Question. You joined the Kelley School in 1981. What are some of the moments that have defined Kelley and your career?

Answer. I received my doctorate from Kelley and have been on the faculty for 41 years so my association with the school goes back 46 years. I would say my entire time here at Kelley has been amazing. I have taught in all the major programs. My most recent teaching has been with Kelley Direct. I was part of the group of professors who started teaching in KD very early on. It was a leap of faith in many ways, and we didn’t have very good technology back then, but those meager efforts turned in to the No. 1 online MBA program in the country. I’m very proud of that. I’m also proud that Kelley has been able to expand its global footprint through partner programs with global universities, the Global Dean’s Council, and the work we do through IIB.

Q.What are your priorities for the next year as interim dean?

A. My job as interim dean is to ensure a smooth transition to the next dean. The leadership we have in place in the dean’s office, both in Bloomington and Indianapolis, and in the programs and departments are the Kelley leaders of tomorrow, and we have a great team. Aside from the transition, we are working on the seven priorities we identified through faculty and staff discussions over the last several years for AACSB—improve student recruiting through branding initiatives, create a more diverse and inclusive environment, build on our domestic and global partnerships, foster the creation of impactful research, launch Project BEND (Business Education for the Next Decade), increase societal impact, and improve alumni engagement.

Q.What’s your favorite part about working at Kelley?

A. The people. We just really have some top-notch faculty and staff here. When I visit other schools, I can see how the collaborative environment at Kelley makes a huge difference in the programming and opportunities we can offer our students.

Q.What can staff expect at the State of the School address on October 20?

A. We’ll take a look at enrollment trends, recent rankings news and school updates, talk about new university initiatives, get an update on the dean search, talk about the results of the most recent My Voice at IU staff survey, and discuss where we are going with staff initiatives and engagement.

Q. How do you like to spend your free time?

A. As interim dean, I don’t have as much free time as I used to have, but I do like to play tennis. Unfortunately, I get very limited time to do that these days. I am a big supporter of IU basketball and IU football, so I go to most IU games. I am also a big fan of Manchester United, the English soccer team. I have been following them since I was around 10 years old! I have two young grandsons in Chicago, ages 9 and 7, so we’re spending a lot of time with them. Both my wife and I enjoy food, so we end up going out to eat quite a bit, especially in Chicago.

Q. What is something most staff don’t know about you?

A. I was born in Kenya and lived there for 18 years until I went to college in England. Growing up in Africa was very special—hiking in the wilderness, climbing mountains, and canoeing on lakes. I also belong to a very select group of people – those born in the Southern Hemisphere. Only about 10% of the world’s population is born south of the equator!

  • Jeremy Harmon, Director of Employer Relations, Graduate Career Services

  • Jezreel McMillen, Associate Director of Global Programs, MBA Office
  • Alex Martens, Student Life Specialist, Undergraduate Programs
  • Rodger Johnson, Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs
  • Katja Kaelin, Computer Support Technician, KSBIT
  • Jenny Hertel, IT Business Analyst, KSBIT
  • Stacey Abshire,  IT Business Analyst, KSBIT

  • Chloe Storm, Associate Director, Business Honors Program, Undergraduate Programs
  • Kaleigh McCoy, Director of Development Operations, Office of Development and Engagement 
  • Missy White, User/Help Desk Specialist, KSBIT: Operations 
  • Alan Goodno, Director, Major Gifts, Office of Development and Engagement
  • Alison Prow, Program Manager, Executive Degree Programs (previously in Office of Development and Engagement)
  • Sarah Hall, Associate Director, New Student Engagement, Information Systems Graduate Program (previously in Finance)
  • Laura Tiffin, Assistant Director and Study Abroad Advisor, Kelley International Programs, Undergraduate Programs
  • Michael Grubb, Business Honors Program Advisor, Undergraduate Programs
  • Dillon Frechen, Assistant Director, Career Services, Undergraduate Career Services
  • Shelby Duffy, Assistant Director of Student Experience, Kelley Direct Programs
  • Shelby Schulz, Payroll Coordinator, Business Office (previously in Business Law & Ethics)
  • Kelsey Townsend, Associate Director of Program Operations, Kelley Direct Programs
  • Maggie Barrett Schlake, Director of Development, Annual Fund, Office of Development and Engagement (previously Kelley IUPUI)
  • John Spencer, Accounting and Financial Support Specialist, Business Office

