Goal 2 - Leader in Business Research
Raise the research profile of the College. Build on the College’s superb research strengths by attracting and developing from within world-class faculty members who contribute to the cutting edge of management knowledge and who inform business practice.
2.1: Additional chaired professors
Objective
Create three additional chaired professors, in an effort to more closely align Smeal with peer institutions.
Key Performance Indicator(s)
Number of chaired professors in the Smeal College of Business have increased.
Mapping
Penn State Foundations
- F0- No Foundation Connection
Penn State Thematic Priorities
- TE1 - Advance The Frontiers Of Knowledge
- TE3 - Support And Empower Our Outstanding Faculty And Staff
Penn State Supporting Elements
- IS5 - Align Fundraising To Address Specific Needs
Strategic Plan (2020 - 2025) - Business, Smeal College of
- Leader in Business Research
2.2: Competitive research support
Objective
Ensure competitive research support for all research productive faculty.
Key Performance Indicator(s)
Number of research support opportunities have increased.
Mapping
Penn State Foundations
- F0- No Foundation Connection
Penn State Thematic Priorities
- TE1 - Advance The Frontiers Of Knowledge
- TE3 - Support And Empower Our Outstanding Faculty And Staff
Penn State Supporting Elements
- IS1 - Prioritize Investment In Our People
- No Associated Supporting Element Connection
Strategic Plan (2020 - 2025) - Business, Smeal College of
- Leader in Business Research
2.3: Reputation and competitive position (PhD)
Objective
Enhance the reputation and competitive position of the Smeal PhD Program.
Key Performance Indicator(s)
Number of collaborations and opportunities for PhD students have increased.
Mapping
Penn State Foundations
- F1 - Enabling Access To Education
Penn State Thematic Priorities
- TE1 - Advance The Frontiers Of Knowledge
- TE4 - Prepare Our Students For Success In Their Careers And In Life
Penn State Supporting Elements
- No Associated Supporting Element Connection
Strategic Plan (2020 - 2025) - Business, Smeal College of
- Leader in Business Research