Lisa Kindred

Dr. Lisa Kindred serves as the Assistant Dean of Online Learning and Associate Professor of Business at Indiana Institute of Technology's College of Business. She has been with the institution since 2001, holding roles including Department Chair of Management and Marketing, Academic Coordinator, and part-time faculty. Her teaching spans courses in human resource management, organizational behavior, and management principles.

Dr. Kindred holds a Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Organizational Management from Indiana Tech, focusing her dissertation on Leadership Fit as a Condition for Meaningful Work: A Study of Iraqi-born Employees. She also earned a Master of Human Resource Management and B.S. in Management from Rutgers University.

Her research and professional interests emphasize human resource practices, leadership development, and innovative teaching methods in online education. She has presented widely on topics like project-based learning, academic integrity, and technology integration in courses. Recent work includes exploring assignment flexibility in online learning and adapting doctoral programs for remote delivery during the pandemic.

Professional activities include HR consulting for multiple regional companies and leadership roles in academic governance. She has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active advisory role in curriculum design and faculty development initiatives.

Her advising and grants history includes over 20 years of academic leadership, department chair responsibilities, and contributions to institutional policy. She is affiliated with Indiana Tech's Teaching Excellence Center and has collaborated on initiatives to enhance instructor presence and student engagement in virtual environments.