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Statesman Journal Q&A with Newly-Named Dean Debra J. Ringold - January 29, 2008 [view the video online]

Courtesy: Lori Cain, Statesman Journal

STATESMAN JOURNAL: What does a dean do at the Atkinson School?

DEBRA RINGOLD: ... Deans are formally the chief executive of a school or a college. In this case, it's the Atkinson Graduate School of Management. And in an academic setting, that person is also the chief academic officer. So I'm responsible for day-to-day operations -- not directly, but the buck stops with me.

I'm responsible for the financial well-being of the institution. And I'm responsible for quality in our faculty, activities and all of the student experiences that we offer.

So I have the same kinds of responsibilities that any CEO would have of an operating unit, but I also have the responsibility to ensure highest academic standards are being met by everyone that participates in the enterprise.

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Debra J. Ringold, Professor of Marketing, Named Dean of the Atkinson Graduate School of Management

Ringold Serves as First Female Dean in the School's 33-year History


January 10, 2008 — Salem, OR — Debra J. Ringold has been appointed dean of the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University. Ringold, a professor of marketing at Willamette since 1994, will lead Willamette’s MBA and Executive Development programs, expanding the visibility and viability of the Atkinson School. She is the first woman to serve as dean in the school’s 33-year history.

In announcing his appointment of Ringold, Willamette University M. Lee Pelton said, “I have the utmost confidence in Debra’s capacity to provide the leadership that is needed over the next eighteen months. I look forward to working with her and with the Atkinson community as we work toward common objectives.”

Ringold completed her tenure as chairperson of the Board of Directors for the American Marketing Association last summer and was recently appointed to the U.S. Census Bureau Advisory Committee. Her accomplishments include the Willamette University Administrator of the Year award and United Methodist Award for Exemplary Teaching.

Ringold’s research interests include integrated marketing communications, marketing and public policy, non-profit marketing and research for marketing decision making.

Ringold Faculty Website

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