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The Dean’s Perspective<br />
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n the fall of 2009, I became interim dean and I accepted the position for several reasons, but one in<br />
particular; the Leeds School was a year into implementing a five-year strategic plan and I wanted to ensure that<br />
we would not lose momentum for this effort.<br />
Why is this strategic plan important? The current economy presents many challenges for us all and this is also<br />
true for higher education. It is increasingly important for the Leeds School to develop and implement a plan that<br />
guarantees we will continue to provide quality and affordable education now and in the future. At the same<br />
time, we want to impact the drivers of success for the Leeds School through efforts to:<br />
· Advance innovation and responsible<br />
business practices through<a title="2010 Annual Report page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=1">The Dean’s Perspectiven the fall of 2009, I</a> The Dean’s Perspectiven the fall of 2009, I<a title="2010 Annual Report page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=2">Leeds SchoolAt a Glancehe Leeds School </a> Leeds SchoolAt a Glancehe Leeds School <a title="2010 Annual Report page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=3">Total Undergraduate: 3,041Full-time MBA: 23</a> Total Undergraduate: 3,041Full-time MBA: 23<a title="2010 Annual Report page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=4">4</a> 4<a title="2010 Annual Report page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=5">“I tell students the first day of classthat they</a> “I tell students the first day of classthat they<a title="2010 Annual Report page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=6">ACADEMIC STAFF 2010Chair and ProfessorFrank </a> ACADEMIC STAFF 2010Chair and ProfessorFrank <a title="2010 Annual Report page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=7">FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTSConference ProceedingsBal</a> FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTSConference ProceedingsBal<a title="2010 Annual Report page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=8">SANJAI BHAGATWhether advising Fortune500 comp</a> SANJAI BHAGATWhether advising Fortune500 comp<a title="2010 Annual Report page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=9">9</a> 9<a title="2010 Annual Report page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=10">ACADEMIC STAFF 2010Chair and ProfessorChris</a> ACADEMIC STAFF 2010Chair and ProfessorChris<a title="2010 Annual Report page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=11">Roberto Benjamin PinheiroPhD, Economics Universi</a> Roberto Benjamin PinheiroPhD, Economics Universi<a title="2010 Annual Report page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=12">12</a> 12<a title="2010 Annual Report page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=13">“The key is finding a smart way toapproximate de</a> “The key is finding a smart way toapproximate de<a title="2010 Annual Report page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=14">ACADEMIC STAFF 2010Chair and ProfessorJintae</a> ACADEMIC STAFF 2010Chair and ProfessorJintae<a title="2010 Annual Report page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=15">Xin YaoPhD, OB/HRM, University of WashingtonB.E</a> Xin YaoPhD, OB/HRM, University of WashingtonB.E<a title="2010 Annual Report page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=16">Lawrence, S. Flexible and Robust Business Strateg</a> Lawrence, S. Flexible and Robust Business Strateg<a title="2010 Annual Report page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=17">Lopresti, J. Multicultural Business Student Assoc</a> Lopresti, J. Multicultural Business Student Assoc<a title="2010 Annual Report page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=18">PAGE MOREAUDigitally-plugged-in consumersare </a> PAGE MOREAUDigitally-plugged-in consumersare <a title="2010 Annual Report page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=19">19</a> 19<a title="2010 Annual Report page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=20">ACADEMIC STAFF 2010Chair and ProfessorDonald</a> ACADEMIC STAFF 2010Chair and ProfessorDonald<a title="2010 Annual Report page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=21">of Uncertainty,” Journal of Consumer Research, 34</a> of Uncertainty,” Journal of Consumer Research, 34<a title="2010 Annual Report page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=22">UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS The Undergraduate Pr</a> UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS The Undergraduate Pr<a title="2010 Annual Report page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=23">MASTERS ACCOUNTING PROGRAM