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Dr. John A. Pearce II, who holds the University Endowed Chair in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship in the College of Commerce and Finance, received the 2002 – 2003 Outstanding Faculty Research Award.

Followed by a luncheon, which included past recipients of the award, as well as colleagues and members of the administration, Pearce expressed his gratitude and thanks. “I am very appreciative of the support from the University,” said Pearce.

As the 37th recipient of the award, Pearce joins an elite group of University faculty. Grateful to be among such a select group of recipients, Pearce commented, “Flattery does not come from the award, but to join the most successful researchers at the University.”

As a distinguished member of the University faculty, Pearce has co-authored 26 books and published over 21 articles that have appeared in the most prestigious journals in strategic management. “I am not creating new knowledge. I’m, at best, a translator,” noted Pearce. “I translate sophisticated terminology into what practitioners can understand.”

Some of his research interests include joint ventures, dominant coalitions, corporate goal achievement and small and medium enterprise. Pearce’s interest in research stems from his passion for knowledge. “To advance knowledge, in my opinion, is what we are all about,” stated Pearce. “I didn’t do the research in pursuit of the award; I did it in pursuit of the knowledge.”

Currently, Pearce is involved with researching 10 different articles, all of which are cross-disciplinary. This process is one that Pearce greatly enjoys. “That’s what is exciting to me – working with someone of a different expertise to blend knowledge together.”

“It’s impressive when you realize that Jack Pearce was not selected by a committee dominated by C&F,” noted Graduate dean Dr. Gerald Long. “Coming from C&F really demonstrates that this is a cross-college award.”

Duly noted by Commerce and Finance dean Dr. Steven Stumpf, “It’s nice to have someone from C&F, particularly because we are not as big [in size as the other colleges.]”

Established 25 years ago, this award is parallel to the Lindback Award for teaching excellence. The nomination process starts one year before the award is given and is based on the nominee’s accomplishments at Villanova. In order to be eligible for this award, one must be a full professor and have an exceptional reputation within his/her field. Recipients of the award are recognized monetarily, as well as with a luncheon the following fall.