Jennifer Lynn Eury
Clinical Professor
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education of Undergraduate Education
Dr. Jennifer Eury is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Clinical Associate Professor of Management and Organization at the Smeal College of Business, and affiliate faculty member in the Rock Ethics Institute at Penn State. Dr. Eury leads the operations, strategic planning, and budget management of Smeal’s Undergraduate Education Office, ensuring alignment with Smeal’s mission and goals. She teaches courses in management and organization, ethical leadership, and leadership and change in organizations. She also coordinates the annual Smeal Ph.D. Teaching Summit. Prior to becoming associate dean, she was the Undergraduate Management Major Program Coordinator. Before that, Dr. Eury served as Smeal’s honor and integrity director, overseeing the college’s honor and integrity initiatives in marketing and communications, training and orientation, and policy execution and implementation. Dr. Eury also served as Smeal’s director of alumni relations, where she engaged the college’s alumni community and served on the Advisory Council for the Association of Business Schools Alumni Professionals. Since joining the University, she has also worked for the Undergraduate Admissions Office as an admissions officer and writer for the marketing and recruitment team, and for the Geography Department as the public relations coordinator. Dr. Eury is an active member of the Penn State, Smeal, and broader management education communities. She currently serves as an At-Large Director for the Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS) Board and chairs the Early Educator Institute. Additionally, she is a member of the Ethics Education Committee for the Academy of Management and sits on the Editorial Review Boards of both the Journal of Management Education and the Management Teaching Review. Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, Dr. Eury will join the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence Advisory Committee. Dr. Eury has contributed to numerous University and college committees, including the Athletic Director's Leadership Institute advisory board and Partners in Business Ethics Symposium steering committee. She is a founding member and past chair of the Smeal Women’s Network. Beyond Penn State, she also chaired the Judicial Committee for USA Olympic Shooting. Finally, and in addition to her service activities, Dr. Eury studies individuals' and organizations' responses to identity threat and organizational culture, specifically how culture can foster integrity and ethical behavior. She also studies topics related to teaching and learning in management education. Her research is published in the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Perspectives, Journal of Faculty Development, Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, Journal of Management Education, Management Teaching Review, and New Directions for Higher Education. She has presented at professional meetings, including the Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management and the Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS) Annual Conference, and is a frequent guest speaker to groups on and off campus on topics related to integrity, ethical culture, and leadership. Dr. Eury received her Ph.D. in higher education, a Master of Science in business administration, a Master of Education in higher education, and a Bachelor of Arts in advertising-public relations, all from Penn State. She is also a proud alumna of the Penn State Lionettes Dance Team. She and her husband and their two sons reside in State College, Pennsylvania.
Expertise
My research interests include individuals’ and organizations’ responses to identity threat, and organizational culture, specifically how culture can foster integrity and ethical behavior. I also study topics related to teaching and learning in management education.
Education
MS in Business Administration, The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business, University Park, PA, 2014-12-01 Ph D in Higher Education, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education, University Park, PA, 2014-12-01 MED in Higher Education, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education, University Park, PA, 2007-12-01 BA in Advertising-Public Relations, The Pennsylvania State University, College of Communications, University Park, PA, 2005-05-01
Courses Taught
B A 597D – Business Ethics (D)
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interestsubject which may be offered infrequently; several different topics may betaught in one year or semester.
BA 304 – Mgmt & Org
BA 304 is an overview of a body of knowledge that exists concerning the management of modern organizations. Management is critical to business success no matter the industry, the field or the arena. Eight key functions for any manager will be covered - organizational structure, operations, staffing, recruitment, leadership, culture and ethics, planning, and innovative and responsible practices.A key take away for BA 304 is the difference between leadership and management and what do these terms mean. In recent years the focus has been on leadership as the preferred ability to strive for with management skills losing favor. In general, it has been said that leaders focus on "doing the right things" and managers focus on "doing things right". This will be a theme for review and discussion throughout the course as each subject area is covered.A student may not receive credit towards graduation for both B A 304 and MGMT 100 or MGMT 100W. Furthermore, a student may not receive credit towards graduation for both B A 304 and MGMT 301 or MGMT 301W.
BA 304 – MGMT & ORG
BA 304 is an overview of a body of knowledge that exists concerning the management of modern organizations. Management is critical to business success no matter the industry, the field or the arena. Eight key functions for any manager will be covered - organizational structure, operations, staffing, recruitment, leadership, culture and ethics, planning, and innovative and responsible practices.A key take away for BA 304 is the difference between leadership and management and what do these terms mean. In recent years the focus has been on leadership as the preferred ability to strive for with management skills losing favor. In general, it has been said that leaders focus on "doing the right things" and managers focus on "doing things right". This will be a theme for review and discussion throughout the course as each subject area is covered.A student may not receive credit towards graduation for both B A 304 and MGMT 100 or MGMT 100W. Furthermore, a student may not receive credit towards graduation for both B A 304 and MGMT 301 or MGMT 301W.
