RAC Leadership Establishes an Award Supporting Organizational Research at Fielding

RAC Leadership, an organizational development firm based in Southern California, has established the RAC Leadership Award for Applied Organizational Psychology at Fielding Graduate University. This prestigious award is designed to support one outstanding doctoral student pursuing a degree in Organizational Development and Change (ODC) within the Southern California region.

The RAC Leadership Award will provide financial support for research that aligns with the core values of RAC Leadership, specifically:

• Application – Research that emphasizes practical results, relevance, and measurable impact within the field of organizational development.
• Topicality – The focus on current or emerging topics that reflect the dynamic nature of organizational psychology.

Eligible candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to advancing the field of organizational psychology through innovative research that can drive meaningful change in organizations.

This award represents RAC Leadership’s dedication to fostering academic excellence through philanthropy and supporting the next generation of leaders in organizational development. RAC Leadership’s Managing Principal Mike Herron shared: “Through this award, RAC Leadership seeks to give back to the Southern California community that has supported our work over the years. We believe that by investing in the education and research of emerging scholar-practitioners in organizational development, we can contribute to the growth and innovation of the industry. This award is not just about supporting academic research; it’s about empowering the next generation of thinkers who will drive meaningful change in organizations and the communities they serve.”

Human and Organizational Development Program Director Patrice E. Rosenthal, Ph.D., said: “This award is a remarkable opportunity for our doctoral students in the Southern California area to bridge academic research with practical, real-world impact. By focusing on applied organizational psychology, this award will enable our students to address pressing issues in today’s workplaces, from leadership dynamics to organizational change. RAC Leadership’s commitment to supporting this work underscores the importance of innovative, actionable research that can lead to tangible improvements in the way organizations operate.”

The award application will be available to students this fall. Stay tuned for the announcement of the inaugural award recipient later this year. Learn more about Fielding’s Human and Organizational Development Ph.D. program and more: fielding.edu/school-of-leadership-studies.

Learn more about RAC Leadership at www.racleadership.com.