Michigan State University seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-looking leader to serve as the next dean of its internationally renowned Broad College of Business.
Dean of the
SPRING 2024
Executive Summary
Michigan State University (MSU) seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-looking leader to serve as the next dean of its internationally renowned Broad College of Business (Broad). The dean will join at an opportune time to partner with new university leadership and engage students, faculty, staff, alums, and other key constituents in helping the college reach new heights by further enhancing our brand, the reputation of our people, and the rankings of our programs. The Broad College of Business, named after alumnus and distinguished business leader Eli Broad, is one of the largest of seventeen degree-granting colleges at Michigan State with approximately 4,900 students across 6 academic units – Accounting and Information Systems, Finance, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and the School of Hospitality Business. Its world-class faculty delivers academic rigor in the classroom and its leading-edge scholarship brings fresh perspectives to business leadership and best practices. With the No.1 ranked Supply Chain Management program, the No.3 ranked Production/Operations Management program and most other programs in the top 25, the college is a hub for top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs that educate and nourish the next generation of business leaders. The Broad College is home to the Minskoff Pavilion, a 100,000-square-foot facility that provides state-of-the-art instruction, learning, and career development spaces for business students. Michigan State is the nation’s premier land-grant university and one of the top research universities in the world. As a member of both the Associate of American Universities (AAU) and the Big Ten Academic Alliance, MSU is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, impactful research, and global outreach. It is also known for its Spartan grit and resilience. MSU is stronger because of its community, which includes more than 51,000 students, 5,600 faculty and staff, and a network over half a million living alums who are extremely loyal supporters and cheerleaders for the university. The dean will join MSU and its new leadership to build upon its existing strengths and propel it to new heights.
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Executive Summary
The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated record of fundraising, strategic leadership in higher education and the skills required to oversee a large, complex college. The person should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and build meaningful relationships across multiple constituencies. They should be a leading scholar and must possess a terminal degree and academic credentials that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of professor in one of the college’s departments. The dean of Michigan State’s Broad College of Business will be presented with the opportunity to achieve the following professional and personal accomplishments: Join the senior leadership team of an outstanding national research university and be a catalyst for taking the Broad College to new heights; Be a strong advocate for the college to university leadership; Work directly with a world-class faculty who are committed to exceptional accomplishments in teaching and scholarship; Build on the significant success of prior fund-raising efforts as the university enters a new capital campaign where the Broad College is expected to play a significant role; Continue to enhance the reputation of the college, propelling it toward higher levels of national and international prominence; Build on the college’s global footprint and on cross-unit and cross-college collaborations to tackle the world’s most pressing problems; Continue to assemble, develop, and be supported by an exceptional team of staff professionals all committed to the success of the college; Ensure the recruitment, development, and placement of outstanding and motivated students; Oversee a diverse and professionally challenging portfolio of business education disciplines – and be at the forefront of integrating new business education strategies and delivery platforms into the existing portfolio of programs; Participate in the global discourse on business education and engage with the network of worldwide alums and corporate partners; Continue to build strong working relationships with the alums network to ensure the next generation of students has the skillsets needed to be successful as they move into the business world.
For information regarding how to apply, submit nominations, or inquire about the role, please see the section “Procedure for Candidacy” at the end of this document.
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The Eli Broad College of Business
At Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business, we inspire the future of business. Broad Spartans – our students, alums, faculty and staff – embody this ethos and work to make an extraordinary impact for business, people, and society. Across each of our programs, concentrations, and departments, the Broad College delivers an investment in student success beginning on day one, a team of renowned faculty with a breadth of business knowledge across fields, and opportunities not found elsewhere. Our rankings reinforce and reflect these commitments, as our undergraduate and graduate programs are consistently among the nation’s best . A diverse and inclusive academic community, the Broad College is MSU’s home for business and it is one of the largest colleges, enrolling approximately 4,900 students to our undergraduate , MBA , master’s , and doctoral programs. We employ nationally recognized faculty – including nearly 100 tenure-system members – who work across 6 units, 6 research centers and institutes, and several auxiliary support units. Today, we offer 7 majors, 11 minors, and 22 graduate and doctoral programs and are proud to have an active network of more than 85,000 alums.
