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ECU College of Business Celebrates 75 Years The College of Business at East Carolina University will mark its 75th anniversary in fall 2011 with special celebrations planned to honor its graduates and accomplishments. “The success of the College of Business is reflected in the many successes of our alumni,” said Stanley G. Eakins, interim dean of the College of Business. “It’s humbling to consider the impact that our thousands of graduates have had in our community, our state, our nation, and our world.”
To mark its 75th anniversary, the College is inviting all business students, alumni, faculty, and friends to join in a special Homecoming celebration on Saturday, October 29, when the College of Business will host a social event during the Homecoming Parade.
“This will be an exciting year as we celebrate 75 years of excellence, along with the accomplishments of our graduates and partners,” Eakins said. “Thank you to students, alumni, corporate partners, staff, and faculty who have helped to shape the program over the years. We look forward to the next 75 years.”
The College is also announcing its Diamond Anniversary Campaign, which will aim to create a $7.5 million merit-based scholarship pool for business students.
Leadership Changes in the College of Business Dr. Stanley G. Eakins has been named interim Management department is chairing an internal dean of the College of Business effective April 15. search for a permanent associate dean. Eakins has served as associate dean of the College Dr. Margaret O’Hara is serving as assistant for more than five years and is a former chair of dean. In this role, she oversees the College’s the Department of Finance. An internal search undergraduate curriculum and development for for a permanent dean is currently underway and both faculty and students. should be completed later this fall. Dr. Lee Grubb, who has served as the chair of The College’s previous dean, Dr. Rick Niswander, the College’s leadership committee for the last took the position of vice chancellor for few years, will assume greater responsibilities for administration and finance at East Carolina the Leadership and Professional Development University on a permanent basis after serving in program. This includes overseeing the hiring an interim role for several months. Niswander had of new leadership course faculty, curriculum been dean since 2004. development, and course scheduling. As part of other leadership changes within the Dr. Shanan Gibson has served as chair of the College of Business, Dr. Paul Schwager, interim College’s new portfolio committee since it assistant dean for assessment, accreditation, was created. Going forward, she will assume and curriculum and associate professor for increased responsibility for iwebfolio training, the Department of Management Information portfolio content, portfolio marketing initiatives, Systems, is now acting associate dean. He will and iwebfolio reporting ‒ all part of the new continue to focus on the College’s assessment Leadership and Professional Development program, graduate programs, and continuing program. documentation for AACSB accreditation. Dr. John Kros in the Marketing & Supply Chain Finally, the College’s Computer Services
department has been renamed Information and Technology Services and is now led by Bill Wittman as director. “I am extremely grateful for the willingness of these fine faculty to assume these positions,” Eakins said. “I am confident they will work effectively to maintain our momentum on the many initiatives we have underway. The College has emerged as the campus leader in many areas, and we plan to maintain this position.”
Interim Dean Stan Eakins
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College of Business 75 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
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