Ph.D. - Sociology
North Carolina State University - 2001
Sheryl Skaggs
Professor of Sociology
I teach graduate and undergraduate sociology and public policy courses focusing on data analysis, applied community research, & social inequality. My research primarily focuses on workplace diversity based on race, ethnicity, and gender.
Professional Preparation
M.A. - Sociology
University of Texas at Arlington - 1997
University of Texas at Arlington - 1997
Research Areas
My research primarily focuses on workplace diversity based on race, ethnicity, and gender, particularly within managerial and executive positions.Publications
“Crossing the Line at Altitude: Passenger Sexual Misconduct in the Skies, 1999-2021. Lynne M. Vieraitis and Sheryl Skaggs. Journal of Crime and Justice, forthcoming. 2024 - Publication
“Undergraduate Student Use of Faculty Guidance: The effect of first-generation status and racial/ethnic diversity.” Sheryl Skaggs, Andrew Cobble, and Nidhi Mehrotra. 16th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, 8182-8189. 2023 - Conference Proceedings
"Flying the not-so-friendly skies: airline passenger misconduct, 1999-2020." Sheryl Skaggs and Lynne M. Vieraitis, Deviant Behavior, 44(12):1792-1805. 2023 - Publication
“The Effect of Gender on Leadership and Culture Revisited.” Phyllis Duncan, Sheryl Skaggs, Mark Green, and Richard Herrera. Special Issue: 40 Years of Global Business and Organizational Excellence, Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 13-15. 2021 - Publications
“Managerial Racial Diversity: The Context of State Legal and Political Cultures,” Sheryl Skaggs, Julie A. Kmec, and Kwang Bin Bae. Social Science Research, 87: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssresearch. 2020.102412. 2020 - Publication
“The Impact of Gender Diversity on Performance: The moderating role of industry, alliance network, and family-friendly policies – Evidence from Korea,” Kwang Bin Bae and Sheryl Skaggs. Journal of Management & Organization, 1–18. http://doi.org/10.1017/jmo.2017.45. 2017 - Publication
“Workplace Regulation of Sexual Harassment and Federal and State-Level Legal Environments,” Julie A. Kmec, C. Elizabeth Hirsh and Sheryl Skaggs. Research in the Sociology of Work, 29: 215-240. 2016 - Publication
“Women in Power: Undoing or Redoing the Gendered Organization,” Kevin Stainback, Sibyl Kleiner and Sheryl Skaggs. Gender and Society, 30: 109-135. 2015 - Publication
Awards
Inclusive Teaching Diversity Award - UT Dallas [2021]
President’s Teaching Award – Honorable Mention - UT Dallas [2018]
Comet Award for Undergraduate Teaching - UT Dallas Economic, Political and Policy Sciences [2014]
Comet Award for Undergraduate Teaching - UT Dallas Economic, Political and Policy Sciences [2012]
Finalist, The University of Texas Regents Outstanding Teaching Award - UT System [2011]
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society, initiated - [2000]
Joseph S. Himes Award, Graduate Student Paper - North Carolina Sociological Association [1999]
Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society, initiated - [1995]
Appointments
Professor of Sociology
The University of Texas at Dallas [2015–2024]
The University of Texas at Dallas [2015–2024]
Department Head
University of Texas at Dallas [2012–2016]
University of Texas at Dallas [2012–2016]
Associate Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2009–2015]
University of Texas at Dallas [2009–2015]
Assistant Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2002–2009]
University of Texas at Dallas [2002–2009]
Visiting Assistant Professor
University of Texas at Dallas [2002–2002]
University of Texas at Dallas [2002–2002]
Lecturer
University of Texas at Dallas [2001–2002]
University of Texas at Dallas [2001–2002]
Research Consultant
Cornerstone Assistance Network [2001–2001]
Cornerstone Assistance Network [2001–2001]
Research Associate
University of Texas at Dallas [2001–2002]
University of Texas at Dallas [2001–2002]
Research Assistant
North Carolina State University [1997–2000]
North Carolina State University [1997–2000]
Instructor
Tarrant County College [1997–1998]
Tarrant County College [1997–1998]
Additional Information
Professional Memberships
- American Sociological Association, Section on Occupations, Organizations, and Work; Section on Race, Gender, and Class
- Southern Sociological Society
- Membership Committee 2006-2009
- Program Committee 2014-2015