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Broad 2030 Strategic Plan
MISSION
To be a top-of-mind business school as reflected by the recognition of our brand, the reputation of our people, and the rankings of our programs. VISION
We create and disseminate knowledge through collaboration, developing global transformational leaders who positively impact organizations and society.
Digital Transformation Global Mindset STRATEGIC THEMES
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Ethics & Social Responsibility Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES Transform lives through undergraduate education
Through a curriculum grounded in experiential learning and purposeful engagement opportunities, Broad students will make a positive impact on organizations and society. Enhance careers and lifelong learning through graduate programs W e develop leaders and accelerate careers by leveraging world-class scholarship and experiential learning at scale. Strengthen impactful research and scholarship R ecognize and leverage faculty expertise to expand the knowledge base, solve important and complex problems, and develop the next generation of scholars. Enhance outreach and engagement F orge and deepen relationships based upon intentional, well-focused collaboration with diverse constituents to create value and impact for Broad clients and stakeholders. Foster a culture and climate of belonging and success B uild a community grounded in mutual respect where everyone feels valued, supported to do their best work, and able to advance.
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Academic Units
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS The Department of Accounting and Information Systems undergraduate and graduate programs consistently rank among the top in the nation. The department offers programs at every level — undergraduate through doctoral — and students graduate with outstanding knowledge, skills, and unrivaled professionalism. By creating collaborations among students, faculty, and staff and esteemed industry practitioners, the department achieves its vision to be a global leader in creating and disseminating expertise in making business happen. View the department information sheet here . Undergraduate: Accounting Master’s: Accounting • Accounting & Data Analytics • Business Data Science & Analytics Doctoral: Accounting • Information Technology Management Programs DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Through its curriculum, research, faculty, students, and programs, the Department of Finance looks beyond numbers to reach practical, useful solutions to a range of issues confronting today’s businesses. The department is also home to the renowned Financial Markets Institute; the Center for Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Entrepreneurial Finance; the Spartan Global Development Fund; and the Student Investment Association, which enhance students’ experience and provide a global network to position them for success in their career paths. In the classroom, students learn from distinguished faculty and have a hands-on role in real time research; outside the classroom, their opportunities are limitless. View the department information sheet here . Undergraduate: Finance Minors: Financial Planning & Wealth Management • Insurance & Risk Management Master’s: Finance • Financial Planning & Wealth Management Doctoral: Finance Programs
Students
TOTAL 381 MASTER’S 151
UNDER- GRADUATE 217 DOCTORAL 13
Faculty TOTAL 32 IN TENURE SYSTEM 24 ENDOWED POSITIONS 10 top 20 UNDERGRADUATE ACCOUNTING PROGRAM Source: U.S. News & World Report
Students
TOTAL 579 MASTER’S 41
UNDER- GRADUATE 537 DOCTORAL 1
Faculty TOTAL 23 IN TENURE SYSTEM 13 ENDOWED POSITIONS 7
Top 20 M.S. PROGRAM IN FINANCE Source: TFE Times
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Academic Units
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT The Department of Management supports research and teaching related to understanding the dynamics of organizations from a variety of perspectives, including motivation, team decision making and effectiveness, employee and firm performance, strategic decision making, human resources, and leadership. Led by faculty widely acknowledged as leaders in the field, graduates emerge with the tools and strategies to influence human dynamics of businesses across all industries and sectors. View the department information sheet here . Undergraduate: Human Resource Management • Management Minors: Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Sports Business Management Master’s: Management, Strategy & Leadership Doctoral: Human Resource Management • Organizational Behavior • Strategic Management Programs DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING The Department of Marketing develops transformational marketing leaders who make business happen while creating knowledge by doing empirical research at the “state of the science” and translating it to the practitioner’s “state of the art.” Core competence is in the exercise of managerial and strategic marketing aimed at generating superior customer value. Undergraduates receive an understanding of marketing concepts and tools from award-winning faculty; master’s in marketing research students are part of a No. 1 ranked national program; and doctoral students contribute to Broad’s global reputation as a leading research-intensive business school. View the department information sheet here . Undergraduate: Marketing Minors: Sales Leadership Master’s: Marketing Research & Analytics • Customer Experience Management Doctoral: Marketing Programs
Students
TOTAL 297 MASTER’S 165
UNDER- GRADUATE 115 DOCTORAL 17
Faculty TOTAL 24 IN TENURE SYSTEM 17 ENDOWED POSITIONS 8
#10 UNDERGRADUATE
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Source: U.S. News & World Report
Students
TOTAL 476 MASTER’S 112
UNDER- GRADUATE 351 DOCTORAL 13
Faculty TOTAL 22 IN TENURE SYSTEM 15 ENDOWED POSITIONS 2 #1 M.S. PROGRAM IN MARKETING RESEARCH Source: QS World University Rankings
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Academic Units
DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT The Department of Supply Chain Management holds the prestigious reputation of offering the No. 1 ranked undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States. The department educates students to thrive in careers such as procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and customer service. Students graduate with foundational knowledge across all areas of SCM, positioning them to work in multiple capacities for the top global companies. The business world views Broad’s graduates and faculty as the voice of the SCM field. View the department information sheet here .
