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Penn State University: An Archival Case Study in Strategic Leadership of Administrative and Business Leaders from 1983 to 2002
Penn State University: An Archival Case Study in Strategic Leadership of Administrative an...
Penn State University: An Archival Case Study in Strategic Leadership of Administrative and Business Leaders from 1983 to 2002

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자료유형  
 학위논문 서양
최종처리일시  
20260202104733
ISBN  
9798290650210
DDC  
658.4063
저자명  
Snyder, David R.
서명/저자  
Penn State University: An Archival Case Study in Strategic Leadership of Administrative and Business Leaders from 1983 to 2002
발행사항  
[Sl] : The Pennsylvania State University, 2025
발행사항  
Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2025
형태사항  
168 p
주기사항  
Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 87-01, Section: A.
주기사항  
Advisor: Cheslock, John J.
학위논문주기  
Thesis (Ed.D.)--The Pennsylvania State University, 2025.
초록/해제  
요약This dissertation explores the strategic leadership of administrative and business leaders at Penn State University during a transformative era of capital expansion from 1983 to 2002. Through an archival case study augmented by interviews, the study investigates the leadership approaches and decision-making processes that guided the planning, funding, and construction of five major capital projects: The Bryce Jordan Center, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, the Centre County/Penn State Visitor Center, the Hintz Family Alumni Center, and Innovation Park. These initiatives were strategically designed to enhance the University's academic, research, and community missions while navigating the era's financial and operational challenges.Three thematic insights emerged as central to Penn State's leadership successes: distributed leadership, strategic financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Distributed leadership empowered senior administrative and business leaders to collaboratively align strategic vision with operational execution, enabling adaptive decision-making amidst challenges. Strategic financial management involved leveraging diverse funding mechanisms-such as state appropriations, philanthropic campaigns, and public-private partnerships-to ensure fiscal sustainability and support ambitious institutional goals. Stakeholder engagement emphasized fostering trust and collaboration with alumni, community members, and corporate partners, creating a shared sense of ownership and ensuring alignment between institutional objectives and societal needs.The findings reveal the dynamic interplay between these themes and the leadership strategies that shaped Penn State's trajectory. Distributed leadership fostered collaboration across senior administrators and operational leaders, allowing the institution to adapt to complex challenges. For instance, the Hintz Family Alumni Center successfully combined alumni input with institutional heritage, while Innovation Park demonstrated how external partnerships could support institutional goals despite initial funding obstacles. Strategic financial management was a cornerstone of this success, exemplified by the $300 million endowment campaign under Bryce Jordan, establishing 111 endowed faculty positions and providing financial stability for future initiatives. However, some projects, such as the Bryce Jordan Center, highlighted the risks of underestimating operational costs, underscoring the need for comprehensive financial planning.Stakeholder engagement emerged as a defining feature of Penn State's leadership approach. Projects like the Centre County/Penn State Visitors' Center strengthened town-gown relations by prioritizing local partnerships, while the Keystone Innovation Zone initiative at Innovation Park highlighted the value of aligning institutional objectives with regional economic development efforts. Challenges, such as resistance during the early phases of Innovation Park, further underscored the importance of transparent communication and proactive outreach in mitigating conflict and building trust.This research contributes to the field of higher education leadership by illustrating how distributed leadership enables institutions to navigate complex organizational challenges by sharing responsibilities across senior administrators and operational leaders. It highlights the importance of aligning institutional priorities with financial strategies and stakeholder interests, fostering both short-term success and long-term resilience. By examining Penn State's transformative period, this study offers a practical framework for higher education leaders, emphasizing the value of collaboration, adaptive decision-making, and the integration of institutional goals with societal imperatives to drive sustainable innovation.
일반주제명  
Innovations
일반주제명  
Educational leadership
일반주제명  
Decision making
일반주제명  
Sustainability
일반주제명  
Education
기타저자  
The Pennsylvania State University.
기본자료저록  
Dissertations Abstracts International. 87-01A.
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