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Sandy J. Wayne serves as Dean of the College of Business Administration and Professor of Management at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where she leads academic initiatives while maintaining an active research program. An internationally recognized expert in workplace leadership, her work focuses on developing high-performing employees through effective team leadership and organizational practices that enhance motivation and performance. She also investigates systemic barriers affecting the upward mobility of women and people of color in corporate environments.
Dr. Wayne earned her academic credentials from:
- PhD in Management, Texas A&M University
- MBA, Illinois State University
- BS in Business Administration, Illinois State University
Her research program spans leadership dynamics, organizational behavior, and diversity science. She examines how manager-employee relationships impact engagement and performance, with particular emphasis on work-family balance and career trajectory barriers for underrepresented groups. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications for organizations seeking to build inclusive, high-performance cultures through evidence-based leadership development.
Analysis of her recent publications (2014-2024) reveals three dominant research streams: leader-member exchange theory (particularly LMX differentiation effects), servant leadership measurement and outcomes, and diversity dynamics in advancement pathways. Her work consistently appears in top-tier journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Academy of Management Journal, demonstrating methodological sophistication through multi-level analyses and cross-cultural investigations.
Dr. Wayne's scientific contributions have earned significant recognition:
- Decennial Influential Article Award for 2015 publication (2025)
- University Scholar, University of Illinois System (2020-2023)
- Faculty Impact Award, UIC Business (2019)
- Fellow, Academy of Management (2019)
- Decennial Influential Article Award for 2008 publication (2018)
As Director of the Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development since 1996, she has cultivated a robust research ecosystem while leading institutional initiatives like the UIC Business Cohort Program and Business Scholars Program. Her administrative leadership extends to faculty development through her former role as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (2014-2022), demonstrating sustained commitment to academic excellence and organizational growth.
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