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J. Bart Morrison serves as Associate Professor of Management at Assumption University's Grenon School of Business. He teaches a wide range of courses including Business Strategy Capstone, Becoming a Leader, Organizational Behavior, and Business Ethics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Morrison is recognized for his leadership in academic and community initiatives, holding fellowships with the d'Alzon Faculty Mission and the American Council on Education.
His academic credentials include a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management (2002), a Master's in Education (Ed.M.) from Harvard University (1987), and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Fordham University (1984).
Morrison's research centers on nonprofit governance, accountability, and strategic leadership. He investigates how nonprofit boards can transcend governance dilemmas and achieve broadened accountability through social competence within communities of practice. His work extends to Catholic preK-12 schools, examining governance change processes, and to the financial impacts of natural resource investments. This research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications to enhance organizational effectiveness in the nonprofit and education sectors.
His recent publications in journals such as the Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics highlight trends in nonprofit governance, emphasizing the integration of deliberate and emergent strategizing for accountability. Morrison's scholarly contributions consistently address ethical leadership and board engagement in complex organizational environments.
Notable awards include the Johnson Award for Best Published Paper in Ethics, Accountability, and Leadership (2008-2009), Fellow of the d'Alzon Faculty Mission (2023-2024), and Fellow of the American Council on Education (2017-2018). He was also a Best Paper Finalist at the Tenth International Conference on Engaged Management Scholarship (2020).
Morrison has secured external funding including a grant from Triana Energy, LLC (2009-2011) for research on compressed air technologies in natural gas exploration and a collaborative grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and United Way (2007-2009) for a Nonprofit Leadership Seminar series. While his specific PhD advisees are not listed in the provided text, his extensive teaching portfolio and community mentorship indicate significant student engagement. He actively participates in community service, chairing the board of College for Every Student Brilliant Pathways and serving on the Harvard Schools Trust board.
His community leadership extends to facilitating strategic discussions for the Diocese of Worcester and Catholic Charities Worcester County, and consulting for organizations such as the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island.