BA 304 – Mgmt and Org
This course provides an overview of management for students not enrolling in a Penn State business program. Topics include differences in organizations, decision making, motivation, team effectiveness, corporate strategy and competitor analysis, and implementation in a global context. B A 304 Management and Organization (3) This course is an introduction to management focusing on concepts that will help students understand the behavior of employees, teams, and organizations, and apply these concepts to their own careers. The course will initially use basic social science principles to examine how managers can motivate and coordinate activities among individuals and teams within an organization, using principles of personality, ability, values, attitudes, motivation, power, persuasion, leadership, team dynamics, and organizational culture and structure. Then, the course will shift to how whole organizations interact with their external environments. Students will learn to assess company, competitor and industry performance and use this analysis to set goals, plan firm strategies, and implement them.B A 304 is an introduction and overview course that a body of knowledge that exists concerning the management of modern organizations. Management is critical to business success no matter the industry, the field or the arena. Seven key functions for any manager will be covered – organizational structure, operations, staffing, recruitment, leadership, culture (including ethics) and planning.One key take away for B A 304 is the difference between leadership and management. What do these words mean to you? In recent years we have focused on leadership as the preferred ability to strive for with management skill losing favor. In general it has been said that leaders focus on "doing the right things" and managers focus on "doing things right". This will be a theme for review and discussion throughout the course as each subject area is covered. A student may not receive credit towards graduation for both B A 304 and MGMT 100 or MGMT 100W. Furthermore, a student may not receive credit towards graduation for both B A 304 and MGMT 301 or MGMT 301W.
BA 504 – Ethical Leadership
The objective of the ethical leadership course is to raise awareness of the key role played as a manager and leader in creating and maintaining responsible business conduct in work groups and organizations. The course is also intended to enhance the student's ability to deal with the complexities of ethical decision making in today's dynamic business environment by clarifying and applying personal values.
BA 580 – DBA Culminating Res Project
This course provides Doctorate of Business Administration students with the opportunity to identify a practice problem or clinical question and investigate the literature related to this selected area of interest. Students will develop and implement a comprehensive project to address the problem. Students will also disseminate the results in both a scholarly presentation and manuscript for publication.
BA 596 – Individual Studies
BA 597D – **Special Topics** (D)
BA 803 – Business Ethics
A study of ethical conduct in organizations and how cultural differences and personal conduct impact business decisions. This course focuses on developing the ability to understand ethical conduct in business organizations. Understanding how to think about and manage personal ethical conduct is a key learning objective along with a review of how an organization fosters a culture that supports ethical behavior. Students will also learn how cultural differences impact business decisions in a global environment.
BA 804 – Ethical Leadership
The objective of the ethical leadership course is to raise awareness of the key role played as a manager and leader in creating and maintaining responsible business conduct in work groups and organizations. The course is also intended to enhance the student's ability to deal with the complexities of ethical decision making in today's dynamic business environment by clarifying and applying personal values.
MGMT 296 – Indep Studies
Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
MGMT 301 – Basic Mgmt Concept
MGMT 301 exposes undergraduate students to the fundamental principles and basic concepts of management, with emphasis on organizational design, management processes, leadership, motivation, and managing teams and individuals in a global business environment. Understanding these principles and concepts is extremely important for students preparing for and entering the business profession. Managers plan, organize, lead, and control. These functions provide a foundation for MGMT 301 and are included in all course topics and modules. Typical modules include: An Overview of Management; Strategy and Structure; Organizational Behavior; and Group/Organizational Dynamics.The overview of management focuses on the manager's role and function, decision making, ethics, and managerial oversight. Topics covered in a strategy and structure module will include culture, environmental influences, strategy, organizational structure, globalization, and innovation. Organizational Behavior focuses on how decision making is influenced by various stakeholders who have formal and informal authority and control in a business. What motivates individuals and who are leaders in an organization is discussed along with group dynamics. Understanding team processes, conflict, adaptation to change, and various levels of group and one-on-one communication is important and will be covered by reviewing traditional management strategies and structures along with discussions on current and evolving management issues.Students may earn credit towards graduation for only one of the following; BA 304, MGMT 301, MGMT 301H, or MGMT 301W.
MGMT 355 – Lead and Chg in Org
This course focuses on concerns with understanding yourself as a leader in organizations-especially organizations undergoing change.
MGMT 355 – Leadership and Change in Organizations
This course focuses on concerns with understanding yourself as a leader in organizations-especially organizations undergoing change.
MGMT 397B – Leadership and Change in Organizations (B)
This is a course concerned with understanding oneself as a leader, particularly as a leader in organizations - and especially a leader of organizations undergoing change. It is a course that takes not only a personalview of leadership, but also an organiz
MGMT 451 – Bus Eth and Soc
Advanced examination of social, ethical, legal, economic, equity, environmental, public policy, and political influences on managerial DECISIONS AND STRATEGIES. MGMT 451W Business, Ethics, and Society (3) Focuses on the knowledge, skills, and perspectives that a manager must have in order to deal with the social, legal, ethical, and political demands in society. Ecological, ethical, and public policy dimensions of various managerial decisions are examined.