Students
TOTAL 657 MASTER’S 93
UNDER- GRADUATE 556 DOCTORAL 8
Faculty TOTAL 20 IN TENURE SYSTEM 13 ENDOWED POSITIONS 8 #1 UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/ LOGISTICS PROGRAM Source: U.S. News & World Report
Undergraduate: Supply Chain Management Master’s: Supply Chain Management Doctoral: Logistics • Operations and Sourcing Management Programs
Students
THE SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY BUSINESS Founded in 1927, the School of Hospitality Business is the second-oldest hospitality school in the nation. It has launched the careers of industry presidents at some of the world’s leading hospitality companies and includes an alum network of more than 10,000 professionals in management careers across hotels, restaurants, clubs, sports and entertainment, the cruise industry, and hospitality real estate development. Led by renowned faculty known for industry research and expertise, hospitality students graduate with a business degree and develop leadership skills through two required internships, participation in nine student clubs, and three major annual events. View the school information sheet here .
TOTAL 314
Faculty
TOTAL 17 IN TENURE SYSTEM 11 ENDOWED POSITIONS 2 #1 U.S. PUBLIC PROGRAM Source: College Choice
Undergraduate: Hospitality Business Minors: Real Estate Programs
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Broad College Alumni Advisory Board
Alums and friends of the Broad College of Business give back through college, department, and program board service. Alum/advisory board members serve as ambassadors to the wider business community and bring their special talents, experience, and insights to Broad. The Broad College’s Advisory Board currently consists of 23 alum representatives and is as diverse as the populations and the programs that they serve. Whether they create alum engagement programs, open doors for students in highly competitive business environments, offer industry connections or provide feedback, these dedicated business leaders bring tremendous value to Broad College and MSU through their contributions of time, expertise, leadership, and financial support.
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The incoming dean reports to the provost and will be an integral and vital part of MSU’s leadership team. They should serve as an effective advocate on behalf of the Broad College and act as its chief academic and administrative officer. The dean will be a champion of the college’s mission, advance and implement its strategic priorities, cultivate meaningful partnerships, generate resources in support of the college’s priorities, and manage the college’s operations. The dean manages an annual budget of $52.7 million and provides leadership to nearly 90 Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership
tenured faculty, 164 non-tenured faculty, and 140 administrators and staff. In addition, the dean of the Broad College of Business will be expected to:
Galvanize the community around a shared vision for the future. The next dean should be committed to listening and learning about the history, context, and culture of the college and skilled at building an environment of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect. The next dean should also bring an understanding of top-tier business schools and the evolving higher education landscape. The dean will be expected to leverage MSU’s strengths, explore new opportunities that advance the college, and inspire others through authenticity and relationships. This individual should demonstrate an ability to oversee an increasingly complex college and empower others. Ensure an excellent student experience. Consistent with the recommendations of AACSB, the college’s accrediting body, the Broad College collects comprehensive and rigorous student success metrics that demonstrate faculty and staff’s commitment to excellence in business education. The college boasts a 98% graduation rate within six years and a 98% placement rate. The Broad College is also the most sought-after college at MSU. More than 20% of the incoming students plan to join the Broad College. As this level of interest continues to grow, the next dean will be expected to ensure that the college has sufficient resources so that student experiences and outcomes remain strong. This individual should be committed to student success, comfortable in engaging with students, and have a visible presence around the college. The dean must have a demonstrated commitment to ensuring a welcoming environment that creates a sense of belonging for students from all backgrounds and life experiences, including traditionally underrepresented groups.
