Strategic Planning (LEA 801)

Term: 2026-2027 Fall

Faculty

Samuel Paul Dobrotka
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Office: Remote
704-705-0670 dobrotkas@carolinau.edu

Sam Dobrotka brings 30+ years of pastoral and non-profit ministry experience to the learning environment. Dr. Dobrotka earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University and holds MA degrees (Theology and Cross-Cultural Studies) from Fuller Theological Seminary. His research interests lie in the areas of clergy effectiveness, strategic planning, organizational change, team building, and conflict management. Dr. Dobrotka has been married to Betsy for 41 years. They have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren. In his free time, Dr. Dobrotka enjoys hiking, travel, Grisham novels, and losing some golf balls a few times a year.

Schedule

Thu, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM (8/17/2026 - 10/4/2026) Location: MAIN DEEDS D105

Description

This course studies the interrelatedness and necessity of vision, mission, and planning for organizational leadership and strategic planning as it impacts the nature and scope of organizational leadership.