Business dean appointed for another three years
Daniel Althouse
Issue date: 4/30/09 Section: News
Last update: 4/29/09 at 9:13 PM EST
Duquesne University reappointed Alan R. Miciak for an additional three years as dean of the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, the University announced last Friday.
Under Miciak, the business school has made numerous achievements, with the Aspen Institute ranking it eighth in the world for its Masters of Business Administration sustainability program in 2007 and making its way into the most elite categories of school rankings.
"The best part has been the support across faculty, staff and alumni," Miciak said. "I think the best part about being re-named is that we have been able to complete the first five-year plan and start a second one."
The five-year strategic plan, which ends next year, has three main objectives: maintain quality academic programs, emphasize faculty research and stay connected with alumni.
William Spangler, associate dean of academic affairs and research in the business school, said Miciak was a strong leader in making the plan, entitled "Destination Duquesne," a success.
"We hoped the school would gain external recognition and earn prestigious rankings," Spangler said. "Dean Miciak has accomplished both."
The Donahue Graduate School of Business was recognized as one of the Top 296 Best Business Schools by the Princeton Review in 2009.
In addition, Duquesne ranked highest in a recent survey from the Academy of Management Learning and Education for the field of ethical business education.
Spangler said the school has increased its reputation in ethics, environmental awareness and corporate social responsibility.
"Really, just about every area of the business school has increased in stature," Spangler said. "And all of that spawned from the strategic plan."
Miciak said the next strategic plan will go into effect once new priorities have been established.
"We're going to stay with what has worked so far and look to establish new goals," Miciak said.
Miciak said his favorite part of working as dean has been collaborating with students and student organizations that exist within the business school.
"The students and student leaders provide so much enthusiasm and energy," Miciak said. "I hope it continues for the rest of my time here."
Under Miciak, the business school has made numerous achievements, with the Aspen Institute ranking it eighth in the world for its Masters of Business Administration sustainability program in 2007 and making its way into the most elite categories of school rankings.
"The best part has been the support across faculty, staff and alumni," Miciak said. "I think the best part about being re-named is that we have been able to complete the first five-year plan and start a second one."
The five-year strategic plan, which ends next year, has three main objectives: maintain quality academic programs, emphasize faculty research and stay connected with alumni.
William Spangler, associate dean of academic affairs and research in the business school, said Miciak was a strong leader in making the plan, entitled "Destination Duquesne," a success.
"We hoped the school would gain external recognition and earn prestigious rankings," Spangler said. "Dean Miciak has accomplished both."
The Donahue Graduate School of Business was recognized as one of the Top 296 Best Business Schools by the Princeton Review in 2009.
In addition, Duquesne ranked highest in a recent survey from the Academy of Management Learning and Education for the field of ethical business education.
Spangler said the school has increased its reputation in ethics, environmental awareness and corporate social responsibility.
"Really, just about every area of the business school has increased in stature," Spangler said. "And all of that spawned from the strategic plan."
Miciak said the next strategic plan will go into effect once new priorities have been established.
"We're going to stay with what has worked so far and look to establish new goals," Miciak said.
Miciak said his favorite part of working as dean has been collaborating with students and student organizations that exist within the business school.
"The students and student leaders provide so much enthusiasm and energy," Miciak said. "I hope it continues for the rest of my time here."
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