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Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership
Support faculty research, teaching, and outreach efforts. The Broad College is comprised of world-class scholars who publish in the top journals in their fields and demonstrate a deep commitment to academic rigor and student success. The next dean must have a demonstrated record of supporting and promoting faculty excellence and providing a leadership approach that utilizes all the skills and expertise within the college. They should foster and manage an academic environment that facilitates the recruitment, retention, and development of exceptional faculty; support and reward fixed-term faculty and academic specialists who play an indispensable role in student education and training; and proactively work to ensure a diverse faculty composition. This individual should have a record of effectively using existing resources and identifying new resources that will support the work of faculty and enhance the reputation of the college. Engage alums and external partners. Business education at the Broad College extends well beyond the classroom. The college benefits from a passionate and supportive alums base, who are actively involved in mentoring students, providing insights about the skills and knowledge sought by employers, and supporting the college with generous gifts and donations. The Eli Broad College of Business Advisory Board comprising of over 20 C-level executives, helps to cultivate and encourage continuing affiliation between alums and the institution. The next dean will be expected to effectively engage alums and other external partners to understand their needs, aspirations for the college, and insights about the business world. Bridging the worlds of researchers and alums, the dean should be a passionate advocate for the college and demonstrate the ability to build genuine and mutually beneficial relationships with alums, donors, and industry. Strengthen relationships and build bridges across campus. The faculty and staff of Broad College are dedicated to serving the research and educational mission of the university, which is rooted in its land-grant identity. The new dean will share that commitment and seize the opportunity to build partnerships across the university while championing the best interests of the college. They will join a community of deans from all seventeen colleges who meet regularly. These meetings allow not only for open communications about college and campus policies, but also open pathways to potentially productive inter-college collaborations in research, teaching, and outreach. For example, The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is housed in the Broad College of Business, providing programs, courses, and resources to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, create new ventures, and develop skills that set students apart in the job market. The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is home to the Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and is the fastest-growing academic minor on campus. The new dean will promote and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations across the university. The focus on relationship building comes at a critical time – as the university has entered a period of new leadership following several years of public turmoil.
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Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership
Actively engage in strategic initiatives to generate new resources to support the Broad College. The achievement of the Broad College’s strategic aspirations will be enhanced by generating additional funding sources as well as expanding the diversity of revenue streams for the college (e.g., income-based programs, research grants, study abroad initiatives, and corporate partnerships). Good progress has been made over the years in generating new donors and donations (the current endowment is $250 million and annual giving for FY2023 was $9,250,230.81). The next dean will be expected to devote significant time and energy to furthering Broad’s culture of philanthropy, building partnerships, and raising new funds. There are particular opportunities for success here, such as the continued cultivation of the worldwide network of 86,715 alums from all of the college’s programs. In attaining this objective, the dean is supported by development professionals dedicated to the Broad College. As one of Michigan State’s “crown jewels,” the Broad College – led by its dean – will assume a prominent role in the university’s forthcoming capital campaign. Foster a culture of shared values and enthusiastic engagement. Broad is blessed with an outstanding world-class faculty, highly professional administrators, a dedicated staff, exceptional students, and proud alums. Each of these constituent groups is eager to contribute and add value to Broad’s continued progress toward higher levels of national and international prominence in business education. The new dean should further this support by focusing on continuing a strong professional alignment with – and personal commitment to – the college’s success and culture of collaboration. To accomplish this, the dean should be highly visible, genuinely engaged, inclusive, and sincere in their eagerness to build a high-performing and respectful work environment. The new dean should also prioritize a high level of transparency, integrity, and ethical business practices that form the cornerstone of Broad’s culture and brand. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are inseparable from its academic mission. The new dean must have a demonstrated commitment to foster and provide a sensitive, inclusive, equitable, respectful, and supportive environment for all students, faculty, administrators, staff, and alums to achieve true collaborative excellence.
