On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with John Clarke, the inaugural dean of the School of Business and Leadership and a professor of business at DePauw University. While DePauw is one of the older universities in the US, its School of Business was just founded in 2023.

John previously served as associate dean for academic operations at Tulane’s Freeman School, where he was integral in developing educational programs and corporate partnerships. Prior to Tulane, Clarke was the assistant dean for strategic initiatives at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Halfway through is second year on the job, John was eager and ready to share with us his excitement, as well as some of the successes and challenges he's faced while getting this young entity off the ground and moving into the future. He talks to Ken and Dave about

•how he's been energized by this unique and uncommon opportunity

•his aim to have positive impact on the student body beyond the business school

•why it's interesting to advance business in a liberal arts institution

•motivating faculty to engage in a startup effort

•what's wrong with "listening tours"

•the critical importance of meeting people where they are and leading from there

Learn more about John Clarke.

Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note at feedback@deanscounsel.com

Thanks for listening.

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Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

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DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.

James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)

David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)

Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry

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On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with

Sevin Yeltekin, Dean of the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester as well as a Professor of Business and Economics.

Serving as dean at Simon since July 2020, Sevin has a wealth of experience as an economics scholar, professor, higher education executive, business education leader, social impact investment executive board member, and blockchain enthusiast. With an impressively long list of accomplishments and experience gained over her career, Sevin offers a unique perspective on a range of subjects including:

•key tips for innovating pedagogy

•managing conflict between pedagogy innovation & research

•developing a passion for philanthropy

•effective methods for showcasing research

•managing staff versus faculty

•her initial impressions as a new dean

Learn more about Sevin Yeltekin

Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.

Thanks for listening.

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Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

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DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.

James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)

David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)

Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry

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On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Sherif Kamel, professor of management and dean of the School of Business at The American University in Cairo. He's also the current Board Chair of AACSB International. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is a global, nonprofit membership organization of educational institutions, businesses, and other entities devoted to the advancement of management education.

Since beginning his tenure at AUC in 2001, Sherif has twice held the Dean position at the School of Business. With over two decades of service, Sherif has witnessed and overseen numerous changes in the academic environment, and expertly expounds on much of it in this interview, touching on topics including:

•tools for scaling societal impact

•how diversity impacts learning

•advice on authentic communication

•leveraging Executive Education for broader impact

•building a career at one institution

•the joys of Deaning

Learn more about Sherif Kamel

Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.

Thanks for listening.

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Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts

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DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.

James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)

David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)

Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry

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