Office of the Dean
Chris Thomas, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Associate Professor, Management
Associate Dean Thomas oversees Chaifetz School graduate programs. In his role, he works collaboratively with the graduate business staff and program directors toward continuous innovation and impact for Chaifetz graduate students.
Mamoun Benmamoun, Ph.D.
Director for Accreditation
Associate Professor, International Business
Prof. Benmamoun oversees the accreditation of the Chaifetz School of Business. In his role, he works collaboratively with Chaifetz School faculty and staff to ensure that AACSB accreditation standards are maintained across programs. Dr. Benmamoun also serves as the director of the Ph.D. in International Business and Marketing program.
Bidisha Chakrabarty, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs
Edward Jones Professor of Finance
Associate Dean Chakrabarty oversees research and faculty affairs at the Chaifetz School. In her role, she works closely with stakeholders within the Chaifetz School to support growth in the school's national profile and implementation of the school's strategic plan.
Steve Oslica, MPA
Director of Marketing and Communications
Director of Marketing and Communications Steve Oslica leads all marketing, communications and public relations for the Chaifetz School on behalf of the Office of the Edward Jones Dean and the school's divisions and units. This includes advertising, publications, website/social media content, branding and visual identity standards, and media relations.
Debbie Pike, MBA
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Faculty, Accounting
Associate Dean Pike manages undergraduate programs at the Chaifetz School of Business. She collaborates with stakeholders within and across the university to ensure support and academic services meet the needs of faculty and students. Professor Pike also oversees curricular and co-curricular development to ensure continual innovation and impact for Chaifetz School undergraduate students.
Ben Smyth, Ph.D.
Director of Co-Curricular and Service-Learning Programs
Director of Co-Curricular and Service-Learning Programs Ben Smyth engages students in leadership formation through the conduits of service-learning, community engagement, and co-curricular experiences. Dr. Smyth advises the Dean鈥檚 Student Advisory Board, manages business student clubs involvement and oversees the Chaifetz School鈥檚 Service Leadership Program.