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Timeline
HR
MSIR Events
1958: Program started as a joint combination of Psych and Institute for Labor Studies, led by Mr. Robison
Research funded by Unions
Robert Decker is the original coordinator of the program
Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (Landrum-Griffin) was passed
In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s the cubicle was created, forever changing the way offices were arranged from the designs of the Burolandschaft and the Action Office.
Equal Pay Act bans wage discrimination based on gender
HR is focused on legal compliance and personnel administration.
William Hutchinson graduates MSIR program
Occupational Safety and Health Act passed
During this period the number of women in the work force dramatically increased. The feminist movement also grew in popularity in the 70’s as well.
Barbara Schaupp is the first woman that graduates from MSIR
Randy Elkin named director; Program moves to no thesis, 45 hour format
The Employee Retirement Security Act (ERISA) is created
Neil Palumbo, Associate Dean, merges the program with the College of Business & Economics
HRCI certification begins for HR Professionals
Presence and growth of the Alumni Board began
Randy Elkins serves as Department Chair from Industrial Relations
Students may pursue a master of science in either of two options in the industrial relations program: Industrial and Labor Relations, or Manpower Planning and Evaluation
President Ronald Reagan breaks the air traffic controllers’ strike
In the early 1980’s the relationship era begins as companies look for ways to engage with customers
Around 1985, workplace strategy became a mainstream term. At the same time, emerging technologies like the cell phone made the workspace more than just a physical desk.
The World Wide Web is invented
Workplace protections for employees increases during this period
Family and Medical Leave Act is created
Low unemployment and nominal increases narrow the wage gap for low and middle-wage earners that had been growing since 1979
Neil Bucklew becomes full-time faculty member in College of B&E
MSIR Program works collaboratively with Extension division in the state
Globalization and offshoring significantly grow during the early 2000’s
The number of women in the workforce is 66 million, 2.6% annual increase from 18 million in 1950.
President George W. Bush pledges to strip collective bargaining rights from civil servants in the new TSA and denies bargaining rights to airport-security screening personnel
This time period saw a rise in health care costs
Companies increase their presence and use of social media for marketing and recruiting.
Jeffery Houghton named coordinator
This time period saw a rise in health care costs
The MSIR program is involved with the FMC to improve labor relations throughout the state
President Barack Obama signed the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which restored the rights of working women to sue over pay discrimination.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Act is enacted.
Privacy and workplace security are issues currently affecting HR professionals.
Establishment of 2nd board to advise program
Program moves to 2 year format with 55 hours; Joyce Heames become Chair of Program
Suzanne Godsen Kitchen becomes Interim Program Coordinator
William Hutchison becomes Interim Program Coordinator
Tom Zeni becomes Program Coordinator