Ana Godonoga

Dr. Ana Godonoga is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Higher Education Management at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). Her academic career spans research, teaching, and student supervision, with a particular focus on the societal impact of universities. Prior to joining WU, she held research positions at UNESCO-IIEP and the OECD, bringing substantial international experience to her work in higher education management.

Dr. Godonoga's educational background includes:

• PhD in Higher Education Management from Vienna University of Economics and Business (2019-2025)
• Joint Master's degree in Research and Innovation in Higher Education from Danube University Krems and Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (2014-2016)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the College of Wooster, USA (2010-2014)

Her research program centers on the public mission and societal impact of universities, with particular focus on conceptualizing, implementing, and measuring universities' social responsibility. Dr. Godonoga examines how higher education institutions can function as effective change agents in society, with recent work exploring performance management practices that integrate social impact considerations, particularly in business schools across the DACH region. Her publications reveal a systematic approach to understanding the gap between universities' stated social missions and their actual organizational practices.

Dr. Godonoga has established a productive research trajectory with 17 publications as of 2024, including articles in reputable journals such as European Journal of Higher Education and Studies in Higher Education. Her work demonstrates growing influence in the field of higher education management and social responsibility.

As an educator, Dr. Godonoga teaches Strategic Management and Strategic Leadership courses within the CFM program at WU, bringing her research expertise directly into the classroom. She actively supervises bachelor's theses and supports students in various academic matters, fulfilling her core responsibilities as outlined in her faculty position.

Professional engagement extends beyond her institutional role through her board membership with the Consortium of Higher Education Researchers (since autumn 2025), where she represents early-career researchers. This position reflects her commitment to advancing the field and supporting the next generation of higher education scholars, complementing her active participation in conferences like the CHER Annual Conference and HERSS Summer School.