MGMT 451W – Bus Eth and Soc (W)
Advanced examination of social, ethical, legal, economic, equity, environmental, public policy, and political influences on managerial DECISIONS AND STRATEGIES. MGMT 451W Business, Ethics, and Society (3) Focuses on the knowledge, skills, and perspectives that a manager must have in order to deal with the social, legal, ethical, and political demands in society. Ecological, ethical, and public policy dimensions of various managerial decisions are examined.
MGMT 451W – Business, Ethics, and Society (W)
Advanced examination of social, ethical, legal, economic, equity, environmental, public policy, and political influences on managerial decisions and strategies.
PSU 006 – First-Year Seminar Business
Facilitate student's adjustment to the high expectations, demanding workload, increased academic liberties, and other aspects of the transition to college life.
Selected Publications
Flynn J., Woodside S., Stark J., Taylor P., Eury J., Hawk T., Cagnet D., Fornaciari C., Buis B. "Do Professors Get Old Too Fast and Wise Too Slowly? Cultivating Energy and Wisdom Throughout an Academic Career" Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Purdue University Fort Wayne (Conference Proceedings), 2025-06-01
Eury J., Kuron L. K., Robinson M. A. "When Is Enough, Enough? Navigating Expectations in Academia" Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Purdue University Fort Wayne (Conference Proceedings), 2025-06-01
Eury J., Bormann Young C. "Introduction to Management: In-Class Exercises for Teaching the Four Functions of Management" Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Salem State University (Conference Proceedings), 2024-06-01
Eury J., Hawk T. "Pedagogical Innovating: Windows of Opportunity for Pedagogical Epiphanies" Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Salem State University (Conference Proceedings), 2024-06-01
Woodside S., Eury J., Buis B., Taylor P., Cagnet D., Lund Dean K., Fornaciari C., Flynn J., Hawk T. "To Discuss or Not? Navigating Global Crises and Significant Events in the Classroom" Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Salem State University (Conference Proceedings), 2024-06-01
Eury J. L., Pala "Created for Us by Us: A Framework for Revising the Annual Review Process of the Teaching Effectiveness of Nontenure-Line Faculty" Journal of Faculty Development, vol. 38, 2024-05-01
Eury J. L., Burch T. "Using In-Class Movement to Facilitate Participation and Minimize Groupthink in Ethical Decision-Making" Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 2024-01-01
Eury J. L., Hawk T. J. "Our Pedagogical Epiphanies: Moments of Clarity in Our Teaching Practice That Created Windows for Change" Journal of Management Education, 2023-09-30
Woodside S., Eury J. L., Taylor P. G., Buis B. C., Lund Dean K., Fornaciari C. J., Stark J. B., Flynn E. J. "Building a Community of Practice: Insights From Vicarious Learning and Crowdsourcing" Management Teaching Review, 2023-06-15
Flynn J., Rude D., Stark J., Hawk T., Woodside S., Eury J., Taylor P., Buis B., Cagnet D., Fornaciari C. "Why Wasn’t More (Any?) Time Spent on These Topics in Graduate School?" Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Jacksonville University (Conference Proceedings), 2023-06-01
Buis B., Taylor P., Eury J., Fornaciari C., Flynn J., Lund Dean K., Woodside S., Stark J. "You, Me, and a COP: How to Locate or Create a Community of Practice to Boost Your Teaching Effectiveness" Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Jacksonville University (Conference Proceedings), 2023-06-01
Taylor P. L., Buis B., Eury J., Woodside S., Lund Dean K., Flynn J., Stark J., Fornaciari C. "'Never, EVER Blow on a Tarantula’ Especially During a Pandemic!" Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Cal Poly Pomona (Conference Proceedings), 2022-06-01
Woodside S. L., Flynn J., Fornaciari C., Eury J., Buis B., Taylor P., Lund Dean K., Hawk T. "Faculty Mentoring in an Upside-Down World" Virtual Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference (Conference Proceedings), 2021-06-01
Eury J. L. "In the News: Connecting Course Material to the Real World" Virtual Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Conference, Originally Purdue University Fort Wayne (Conference Proceedings), 2020-07-01
Eury J. L., Trevino L. K. "Building a Culture of Honor and Integrity in a Business School" Journal of Management Education, vol. 43, 2019-05-01
Bishop D., Eury J. L., Gioia D. A., Trevino L. K., Kreiner G. E. "In the Heart of the Storm: The Value of Personally Relevant Perspectives in Understanding Organizational Scandal" Academy of Management Perspectives, vol. 35, 2019-03-14
Eury J. L., Kreiner G., Trevino L. K., Gioia D. A. "The Past is Not Dead: Legacy Identification and Alumni Ambivalence in the Wake of the Sandusky Scandal at Penn State" Academy of Management Journal, vol. 61, 2018-06-01
Eury J. L. "Preparing Business Students to Speak Up" BizEd, 2017-06-23
Griffin K. A., Eury J. L., Gaffney M. E. "Digging Deeper: Exploring the relationship between mentoring, developmental interactions, and student agency." New Directions for Higher Education, vol. 2015, 2015-09-03