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Debra R. Comer is The Mel Weitz Distinguished Professor in Business and Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Yale University and has been a key faculty member at Hofstra, contributing to leadership, research, and innovative teaching, especially in online education.
Educations:
- B.A. in Psychology, Swarthmore College (with honors)
- M.A. in Organizational Behavior, Yale University
- M.Phil. in Organizational Behavior, Yale University
- Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, Yale University
Dr. Comer's research centers on ethical behavior in organizations, managerial character development, and neurodiversity in the workplace. Her work bridges organizational behavior and business ethics, with a strong emphasis on moral courage and experiential learning. She has contributed significantly to management education through innovative course design and pedagogical frameworks, particularly in online learning environments.
Her publications appear in journals such as Human Relations, Human Resource Management Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Management Education, and Organization Science. She edited the book Moral Courage in Organizations: Doing the Right Thing at Work (2011), reflecting her deep engagement with ethical leadership and organizational integrity.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Dean’s Research Award, Zarb School (2016)
- Primeaux Award for Best Paper, Annual International Vincentian Business Ethics Conference (2016)
- Faculty Inductee, Hofstra’s Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (2017)
Dr. Comer has held significant academic service roles, including Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Chair of the Department of Management and General Business. She served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Management Education (2014–2019) and as Guest Editor for both the Journal of Management Education (2013) and the Journal of Business Ethics (2014). She is currently the Book and Film Review Editor for Research in Ethical Issues in Organizations. Her grant history is not mentioned, but her editorial and leadership roles suggest sustained research engagement and institutional support.
She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses such as MBA 214: Compliance, Ethics and Sustainability, MGT 101: Introduction to Management, and various internship courses. As one of the first faculty at Zarb to teach online, she developed a system to enhance online discussions that has been adopted by colleagues beyond Hofstra, indicating influence in pedagogical innovation.
