Profile
Dr. Kong holds a Ph.D. in Workforce Development and Education with a minor in Research Methodology and Statistics and a Master of Arts in Business Technology Education from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Turkish from Han-Kuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Korea. Her work experience and research interests lay primarily in the area of human resource development, focusing on instructional systems design, web-based training, and training evaluation: bridging the gap between HRD theory and practice, applying adult learning theories to instructional systems design, facilitating web-based curriculum and course materials in a timely manner using a variety of instructional methodologies and techniques, assessing and evaluating training programs (specialization: financial benefit analysis), conducting performance analysis for individual and organizational performance improvement, and coordinating training programs to improve employees' job skills, work environment, and motivation. She has presented and published many research papers on the topics of instructional learning theories, effective teaching and learning for adult learners, the facilitation of Web-based training, training evaluation theory and practices, cost-effectiveness of training programs, hybrid learning, and competency-based education.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Edu PAES
Master of Arts, Physical Activity + Ed Service
Bachelor of Arts, English
Certifications
Work Experience
Publications & Presentations
Professional Service
Ohio Instructional Designer Association
Journal of Human Resource Development International
Academic Appeals Officer
Personnel Committe
Doctor of Business Administration Initiative
reFOCUS: Commercializing Intellectual Property
Competency-based Education Committee
IRB
(Columbus, Ohio) End Date: 2019
Journal of Human Resource Development International
International Society for Performance Improvement
Ohio Learning Network
Faculty Development Committee
Instructional Design Group
Korean Academy of Human Resource Development in America
Academy of Human Resource Development