Doctor of Philosophy Adult Education & Human Resource Development Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas; 2011
Master of International Business Administration International Business Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 1997
Bachelor of Science Hospitality & Tourism Management Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 1997
Certificates
College Teaching Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas; 2008
Human Resource Management Cornell University; Ithaca, New York; 2005
Biography
Dr. Petra A. Robinson is the Interim Director of and Professor in the School of Leadership
& Human Resource Development, in the College of Human Sciences & Education at Louisiana
State University (LSU). She previously served as Director of Faculty Affairs and Professional
Development for the College, where she led initiatives to advance faculty excellence,
mentorship, and scholarly productivity.
Dr. Robinson earned her PhD in Educational Administration and Human Resource Development
from Texas A&M University. She is a recipient of numerous honors recognizing her academic
and professional leadership, 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 and practice focus on adult learning and development, human resource
development, critical literacies, and workforce development, with particular attention
to leadership, equity, organizational and professional development, and the ways individuals
learn and develop across educational and workplace contexts. She has presented widely
at national and international conferences and is the author or editor of eight books,
including The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource
Development (10th ed.).
Most recently, Dr. Robinson received funding from the National Science Foundation’s
(NSF) Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program for a multi-year initiative that prepares
middle school teachers to integrate artificial intelligence and cybersecurity education
into their classrooms through research experiences, professional learning, and experiential
STEM education.
Dr. Petra A. Robinson maintains an active and robust research portfolio, with numerous
peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and co-edited volumes that advance scholarship
in adult learning and human resource development.
Research Interests
Her research explores the intersections of critical literacies, adult learning and
development, and human resource development, with particular emphasis on:
Adult learning & human resource development
Examining how adults learn, develop, and adapt across educational, organizational,
and workforce contexts
Critical literacies & learner agency
With attention to how institutional structures, available resources, and social context
shape learning, decision-making, and opportunities for action
Professional, career, & organizational development
Including the conditions that support professional identity, belonging, career growth,
learning, and development
Workforce development & transformation
Particularly how individuals and organizations respond to changing occupational, technological,
and societal demands
AI, emerging technologies, & the future of learning and work
Including the literacies and competencies needed to navigate evolving educational
and workforce environments
Selected Articles
Stojanović, M., & Robinson, P. A. (2026). Navigating international career identity in U.S. higher education. Journal of Multicultural Education, 20(3), 358-371. https://doi.org/10.1108/JME-09-2025-0253
Williams, K. F., & Robinson, P. A. (2026). Intersectionality, emotional literacy, and the lived experience of infertility
among African American women. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1177/19394225261454727
Strotmann, B., Robinson, P. A., & Stojanović, M. (2026). Language, identity, and internationalization. Journal of Multicultural Education. 20(3), 316-330. https://doi.org/10.1108/JME-08-2025-0188
Robinson, P. A. (2026). From critical awareness to transformative action in higher education. Educational
Justice Journal, 5(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.64262/C2Y73.V5I1.005
Robinson, P. A., Hager, B.A., & Sulentic Dowell, M.M. (2025). CLAM: A framework for disrupting bias
through adult learning. Adult Learning, 36(4), 240-254. https://doi.org/10.1177/10451595251379532
Stojanović, M., Strotmann, B. & Robinson, P. A. (2025). Human resource development in Spanish higher education. Human Resource Development International, 28(5), 730-750. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2025.2535263
Robinson, P. A., & Hager, B.A. (2025). Examining the experiences of veterans in higher education
through the lens of Veteran Critical Theory. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 37(2) 86-101. https://doi.org/10.1177/19394225241281
Robinson, P. A. & Stojanović, M. (2024). Developing critical literacies in US adult education degree
programs. Australian Journal of Adult Learning. https://tinyurl.com/289apgor
Stojanović, M., & Robinson, P. A. (2024). A critical conceptual framework for understanding career development in linguistically
diverse individual and organizational contexts. Career Development International, 29(3) 297-310. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI-07-2023-0229
Alfred, M. V., Robinson, P. A., & Roumell, E. (Eds.). (2021). Advancing the global agenda for human rights, vulnerable populations, and environmental
sustainability. The Adult Higher Education Alliance Book Series. Information Age Publishing. https://tinyurl.com/28cpd2c3
Robinson, P. A., Williams, K. V., & Stojanović, M. (Eds.). (2021). Global citizenship for adult education. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003766483
Selected Presentations
Robinson, P. A., & Hager, B. A. (2026, February 11–15). Identifying bias in adult education [Refereed paper presentation]. Academy of Human Resource Development Annual Conference,
Dallas, TX, United States.
Stojanović, M. & Robinson, P. A. (2026, January 7-11). A critical framework for supporting authentic career development
in multilingual and linguistically diverse contexts. [Paper Presentation] 24th Annual
Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Robinson, P. A., Stojanović, Milica, & Stojanović, Maja (2025, November 28-30). Applying andragogical principles in non-formal EFL contexts. [Paper Presentation] 10th International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Vienna,
Austria.
Robinson, P. A. & Hager, B.A. (2025, November 28-30). The CLAM Framework. [Refereed Paper Presentation] 10th International Conference on Teaching and Learning,
Vienna, Austria.
Stojanović, M., & Robinson, P. A. (2026, March 19–20). Reimagining academic career development in uncertain times [Paper presentation]. Adult and Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) Annual Conference,
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States.
Hager, B.A., Robinson, P. A., Campbell, S.A. & Sulentic Dowell, M.M. (2026, February 25). Exploring elementary teachers’ experiences with andragogy-based arts integration professional
development. [Refereed Paper Presentation] The Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) Annual
Conference, Virtual Conference.
Selected Funded Projects
Robinson, P. A., Hager, B.A. (Co-PI) & (PI), Wilson-Kennedy (Co-PI). (2025) RESS: Research Experience
in STEM Settings (RESS): Promoting Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
Cybersecurity Education (PEACE in STEM). National Science Foundation RESS Grant.
$559,893
Robinson, P. A. (PI) & Kennedy, E. (2023). Cultural Sensitivity Review of Assessment Resources for
Cybersecurity (sub-award) DARK Enterprises/National Science Foundation (NSF)
$15,000
Robinson, P. A. (PI) & Park, S. (Co-PI) (2022). Turnover Intention at the Louisiana Department of
Children and Family Services (DCFS)
$249,106
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
Professional Service
President
American Association of Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)
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
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