Chulguen Yang

Chulguen "Charlie" Yang is a full Professor of Management in the Department of Management / International Business at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), where he has been teaching since 2007. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Central Michigan University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Central Michigan University

Research Interests:

Professor Yang's scholarship integrates evolutionary psychology with management education. His primary research areas include the application of evolutionary theory to organizational behavior, mindfulness and contemplative practices in business education, storytelling as a managerial tool, and fostering sustainability mindsets among future business leaders. He explores how ancient wisdom traditions and modern psychological insights can enhance leadership development and organizational effectiveness.

His work on mindful leadership examines how contemplative practices can cultivate emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and sustainable business practices. Through arts-based pedagogies, he investigates innovative teaching methods that integrate visual arts, music, and storytelling to deepen students' self-awareness and cultural competence.

Publications Overview:

Professor Yang's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on bridging contemplative practices with business education. His 2024 article in the Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion integrates art, spirituality, and well-being in organizational contexts. Collaborative works explore cross-cultural applications of contemplative photography in sustainability education across the United States, Russia, and Germany. His evolutionary psychology perspective is evident in studies examining gossip in workplace settings and kinship dynamics in family businesses.

Grants and Funding:

Professor Yang has secured numerous internal grants from SCSU totaling over $25,000, including:

• "The dark side of parental altruism in family business" ($2,497)
• "Enhancing Global Competence and Leadership through Films and Visual Storytelling" (ongoing)
• "A Qualitative Study of the Meanings and Practices of Conscious Capitalism" ($7,700)
• "Mindfulness meditation and art appreciation as meaning-making practices" ($4,958)
• Multiple grants exploring mindfulness applications in management education

Teaching and Academic Service:

He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Organizational Behavior, Mindful Leadership, and Creativity and Innovation in Organizations. His pedagogical innovations include integrating mindfulness practices, art-based methods, and evolutionary perspectives into traditional business curricula. He has presented his work at prestigious conferences including the Academy of Management, Eastern Academy of Management, and International Academy of Business Disciplines.