Philosophy
Building the future
I believe business schools should serve students and businesses.
Academic degrees are a means to an end and my focus is on maximizing each student’s return on their investment and serving employers well by preparing graduates for a constantly changing, global economy. It’s a formula that translates into flourishing for individuals and society.
Innovation in academic business programs comes from listening — to students and to employers. I make it a priority to get off campus to meet with business leaders and apply those conversations to academic models.
And, as our country struggles with how to address the skyrocketing cost of higher education, I am committed to being part of the solution. I have consistently proven that making academic degrees affordable and accessible does not mean sacrificing quality. It just requires responding to the modern marketplace, integrating the latest technologies and not being afraid to drop the status quo.
An economist by training, I have spent my career actively engaged in understanding and advocating for policies that foster dynamic, vibrant economies that best allow businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive. But, while policies are integral, I believe that people — innovative, creative, and dedicated business leaders — are the lifeblood of any economy. And, business schools have an enormous responsibility and role in preparing the next generation to change the world through business. It’s a responsibility that I feel honored to have, and one that I don’t take lightly. The next generation of leaders depends on us to help set them up for success.
“But, while policies are integral, I believe that people — innovative, creative, and dedicated business leaders — are the lifeblood of any economy.”
