Cathy Fitzgerald
Business Administration
cfitzgerald@okanagan.bc.ca
Office C Building 123
Kelowna Campus
250-762-5445 ext. 4579
Catherine is a professor in the management and human resource management programs at Okanagan College. She has been a course leader in the development, delivery and evaluation of the Okanagan School of business human resource management, leadership and organizational behaviour courses (in-person and virtual) for over two decades.
Academic Background
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Management), Saint Mary’s University
Master of Arts Degree, Career Development, School of Management, JFK University
Employment History
Professor, Faculty of Business & Extension Services, Okanagan (University) College (1995-current)
Human Resource Development & Management Consulting Business (1987-current)
Management and Human Resource Management Positions, City of Calgary (1980-1987)
Professional Certifications
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) Designation (1996-current)
Canadian Council of Human Resource Associations and Human Resources Management Association- BC and Yukon, Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Designation (1999-current)
Research and Publications
Cathy has published over 25 international and national scholarly peer-reviewed publications and paper presentations, over 16 business cases and case teaching notes and over 17 technical reports and magazine articles for professional, industry and public audiences. Since 2006, Cathy has been reviewing textbooks and various articles for publishers, peer reviewed journals and peer reviewed conference papers submitted for presentations. Cathy has authored 11 instructor’s manuals and test bank questions including context dependent multiple-choice questions designed to accompany the human resource management textbooks. She has authored various experiential exercises and case incidents that continue to be included in human resource management textbooks. She is the coauthor of the textbook Essentials of Managing Human Resources. 5th Canadian Edition. Toronto: Nelson Education