Business school deans at public and private research universities today face particular fiscal challenges due to declining MBA enrollment, shifting student enrollment choices and changing international student enrollment trends. Social and political forces such as the COVID-19 pandemic and recent social justice movements also impacted college…

Lack of university funding and support of experiential learning programs reduces opportunities for meaningful employment for culturally diverse students. Economic conditions foster a university's ability to fund experiential programs, and lack of funding places experiential learning programs (ELPs) at risk of being cut, impacting student…

Student employability after college graduation is much debated, as new hires are having trouble not only obtaining a job but maintaining one. Research indicates (e.g., Baird & Parayitam, 2019; Bear & Skorton, 2019) that employers across industries want and need access to a workforce comprised of candidates with a shared knowledge of hard…

Students in higher education require the skills and knowledge to creatively solve some of the pressing social, economic, and environmental issues confronting humanity. In 2015, the United Nations and its member states developed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address complex global issues and systemic barriers to achieving sustainable…

This phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of adjunct faculty working in business schools across the New England region. The five participants of this study taught at 4-year, non-profit, public, or private institutions. Multiple interviews were conducted using Seidman's (2013) interview protocol. The responses were transcribed…

The role of the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) in higher education is a recent phenomenon, having gained prominence only within the last decade. The growth in the role seems to mirror that of corporate America's, which began appointing a senior level executive to focus on diversity and inclusion to achieve economic benefits for the firm…

The creation and implementation of holistic educational experiences is invaluable for optimal student and staff development and retention in an institution of higher education. This dissertation involves a participatory action research on one such mechanism: mentorship. This study on mentorship leverages Tinto's (1975-2014) theoretical frameworks…

A business school's reputation is a valuable intangible asset. Reputations have been found to influence human behavior related to applications, enrollments, faculty hiring, donor giving, and graduate employment. Despite these findings, there remains room for more research into the defining characteristics of business school reputations. Likewise,…

This dissertation investigates factors influencing undergraduate degree performance in the College of Business at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. The research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth interviews with faculty and students to identify challenges and strategies for enhancing academic outcomes.…

Business is the largest undergraduate major in the United States and continues to grow (National Center for Education Statistics, 2020). As a result, the mandate for universities to produce graduates who can operate effectively in globalized societies is clear and critical for future U.S. success (Bok, 2015; de Wit & Urias, 2012; Deardorff…

Over the course of several years, universities have noticed a trend that is affecting enrollment at their institution. Students want to make sure that wherever they chose to go to college they will have the best possible outcomes upon graduation. To ensure that students are well prepared, some universities have established professional readiness…

The experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that school leaders and educational systems are key to building better societies (Campbell, 2020). The long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic will be unknown for some time. This study examines the importance of academic continuity, university leadership, and university support…

In 2019, the college administrators at a large 2-year college located in Canada implemented a Learning Management System (LMS) policy for all instructors. The goal of the LMS policy was for faculty members to demonstrate committed professionalism and high degree of competence in teaching. The problem was that instructors underutilized the LMS to…

The inception of the business school began in Paris, France in 1819. From there the concept spread to other locations including the United States. In 1881 the first business school in America came to fruition when the birth of the Wharton School of Finance and Economy occurred. From the beginning business schools were steadfast in what was deemed…

This study explored the strategic planning processes of the top schools of business located in the United States as ranked by US News and World Report in March 2018. The study also examined the greatest internal and external pressures that business schools face, their current processes for strategic planning, and the relationship between the…