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Meet Dr. Tracy Shroyer
Assistant Professor of Business · Career Strategist
Author · Speaker
I am an Assistant Professor of Business with a passion for helping people understand both the systems they work in and the strategies they need to thrive within them. My work spans teaching, research, writing, and career development.
Background & Story
In the classroom, I guide students through topics like leadership, management, organizational behavior, and human resource management. Beyond the classroom, I help professionals navigate career transitions, reposition their experience, and move forward with greater clarity.
What ties it all together is a deep interest in how organizations function, how people lead, and how individuals make meaningful career decisions that shape their professional lives.
"Even before experiencing a layoff myself, I became deeply interested in how people navigate career disruption. My experience further shaped my research, writing, and career strategy work, and it's why I care so much about helping others move through professional change with clarity and confidence."
My career spans more than 27 years across financial services, higher education, and entrepreneurship. After spending nearly three decades in corporate financial services, I experienced a layoff that became a turning point — one that deepened my commitment to understanding career disruption and helping others navigate it with resilience and intention.
Today, I serve as an Assistant Professor of Business at Ohio Dominican University, where I teach leadership, management, organizational behavior, and human resource management. I also run Career Compass, a coaching practice dedicated to helping professionals navigate career transitions, job searches, and strategic career decisions with clarity and confidence.
Core Areas of Focus
Dr. Shroyer's scholarship and practice converge across five interconnected domains, each one grounded in real-world relevance and the belief that knowledge should serve people, not just institutions.
Leadership
Exploring what effective leadership looks like in modern organizations and how leaders shape culture, trust, and performance over time.
Organizational Behavior
Understanding how people behave within organizations, how teams function, and how workplace systems influence outcomes at every level.
Career Strategy
Helping people navigate layoffs, transitions, reinvention, and next-step career decisions with intention, clarity, and confidence.
Human Resource Management
Examining hiring, development, employee experience, and the structures that shape workforce engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Teaching & Learning Design
Creating engaging, student-centered learning experiences that bridge theory and practice, connecting classroom concepts to real-world application.
AI & the Future of Work
Examining the impact of emerging technology on careers, learning, and organizational life — with a human-centered lens.
Teaching That Connects Theory and Real Life
My teaching philosophy is grounded in practical application, active learning, and the belief that business education should prepare students not just for their first job — but for the full arc of their professional lives.
I bring real-world experience, current research, and genuine enthusiasm for the subject matter into every classroom. Students leave not just with knowledge, but with frameworks they can apply immediately.
Assistant Professor of Business at ODU since 2023 · Adjunct faculty at three universities for 12+ years prior
View Faculty Profile →Research and Writing
My scholarship explores topics at the heart of workplace life — organizational dynamics, leadership, layoffs, career transitions, and the deeply human experience of professional change.
How do people experience disruption in their careers, and what helps them recover and move forward?
What can organizations learn from layoffs, workforce change, and transitions handled well or poorly?
How do leadership styles and organizational systems affect trust, engagement, and long-term outcomes?
How can educators and professionals respond thoughtfully to rapid workplace and technological change?
Looking for Career Strategy Support?
Career Compass is Dr. Shroyer's dedicated platform for professionals navigating career transitions, job searches, and strategic career decisions. If you're ready to move forward with clarity and confidence, this is where to start.
Coaching & Guidance
Tailored one-on-one support designed to navigate your unique career stage and achieve ambitious goals.
Practical Tools
Expert resume crafting, LinkedIn strategy, proven job search frameworks, and comprehensive career planning tools.
Programs & Resources
Structured programs and premium content engineered to empower professionals to advance their careers with clarity.
Ready to Connect?
Whether for speaking, collaboration, or coaching — Tracy would love to hear from you.