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July 1, 2007

FACULTY-STAFF NEWS

After nearly three years as associate dean for the Undergraduate Program, Mark Browne has elected to return to a regular faculty appointment. During that time, Browne has been a part of several large projects; including the Ad Hoc committee study, the launch of the Accenture Leadership program and the effort to obtain differential tuition. Until a permanent replacement is found, Jim Johannes has agreed to serve as interim associate dean of the Undergraduate Program.

Professor Mark Ready will assume the position of academic director of the Applied Security Analysis Program effective August 15. Ready will replace Professor Mark Fedenia who has run the program since 1986. This change will allow Mark Fedenia to assume a more traditional faculty role in teaching, research and service. Mark Ready has spent his entire academic career with the School of Business. Dean Michael Knetter, in making the appointment, said of Ready, "His blend of academic research, extensive teaching experience in investments, and professional service as chief economist at the SEC will enable him to bring new and relevant perspectives to the program." Kevin Spellman will continue to serve as director of the program.

Neeraj Arora, associate professor in Marketing, was appointed to the editorial board of Marketing Science. He also serves on the editorial board of Journal of Marketing Research.

Professor Steve Malpezzi, Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, spoke at the April and May meetings of the Commission on Growth and Development on the roles of real estate markets and urbanization in economic development. A partnership among several governments, foundations, and international organizations, and chaired by economist Michael Spence, the Commission is undertaking a two-year review of the best in economic development theory and practice, to assist developing countries in making better informed economic policy choices.

Duane Cooper is now a student services coordinator with the Business Career Center. A familiar face, Cooper was previously working in the BCC as a corporate recruiting assistant. He will be the BCC's Career Fair coordinator. Tena Krummel has also been named a student services coordinator in the BCC. Krummel previously was the BCC's office manager. She will be the BCC's technology services coordinator.

Susan Sauer, university services associate 2, MBA Programs, ended her employment with the School of Business in June.

Timothy Welnetz, senior lecturer, General Business, has been granted a leave of absence beginning August 27, 2007 until May 25, 2008.

Assistant professor Joann Peck was chosen as Mu Kappa Tau's Outstanding Educator for the 2006-2007 academic year at their spring banquet on May 3.