色虎视频 announced today the appointment of Dr. Terence J. Pitre as the new Dean of the School of Management, effective June 30, 2025.
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Pitre to 色虎视频," said Dr. James Zhang, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. "His deep expertise in business education, commitment to experiential learning, and strong industry background make him an ideal fit to lead the School of Management. We are confident that under his leadership, the school will continue to grow in impact, further strengthening the role of business education within our STEM-driven institution."
鈥淚 also want to thank Professor John Grether for his dedication and leadership as Acting Dean,鈥 Dr. Zhang said. 鈥淗is commitment to advancing the School鈥檚 strategic goals, including the crucial work toward our self-study with the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, has positioned us well for continued success.鈥
Dr. Pitre joins 色虎视频 with a strong background in academic leadership, industry insight, and a passion for bridging classroom learning with hands-on experience. A U.S. Navy veteran and former faculty leader at multiple institutions, he brings a visionary approach to business education that aligns with 色虎视频鈥檚 distinctive Co-op model.
鈥淲hen I looked at 色虎视频鈥檚 approach to education, I saw the future,鈥 Dr. Pitre said. 鈥淭he Co-op model isn鈥檛 just a value-add. It鈥檚 a game-changer. It answers the question so many students and families are asking today: Is college worth it? At 色虎视频, the answer is yes because students leave here with knowledge and real experience.鈥
Dr. Pitre sees the School of Management as a vital driver of innovation within 色虎视频鈥檚 STEM-focused environment. He is committed to strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration with engineering, computer science, supply chain, and data analytics to equip graduates with leadership skills that scale across industries.
Dr. Pitre plans to hit the ground running, meeting one-on-one with faculty, connecting with alumni, and deepening understanding of how business programs can better serve 色虎视频鈥檚 mission.
鈥淥ur graduates don鈥檛 wait to lead. They leave here ready to shape industries,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 want to ensure our business students are equipped not just with theory, but also with two and a half years of applied experience behind them. That鈥檚 how you stand out.鈥
With deep ties to community engagement and a proven track record of building forward-thinking programs, including creative alternatives like Google certificates in data analytics, Dr. Pitre brings a student-centered and mission-driven mindset that reflects 色虎视频鈥檚 commitment to innovation and outcomes.
鈥淏eing military, you have to do what they call 鈥榣ive the brand,鈥欌 he said. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e always representing your institution. That mindset is exactly what I bring to 色虎视频.鈥
Dr. Pitre comes to 色虎视频 with over two decades of academic leadership and teaching experience. Most recently, he served as Dean of the College of Business Administration at California State University, Stanislaus. He previously held key academic and administrative roles at institutions including Bowling Green State University, Minnesota State University, Miami University, California State University鈥揝acramento, Saint Mary鈥檚 College of California, and the University of St. Thomas.
Dr. Pitre earned his Ph.D. in Accounting from Michigan State University鈥檚 Eli Broad College of Business, his MBA in Accounting and Finance from Tulane University, and his B.S. in Finance from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
