Lubin Dean Interviewed by eNewsLine

Neil Braun, Dean of the Lubin School of Business at Pace University was recently interviewed by eNewsLine, AACSB International’s news source.

Sarah Ham, Senior Manager of Marketing Communications at eNewsLine facilitated the interview. The following is an excerpt from the interview:

“How has your passion for education—and your career experiences—influenced your decision to be part of AACSB’s Business Practices Council?

Braun: It was precisely because of my career ranging from Fortune 50 senior executive to Internet entrepreneur that I sought to be Dean of the Lubin School of Business. When I asked myself in what context could my full range of experiences, temperament, passion for involvement with my own alma mater, and personal strengths be most valuable, I realized that being a dean of a business school was a strong possibility. Having just finished my fourth year as dean, I am more excited and challenged than ever to make sure that Lubin educates the whole person, all the dimensions that are necessary for success. The traditional academic learning goals are as necessary as they ever have been, but they are clearly not sufficient in this fast-changing global economy. We are, therefore, implementing curriculum and new programs to address the technical skills necessary for today’s work environment, to ensure that our students achieve a level of social intelligence that is necessary to be effective in the working world. The Business Practice Council provides a unique opportunity to discuss how to best address the changing needs and demands of a competitive marketplace that demands more than basic knowledge of a business discipline.

What do you hope or envision that the Business Practices Council can achieve that will support business school innovation and engagement?

Braun: The Business Practices Council already has affirmed what I hear anecdotally from alumni and employers, as well as what I know from my own personal experience. Having a highly placed group of hiring executives meeting regularly with business school deans provides the necessary formality to give credence to the gaps that exist and the needs to be addressed. It also is an ideal forum for learning how some of the most sophisticated businesses and progressive schools are addressing the changing needs of employers and the workforce.

Are there any challenges facing global business today that could be better approached through a partnership with academe?

Braun: With the growing availability of data and the accelerating rate of change, businesses can benefit from increased engagement with faculty by sponsoring more research relevant to their businesses. For example, credit ratings agencies have come under fire and no new model has proven itself to be a viable replacement; issuers might benefit from sponsoring research or competitions to develop alternative methods for establishing creditworthiness.”

For the complete interview, visit the eNewsLine’s webiste.

 

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