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Jean Forti, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Human Resources Management
412-536-1193
jean.forti@laroche.edu
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Akron
- M.A., University of Akron
- B.S., University of Dayton
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
SPHR
SHRM-CP
COURSES taught at la roche:
Dr. Forti teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in human resources management, where her primary areas of teaching responsibility include:
- Human Resource Administration
- Fundamentals of Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Research Methods
- Leadership
- Integrative Seminar in HRM
In addition to these courses, Dr. Forti regularly participates in La Roche’s Study Abroad+Study USA program and has arranged business trips for students to visit England, Ireland, Greece and Italy.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
- American Psychological Association
- Society for Human Resources Management
- Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychologists
- Pittsburgh Human Resource Association
- Sweet Adelines
Joined La Roche:
2002
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Before moving into academia, Dr. Forti worked as a human resource manager in manufacturing (Paragon Trade Brands) and insurance sectors (Nationwide Insurance, Corporate HQ and Annapolis Regional Offices).
Hometown:
Buffalo, New York