Peter L. Moran

Dr. Peter L. Moran is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Law and Higher Education at Pennsylvania State University, serving as Associate Dean for Policy and Planning at Penn State Altoona. He leads the Office of Planning and Institutional Research (OPIR), supports strategic planning, and coordinates college-wide assessment initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Higher Education, Pennsylvania State University
• J.D., Brooklyn Law School

His research and practice focus on institutional research methodologies, policy development in higher education, and strategic planning frameworks. Collaborative efforts include guiding campus units in data-driven decision-making and aligning operational goals with university-wide priorities.

Moran actively engages in institutional governance, serving on University-wide committees related to strategic planning and assessment, while contributing to the academic leadership of Penn State Altoona through his dual expertise in law and higher education administration.