Resources
B.S., Northwestern State University, 1972, Social Sciences
Professional Licenses and Certifications
1985 Professional Human Resources Society of Human Resources
Academic/Professional Experience
2007-Present Franklin University, Program Chair, Human Resources Management Undergraduate major; Developed curriculum for MBA Human Resources Track, which includes assignments, reading materials, and multi-media elements.
2006 Franklin University, Developed curriculum for HRM Training and Development course.
2006-Present Franklin University, Program Chair, Human Resources.
2005-2006

DeVry University, (Austin, TX), Program Chair, Business Administration.
Undergraduate Courses: Introduction to Business, Organizational Behavior, Business Decision Making, Project Management, Leadership.)
2005

DeVry University, Developed curriculum for Business program which included assignments, reading material and all multi-media elements.
2004 University of Phoenix, Developed curriculum for Organizational Behavior course, which included assignments and reading materials.
2003-2006 University of Phoenix, Letourneau College, St. Edwards University, Austin TX, Adjunct Professor of Business. Undergraduate and Graduate Courses: Organizational Behavior, Human Resources.
2002-2005 Electric Reliability Corporation, VP of Human Resources
1989-2002

Mariner Health Corporation, VP of Human Resources
1984-1989 National Heritage Corporation, VP of Human Resources
1978-1984 Johnson & Johnson Corporation, VP of Human Resources
Professional Development
2006 Independent College Council meeting for administrators
2006

ISFL course on how to teach online
Publications/Presentations
2007

Presentation "Bilking the Corporation but Legally" at International Conference Globalization and the Good Corporation, New York City. Stroud, G. "Reduce Premium, Provide Coverage", Smart Business
2006

Stroud, G. "Reduce Premium, Provide Coverage", Smart Business
2005 Prepared and conducted workshop on "Hiring the Best". Presented as part of Texas Healthcare state convention.
2004 Prepared and conducted workshop on "Leadership, What it is not". Presented as part of the THCA state convention.
2003 Stroud, G. (2003, Oct). The Future Can Be Planned. Leadership Best Practices, (10).
2002 Prepared and conducted workshop on "Preventing Turnover". Presented to national American Healthcare Association, national convention.
Community Service/Engagement
  Board Member, Boys Club of America, Waco TX
  Board Member, American Heart Association, Indianapolis IN
  Board Member, United Way, Shreveport LA
  Board Member, National Heritage Credit Union, Shreveport LA
  Board Member, City Council, Claremont CA
  Board Appointee, Red River Commission, Bossier LA
  Board Appointee, School Board Funding Committee, Bossier LA
  Board Member, Zach Scott Theatre, Austin TX
  Board Member, Shreveport Symphony, Shreveport LA
  Manager of the Year, Living Centers of America

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