Dream big & work hard
Heather Staples, PhD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
What People Are Saying
Professor Staples is wonderful, polite, caring, a great leader, and an inspiration to students every day. She is such a powerful role model and lightens the stress just by being present with her positive attitude.
Her passion for teaching translates to the students. Her classes are always fun and informative
I LOVED THIS CLASS it was a such a great pleasure to meet someone that is so passionate and believes so strongly about what they teach.
I have really enjoyed this class, and the professor is amazing! I have never had a professor who has cared for me as a person before, and it is very refreshing.
One of the few courses I've had where the teacher is able to continuously have everyone participate and have fun. Great course.
Professor Staples has been hands down my favorite professor I have ever had in my 3 years at UTSA. I would recommend her to anyone. She cares so much about her students and teaches so well.
Professor Staples is very kind and eager to engage with the class on a weekly basis. The energy she brings to her lectures is refreshing.
This class is amazing. The organization is unmatched, the curriculum is precise and not daunting to anyone looking to learn in person or online, and most importantly, professor Staples is the best professor I have ever had at UTSA.
This is one of the best classes in the program (so far). The professor encourages discussion often and fosters participation in a way that is fun (while grounded and based on real-life scenarios), engaging, and promotes self-reflection for lasting learning. Great class all around.
This is probably the best class I have had as part of the EMBA. It is fun, interactive, informative, and collaborative.
Dr. Staples is the Bees-Knees. I loved taking her courses and would consider another degree just to be taught by Dr. Staples again.
Dr.Staples is such an awesome professor. Her teaching style is so captivating. I learned so much about myself.
She engages with every single one of her students, which makes us feel acknowledged and important. I enjoyed doing every single assignment and going to class every Wednesday!
One of the best professors in the world!
Professor Staples has been an absolute blessing in regard to her way of teaching.
Dr. Staples is such an amazing professor and very approachable and funny also. She takes an interactive approach to teaching and is always there to help.
Education
Doctorate of Philosophy in Education, Organizational Leadership, University of the Incarnate Word, December 2014
Education Specialist in Human Services, Technology and Occupational Education (Psychology), University of Central Missouri, December 2011
Masters of Business Administration, Human Resources Concentration, St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, May 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Chaminade University of Honolulu, February 2002
Higher Education Experience
Director of Academic Assessment (2021 - present) at the University of Texas at San Antonio
Facilitate the Assurance of Learning and assessment process for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation
Facilitate the Assurance of Learning and assessment process for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation
Assistant Professor of Practice (2020 - present) at the University of Texas at San Antonio
Teach online and face-to-face graduate and undergraduate level courses in human resources, management, and leadership. Advise SHRM student chapter
Teach online and face-to-face graduate and undergraduate level courses in human resources, management, and leadership. Advise SHRM student chapter
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management (2015 - 2020) at Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in human resources, leadership, and statistics
Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in human resources, leadership, and statistics
Instructor (2016 - 2020) at Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM@A&M-SA),
Taught certification classes for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) and Society of Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) professional certifications
Taught certification classes for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) and Society of Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) professional certifications
Online Adjunct Faculty in Organizational Leadership (2015 - 2020) at Southern New Hampshire University
Taught online undergraduate level courses in organizational leadership and human resources
Taught online undergraduate level courses in organizational leadership and human resources
Online Adjunct Department Chair (2019 - 2020) at Claremont Lincoln University
Provided program oversight of the human resources concentration of the Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership.
Provided program oversight of the human resources concentration of the Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership.
Online Adjunct Faculty and SHRM Advisor (2018 - 2020) at Colorado State University - Global Campus
Taught and designed online undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Managed and guided the virtual SHRM student chapter.
Taught and designed online undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Managed and guided the virtual SHRM student chapter.
Career Coach (2019 - 2020) at Colorado State University - Global Campus
Provided guidance to students on employment opportunities, resumes writing, and strategies for a successful job interview.
Provided guidance to students on employment opportunities, resumes writing, and strategies for a successful job interview.
Subject Matter Expert (2017 - 2017) at Rasmussen College
Designed human resources and organizational leadership curriculum
Designed human resources and organizational leadership curriculum
Adjunct Faculty in Human Resources Management (2012 - 2016) at University of Phoenix
Taught face-to-face undergraduate and graduate level courses in human resources
Taught face-to-face undergraduate and graduate level courses in human resources
Teaching Assistant (2013 - 2013) at University of the Incarnate Word
Prepared lesson materials for a doctorate-level course in statistics
Prepared lesson materials for a doctorate-level course in statistics
Graduate Studies Assistant (2009 - 2010) at University of Central Missouri
Crafted degree audits for graduate programs into the Degree Audit Reporting (DARS) system
Crafted degree audits for graduate programs into the Degree Audit Reporting (DARS) system
Coordinator of Graduate Studies (2007 - 2009) at University of Central Missouri
Managed graduate studies office of a mid-sized university
Managed graduate studies office of a mid-sized university
Adjunct Instructor in Human Resources Management (2007 - 2009) at Park University
Taught face-to-face undergraduate level courses in human resources and compensation
Taught face-to-face undergraduate level courses in human resources and compensation
Courses Designed and/or Taught
Graduate
MGMT 5344 Organizational Leadership
MGT 5633 Effective Negotiation
MGMT 5322 Seminar in Management
HRM 531 Human Capital Management
Undergraduate
MGT 4943 Managing Teams and Avoiding Conflict
MGT 4613 Compensating Employees
MGT 3803 Managing HR for Competitive Advantage
MGT 3613 Managing Human Resources
MGT 3023 Understanding People & Organizations
MGT 3013 Intro Org Theory, Behavior, Mgmt
MGMT 4347 Human Resources Information Systems
MGMT 4342 Training and Development
MGMT 4341 Compensation and Benefits
MGMT 4344 Organizational Leadership
MGMT 3325 Human Resources Management and Procedures
BUAD 3355 Business Statistics
BUAD 3301 Quantitative Methods for Business
OL 442 Human Resource Strategy and Development
OL 325 Total Rewards
OL 211 Human Resources Management
OL 125 Human Relations in Organizations
HRM 324 Total Compensation
HR 434 Compensation
HR 353 Introduction to Human Resources
HCS 341 Human Resources in Healthcare
HRM 300 Fundamentals of Human Resources
professional
Human Resources Certification Course-SPHR/PHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
Presentations
Allen, S., Mitchell, J.P., Stickney, L.T., Gower, K., Fowler, D. Brady, M. Fellenz, M. R., Staples, H. L., Nelson, T.A., Lo, K., Trinh, M.P., Stone, K.B., Edwards, M., Jhamb, S., Lewis, A.C. (2020, August 8). Teaching with technology: Seeing past the constraints of technology [PDW Workshop]. 80th Meeting of the Academy of Management.
