Academic History

Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn., 2000 

M.S.W., Graduate Certificate in Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1980

B.S. with distinction, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., 1978 

Areas of Interest

Adult learning and development
Developmental relationships including mentoring and coaching
Leadership development
Phenomenological research methodology
Strategic human resource development

Awards and Honors

• 2003 Recipient Top 10 Cutting Edge Paper Award, Academy of Human Resource Development
• 2000 Next Generation Leadership Award, Jewish Community Center Association Biennial Conference
• Board Member of the Year Award, Jewish Community Center of Greater St. Paul
• Nominated Excellence in Teaching Award, University of St. Thomas

Selected Publications and Presentations

• Gibson, S. K. (2006). Mentoring of Women Faculty: Fostering Engagement Through Connection. Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
• Gibson, S. K., & Hezlett, S. A. (Eds.). (2005). Mentoring and Human Resource Development: Perspectives and Innovations. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 7(4).
• Gibson, S.K. (2005). Whose Best Interests are Served: The Distinction Between Mentoring and Support, Advances in Developing Human Resources, 7(4).
• Hezlett, S.A. & Gibson, S.K. Mentoring and HRD: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 7(4).
• Gibson, S. K. (2005). A Comparative Analysis of Training and Development and Work-family Education Systems in a Large Corporate Organization. Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference, Estes Park, Colo.
• Gilley, J.W., Levya-Gardner, B., Korth, S., Conbere, J., Gibson, S. & Gilley, A. (2005). HRD Cohort Graduate Programs: An Approach to Creating a Sustainable Learning Community (Innovative Session). Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference, Estes Park, Colo.
• Gibson, S.K. (2004). Mentoring in Business and Industry: The Need for a Phenomenological Perspective. Mentoring and Tutoring Journal, 12(2).
• Ruona, W.E.A. & Gibson, S.K. (2004). The Making of 21st Century HR: An Analysis of the Convergence of HRM, HRD, and OD. Human Resource Management, 43(1).
• Gibson, S.K. (2004). Social Learning (Cognitive) Theory and Implications for Human Resource Development. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 6(2).
• Gibson, S.K. (2004). Being Mentored: The Experience of Women Faculty. Journal of Career Development, 30(3).
• Gibson, S.K. (2004). Talent Engagement: Understanding Women Faculty’s Mentoring Experience. American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Conference, Louisville, Ky.
• Gibson, S.K. (2004). Organizational Politics and Culture: An Essential Attribute of the Mentoring Experience for Women Faculty. Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference, Austin, Texas.
• Gibson, S.K. & Hanes, L.A. (2003). The Contribution of Phenomenology to HRD Research. Human Resource Development Review, 2(2).
• Hays, J.M., Gibson, S.K., Combs, K., Saly, J. & Wendt, J. (2003). Development and Use of an Assessment Tool Based on Course Learning Objectives. Midwest Academy of Management Conference.
• Ruona, W.E.A. & Gibson, S.K. (2003). Exploring the Evolutions of HRM, HRD and OD. Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference, Minneapolis, Minn.
• Gibson, S.K. (2002). Mentoring in Business: A Definitional Conundrum. Association of Management/International Association of Management Conference, 20(2).
• Gibson, S.K. & Hanes, L.A. (2002). Expanding Perspectives on HRD Research: Understanding the Foundations of Phenomenology. Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference.
• Gibson, S.K. (2002). Lessons from History: The Development of a Community-based Adult Education Program. Conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, St. Louis, Mo.
• Gibson, S.K. (2002). Enhancing the Career Success of Women Faculty: Mentoring as a HRD Initiative in Higher Education. Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference, Honolulu.
• Gibson, S.K. (2001). How Well Does it Work? Applying Distance Learning Strategies to Graduate Business Education. Conference of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Baltimore, Md.
• Cooper, M.K., Gibson, S.K., Hanes, L. & Sundre, S.K. (2000). An Invitation to a Conversation: The Process and Promise of Phenomenology. Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing and Community Education, Madison, Wis.
• Gibson, S.K. (1999). Mentoring and Adult Development: Implications for Women Faculty. Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing and Community Education, St. Louis, Mo.

Professional Memberships

Academy of Management

Minnesota Career Development Association

Minnesota Organization Development Network

Organization Development Network

Society for Human Resource Management

2004 - present, Member of Editorial Board, Advances in Developing Human Resources, Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD)

• 2004 - present, Election Committee, Chair                                                 

• 2004, Task Force on Elections Issues, Chair

• 2003 - 2005, Outstanding Book of the Year Committee

• 2003 - 2004, Election Committee                                                                     

• 2004- present, Commission of Professors of Adult Education (CPAE), Theory and Research Special Interest Group, Chair      

• 2000 - 2001, World at Work Association, Faculty Liaison with Academic Partnership Network