Cheshire Resident Appointed Department Chair At Quinnipiac

HAMDEN, CT — (From Quinnipiac University): Julia Fullick-Jagiela, Ph.D., of Cheshire, associate professor of management, has been appointed chair of the management department in the School of Business at Quinnipiac University.

“I'm excited about the opportunity to collaborate with the management team,” Fullick-Jagiela said in a news release. “We have a dedicated and passionate team that is continuously improving our curriculum, student opportunities and research impact. I'm looking forward to hearing the ideas of colleagues and students and seeing what the future holds.”

Matthew O’Connor, dean of the School of Business, praised Fullick-Jagiela’s leadership style and commitment to both students and faculty.

“Julia has the background and experience to be a great department chair and advocate for management education,” said O’Connor.

The 10-member faculty in the management department strives to develop students as whole managers and leaders capable of excelling in and integrating both behavioral and technical skills. To sign up for Cheshire breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Since joining the School of Business faculty in 2013, Fullick-Jagiela has earned a reputation as an accomplished scholar and respected faculty leader, whose areas of expertise include career development, identity, gender and leadership.

In addition to her role as chair of the management department, Fullick-Jagiela also will serve as co-director of the People’s United Center for Women & Business at Quinnipiac, which is dedicated to creating and growing a community of women focused on achieving their professional goals and sharing their wisdom and experiences with each other through skill-building workshops, motivational events and networking opportunities.

Fullick-Jagiela has a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, all from the University of Central Florida.

Pictured: Julia Fullick-Jagiela, Ph.D., of Cheshire. Photo by Autumn Driscoll of Quinnipiac University.

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