Christy L. Nittrouer, PhD

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lab

Assistant Professor | Management | Texas Tech University | cnittrou@ttu.edu 

Current CV

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Fall 2019 - Present Courses

HR analytics is central to modern human resource management (SHRM, 2016), and involves creating and analyzing employee surveys, utilizing behavioral data, and applying technologies such as natural language processing and machine learning. This class teaches the magic: how to select and retain good employees, motivate them on the job, create an enjoyable work environment. 

By 2050, the U.S. workforce is projected to see increased diversity in all ethnic categories except for Whites. To navigate these demographic shifts and foster equity and inclusion, organizations can turn to research for what works, maybe more importantly, what DOESN’T WORK, and how to be an employee, coworker, or employer who seriously and sincerely values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. 


Summer 2017 - Fall 2018 Courses

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking advises disabled individuals to focus on their abilities and not be disabled in spirit. This course explores the historical segregation and prejudice faced by people with disabilities, emphasizing the impact of limited access to full-time work on their health, social, and independent living outcomes, while addressing the diversity of disabilities and the influence of visibility and comorbidity on quality of life.

This course aims to offer a comprehensive introduction to contemporary themes in social psychology, combining Myers' textbook readings with classic and current articles on major topics in the field. While efforts will be made to align lectures with readings, the course emphasizes exposure to well-written materials to provide a broad understanding of the subject.


This survey course introduces students to fundamental management functions such as planning, organizing, leading, motivating, and controlling. Covering the evolution of management thought, theoretical frameworks, and organizational behavior, it emphasizes conceptualizing organizations as open systems influenced by various environmental factors. Students gain familiarity with techniques, vocabulary, and theories essential for comprehending and enhancing organizational management.


In this course, students combine behavioral and operational data and analysis with their own critical thinking skills to solve managerial problems. This course focuses on problem solving strategies, the scientific method, idea generation, methods for using and analyzing experimental and operational data, decision biases, surveys and experiments, decision analysis, and implementation of solutions.