I investigate issues surrounding fostering humane, accessible, and diverse workplaces through workforce and human resource development. I have organized my research papers according to my primary topics of research:
Githens, R. P. (2008). Capitalism, identity politics, and queerness converge: LGBT employee resource groups. In T. J. Chermack (Ed.), Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (pp. 209-216). Bowling Green, OH: AHRD.
Githens, R. P. (2009). Capitalism, identity politics, and queerness converge: LGBT employee resource groups. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 23(3), 18-31.
Vinuelas, A., & Githens, R. P. (2010). Applying chaos theory to human resource development. In C. M. Graham (Ed.), Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (pp. 1150-1172). St. Paul, MN: AHRD.
Githens, R. P. (2007). Critical action research in human resource development. In F. M. Nafukho (Ed.), Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (pp. 481-488). Bowling Green, OH: AHRD.
Maurer, M. & Githens, R. P. (2010). Toward a re-framing of action research for human resource and organization development: Moving beyond problem solving and toward dialogue. Action Research Journal, 8(3), 267-292.
Githens, R. P. (2011). Diversity and incivility: Toward an action-oriented approach. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 13(1), 40-53. doi: 10.1177/1523422311410646.
Githens, R. P. (2009). Diversity and ressentiment in educating for LGBTQ-friendly changes in a university. In R. L. Lawrence (Ed.), Proceedings of the 50th Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 125-130). Chicago: National-Louis University.
Cumberland, D., & Githens, R. P. (2010). Tacit knowledge barriers within franchise organizations. In C. M. Graham (Ed.), Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (pp. 1278-1302). St. Paul, MN: AHRD.
Githens, R. P. (2007). Understanding interpersonal interaction in an online professional development course. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 18(2), 253-274.
Githens, R. P. (2009). Power relationships in fostering a collaborative community in a non-profit professional organization. Systemic Practice and Action Research, 22(5), 413-429. doi:10.1007/s11213-
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Githens, R. P. (2007). Leadership and power in fostering a collaborative community in a non-profit professional organization. In R. C. Young (Ed.), Proceedings of the 26th Annual Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult, Continuing, Community, and Extension Education (pp. 43-48). Muncie, IN: Ball State University.
Githens, R. P. & Aragon, S. R. (2009). LGBT employee groups: Goals and organizational structures. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 11(1), 121-135..
PDF Githens, R. P. & Aragon, S. R. (2007). LGBTQ employee groups: Who are they good for? How are they organized? In L. Servage and T. Fenwick (Eds.), Learning in Community: Proceedings of the Joint International Conference of the Adult Education Research Conference (AERC) (48th National Conference) and the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE)/l'Association Canadienne pour l'Étude de l'Éducation des Adultes (ACÉÉA) (26th National Conference) (pp. 223-228). Edmonton: University of Alberta.
Ghosh, R., & Githens, R. P. (2010). Online contract training: Applying organization theory to reconcile competing missions within community colleges. In C. M. Graham (Ed.), Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (pp. 1594-1615). St. Paul, MN: AHRD.
Ghosh, R. & Githens, R. P. (2011). Online contract training: Applying organization theory to reconcile competing missions within community colleges. Human Resource Development Review, 10(2), 180-197.
Githens, R. P. & Sauer, T. M. (2010). Going green online: Distance learning prepares students for success in green-collar job markets. Community College Journal, 80(6), 30-33.
Githens, R. P., Crawford, F., & Sauer, T. M. (2010). Online occupational education in community colleges: Prevalence and contextual factors. Louisville, KY: National Research Center for Career and Technical Education.
Ghosh, R. & Githens, R. P. (2009). Application of social network theory: Doctoral students’ experiences in conferences. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 23(1), 25-28.
Eichler, M., Bialek, T. K. Digby, C. L. B., Githens, R. P., Trinko, L. A., Twohig, C. (2009). Building success in online educational programs for adult learners. In R. L. Lawrence (Ed.), Proceedings of the 50th Annual Adult Education Research Conference (pp. 446-454). Chicago: National-Louis University.
Githens, R. P., Dirani, K., Gitonga, J. W., Teng, Y. T., & Benson, A. D. (2006). Technology-related research in Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) publications: A review between 2000 and 2004. In F. M. Nafukho (Ed.), Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings (pp. 716-723). Bowling Green, OH: AHRD.
Githens, R. P., Dirani, K., Gitonga, J. W., & Teng, Y. T. (2008). Technology-related research in HRD publications: An analysis of content and metaperspectives from 2000 to 2006. Human Resource Development Quarterly, 19(3), pp. 191-215.
