Jillian Williamson Yarbrough grew up in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, with mountains and green chilis galore. Because she grew up in the desert and on wide open mesas, the landscape of the Panhandle is both familiar and particularly beautiful to her. She came to WTAMU in 2016 as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Management. She obtained her BS in Education from Texas Christian University, her MS and PhD in Educational Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University and her MBA from Texas A&M University. With her degrees, she has worked in industry and as an academic from coast to coast. Dr. Yarbrough’s research focuses on effective management, best practices in teaching, and motivation.
Interview Notes
What helped you decide to become a professor? [00:00]
Why did you choose Management? [01:35]
What is your industry background? [04:15]
What are some suggestions you have for WT students based on your own academic journey? [05:15]
What is your favorite class to teach? [08:25]
What is something about Management that your students are surprised to learn about? [10:50]
Can you tell us about some of the service you do for the college? [13:18]
More information about our COB student group, SHRM – Society for Human Resource Management [16:11]
Tell us about your family and pets. [20:05]
What are your interests and hobbies? [22:15]
Tell us about the people that have had an impact on your life. [24:30]
What is your best piece of advice? [28:25]