CBA benefits from Board of Advisors' wisdom

Volunteers with expertise and enthusiasm are vital resources for the College of Business.  The College relies on two important groups of outstanding volunteers: the Board of Advisors and the Alumni Board. 

In this edition of The Current, we highlight the Board of Advisors, which is made up of 21 seasoned executives from a wide variety of enterprises, including academia, who assist the Dean by helping to formulate a strategic vision for the College. They provide feedback on academic programs and curriculum, expertise on industry trends, and job opportunities for students. In short, they are an incomparable source of both industry-honed inspiration and insight upon which the Dean may draw.

The newest member of the Board is Phyllis Peters Look '51, who says her passion for education led her to join. "I am convinced that the most viable pathway to a better life, both economically and morally, is a solid education. Not only does education enhance the life of individuals, the collective good that comes from having an educated community is immeasurable."

Peters Look is happy to bring her ideas, developed over more than 40 years of experience as a CPA, to the College and the University. "This is a great university, and we need to continue to improve it in these challenging times."

Linda Miller '81 concurs. She has been chair of the Board of Advisors since the beginning of the 2002-03 academic year. Miller joined the Board because "I believe in the mission of the University, and I want the business school to be a successful part of that mission." During her tenure, the Board has helped to develop programs like the Executive MBA degree and the Business Turnaround Management certificate. "These programs are strong additions to the University," says Miller. "We were also actively involved in the search for a new Dean, and we are delighted with the University's choice."

See the Board of Advisors roster 

Look for information on the College of Business Administration's Alumni Council in the spring 2007 issue of The Current.