Center for Corporate Governance

About Us

The mission of Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance (CCG) is to conduct research, generate practical and scholarly commentary, and actively engage the business community to identify best practices and advocate excellence in corporate governance polices.

CCG provides a forum for the open exchange of ideas supported by research. CCG is the resource for practical solutions to governance issues facing directors, regulators, practitioners and senior management.

Corporate governance is not intended solely to satisfy government regulations. More regulation isn't necessarily better governance. Corporate governance is a system of checks and balances that ensure the right questions are asked and practical solutions to governance issues facing directors and practitioners are found. This is critical today as we face increased technology, rapid communication and an emerging global economy.

CCG also conducts research in nonprofit governance and provides programs and seminars addressing the growing demands for best practices by boards of directors, donors, and government regulators.

Contact Us

Ralph Walkling, Ph.D. Stratakis Chair in Corporate Governance and Accountability Executive Director Center for Corporate Governance Phone: 215.895.4920 rw@drexel.edu

DR. RALPH A. WALKLING, Stratakis Chair in Corporate Governance and Accountability, is the executive director of Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance (CCG), recognized as a premier research center of effective and responsible management. CCG is at the forefront in the thorough examination of governance issues facing the business community.

Patricia Q. Connolly Director Center for Corporate Governance Phone: 215.895.6182 pqc23@drexel.edu

PATRICIA CONNOLLY is the director of the LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance. Her mission is to build strategic partnerships with corporate and non-profit executives to promote Drexel’s research on governance, promote best business practices, and provide a forum to integrate theory and practice in management operations.

Connolly has a strong background in executive leadership as well as fundraising experience. She has served on advisory boards of many local non-profit organizations and on the board of PNC Bank’s Womens’ Financial Services Network. She is a member of Women Corporate Directors (WCD), the Forum of Executive Women, and has strong ties to the Philadelphia region business community.

Tamika Washington Program Manager Center for Corporate Governance Phone: 215.895.4920 tamika.n.washington@drexel.edu

TAMIKA N. WASHINGTON is the program manager for the LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance. She began working for the Center in October 2005 after leaving a position as program assistant for the American Red Cross Nurse Aide Training program. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Temple University and a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from Drexel University.