Morgan R. Clevenger, Ed.D., MBA

Associate Professor of Management

Contact

330.569.5776
clevengerm@hiram.edu

Morgan R. Clevenger grew up as a country boy in West Virginia. As a first-generation college student himself, he champions underdogs and those wanting to better themselves. As an egalitarian, he is a firm believer in contributing to community and being a good citizen.

As much as teaching, Clevenger loves research! He is involved in several ongoing projects and is open to help others organize research efforts including seeking funding when needed.

Education

Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Corporate Social Responsibility & Global Business Ethics, Monarch Business School, Switzerland
Ed.D, University of Missouri-Columbia
M.B.A., West Virginia University
B.S.J., West Virginia University

Research Interests

Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial community development
Entrepreneurial ecosystems
Corporate social responsibility and sustainability
Corporate citizenship
Leadership
Corporate engagement in American higher education
Organizational behavior
Social issues in management
Nonprofit management and leadership
Fundraising

Selected Publications

Clevenger, M. R., & Fortunato, M. W-P (Eds.). (2022). Entrepreneurial communities and ecosystems: Theories in culture, empowerment, and leadership. New York, NY: Routledge.
Clevenger, M. R., & Fortunato, M. W-P (Eds.). (2022). Empowering entrepreneurial communities and ecosystems: Case Study Insights. New York, NY: Routledge.
Clevenger, M. R., MacGregor, C. J., & Sturm, P. (2021). Partnership motives and ethics in corporate investment in higher education. Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development (AHEPD) Book Series. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Clevenger, M. R. (2019). Corporate citizenship and higher education: Behaviors, engagement, and ethics. New York, NY: Palgrave-Macmillan.
Clevenger, M. R., & MacGregor, C. J. (2019). Business and corporation engagement with higher education: Models, theories, and best practices. Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing.
Fortunato, M. W-P, & Clevenger, M. R. (Eds.). (2017). Toward entrepreneurial community development: Leaping cultural and leadership boundaries. New York, NY: Routledge.