Biography
Jared M. Burgoon’s professional construction experience ranges from startups to a publicly traded company and in roles that span from the trades to professional management. Prior to joining UNK, he taught at Colorado State University, where he completed his doctoral studies in Education and Human Resources Studies. His research primarily focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and workforce development; and has been published in peer reviewed journals such as the Journal of Management in Engineering and The Professional Constructor. His work has been presented at multiple conferences, with topics ranging from Covid-19’s impact on the construction industry to gender equality gaps within university construction management degree programs. He serves as a Faculty Advisor for the student Construction Management Organization (CMO).
Education
- Ph.D., Education & Human Resources Studies, Colorado State University
- M. B. A., Business Administration, Texas A&M University
- B.S., Construction Management, Brigham Young University
Area of Expertise and research
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
- Workforce development
What is your teaching style like?
Project based and hands-on.
What do you like about teaching?
Watching my students learn and grow.
Standard of excellence
Taking care of business
