Education:

Ph.D., University of San Diego, Leadership Studies
M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix, E-Education

Dr. Richard Bakken is a member of the teaching faculty in the Psychology of Leadership program. An experienced educator, he also serves as Chief Information Officer for the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University.  His leadership research is focused on higher education administration in a global setting and student affairs, exploring the impact of native students attending western universities in Doha, Qatar. His research interests include applied leadership informing administrators how students describe their learning experiences in Western university environments and ways that technology can impact those processes.

Recent Publications/Presentations:

Dobbs, J., Bakken, R., and Guarcello, M. (2017). How Hard Data Informs Soft Skills: The Impact of Technology and Leadership Development in a Digital World. International Military Testing Association. (pp 1-21). Kingston, Ontario: Canadian Defence Academy Press. http://www.imta.info/IMLA/IMLA.aspx https://catalog.princeton.edu/catalog/10511171

Bakken, R. and Dobbs, J. (2016). The Relevance of the Four Types of Knowledge for Leader Preparation in radically different settings: Reflections on data from a case study in Qatar and teaching at a United States military academy. Creighton Journal of Interdisciplinary Leadership.
https://cdr.creighton.edu/items/8772a3ff-eb8d-4aea-9565-9b41f70edeb3

Bakken, R. (2013). Exploring the Impact on Students of Western Universities on Foreign Soil: A Case Study of Qatar. University of San Diego