Sunil Ramlall
Dr. Sunil Ramlall is an accomplished academic leader, researcher, and educator with extensive experience in human resources, leadership, and organizational development. He currently serves as the Academic Program Director for Business Programs at the University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies, where he oversees curriculum development, accreditation, faculty support, and student success initiatives.
With over 15 years of teaching at universities including Concordia University Wisconsin, Western Governors University, Hamline University, and the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Ramlall has designed and taught a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses. His research focuses on workforce development, employee engagement, and the strategic role of HRM, with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Beyond academia, Dr. Ramlall actively partners with professional associations, employers, and communities to bridge the skills gap and create opportunities for students and working professionals.
Courses Taught
- HRM 420: Human Resource Management
- MGMT 410: Principles of Management
Education
- Ph.D., Education, University of Minnesota
Research Interests
- Human Resources
- Research Training
- Organizational behavior
- Organizational Design and Development
Selected Publications
Ramlall, S., & Ramlall, A. (2025). Collaborative Strategies for Bridging the U.S. Workforce Skills Gap: A Necessary Unified Effort by Organizations, SHRM, Academic Institutions, and Government. International Journal of Learning and Development, 15(2), 1. doi:10.5296/ijld.v15i2.22705
Ramlall, S., Hurtienne, M., Hurtienne, L., Ramlall, A., & Knierim, J. (2025). The impact of positive organisational behaviour on employee engagement and performance. International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 24(1/2), 109-131. doi:10.1504/ijhrdm.2025.147118
Ramlall, S., Cross, T., & Love, M. (2021). Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design. IGI Global.
Ramlall, S., & Cross, T. (2021). The Shift to Virtual Learning and the Impact on Higher Education. In Tackling Online Education Implications of Responses to COVID-19 in Higher Education Globally. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Ramlall, S., & Ramlall, D. (2020). Competency-Based Education: The Value for Students, Academic Institutions, and Organizations. Journal of Business Administration Research, 9(2), 1. doi:10.5430/jbar.v9n2p1
Ramlall, S. (2020). The Future of Work is Virtual: Lessons from Online Higher Education.. Transnational Journal of Business,, 65-69. Retrieved from http://ww.acbsp.org/
Ramlall, S., & Melton, B. (2018). The Role and Priorities of the Human Resource Management Function: Perspectives of HR Professionals, Line Managers, and Senior Executives. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 9(2), 9. doi:10.5296/ijhrs.v9i2.14492
Ramlall, S., & Ramlall, D. P. (2018). Developing and Teaching Online MBA Courses: Strategies for Enhancing Course Effectiveness. Management and Organizational Studies, 5(1), 23. doi:10.5430/mos.v5n1p23
Ramlall, S. J., & Ramlall, D. P. (2016). An Effective MBA: Perspectives of Students, Faculty, and Employers. Journal of Management and Strategy, 7(3). doi:10.5430/jms.v7n3p18
Ramlall, S. J., Al-Kahtani, A., & Damanhouri, H. (2014). Positive Organizational Behavior In The Workplace: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. International Journal of Management & Information Systems (IJMIS), 18(3), 149. doi:10.19030/ijmis.v18i3.8700