Donald Bourque has been named to serve as dean of the School of Business for a two-year term. Bourque, who had served as interim dean of the School of Business since July of 1994, joined the University as associate dean and professor of accounting in 1972. He received his M.B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Washington, and has focused his research on topics of accounting, management, information systems, cost analysis, and business strategy. He has also been active in designing and promoting executive development programs in the U.S. and abroad.

“As interim dean, Dr. Bourque has demonstrated he has the experience, energy, and commitment to assume this major and important responsibility,” Provost Genshaft said. “I am pleased that he has expressed interest in continuing the assignment for the 1997-99 term.”