Petra A. Robinson, PhD

Associate Professor
School of Leadership & Human Resource Development

Contact

111P George Peabody Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Education

Doctorate of Philosophy
Adult Education & Human Resource Development
Texas A&M University; College Station, TX; 2011

Certificate
College Teaching
Texas A&M University; College Station, TX; 2008

Certificate
Human Resource Management
Texas A&M University; College Station, TX; 2005

Master of Business Management
International Business
Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, FL;1997

Bachelor of Science
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, FL;1997

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Biography

Petra A. Robinson, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development and Director of Faculty Affairs & Professional Development in the College of Human Sciences & Education.

Dr. Robinson earned her PhD in Educational Administration and Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University. She has received several awards for her contributions to academia, including the LSU Distinguished Faculty Award, the Commission of Professors in Adult Education Mid-Career Award, and the Tiger Athletic Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Award.

Her research focuses on adult education methodologies, professional training strategies, and workforce skill development. She has presented at numerous national and international conferences, authored peer-reviewed journal articles, and published six books, including The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development (10th ed.).

Research Interests

Dr. Petra A. Robinson maintains an active research portfolio and has published numerous articles, book chapters, and co-edited books.

Dr. Robinson’s research interests include:

Educational methodologies and skill development in higher education and professional settings
Lifelong learning and professional development
Advanced learning strategies and analytical skills in education
International education and workforce mobility
Higher education faculty training and career advancement

Selected Publications

Park, S., & Robinson, P.A. (2022). The effect of online academic coaches on supporting graduate students’ performance in intensive online learning environments: A three course comparison. Journal of European Training and Development, 46(1/ 2), 70-85. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-10-2020-0144

Robinson, P.A., Stojanović, M., Robinson, Z.Z., & Russo Lyons, R. (2022). Pandemonium, panic, and the pandemic: Implications for human resource development from an unplanned shift to online learning. European Journal of Training and Development. 46 (5/6), 667-681. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-01-2021-0015

Robinson, P.A., & Stojanović, M. (2021). The burden of alleviating the burden during a pandemic: Emotional literacy as a tool for online course design, adaptation, and evaluation. eLearn Magazine, 2021(4).

Books

Knowles, M., Holton, E. F., Swanson, R., & Robinson, P. A. (2020). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (10th ed.). Routledge.

Selected Presentations

Robinson, P. A., & Robinson, Z. Z. (2020, October 27-30). Memes and messaging: Using social media tools for promoting literacy skills [Paper presentation]. The American Association of Adult and Continuing Education 2020 Virtual Conference.

Park, S., & Robinson, P. A. (2020, October 27-30). The effect of academic coaches on student performance in an intensive online learning program [Paper presentation]. The American Association of Adult and Continuing Education 2020 Virtual Conference.

Grants

Robinson, P.A. & Rizzuto, T. (2015). Ready. Set. What Next? Readiness Assessments and the Adult Learner’s Path to an Online Degree. Academic Partnerships Faculty Research Grant. ($3,000).

Robinson, P.A. (2014). Measuring Andragogical Design Principles and Processes in Online Learning. Academic Partnerships Faculty Research Grant. ($3,000)

Robinson, P.A. (2014). Faculty Travel Grant Award- Sponsored by Office of Research and Development at Louisiana State University ($570)

Robinson, P.A. (2013). Teaching Enhancement Fund Grant- Sponsored by Campus Federal Credit Union at Louisiana State University ($500)

Other Funded Projects

CHSE Dean’s Faculty Research & Travel Grant Program (2019)

LSU Office of Diversity Faculty Research and Travel Grant. (2019)

CHSE Dean’s Internationalization Grant (2019)

ORED Faculty and Junior Faculty Travel Grant (2019)

Peabody Society Alumni and Friends Dean’s Circle Grant (2019)

Instructional Connections Research Grant (2019)

Professional Service

Conference Chair
American Association of Adult & Continuing Education

External Examiner
University of Technology, Jamaica

Editorial Board Member
Adult Learning

Editorial Board Member
Journal of Research Initiatives

Editorial Board Member
Journal of Research and Practice for Adult Literacy, Secondary, and Basic Education