Trevor Watkins, Ph.D., joined the Price College of Business in 2022 after three years as a faculty member at West Texas A&M University's Engler College of Business. He earned a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from the University of Washington in 2019, and an MBA and Bachelor of Science in human resource management from Utah State University in 2011 and 2008, respectively. Before entering academia, Watkins spent seven years as a human resource professional in the financial services and manufacturing industries.
Watkins is currently researching topics related to employee well-being, positive event disclosures, and health and wellness behaviors. He posits that employees are more likely to achieve long-term success when they work a bit less and instead dedicate more time to cultivating their health and relationships.
His work has appeared in academic journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Journal of Management. His research has also been featured in popular press outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Forbes, WebMD, BBC, and ABC News. Watkins lives in Norman, Oklahoma, with his wife and children. In his free time, he enjoys running, cycling, and spending time with his family.
The University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College of Business has experienced significant growth over the past five years, becoming OU’s second-largest college with over 7,000 students. The college offers highly ranked undergraduate, master’s, executive and doctoral programs across six academic divisions. More information is available at price.ou.edu