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Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate must have a strong demonstrated record of scholarship, fundraising, and strategic leadership in higher education, and the skills required to oversee a large, complex college. They should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and build meaningful relationships across multiple constituencies. The candidate must possess a terminal degree and academic credentials that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of professor in one of the college’s departments. In addition, the ideal candidate should possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with others to identify strategic goals, in implementing a plan to achieve desired outcomes, and in engaging and empowering others to lead initiatives that advance a unit’s mission and vision. A commitment to shared governance and to listening to the variety of constituents represented in the college, including faculty, staff, students, alums, donors, and industry. An appreciation for and understanding of academic excellence across all disciplines in the Broad College and its connections to the university broadly, to create an environment that encourages world-class academic research, high-quality teaching, and innovative initiatives. Success in the creation of an environment that ensures the recruitment, development, and retention of top-notch tenure-track faculty, fixed-term faculty, academic specialists, and staff members. A deep commitment to student success and an understanding of the curricular and co-curricular experiences that will prepare students to succeed after graduation. A record of effectively utilizing existing resources and identifying new resources that will advance a unit’s strategic objectives. The capacity to serve as the public face of the college, a record of engaging with external partners to gain insights and create mutually beneficial relationships, and the skills required to articulate the college’s vision to alums and corporate partners. A demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others through authenticity and supportive relationships. Impeccable personal and professional integrity, strength of character, ethical qualities of the highest order, and alignment with the university’s mission and values. The ability to play a key role in university leadership, advocating for the college, forging strategic connections across colleges, and an ability to work collaboratively with other deans and campus units to further the goals and objectives of the college and Michigan State University.
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About Michigan State University
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 165 years. The nation’s premier land-grant university, MSU was founded with the goal of democratizing higher education and bringing science and innovation into everyday life. Today, MSU makes an impact in communities from East Lansing to East Africa as it pushes the boundaries of discovery, expands opportunity and advances equity to make a better, safer, healthier world for all. One of the world’s leading public research universities and a member of the Association of American Universities, MSU offers nationally ranked and recognized academic, undergraduate research, residential college and service-learning programs and is a leader in study abroad among public universities. A diverse and inclusive academic community, MSU enrolls more than 50,000 students from all 50 states and nearly 140 countries, employs nearly 2,000 tenure-system faculty members, and offers more than 400 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges. An indication of MSU’s excellence and impact is its selection by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science to design and establish the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams — the preeminent user facility of its type in the world. Opened in 2022, the facility provides research opportunities for scientists from around the globe, fueling breakthrough applications while developing the next generation of scientific leaders.
MISSION
Michigan State University, a member of the Association of American Universities and one of the top research universities in the world, was founded in 1855. We are an inclusive, academic community known for our traditionally strong academic disciplines and professional programs, and our liberal arts foundation. Our cross and interdisciplinary enterprises connect the sciences, humanities, and professions in practical, sustainable, and innovative ways to address society’s rapidly changing needs. As a public, research-intensive, land-grant university funded in part by the state of Michigan, our mission is to advance knowledge and transform lives by: Providing outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional education to promising, qualified students in order to prepare them to contribute fully to society as globally engaged citizen leaders Conducting research of the highest caliber that seeks to answer questions and create solutions to expand human understanding and make a positive difference, both locally and globally Advancing outreach, engagement, and economic development activities that are innovative, research-driven, and lead to a better quality of life for individuals and communities, at home and around the world
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MSU Strategic Plan 2030
The strategic plan articulates a shared vision for Michigan State University, shaped with the input of many voices through an inclusive process. It focuses on six major thematic areas that will guide our collective efforts moving forward. More information can be found here: strategicplan.msu.edu/strategic-plan
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
With students from all 50 states and nearly 140 countries, Spartans work to foster a community that respects and values a broad range of backgrounds and viewpoints in order to create opportunities for all. To learn more about MSU’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, read the 2020 – 2022 DEI report here . MSU collectively acknowledges that Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. aiis.msu.edu/land
