Leavey Dean to Return to Faculty

Drew Starbird, dean of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, announced his decision not to seek an additional term after completing his five-year term as dean in summer 2015. Starbird, who served as interim dean of the business school in 2009–10, was appointed dean in fall 2010. He looks forward to returning to the classroom as professor of operations management and information systems after a sabbatical in the 2015–2016 academic year.

As a member of the business school faculty since 1987, Starbird has served in many leadership capacities, including director of the Food and Agribusiness Institute, a multidisciplinary research program at Santa Clara University.

“Drew Starbird has introduced many innovative programs within the Leavey School of Business that support young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch new enterprises,” said Michael Engh, S.J., SCU president. “I am very grateful for Drew’s leadership in strengthening the organizational structure of the business school and in extending its professional accreditation.

”Provost Dennis Jacobs added, “As an alumnus, faculty member and dean, Drew embodies the spirit and values of Santa Clara University. With acuity and dedication, he has stimulated important curricular enhancements and expanded the reach of the Leavey School of Business.”

The provost will be working with faculty and staff in the business school to conduct a national search for a new dean. Professor Starbird teaches operations management, statistics, and business analytics at the undergraduate, MBA, and executive MBA levels.

He also conducts extensive research in quality control and management, supply chain management, food safety, and contracting. Starbird also serves the larger public, most notably as a longtime member of the board of directors of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

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