Joseph C. Hope Professor of Leadership & Ethics Ph.D. Stanford University, 1991, Sociology A.M. Stanford University, 1988, Sociology M.A. CSU-Sacramento, 1985, Sociology B.A. CSU-Sacramento, 1982, Social Science (History) Phone: 206.281.2729 Email: rfranz@spu.edu Office: McKenna Hall 225

Research interests:  Corporate Social Responsibility, Poly-capitalism, Spirituality in business, teamwork and leadership

 
Teaching areas:  Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory and Design, Social-Enterprise, Sustainability, and Managing Cultural Diversity

 
Experience: Dr. Franz joined the SBE faculty in 1991 and teaches courses in both the undergraduate and MBA programs. He was awarded SBE's Scholar of the Year award in 1999, Teacher of the Year in 2003, and became the Joseph C. Hope Professor of Leadership & Ethics in 2011.

 
Randy enjoys participating in SPU's tradition of service-learning opportunities. He not only requires his students to conduct service-learning projects, but works with many of the teams entering the Social Venture Plan Competition. He has also accompanied teams of students on international service-project trips to East Africa (1996) and Lithuania (1999).

 
Randy continues to consult with a range of organizations regarding organizational development projects, diversity training, team-building and management coaching. He also provides ongoing executive leadership feedback and coaching to individuals.
 

As a committed Christian, Dr. Franz is actively engaged in exploring how a spiritual worldview informs our understanding of the role and practice of business.