Adelphi University Announces Rakesh Gupta as Dean of its School of Business

Feb. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- Adelphi University has announced the appointment of Rakesh Gupta as Dean of its AACSB accredited School of Business. Dean Gupta has been serving as interim dean since the summer of 2008. This decision follows a comprehensive national search and the position is effective immediately.

“Dean Gupta has been a vital member of the Adelphi community and I am very pleased that he has accepted this pivotal leadership position. During his tenure, our School of Business enrollment has grown, alumni support has increased, and we have continued to add distinguished faculty to the School’s ranks. In the last few years, we have expanded the School’s partnerships with regional businesses and added alumni and business leaders to its external Advisory Board-both hallmarks of distinction and our commitment to excellence. I thank the search committee for their efforts, and am confident that our decision will lay the foundation for continued progress and exciting and innovative opportunities for our students and faculty,” said President Robert A. Scott.

Dean Gupta joined Adelphi University in 1978 as an assistant professor in the School of Business. Since that time, he has held many leadership positions of increasing responsibility. He has published numerous articles in research journals and presented at international conferences; he has won a number of best paper awards, most recently at the 2009 Annual London Conference on Money, Economy, and Management. To provide international opportunities for students, he has developed affiliations with universities in India, China, France, Taiwan, Egypt, and the Czech Republic. In January 2010, he successfully led the School’s first China immersion program bringing 24 students and faculty to China for an intensive “Business in China” course. Among his many accomplishments and recognitions, he has been given the 2010 India Republic Day Award by the Town of Hempstead and the Indian American Forum for outstanding contributions to education and American public life. He is often quoted in the press, most recently on the current economic and financial crisis, and serves on the World Trade Council of the Long Island Association.

“During his career at Adelphi, Dean Gupta has developed innovative programs, taken measures to ensure the University’s success in its pursuit of AACSB accreditation, and championed opportunities for students. I look forward to working with him to further enhance our programs as we continue to serve as an educational leader in the region with programs recognized for their excellence, relevance, and innovation,” said Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Gayle D. Insler.

Information about Dean Gupta is available at http://business.adelphi.edu/about/administration.php.

About the Adelphi University School of Business: Accredited by AACSB International, Adelphi’s School of Business combines a cutting-edge curriculum with personal attention from expert faculty to create leaders who have the knowledge, integrity, and originality to drive enterprise in the 21st century. Small classes, state-of-the-art instruction, a richly diverse student body, and hands-on experience enable students to excel in all aspects of management. Adelphi offers an array of undergraduate programs in accounting, economics, finance, and management as well as full-time, part-time, and accelerated M.B.A. graduate programs.

About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,500 students from 41 states and 63 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.

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Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island.