Date of Award
August 2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Education, Health & Behavior Studies
First Advisor
Jocelyn Gutierrez
Abstract
This qualitative study provides interpretations of the nature of strategic plans at small private liberal arts institutions. The study explored the concepts of innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformation detailed in the plans. This study included a specific cohort of eight United States small private liberal arts colleges with similar characteristics regarding academic programs, enrollment, and fiscal stability. The research was conducted through document analysis of the institutions’ publicly available strategic plans. The data collected illustrates what the documents indicates about innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformation at small private liberal arts colleges. Key findings on innovations in the plans included a focus on applied learning opportunities for students, career focused curriculum, and transparency of challenges. The research findings were presented to interested audiences through a white paper.
Recommended Citation
Veil-Ehnert, Jillain Kaye, "A Document Analysis On The Role Of Innovation In The Strategic Plans Of Small Private Liberal Arts Institutions" (2024). Theses and Dissertations. 6461.
https://commons.und.edu/theses/6461