Anita Wheeldon

Anita Wheeldon is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), serving as Program Director for the Master of Business (MBIZ) and its nested programs. Her career spans professional staff roles, managerial positions, and academic leadership, with a focus on fostering 'thinking' business professionals who address global challenges through sustainable practices.

Educational Background:

• DipBus (TAFE, 2005)
• ADipBus (ODR, 2007)
• PGCertBus (USQ, 2010)
• MBA (USQ, 2013)
• MMgt (USQ, 2016)
• PhD (USQ, 2022)

Research focuses on: decolonization in higher education, managerialism critique, sustainable business practices, and organizational behavior. She emphasizes critical pedagogy to develop socially responsible leaders.

Awards:

• Higher Education Academy Senior Fellow

Supervision interests include: higher education reform, work-integrated learning, and sustainable business practices. Current doctoral supervision spans topics like distributed team leadership, organizational transformation, and dyslexia in work environments.

Her work challenges systemic issues in academia, advocating for equitable institutional structures and inclusive educational practices.