LYCOMING PROFESSOR

EDITS SPECIAL JOURNAL ISSUE
 

The April 2007 issue is titled “Exploring the Intersection of Organization Studies and Community Psychology.” This issue explores theoretical and applied linkages between the fields of business and psychology in an effort to improve the communities in which we live.

“Non-profits and community-based organizations can increase their management sophistication by applying state-of-the-art management theory and practice,” says Boyd.

“By doing so, they would increase the operations of their organizations and increase service provision to their clients.”

Dr. Boyd holds a Ph.D. in public administration from the Pennsylvania State University, where he also earned his M.B.A. in business administration. He completed his M.A. in experimental psychology from the University of Notre Dame. He also holds a B.A. in psychology from Bloomsburg University.  

He is a member of the Academy of Management, American Society for Public Administration, and the Society for Community Action and Research (Division 27 of the American Psychological Association).

Dr. Boyd has published numerous articles in professional journals and provided consultation services to many leading organizations.