Heather Sprandel

Heather Sprandel serves as a Lecturer in the Management Department at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, where she has been a faculty member for over twenty-five years. Her academic appointments include teaching undergraduate business courses and developing programs through the University of Arkansas Global Campus.

Her educational background includes:

• BA in Secondary Education and English from DePaul University
• MEd in Adult Education from University of Arkansas
• EdD in Workforce Development from University of Arkansas

Dr. Sprandel's research focuses on workforce development, employment trends, and organizational crisis management. Her expertise extends to real estate within Arkansas and skilled trades education. She has developed significant knowledge in how organizations respond to crises, as demonstrated by her case studies on business responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her publications reveal a consistent focus on practical business applications, particularly examining workforce adaptation during disruptive events and evolving retail models. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world business challenges, emphasizing organizational resilience and workforce training solutions.

Her notable recognitions include:

• Cordes Chair (2024)
• Collaborative Online International Learning Grant Recipient (2023-2024)
• Chancellor's Commission on Women appointment (2023)
• Lecturer Excellence in Teaching Award (2022)

Dr. Sprandel actively contributes to international education through study abroad programs in Rome and London. She also maintains a professional presence beyond academia as the owner of a small business operating in Arkansas, demonstrating her commitment to practical business application.