معرفی
William Hawks, Ed.D. is Assistant Professor of Management at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University, where he leverages 20-plus years of cross-sector leadership experience to advance scholarship and practice in human resource management, employee relations, and organizational performance.
Education:
- Ed.D. in Organizational Change & Leadership – University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education
- M.S. in Management – Wake Forest University School of Business
- B.A. in Political Science – Florida A&M University
- A.A. in General Education – Tallahassee State College
Research & Scholarly Focus: Dr. Hawks investigates how positive employee relations, servant leadership, and process innovation unleash organizational performance. His funded portfolio—over $1 million in grants—addresses foster-care placement disruption, minimum-wage policy effects, health-equity case studies, and workforce diversity strategies. He is lead or co-investigator on multiple interdisciplinary projects spanning healthcare, public policy, and business strategy.
Publications & Thought Leadership: His research appears in Economic Affairs, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the SAGE Business Cases Originals series. He is a contributing author and editor of the 3rd edition of Workforce Diversity Management (ILEAD Academy, 2022). WalletHub regularly features him as an expert commentator on labor-market dynamics and remote-work trends.
Awards & Recognition:
- USC Dissertation of Distinction Award Nominee (2020)
- Best Paper Award, Academy of Business Research Conference (2024)
Teaching & Service: Dr. Hawks teaches courses such as HRM5380 Employee Relations, MGT5170 Applying Strategy for Managers, and BUS3000 Professional Success II. He is an active member of the Academy of Management, North American Case Research Association, and Labor & Employment Relations Association, frequently presenting his work on minimizing foster-care disruption and advancing inclusive management practices.
