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Leadership Profile
Texas A&M University-
Texarkana
Dean of the College of Business
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Texas A&M University-Texarkana seeks an outstanding leader to serve as dean of the College of
Business, an appointment that is to be assumed on July 1, 2015.
THE UNIVERSITY
Texas A&M University-Texarkana (A&M-Texarkana), a member of the prestigious Texas A&M
University System, is a dynamic and growing regional comprehensive university currently serving
approximately 2,000 students. Since its founding in 1971, A&M-Texarkana has been known for its
emphasis on student-centered education. From its beginnings as East Texas State University at Texarkana
to its acceptance into the Texas A&M University System in 1996 to today on its new, state-of-the-art
campus, A&M-Texarkana has been a university with a reputation for being a community rather than
simply an institution.
With expansion in 2010 from upper-division/master’s
programming to both lower-division and doctoral
level offerings, the campus has maintained its
friendly atmosphere, small class sizes, and
commitment to traditional and non-traditional
students.
Within the University there are three colleges: the
College of Business; College of Education and
Liberal Arts; and College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The University offers
20 undergraduate and 14 graduate degree programs, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1. In addition,
the College of Education and Liberal Arts offers a cooperative doctoral program in education
administration/leadership with Texas A&M University-Commerce. A&M-Texarkana is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) and will have a
ten-year reaccreditation visit in 2016. For the Strategic Plan FY2011-FY2015, click the following link:
www.tamut.edu/administration/StrategicPlan.pdf.
As a result of a partnership between Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) and A&M-Texarkana,
six teacher certification programs and other baccalaureate degrees are currently being offered on the
NTCC campus in Mount Pleasant. After receiving core requirements through NTCC, students can then
make a seamless transition to A&M-Texarkana to complete the final two years of their coursework. The
University also operates another satellite campus in Hallsville, Texas, and utilizes teaching facilities
within the Hallsville Independent School District. In addition, A&M-Texarkana and Texarkana College
recently signed a Dual Admissions Agreement, formalizing
a partnership which should benefit students wishing to
attain a baccalaureate degree.
Along with academic excellence and student success, the
university emphasizes community engagement, in
recognition of the strong support the region has provided
the university and a belief that such engagement is a
powerful learning tool for students. A well-developed
student life program ensures a full collegiate experience
for residential students and offers opportunities for
educational enrichment for other members of the campus community and beyond. Such offerings include
more than 30 student groups and extracurricular learning, athletic and social activities that allow students
to explore A&M-Texarkana outside the classroom. In April 2014, A&M-Texarkana was accepted as an
active member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
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A&M-Texarkana sits on 375 acres of land, 300 acres gifted in 2004 from
the City of Texarkana and 75 from the Anita and Truman Arnold
Foundation. Funding was also received in 2006 from the Texas Legislature
for construction of buildings on the campus. To date, four buildings have
been completed: the Science and Technology Building; University Center,
which houses the John F. Moss Library; Central Plant; and Bringle Lake
Village—a state-of-the-art 294-bed, furnished residence hall that features a
number of amenities, including a fitness center, an outdoor, in-ground
swimming pool, and an outdoor sand volleyball court. Private funds are
currently being solicited for the Student Engagement Center, a 14,000-
square-foot multipurpose center for special events, concerts, and a student
recreation area. The University is also currently raising $1.5 million per
year in annual funds and has been the recipient of a $10 million gift for
scholarships.
THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
The College of Business offers bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. Business
Administration majors may choose a concentration in Finance, Management, Management Information
Systems or Marketing. In addition, the College offers an online Master of Business Administration
degree, and in Fall 2012, began offering its MBA with an Energy Leadership track, in partnership with
the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. The undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in
the College of Business account for 25 percent of the total University enrollment, with 325 undergraduate
students and 118 MBA students. There are 13 full-time faculty and 2 full-time staff assistants.
The College recently launched the College of Business Advisory Board – comprised of representatives
from business organizations, community college partners and the public at large – with the objective to
draw upon the wisdom and experience of business and professional leaders, entrepreneurs and other
stakeholders to develop, promote and deliver programs of the College of Business from a position of
excellence through continual quality improvements. The board also has certain duties assigned to it, such
as providing periodic reviews and input about the
programs of the College of Business, including, but not
limited to, curriculum development, student recruitment,
retention and job placement; faculty recruitment; lectures,
seminars and professional development activities and
community engagement. The College of Business
Advisory Board will provide professional advice to the
dean of the College as well as to faculty within the
College. In addition, the board will foster support for the
development, growth and work of the College and assist in
promoting a positive image and effective relations with all
college stakeholders.
