Sherry Camden-Anders
Personal Information
California School of Professional Psychology
Organizational Psych
Fresno Campus
Org. Psychology Program Director
Assistant Professor
Alliant International University Fresno
5130 E. Clinton Way
Fresno CA 93727
559-253-2307
Courses, Research Interests, Publications
Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility
Introduction/Principles of Organization Development
Managing Transitions: Individual and Organizational
Leadership and Management Behavior
Organizational Change and Development
International OD
Organizational Consulting Skills Development
Cultural Diversity in Organizations
Coaching and Self-Development
Mergers and acquisitions (merging of cultures), organizational change-large systems change, strategy development, executive and leadership development, implementation of training and design, information technology implementations
Camden-Anders, S. (2010). Great reads that have changed your life and OD practice. Summer issue of Seasonings, the OD Network, Practitioner's online journal.
Camden-Anders, S. (2009). Quoted response as expert consultant for Case Study. In OD Practitioner, The transition isn't working. H. Johnson, 41, 3, 50-53.
Camden-Anders, S. & Anders, L. (2004). Quoted response as expert consultant for case study. In OD Practitioner, Rioting in the third ward, H. Johnson, 36 (2), 40-43.
Camden-Anders, S. (2003). Quoted response as expert consultant for Case Study. In OD Practitioner, 360 Degree feedback in Electronics, H. Johnson, 35 (1), 38-42.
Camden-Anders, S. and Knott, T., (2001) Contrast in Culture: Practicing OD Globally, in Sorensen, P., Head, T. Yaeger, T., & Cooperrider, D., 3rd Edition. Global and international organization development. Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing, L.L.C.
Camden-Anders, S. (2001, March 2) Global Organization Development: Case Studies and Challenges, Paper accepted by Academy of International Business, Southwest Chapter of Academy of Management. New Orleans, LA.
Camden-Anders, S. & Anders, L. (2006). Presenting the findings: Moving from diagnosis to commitment to action. From the experts in Johnson, H. & Stroh, L. The basic principles of effective consulting, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.
Camden-Anders, S. (2005, July). Using collaboration as a research methodology: Applications and results. World Congress, Organization Development Institute, Platres, Cyprus.
Camden-Anders, S. Organization development: Emerging models, hope and appreciative inquiry. The Federation of Business Disciplines - Southwest Academy of Management, Houston, March 8, 2003.
Camden-Anders, S. and Doll, J., (2003). The correctional system: Cultural impact on organizational change and development. Presented at The Federation of Business Disciplines - Southwest Academy of Management Conference, Houston. March, 7, 2003
Camden-Anders, S. Polarity management. Women's Leadership Collaborative, Lake Geneva, WI. October 31, 2002.
Camden-Anders, S., Anders, L., Knott, T., Lyons, B. Organizational Culture. Leadership Conference: Alliant, Panel Presentation, San Diego, CA. May 17-18, 2002
Camden-Anders, S., Anders, L., Knott, T., & Ryle, J. Contrasts in Organization Development, Organization Behavior and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Alliant Mexico City Campus, Mexico. October 16, 2002.
Cam-Anders, S. OD meets information technology: Incorporating organization development in high tech firms. Academy of International Business, Southwest Chapter of Academy of Management, New Orleans, LA, March 1, 2001.
Camden-Anders, S., Gavin, C., Kruse, C., Young, B. Appreciative inquiry. Women's Leadership Collaborative, Lake Geneva, WI. October 31, 2001.
Camden-Anders, S., Knott, T., Valek, L. Guests of the University of New South Wales Graduate Management Program. Faculty Research shared with graduate students/faculty from the UNSW doctoral program. Sydney, Australia, November 9, 2001.
Camden-Anders, S., Kripps, D., Razi, N., and Tenkasi, R., Learning to change: Exploring the dynamics of situated learning and collaboration in fundamental change and transition. Midwest Academy of Management, March 30, 2000. Chicago, IL.
Camden-Anders, S. Transformational Change: Illusion or Reality? Polarity Management Associates & Real Time Strategic Change Conference, March 29, 2000. Chicago, IL
Academic History and Background
Doctor of Philosophy in Organization Development, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL, 2000
MS in Organization Development, George Williams College, Downers Grove, IL, 1985
BA, Psychology Major, St Xavier University, Chicago, IL, 1975
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Illinois, Lic. 1490030000. 11/30/01, 1978
Licensed Practical Nurse, Cook County, IL, Lic. 43-13821. 5/1/72, 1964
Registered Organizational Development Consultant, 2000
Zenger-Miller Certified Trainer, 1997
Element-B, Will Schutz Associates, 1996
Leadership Excellence & Diversity, J. Howard Associates, 1996
Effective Presentations, GKB Associates, 1995
Polarity Management Associates, Grand Rapids, MI, 1994
Personnel Decisions International (Profilor 360 Feedback), 1991
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certification, 1986
Gestalt Integrated Family Therapy, Chicago, IL, 1983-1987
MSW, George Williams College, Downers Grove, IL, 1978
Institute of Family Studies, St. Xavier College, Chicago, IL, 1975
Adult Children of Alcoholics, Supervision and Training by Claudia Black, 1986 and 1987, Chicago, IL
Central California OD Network, Board Member, 2003-2007
Organization Development Institute (ODI) 2002 - present, 2002
Academy of Management (Midwest Division), 2001-2004
Academy of International Business, Southwest Chapter of AOM), 2000-2004
Bay Area ODN, 2000-2003
International OD Association (IODA), 1998-2000
Academy of Management (Midwest Division), 1997-1999
Academy of Management (AOM) 1997 - present
Central California OD Network, Board Member 2003 - 2007, 1997
Chicago ODN (Vice-President, 1991), 1983-1999
National Organization Development Network (ODN), 1978-2003
Professional Practice and Community Service
Adjunct Faculty, Moraine Valley Community College, CE, Hickory Hills, IL
Lecturer, Masters in Org Behavior, Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
Adjunct Faculty, BA, National College of Education, Chicago, IL
Lecturer, Masters in Org Development, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Primary Instructor, BA, National-Lewis University, Chicago, IL
Adjunct Faculty, MS in Org Behavior, George Williams College, Downers Grove, IL
Adjunct Faculty, MS in Org Behavior, Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Student Advisor, MS Org Behavior, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Academy of Entrepreneurs. Cassopolis, MI
Faculty, Entrepreneurial Internship Program. The Edward Lowe American
Scholarship Committee: Andrew Corporation Foundation, Orland Park, IL
Pro-Bono consulting Assistance: Fresno City College: Classified Professionals; Central California Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; Cultural & Linguistic Access to Health Care, Fresno Health Consumer Center - Central CA Legal Services, Fresno, CA.; Mount Carmel Head Start Program, Fresno, CA.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, Fresno, CA.; Caruthers School District, Caruthers, CA.; Madera County: First Five Program; Fresno County Children & Families Commission, Fresno, CA.