The teaching, se</a> MASTERS ACCOUNTING PROGRAM The teaching, se<a title="2010 Annual Report page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=24"> Centers ofExcellence </a> Centers ofExcellence <a title="2010 Annual Report page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=25">Executive Director ofthe Real Estate CenterSusa</a> Executive Director ofthe Real Estate CenterSusa<a title="2010 Annual Report page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=26"> Director of the Center forEduca</a> Director of the Center forEduca<a title="2010 Annual Report page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=27">CENTER FOR EDUCATION ON SOCIAL In April </a> CENTER FOR EDUCATION ON SOCIAL In April <a title="2010 Annual Report page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=28">Director of the Center forResearch on ConsumerF</a> Director of the Center forResearch on ConsumerF<a title="2010 Annual Report page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=29"> Director of the Center forSecu</a> Director of the Center forSecu<a title="2010 Annual Report page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=30">Offices and ProgramsCAREER CONNECTIONS</a> Offices and ProgramsCAREER CONNECTIONS<a title="2010 Annual Report page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=31">Employment Statistics MBA Class of 2010Salary </a> Employment Statistics MBA Class of 2010Salary <a title="2010 Annual Report page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=32">Offices and Programs,contd. The Offic</a> Offices and Programs,contd. The Offic<a title="2010 Annual Report page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=33"> Undergraduate StudentServices helps students</a> Undergraduate StudentServices helps students<a title="2010 Annual Report page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=34">Leeds School in the Presshis year our</a> Leeds School in the Presshis year our<a title="2010 Annual Report page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=35">SURPRISING WAYSTO BOOST YOURFINANCESby Laura R</a> SURPRISING WAYSTO BOOST YOURFINANCESby Laura R<a title="2010 Annual Report page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=36">he board plays a central role in setting the stra</a> he board plays a central role in setting the stra<a title="2010 Annual Report page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=37">Paul A. Larkins, Friend, PresidentMichael S. Lee</a> Paul A. Larkins, Friend, PresidentMichael S. Lee<a title="2010 Annual Report page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=38">THE DEMING BOARD, CONTD.Frank Day, Chairman</a> THE DEMING BOARD, CONTD.Frank Day, Chairman<a title="2010 Annual Report page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=39">Steve Lawrence, Academic DirectorBarb Lawton, Ch</a> Steve Lawrence, Academic DirectorBarb Lawton, Ch<a title="2010 Annual Report page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=40">40 rominent speakers share real-world b</a> 40 rominent speakers share real-world b<a title="2010 Annual Report page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=41">E-FEllen Feeney, Executive Vice President, Whit</a> E-FEllen Feeney, Executive Vice President, Whit<a title="2010 Annual Report page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=42">Eventshe signature events hosted by the Leeds Sc</a> Eventshe signature events hosted by the Leeds Sc<a title="2010 Annual Report page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=43">Throughout the yearCareer Connections hostsnetw</a> Throughout the yearCareer Connections hostsnetw<a title="2010 Annual Report page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=44">The Dean’s Society Honor Roll</a> The Dean’s Society Honor Roll<a title="2010 Annual Report page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=45">$5,000-9,999John and Lisa AckerBill BarkerSte</a> $5,000-9,999John and Lisa AckerBill BarkerSte<a title="2010 Annual Report page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=46">HERITAGE SOCIETY MEMBERSThe Heritage Society </a> HERITAGE SOCIETY MEMBERSThe Heritage Society <a title="2010 Annual Report page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=47">REAL ESTATE DONOR LISTThe University of Colo</a> REAL ESTATE DONOR LISTThe University of Colo<a title="2010 Annual Report page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=48">Always Be Entrepreneurial: Challen</a> Always Be Entrepreneurial: Challen<a title="2010 Annual Report page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=49">Operating Budget vs. Student to Faculty Ratio14</a> Operating Budget vs. Student to Faculty Ratio14<a title="2010 Annual Report page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/cde289fc?page=50">Always Be Entrepreneurial:Challenge. Create. Act</a> Always Be Entrepreneurial:Challenge. Create. Act