Dr. Kari Keating

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kari Keating is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she has been a faculty member since 2020. She holds a Ph.D. in Human and Community Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has extensive experience in educational psychology, marketing, and community development. Dr. Keating's research interests include the intersection of leadership development, community capacity-building, and the role of social capital in community development. She emphasizes experiential learning in her teaching, using her professional experiences to connect with students and foster their development as leaders. Throughout her career, she has held various academic positions, including Teaching Assistant Professor and Research Fellow, and has served in leadership roles in community organizations. Her commitment to teaching excellence has been recognized with multiple honors, and she actively engages in grant-funded projects to enhance educational practices. Dr. Keating is dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments that encourage students to explore their identities and develop the skills necessary for real-world leadership and decision-making.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching Associate Professor in Business Administration, focusing on leadership development and experiential learning.

Teaching Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Assistant Professor in Organizational & Community Leadership, emphasizing leadership in educational settings.

Visiting Extension Associate

— Present

University of Illinois Extension • Champaign, IL

Worked on community and economic development initiatives.

Research Fellow

— Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Conducted research focusing on educational psychology and community development.

Vice President/Executive Director

— Present

Economic Development Council, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce • St. Johns County, FL

Led initiatives for community economic development.

Director

— Present

Leadership St. Johns, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce • St. Johns County, FL

Directed leadership development programs for the Chamber of Commerce.

Awards

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Teachers Ranked Excellent

Courses

Leadership Teams (BADM 508) Action (BUS 301)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.