Dr. Patricia E. Boverie, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Organizational Learning
My teaching concentrates on transformational learning, adult learning theory, organization development, and consulting theory and practice.
My scholarly interests are in transformational mentoring, leadership development, and developing motivating work environments. I have written one book with Michael Kroth, Ph.D., entitled, Transforming Work: The Five Keys to Achieving Trust, Commitment, and Passion in the Workplace. I've written numerous articles on a range of topics and have presented both nationally and internationally. I am truly interested in individual and organizational change, and specialize in processes that cultivate passionate workplaces where employees love their work.
I keep busy as Chair of the Educational Leadership and Organizational Learning department, teaching/mentoring graduate students, giving presentations on passionate work, taking and teaching ballet classes, volunteering in the community, and spending time with my husband and beautiful children. I received my doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin, taught in the Psychology Department of Central Washington University where I co-directed a masters program in Organization Development, and have completed post-doctoral work at the University of British Columbia and Harvard University.
Courses Taught
- OLIT 508. Program Evaluation
- OLIT 514. Organizational Learning
- OLIT 541. Consulting Theory and Practice
- OLIT 561. The Adult Learner
- OLIT 641. Seminar on Organizational Development and Consulting
- OLIT 661. Seminar on Transformational Learning
Selected Publications and Presentations
Articles
- Kroth, M., Boverie, P. & Zondlo, J., (2008). What Managers Do to Create Healthy Work Environments At Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Accepted by the Journal of Adult Education.
Books
- Boverie, P., Kroth, M. & Seung Il Na. (2008). My Passion and Work, and Happiness. Seoul, Korea, Sigma, Press.
- Boverie, P. & Kroth, M. (2001). Transforming Work: The Five Keys to Developing and Sustaining Trust, Commitment and Passion in the Workplace. Cambridge, MA: Perseus Publishing.
Book Chapters and Articles
- Boverie, P. B. & Kroth, M. (2004). Transforming Work: A Passion Transformation Model for Individuals and Organizations. Editors, Edmund O’Sullivan and Marilyn Taylor. Learning toward Ecological Consciousness: Selected Transformative Practices. Palgrave Macmillan, 149-163.
- Bleyl, M. F. & Boverie, P. B. (2004). Transformative Rungs on Wisdom’s Ladder. Editors, Edmund O’Sullivan and Marilyn Taylor. Learning toward Ecological Consciousness: Selected Transformative Practices. Palgrave Macmillan, 235-251.
Refereed Monographs and Presentations
- Boverie, P. (2008). The role of transformational mentoring for executive succession planning. 1st AERI Global Symposium on Education, Proceedings, November, Seoul, Korea, 29-42.
- Boverie, P. (2008). The role of mentoring for executive and managerial succession planning. 2008 Global Human Resources Forum, Proceedings. November, Seoul, Korea, CDROM.
- Boverie P. (2008). Succession Planning for Leadership: The Role of Mentoring. Latin American Instititute. UNM, CDROM.
- Boverie, P. (2008). Executive Excellence Leadership Mentoring Program: An Examination of the Value of Mentoring for Executive Development. 9th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice Across Europe, Proceedings. May, Lille, France, CD-ROM.
- Kroth, M. & Boverie, P. (2008). Creating Healthy, Sustainable, and Motivating Work Environments: Implications for Humanistic Work Practices. 9th International Conference on Human Resource Development Research and Practice Across Europe, Proceedings. May, Lille, France, CD.
International Conference Presentations
- Boverie, P., Lester, D., Crabb, J., Kimmel, K., & Dominguez, N., (2007). Long term transformative change from 9/11. International Transformative Learning Conference. October, 2007, Albuquerque, NM.
- Stringer, C. & Boverie, P. (2007). The role of meaning in work: A study of the tranformational power of meaningful work. International Transformative Learning Conference. October, 2007, Albuquerque, NM.
Awards
- 2009 Global HRD Leadership Award from the World HRD Congress
The "L" stands for "Learning"