Black, S., Staples, H. L. (2020, March). Individual factors, norms, and organizational use of social networking sites in hiring practices. Presentation at Southwest Academy of Management Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Black, S., Staples, H. L. (2018, November). Perception of Privacy and Organizational Use of Social Networking Websites in Hiring Practices. Presentation at Southern Management Association Annual Conference, Lexington, KY.
Degrassi, S., Alarcon, D., Villarreal, A., Waller, A., Staples, H. L. (2018, March). Follow Me: The Use of Social Media in Recruitment. Presentation at Southwest Academy of Management Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Staples, H. L. (2018, February). Employee Happiness as Competitive Advantage. Presentation at South Texas Human Resources Symposium, San Antonio, TX.
Staples, H. L, Brackley, A. D., Scherer, C., Moore, A. (2017, October). The opioid epidemic: a dangerous prescription for the workplace. Presentation at SHRM@A&M-SA Fall Learning Event, San Antonio, TX.
Staples, H. L. (2017, February). Designing a pay strategy for today's diverse workforce. Presentation at South Texas Human Resources Symposium, San Antonio, TX.
Staples, H. L. (2016, November). Generational differences in positive organizational behavior. Presentation at Academy of Business Research Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Staples, H. L., Church, T. M. (2016, September). Does education increase your confidence? Presentation at Academy of Business Research Conference, Atlantic City, NJ. ~Best paper in Education/Management Session
Staples, H. L. (2016, August). Non-Financial Rewards: Finding New Ways to Engage a Diverse Workforce. Presentation at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Technical Assistance Seminar, San Antonio, TX.
Staples, H. L. (2016, February). Non-Financial Rewards: Finding New Ways to Engage. Presentation at South Texas Human Resources Symposium, San Antonio, TX.
Staples, H. L., Church, T. M. (2013, February). What does your masculine score say about your job? Poster session presented at the 6th Annual University of the Incarnate Word Research Week, San Antonio, TX.
Publications
Staples, H. L., Lewis. A. (2020). Increasing Student Engagement in Data-Driven Management Education: Front-Facing Lightboard Technology in the Classroom. Handbook of Teaching with Technology in Management, Leadership, and Business
Degrassi, S., Alarcon, D., Villarreal, A., Waller, A., Staples, H. L. (2019). Follow Me: The Use of Social Media in Recruitment. The Journal of Social Media in Society.
Professional Certification
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute, 2016 - present
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resources Certification Institute, 2003 - 2016
Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Society of Human Resources Management, 2018 - present
Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society of Human Resources Management, 2015 - 2018
Professional Experience
Human Resources Manager (2016 - 2018) at Airrosti Rehab Centers
Supported employees across five states in human resources functions
Supported employees across five states in human resources functions
Director of Human Resources (2015 - 2016) at Food Safety Net Services
Supported ten laboratories in seven states in the full range of human resources
Supported ten laboratories in seven states in the full range of human resources
HR Administration & Systems Manager (2012 - 2014) at Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Supported four entertainment entities in HRIS management and total rewards
Supported four entertainment entities in HRIS management and total rewards
Benefits & Compensation Manager (2012 - 2014) at Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Supported four entertainment entities in payroll, benefits, and compensation
Supported four entertainment entities in payroll, benefits, and compensation
HR/Administrative Services Supervisor (2009 - 2012) at FLEXcon Industrial (formerly Arlon)
Supported two manufacturing entities in human resources, accounts payable, and customer service
Supported two manufacturing entities in human resources, accounts payable, and customer service
Workforce Advisor (2006 - 2007) at Lexington Career Center
Managed Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program, including individual plan development and job placement
Managed Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program, including individual plan development and job placement
Human Resources Manager (2003 - 2006) at Arlon Signtech
Supported two manufacturing entities in human resources and payroll
Supported two manufacturing entities in human resources and payroll
HR Department Assistant (2002 - 2003) at World Savings
Maintained employee records department of a large financial institution
Maintained employee records department of a large financial institution
Human Resources/Benefits Assistant (2000 - 2002) at Hilton Grand Vacations
Assisted in human resources management for a start-up location of a large hospitality entity
Assisted in human resources management for a start-up location of a large hospitality entity
Personnel/Benefits Clerk (1998 - 2000) at Hawaii District Navy Exchange
Assisted in human resources for large retail chain
Assisted in human resources for large retail chain
