DEAN'S MESSAGE
This issue of Vision marks my last as dean of The Eli Broad College of Business and The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management. I have enjoyed my time as dean and am honored to have been a part of the continuing excellence of the Broad School.
Over the past year, the Broad School has seen many successes. The MBA program was ranked 12th by the Wall Street Journal, and the undergraduate program received an unprecedented number 16 ranking by U.S. News and World Report. The acknowledgment is more than just numbers-it exemplifies how the Broad School's reputation is building throughout the country. In addition, several new programs have been launched over the past year and the school has been organized to successfully meet future challenges.
The grand opening of the James B. Henry Center for Executive Development on October 19 was another important accomplishment. The Henry Center provides a state-of-the-art facility to conduct executive education, the opportunity for stronger recruiting potential for top faculty and business students, more cooperation between colleges within Michigan State University, and expanded collaboration with state and national corporations in executive education. The Information Technology Management Program, initiated this fall, has an application service provider located at the front entrance in the lower level of the Eppley Center. It includes a Financial Analysis Laboratory (FAL) to prepare our graduates to excel in the area of financial trading. The FAL was designed to simulate the same environment students experience as brokers working at a Wall Street trading desk.
In addition to my duties as dean, I also chaired the dean search committee. This was a rather challenging task-to select the right individual to lead the Broad School into the future. This new dean had to have the correct balance of charisma, academic integrity, leadership skills, experience, vision, and strategy-someone with the ability to continue the high level of excellence the Broad School has achieved and the experience to lead us to the next level.
The committee, with the assistance of the search firm Spencer Stuart, screened dozens of prospects, and interviewed several candidates before selecting the best person for the job-Dr. Robert B. Duncan. I am confident that Bob is an outstanding choice to take the helm of the Broad School. Please join me in welcoming him to the college and to Michigan State University, effective January 1, 2002.
This issue of Vision reviews just a few of the achievements of our students, faculty, and administration over the past few months. These achievements would not have materialized without the confidence and commitment of our alumni and friends. We appreciate you all.
Don Bowersox