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BOISE STATE NEWS RELEASE / April 1, 2008

Boise State University Names Longtime Faculty Member Pat Shannon Dean of the College of Business & Economics

Boise State University has named longtime faculty member Pat Shannon dean of the College of Business and Economics, the university’s internationally accredited business school.

Shannon has served the college for more than 30 years, including two years as interim associate dean and three years as chair for the Department of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management (formerly Networking, Operations and Information Systems). Shannon also has consulted with many Idaho-based businesses, teaches seminars on project management through the Center for Professional Development and has been heavily involved in Boise State’s Executive MBA program.

The university has been actively searching for a COBE dean for the past year. Shannon agreed to be considered for the position a few months ago. Shannon will officially begin his duties on July 1, replacing Diane Schooley-Pettis who has served as interim dean for the past year.

“Pat has articulated a vision for the college and demonstrated his capacity for taking on this important administrative role,” said Sona Andrews, Boise State provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “I have the utmost confidence in his abilities and I am delighted he has accepted the position.”

Shannon’s research and focus has been on statistics and quality. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon in 1975 in quantitative methods.

“I have spent virtually my entire academic career as a faculty member in the College of Business and Economics and have been part of a wonderful transformation that has taken the college from a startup program to one that is nationally accredited and highly respected,” Shannon said.

“During this time, we have brought together a collection of outstanding faculty and staff that delivers very high quality graduate and undergraduate education in addition to performing cutting-edge research and consulting. I am extremely honored to be named dean and look forward to helping lead the College of Business and Economics to a position of even greater regional and national reputation and stature.”

Shannon will immediately begin working with University Advancement on the fundraising goals for the College of Business and Economics. Boise State is in the midst of its first comprehensive campaign, Destination Distinction, that aims to raise $175 million for scholarships, programs and buildings, including a new building for the College of Business and Economics. The college’s new home is expected to cost $31 million. Located at the corner of Capitol Boulevard and University Drive, it will serve as a gateway to the university from the west end of campus.

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Contact: Sherry Squires, University Communications, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Tuesday, April 01, 2008