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DECISION-MAKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION AT ELITE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

Centor, Joshua (2016) DECISION-MAKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION AT ELITE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

There are a multitude of challenges facing American higher education in the 21st century and no shortage of pressing topics that administrators must address at their respective institutions on a daily basis. This dissertation utilizes qualitative interview research methodology to connect with some of the leaders of American higher education to understand how institutions define priorities, allocate scarce resources and develop strategic plans that move their institutions forward. Five institutions were selected as part of the sample based on their inclusion among the top 30 private universities in the annual U.S. News and World Report rankings. A semi-structured telephonic interview approach was employed with 22 senior administrators from Duke University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Stanford University and Yale University, including all five presidents. The subjects discussed the major challenges facing elite private universities in the United States, including access and affordability, influence of government on research and financial constraints. The dissertation provides context for the alignment between strategic plans and annual operating plans, as well as the alignment between institutional mission and resource allocation decisions. Despite the similarities shared by the five elite universities, there are also differences that emerged through the research with regard to institutional approach to strategic planning, investment in intercollegiate athletics and overall alignment in decentralized financial environments. This dissertation shares the perspectives of American higher education leaders regarding the myriad of challenges and opportunities facing this sector of academe.


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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Centor, Joshuajac238@pitt.eduJAC238
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairSutin, Stewartssutin@pitt.eduSSUTIN
Committee MemberJacob, W. Jameswjacob@pitt.eduWJACOB
Committee MemberBickel, Williambickel@pitt.eduBICKEL
Committee MemberLehn, Kennethlehn@katz.pitt.eduDEFENSE
Date: 5 August 2016
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 16 June 2016
Approval Date: 5 August 2016
Submission Date: 16 July 2016
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 185
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies
Degree: PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
Thesis Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: strategic planning higher education resource allocation intercollegiate athletics sports qualitative interviews access affordability private universities presidents research decentralization mission statement
Date Deposited: 05 Aug 2016 18:20
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2016 14:34
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/28651

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