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Michigan State University Leadership
Dr. Thomas D. Jeitschko is a professor of economics who serves as the Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Michigan State University. He transitioned into this role from serving as the Senior Associate Provost, overseeing the budgeting process of the Office of the Provost, provost’s office communications and events, Institutional Research, and Institutional Space Planning and Management, as well as the Apple Developer Academy with MSU in Detroit and the Student Information System transition project. Previous to that he was MSU’s Associate Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Dean of the Graduate School, after serving for several years as the Director of the American Economic Association Summer Program—a two-month, intensive pre-doctoral residential program that prepares talented undergraduate students from under-represented backgrounds for graduate work in economics and related fields. Dr. Jeitschko holds an advanced degree in economics from the University of Münster in Germany with a specialization in Economic History and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in 1995 with a specialization in Mathematical Economics. His research interests are in applied economic theory with concentrations in industrial organization, law and economics, and micro-economics more broadly. He has published in a wide variety of journals, including the American Economic Review, the International Economic Review, the European Economic Review, Games and Economic Behavior, Economic Theory, the Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, and the Journal of Industrial Economics. He served as an associate editor of the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization and the International Journal of Industrial Organization, and as an editorial board member of the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, in addition to holding several other editorial appointments. Prior to his current appointment at MSU, Thomas has held faculty positions at Royal Holloway College, University of London, and Texas A&M, as well as shorter appointments at Duke, Johns Hopkins, and Georgetown universities, and at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. Thomas has also worked at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. as an economist in the Antitrust Division where he was the lead economist on many investigations of mergers and potentially anti-competitive firm conduct. He has advised and consulted for States Attorneys General Offices throughout the U.S. concerning antitrust and consumer protection matters and has been retained by the U.S. Department of Justice as an expert. THOMAS D. JEITSCHKO, INTERIM PROVOST AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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Michigan State University Leadership
KEVIN M. GUSKIEWICZ, PRESIDENT-ELECT
Kevin M. Guskiewicz, a neuroscientist, academic leader and concussion researcher, was appointed president-elect of Michigan State University on Dec. 8, 2023, by the MSU Board of Trustees. A member of the University of North Carolina’s faculty since 1995 and founding director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center and the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes, Guskiewicz was appointed UNC’s Chancellor in 2019. He is a nationally recognized expert on sport-related concussions and maintains an active research portfolio serving as co-principal investigator on two multi-center research grants. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in the areas of sports medicine and neuroscience. His team’s groundbreaking work has garnered numerous awards and has influenced concussion guidelines in the NFL and NCAA. In 2011, Guskiewicz received the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for his innovative work on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sport-related concussions. In 2011, he convinced the NFL and NCAA to change the kickoff rule, which resulted in a 50% reduction in concussions on kickoffs. In 2013, Time magazine named him a Game Changer, one of 18 “innovators and problem-solvers that are inspiring change in America.” Guskiewicz earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from West Chester University, a master’s in exercise physiology/athletic training from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate in sports medicine from the University of Virginia. Born and raised in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, he and his wife Amy have four children: Jacob, Nathan, Adam, and Tessa.
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East Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State is located in East Lansing , a vibrant college town just three miles from Michigan’s capital, Lansing, the hard-working heart of Michigan. The area offers countless things to do, see, and experience — from art galleries, concerts, and restaurants to gardens, parks, and trails. And you don’t have to venture far to discover Michigan’s sandy beaches, ski slopes, and metropolitan life. As the seasons change, so does Michigan State University. From vibrant fall color to blankets of fresh snow to spring blossoms on MSU’s sprawling park-like campus, you’ll never tire of the scenery.
Discover more about Michigan here . Learn more about East Lansing here .
Procedure for Candidacy
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, a statement addressing how past and /or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSU’s commitment to inclusive excellence, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. WittKieffer is assisting Michigan State University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 15, 2024 . Application materials, nominations, and expressions of personal interest should be sent to: John K. Thornburgh and Natalie Song MichiganStateBusinessDean@wittkieffer.com In addition, candidates must apply through Michigan State’s online portal .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
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