2015-16 Dean's Report

In my 30th and final year as Dean, I am excited to report two of many new developments that you will read about in this year’s Dean’s Report. In the May meeting of the Montana Board of Regents, we expect approval of a new Master Degree program in Business Analytics. Five years ago, the faculty within the school of business led the campus in a movement to develop a certificate in Big Data. Other principle partners in this new program were Computer Science and Mathematics. The Big Data Certificate has become so popular for many students across the campus that the next logical step for us was to develop a master program in business analytics. This is one of many examples where our faculty sense emerging trends that present exciting career opportunities for, not only our students, but other students across the campus.

The next major project I want to include in my letter is the new Student Success Center being established within the Gallagher Business Building. Dee Dee and I are so proud that our names will be associated with this center which assures student success. Based on the student’s input, they felt that more students would access the student support offices in our school if they were together in one location and in the lower level of the Gallagher Business Building next to Biz Buzz, where they have student lounges and a coffee and sandwich shop. The Student Success Center brings together advising, the internship program, the career development program and graduate programs office.

Each of these programs provides tremendous support and opportunity for our students. 

LARRY GIANCHETTA

In this issue:

5 ....................... Advisory Board Listings
7 .....................................From the Dean
13 ...........................Connecting Students
29 ............................. Graduate Programs
31.........Connecting to Industry Expertise
33 ............................... Of Note: Students
35 ...................... Of Note: Faculty & Staff
39 ....................... Of Note: Development
43 .................................. Of Note: Alumni
45 ........................ Where Are They Now?
50 ........................Partners for Excellence

Past Dean's Reports

2014-15 Dean's Report
2013-14 Dean's Report
2012-13 Dean's Report
2011-12 Dean's Report
2010-11 Dean's Report