Charles H. Diller Jr.
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation
The Charles H. Diller Jr. Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation stands ready to mentor, support, and encourage any student, staff or faculty member who wishes to strike out on their own with an idea. We are laying the groundwork to launch successful businesses, ventures, and contributions to society.
The center also provides additional funding for:
- student competitions
- speaker events
- entrepreneurship mentorships
- student organizations
- study abroad programs
- prospective student outreach
- seminars, conferences, and other opportunities
Mission Statement
The mission of the Charles H. Diller Jr. Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (the Diller Center) and Innovation including the Milton K. Morgan III Makerspace is to develop both the skill set and the entrepreneurial mind set of students at Shippensburg University to recognize and capitalize on business opportunities. The Milton K. Morgan III Makerspace offers a hands- on, innovative learning space for Shippensburg University students for prototype creation and testing.
Diller Center Scholars
At the beginning of every academic year, the Diller Center will select faculty members who embrace and incorporate the mission of the Diller Center into their curriculum. They create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom!
Academic Year 2025-2026 faculty are:
Dr. Mohammad M. Rahman
Professor of Marketing, Shippensburg University
Management / Marketing / Entrepreneurship Department
Dr. W. Adam Powell
Associate Professor of Marketing
Management / Marketing / Entrepreneurship Department
Dr. Robert Stephens
Professor Management
Chair, Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship Department
Dr. Viet Dao
Professor in Information Systems and Analytics
Chair, Accounting / Information Systems and Analytics Department
Lauren Garrett
Adjunct Instructor
Accounting / Information Systems and Analytics Department
William Whiteley
Professor (Ret.)
Department of Art & Design
Dr. Sean Cornell
Associate Professor
Department of Geography and Earth Science
Dr. Chen Huo
Associate Professor and Department Chairperson
Dept. of Computer, Electrical and Software Engineering
Dr. Shelley Morrisette
Associate Professor Entrepreneurship
Management / Marketing / Entrepreneurship Department
Hours of Operation
Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat.-Sun.: Closed
To schedule an appointment with the center, please email DillerCenter@ship.edu.