About
Carroll Graham is Associate Professor of Human Resource Development in the Department of HRDPT at Indiana State University’s Scott College of Business. Since joining ISU in 2008 as a tenure-track assistant professor and advancing to associate professor, she has built an extensive portfolio of research, service, and leadership in HRD and organizational learning.
Education:
- Ed.D. Adult Education, University of Arkansas, 2006 (emphasis Human Resource Development)
- Ed.S. Industrial Education, Pittsburg State University, 2003 (emphasis HRD & Career/Technical Education)
- M.S. Human Resource Development, Pittsburg State University, 2002
- B.A. Business/Human Resource Management, Missouri Southern State University, 2001
Research Focus:
Dr. Graham’s scholarship centers on human resource development, organizational learning, and workplace performance improvement. Her work explores how small and medium-sized enterprises cultivate learning cultures, the impact of technology on mature workers in Industry 4.0, training transfer mechanisms, emotional intelligence in leadership, and the intricate relationships among organizational commitment, safety, and performance—particularly in the trucking industry.
Across more than 25 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings published from 2004 to 2020, a clear trajectory emerges: early work concentrated on organizational learning mechanisms and culture within small businesses, later expanding to technology’s influence on employment and the strategic inclusion of aging workers. The research consistently integrates HRD theory with practical evaluation, providing actionable insights for scholar-practitioners.
Awards & Honors:
- 2018 & 2016 AHRD Cutting Edge Scholarship Awards
- SGA Outstanding Advisor Recognition 2015–2016
- Featured roles as Conference Program Chair, Editor, Associate Editor, and Managing Editor for the Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference (2005–2018)
- Walton Doctoral Fellow, University of Arkansas
- Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Universities and Colleges
Service & Leadership:
- Chair, University Leaves Oversight Committee (2016–present)
- Member, University Promotion, Tenure & Oversight Committee (2014–2016)
- Member, President’s Special Library Task Force (2012–2014)
- Secretary, Graduate Faculty Council Program Development Subcommittee (2011–2013)
Dr. Graham also maintains an active consulting profile and has received multiple internal grants for professional development. Her blend of academic rigor and industry experience—spanning 15 years in agriculture and seven years as a petroleum entrepreneur—enriches her teaching, research, and service missions at Indiana State University.
