Positive but concerned about a lack of management focus and direction. - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

3.0
Apr 11, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

A nice mix of teaching and research

Cons

Research expectations are unclear. Expectations for promotion are unclear. The college leadership needs to take a more active and visible role in management. Enrollment is a concern but the management is not taking an active role in assessing enrollment or programs. The current approach seems to involve chasing fads and popular trends to boost enrollment rather than focus on building for long term growth.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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