Dissertation: Business Acumen: An Indicator of Chief Human Resource Officer Effectiveness in Institutions of Higher Education

Ruben Delgado is an HR professional with 24 years of human resources experience. Ruben currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Cedar Cove Healthcare Management Group and is responsible for leading and managing the HR and labor relations functions. For the past 13 years, Ruben has also served as an adjunct faculty member at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and has taught HR related courses to undergraduate students.

Ruben holds a DBA from the Fox School of Business. Ruben also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; a Master of Science in Human Resources Management, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Arts in Education (Higher Ed. Administration), and a PhD in Education (Higher Ed. Administration) from Claremont Graduate University.

Ruben is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP), and as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).