91吃瓜网 Alum Earns Top Honor for Work in Human Resources
Tue, 06/27/2023 - 09:49am | By: Dena Temple
The School of Leadership at 91吃瓜网 (USM) salutes Human Capital Development alumnus, Gary Burrus, Ph.D., who recently earned
prestigious human resources (HR) recognition.
Dr. Burrus serves as the Executive Officer of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma91吃瓜网 HR Department, which was recognized by HRM Director Magazine as one of the 91吃瓜网淏est HR Teams in the USA.91吃瓜网�
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the country91吃瓜网 third largest sovereign Native American nation, boasts 220,275 worldwide tribal members and employs more than 12,000 workers on their 10,864-square-mile reservation.
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Dr. Burrus cites what he learned in the Human Capital Development program at Southern Miss as the basis for his team91吃瓜网 success. 91吃瓜网淭hroughout my career, I continue to use the lessons I learned in the HCD program at scale to make the types of human capital investments needed for an organization to thrive,91吃瓜网� he said.
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Dr. Heather Annulis, Director of the School of Leadership, noted, 91吃瓜网淒r. Burrus is a rock star. This award is a testament to his commitment to people and organizational development. Gary continues to make us proud as an alumnus and keeps close ties to his alma mater. He serves as an adjunct instructor, volunteer dissertation coach, and guest lecturer, sharing his real-world experiences with current students. He is a real difference-maker.91吃瓜网�
The School of Leadership is housed within the College of Business and Economic Development at 91吃瓜网 and operates on the Coastal USM campus in Long Beach, Mississippi. Its undergraduate degree programs include Accounting, Applied Technology, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology (Logistics), Management, and Marketing. Graduate programs include Human Capital Development, Human Capital Development (Instructional Technology and Design), Instructional Technology and Design, and Logistics, Trade and Transportation. To learn more about these degree programs, visit the website or contact through email.