I’m now: Associate Dean, Research & PhD-MSc Programs and E. Marie Shantz Professor of IT Management Before this, I was: From 2013-16, Associate Vice-Principal (Research) and E. Marie Shantz Professor of IT Management. Years at Smith: Almost 27 years Best part of my job: Making a positive difference in the lives of Smith faculty, graduate students and staff. What I’m working on now: On the research side, we created an Assistant Director role to further promote faculty accomplishments. On the graduate programs side, we instituted two new awards: one for excellence in teaching and another for excellence in graduate supervision. Our focus is excellence! My motto is: Carpe diem — seize the day!
Jay Handelman
I’m now: Associate Dean, Faculty Before this, I was: Associate Dean, Research and MSc-PhD Programs Years at Smith: 15 years Best part of my job: I have an opportunity to interact with all faculty members, gaining a wonderful perspective on the breadth and depth of talent we have at Smith. What I’m working on now is a research project on how consumer activism and social movements have contributed to the reshaping of the fast-food industry. My favourite all-time business book is: The Living Company by Arie de Geus
