Labor Studies & Employment Relations

Laurent Mevs, Online Learner

Laurent Mevs is an IT Manager for a global pharmaceutical company located in Northern New Jersey. The LER online program is helping him in his pursuit of an undergraduate degree. He shares his experiences below. 

Sergeant Major Anthony Spadaro, Online Learner

Anthony Spadaro is a Sergeant Major in the U.S. Marines located in Southern California. The Labor and Employment Relations (LER) online program is helping him in his pursuit of an undergraduate degree. He recounts his experiences in the program thus far.

Assistant Instructor

Faculty

Francis Ryan has taught labor history and industrial relations since 1997. He teaches introductory courses in labor studies, the development of the U.S. labor movement, and graduate courses in public sector employment issues and practices.

  • Education

    Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania

    M.A. Villanova University

    B.A. La Salle University

  • fryan@work.rutgers.edu

  • School of Management and Labor Relations
    Rutgers University
    Labor Education Center
    50 Labor Center Way
    New Brunswick, NJ 08903

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Online Learning

About

Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations provides quality, online education in the field of labor and employment relations (LER). LER studies provide graduates with a broad degree that is useful for many careers. Courses are highly interactive, demanding, and equivalent to Rutgers traditional course offerings. We recommend that new students take no more than two online courses in their first term. Learn more about the benefits of having a B.S. degree in Labor and Employment Relations.

Contact & Apply

Contact

Dean Betsy Feliciano Berrios, Student Advisor: 732-932-6965 x2153; betsyfb@rci.rutgers.edu

Sattik Deb, Director of Student Services: 848-932-0303; sdeb@work.rutgers.edu

Professor Paula Voos, Director of Academic Programs: 848-932-1748; pbvoos@work.rutgers.edu

Student Requirements For An Online Degree Program

Successful Online Students

Requirements for a major in LER are identical for both the online and in-person versions. Online learners will not be segregated into a separate cohort. Typical online learners:

Computer Requirements For Online Learning

Hardware

  • Computer that is not older than 2–3 years. Students are responsible for the viability of their computer (PC or MAC) and the software used to complete assignments.
  • Broadband Connection
  • Reliable internet access
  • Cellphone
  • Headphones with a microphone (USB is best)

Software & Plug-ins

Social Media Workshop

 

In September 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) was involved in a highly publicized strike. The CTU ultimately was successful in its contract negotiations in large part due to its innovative social media campaign. This campaign was led by the CTU's Social Media and Video Director Kenzo Shibata.