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