Alison Wall

Alison E. Wall, DBA, SHRM‑CP, is a Full Professor of Human Resource Management whose work focuses on strengthening academic programs, supporting faculty development, and fostering student learning. She serves as the School of Business Assurance of Learning Coordinator, where she leads assessment practices and collaborates with faculty to enhance curriculum quality and alignment with professional standards. Her leadership in developing a formalized, data‑driven assessment system played a critical role in the School’s successful attainment of AACSB accreditation.

Dr. Wall has also been instrumental in shaping the Human Resource Management curriculum. She led the School’s successful effort in developing the HR programs and obtaining SHRM alignment, which ensures that undergraduate and graduate pathways reflect current professional expectations and provides students with a clear, accelerated route into HR careers.

Her research examines survey methodology, workplace behavior, and soft skills development. Her work has been published in journals such as Educational and Psychological Measurement, Current Psychology, and the Journal of Business Research. She has received recognition for her scholarship, including Outstanding Paper Awards at the American Society for Competitiveness and Best Paper distinctions at regional academic conferences.

She is an active mentor to students, advising honors theses, MBA capstone projects, internships, DBA capstones, and independent studies. She also supports faculty through onboarding, evaluation, and professional development initiatives, reflecting her commitment to building a collaborative and inclusive academic community.

Dr. Wall contributes broadly to university governance through service on the Faculty Senate, the Personnel Policy Committee, the Learning Technologies Committee, multiple endowed scholarship boards, and Collective Bargaining initiatives. She has participated in institution‑wide efforts related to curriculum redesign, online learning, accreditation, and student success. Beyond campus, she serves the academic community as Director of Communications for the Eastern Academy of Management and as Associate Editor of the Organization Management Journal.

A certified HR professional, she holds specialized SHRM credentials in People Analytics, People Management, and Military at Work. Her professional engagement also includes participation in the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and SHRM’s Voice of Work Research Panel. Across her roles, Dr. Wall is committed to supporting high‑quality learning experiences and connecting academic preparation with the practical needs of today’s organizations.