  • Geoffrey Kuester, Database Developer, Indiana Research Business Center
  • Kristen Levato, Administrative Assistant, Operations & Decision Technologies
  • Lydia Butler, Academic Advisor—Master's, Undergraduate Programs
  • Julie Thomas, Admissions Assistant, Master of Business Administration
  • Ryan Kelly, Assistant Director of Student Life, Undergraduate Programs
  • Melissa Thomas, Associate Director of Communications and Media Relations
  • Kara Hieser, Director of Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations
  • Madison McGlaun, Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs
  • Brittany Hukill, Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs
  • Michelle Clark, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Career Services
  • Jeffrie Buchanan, Systems Analyst/Programmer, Indiana Business Research Center
  • Kaitlyn Nead, Associate Director of Student Recruitment, Finance Graduate Programs
  • Gabriel Sheir, Associate Director, +Kelley
  • Cindy Lang, Assistant Director, Employer Relations, Undergraduate Career Services
  • Audra Lampkins, Associate Director, Graduate Career Services
  • Chloe Wineinger, Videographer, KSBIT
  • Tawny Sterwerf, Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs
  • Mathew Millard, Data Analyst, Undergraduate Career Services

  • Courtney Rocchio, Director of Marketing for Academic Programs, Office of Marketing and Communications
  • Christina Schmidt, Career Services Consultant, Graduate Career Services
  • Susan Barlow, Administrative Assistant, Operations & Decision Technologies
  • Danielle Judin, Associate Director of Advancement, Office of Development and Engagement
  • Susan Barlow, Administrative Assistant, Operations and Decision Technologies
  • Jessi Penn, Assistant Director, Student Services, Kelley Direct Programs
  • Rocio Suarez, Associate Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Programs
  • Maegen Wallaker, Admissions and Student Services Coordinator, Kelley Direct Programs
  • Trent McGee, Director of Student Life, Undergraduate Programs
  • Suzanne Probst, Academic Advisor—Master's, Undergraduate Programs
  • Steven Gallick, Academic Advisor—Master's, Undergraduate Programs
  • Marissa McGee, Director of Student Experience, Global Programs, and Strategic Initiatives, Kelley Direct Programs
  • Nina Camfield, Director of Employer Relations, Graduate Career Services
  • DeVol Tyson, Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives, Undergraduate Programs
  • Sarah Hoffman, Associate Director of Advancement, Office of Development and Engagement
  • Allison DeWitt, Director of Alumni Engagement, Office of Development and Engagement

Staff calendar

Oct. 5–Nov. 20Whirlpool Habitat Build
Oct. 6Kelley Book Club meeting
Oct. 20 State of the School/Kelley Staff Meeting
Oct. 24–Nov. 42023 Benefits Open Enrollment
Nov. 24–25Thanksgiving holidays
Dec. 26Christmas Day holiday observance
Jan. 2New Year's Day holiday observance

Whirlpool Habitat Build

The 12th annual Whirlpool Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build is happening Oct. 5 through Nov. 5, and this year Wednesdays are reserved for staff and faculty to build together! Shifts are 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 12:45 to 4:30 p.m., and KISI Associate Director Shawna Meyer-Niederman is happy to answer questions at meyersr@iu.edu. Plus, the build is an IU-sponsored volunteer event, which means staff can apply for up to eight hours of volunteer paid leave.

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If you'd like to start a staff club and know at least five other people who would participate, submit your idea to ksbstaff@indiana.edu.

How it works: Our staff book club meets the first Wednesday of each month to discuss our current book and choose a book for the following month. If you like to read and wish to explore a variety of texts with colleagues from all over, this is the club for you! If you know anyone interested in joining the staff book club, simply direct them to complete this form.

Current selection: In the spirit of Halloween, the group will be discussing four short stories by Edgar Allan Poe (The Tell-Tale Heart, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Purloined Letter), plus one poem (The Raven). We’re also encouraging members to read one additional short story of their choosing. If you need a shorter version for the newsletter text online, you can just list it as “Selected Works” or something like that.

Next Meeting: Thursday, October 6, from noon to 1 p.m. in HH4080W.Please email Sarah Storm for more information.

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Contact: Sarah Storm

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How it works: Cheers from the Kelley Wine-Tasting Club! All staff are welcome to join us for tastings as we collectively sip toward a greater understanding of how venerable wine is. Want to learn more about wine now? Check out this excellent wine primer.

Contact: Jeni Donlon

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