THE COMMUNITY
The University is located in Texarkana, situated in scenic northeast Texas, on the border of Texas and
Arkansas, about two hours from Little Rock, Arkansas, and three hours from Dallas, Texas. There are two
separate city governments, each represented by a mayor, city council, and city manager. The “Twin
Cities” share services such as the regional airport, library, and Bi-State Justice Center. Competition
between the Texas and Arkansas railroad builders, who converged at the state line near the Red River,
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was the catalyst for the first selling of city lots in 1873.
Today, with a population of roughly 67,000, Texarkana
boasts outstanding public schools and a vibrant and
healthy local economy anchored in healthcare, one of the
largest civilian-run army depots in the nation, several
major manufacturers, a myriad of local and national
retailers and an expanding hospitality industry.
In addition, the city is rich in cultural amenities. The
Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council
(TRAHC) manages the Perot Theatre, named for major
benefactor and Texarkana native Ross Perot, and the Regional Arts Center. Regional and national
exhibitions and educational programs are offered by the Regional Arts Center, while the Perot Theatre
hosts a variety of theatrical and musical events, including performances by the Texarkana Symphony
Orchestra.
The region’s lakes, rivers, state parks, and nearby Ouachita Mountains also provide many outdoor
recreational opportunities, including hunting and fishing. Texarkana has Texarkana Golf Ranch, one of
the top-ranked golf courses in Texas, located across the street from the campus as well.
In 2008, Forbes.com ranked Texarkana second on its list of small metro areas with the fastest growing
“gross metropolitan product”. The city was ranked #22 in a Business.com and Moody’s Economy.com
report entitled “America’s 25 Next Reviving Job Markets”.
For an aerial tour of the city, click on: http://kygl.com/take-an-aerial-tour-of-texarkana-video/.
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LEADERSHIP AGENDA FOR THE NEXT DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
The dean will provide effective leadership and management in the development, delivery, assessment, and
promotion of educational programs within the College of Business, and establish and maintain a strong,
mutually beneficial relationship with the local business community.
Essential Functions:
1. Provide effective leadership that results in positive change and growth of the College;
2. Utilize an overall personnel management style that is characterized by openness, honesty, and
equity and is focused toward the maximum development of individuals, as well as the success of
ad hoc groups and the overall college faculty and staff team;
3. Promote, facilitate, and model improvement of the teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and
service roles of faculty to better serve constituencies within the University, the profession, and the
community;
4. Develop and maintain partnerships with community business, industry, and non-profit groups for
research, employee professional development, civic engagement, and authentic/applied learning
initiatives (e.g., problem resolution, service learning, internships, field projects, in-service
training);
5. Aggressively seek external funding (e.g., grants, private donations) for value-added opportunities
for students and faculty;
6. Provide leadership for the acquisition and maintenance of AACSB accreditation for the College
of Business;
7. Facilitate the development, monitoring, and evaluation of emergent annual and long-range
college plans that are consistent with the University’s academic vision, mission, strategic plan,
and goals;
8. Make ethical and data-driven decisions that promote the overall progress of the College and
resolve crises and problems that threaten to impede progress in a timely manner;
9. Manage and facilitate the accomplishment of programmatic, college, and university goals in the
areas of student recruitment, persistence, and success;
10. Develop and manage the College’s annual budget, focusing on the effective and efficient use of
financial resources to achieve the mission and goals of the College and University;
11. Engage in personal professional development related to one’s discipline and administrative
responsibilities and encourage/facilitate appropriate professional development for all employees
within the dean’s supervision;
12. Express ideas clearly, accurately, and convincingly in an atmosphere of respect and
professionalism; and
13. Know and comply with all system and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures,
guidelines, and directives in a timely manner.
Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in a discipline within the College of Business, be
tenured or eligible for tenure at A&M-Texarkana, and currently be at the rank of associate professor or
higher. The successful candidate will also have three (3) years of documented academic administration
experience, five (5) years of successful university teaching, a record of scholarly productivity, strong
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leadership and interpersonal skills, evidence of engagement with the business community, and a
successful record of fundraising. In addition, the successful candidate will have recent or current
experience in acquiring or maintaining AACSB accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in small-to-midsize colleges or regional universities
Successful experience with new program development
Experience in delivering and managing online delivery of curriculum
Experience in planning and budgetary management
APPLICATION AND NOMINATION PROCESS
The University is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. Applications should consist of a substantive
cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above, a curriculum vitae or resume, and a list of at least
five (5) professional references with full contact information; references will not be contacted without
explicit permission from the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be
submitted in confidence to TexarkanaDeanofBusiness@academic-search.com.
The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by January 12, 2015, can be
assured full consideration. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting
Senior Consultant Tessa Martinez Pollack at tmp@academic-search.com.
It is the policy of Texas A&M University-Texarkana not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or veteran status in its academic
programs, activities and employment practices.
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