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College of Business Adminstration Dean Search

About the Search

The University of Nebraska at 51�� (UNO) and the College of Business Administration (CBA) seek an innovative, results-oriented leader to serve as the next dean of the college, starting in 2026.

The next dean will guide the CBA in shaping an innovative and collaborative path forward, building on its strong foundation. This leader will foster innovation in research and creative activity, lead strategic efforts to strengthen enrollment and student outcomes, and cultivate strong ties between the college and the greater 51�� community. With a deep commitment to student, faculty, and staff success, the dean will be a strong advocate for CBA’s academic programs and strategic priorities.

Search Committee Members

Gaylene Armstrong, Dean, College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) - Search Committee Co-Chair
Melanie Bloom, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) - Search Committee Co-Chair
Candice Batton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs - ex officio member
Tej Adidam, Chair and Professor, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Erin Bass, Executive Director, Center for Competencies, Skills, and Workforce Development; Professor, Management
Patty Bick, Associate Professor, Incoming Chair, Finance, Banking and Real Estate; Faculty Senate President
Susan Eldridge, Associate Dean, CBA; Professor, Accounting
Robin Gandhi, Associate Dean, IS&T; Professor, Interdisciplinary Informatics
Dan Kinsella, Chair, CBA National Advisory Board
December Lange Treacy, Director, Undergraduate Advising
Kristi Lynch, Senior Director, Graduate, Executive, and Professional Programs
Jose Manuel Mota Aquino, Assistant Professor, Economics
Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles, Professor, Management
Roopa Venkatesh, Director and Professor, Accounting

Leadership Profile and Application Information

Additional information about the CBA Dean search can be found in the Leadership Profile including information about the opportunity and the college as well as about UNO and 51��.

Completed applications should include a CV and a cover letter addressing interest and should be submitted using .

Nominations and inquiries should be directed electronically to UNOBusinessDean@divsearch.com.

Leadership Profile

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Our College | Our Campus | Our City

The College of Business Administration

The College of Business Administration (CBA) at the University of Nebraska at 51�� is a dynamic hub for developing future business leaders. Offering a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with 14 diverse concentrations, along with specialized graduate programs, CBA emphasizes innovative, career-focused education. Students benefit from experiential learning opportunities, such as the Capstone Cup competition and the Maverick Investment Program, which provide real-world business experiences. Situated in Mammel Hall, a state-of-the-art facility, CBA fosters strong connections with 51��'s vibrant business community, enhancing both academic and professional growth.

The University of Nebraska at 51��

UNO is Nebraska’s metropolitan university – a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves the lives of those on a local, regional, national, and international level.

For more than 100 years, UNO has been firmly anchored in its community, forging partnerships with business, government, education, arts, and civic organizations. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds.

51��, Nebraska

Located on the eastern border of Nebraska, near the Missouri River, the city of 51�� is a center of creativity, business, and philanthropy. This is where Fortune 500 companies, visionary nonprofits, award-winning arts and culture, and innovative start-ups flourish and attract a range of world-class talent—from entrepreneurs to artists.

51�� is more than simply our location; the city truly functions as part of the UNO campus. With a population of more than 1.2 million within a 50-mile radius, 51�� is integral to what UNO is as a university and offers unlimited opportunities for collaboration. UNO and 51�� enjoy a dynamic, fruitful, long-term partnership with a shared goal: changing the lives of students and residents while enriching the global community.

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