Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower our stakeholders and enrich society by providing and leveraging our globally recognized educational opportunities. We strive to do so in an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, celebrates achievements, supports transformative teaching practices and research, and promotes collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.
Vision Statement: To be a leading force impacting people, professions, the environment, and society at large.
Value Statement: Student success and opportunities: We support student learning, academic success, professional and personal growth, and well-being.
Transformative research and creativity: We value transformative research and creativity as essential drivers of student success, faculty excellence, and community prosperity.
Social Responsibility: We develop relationships with all stakeholders that value diversity and emphasize ethical and professional behavior.
Service to Indiana and beyond: We collaborate with community stakeholders to act for the benefit of our service region, the state, and beyond.
Meet the Dean
Kelly Wilkinson
Dean of the School of Business and Economics
Office: IU East, Hayes Hall 255N
Email: wilkinkl@iu.edu
"The IU East School of Business and Economics provides graduates with a globally recognized IU degree. Our knowledgeable faculty and staff offer an engaging, quality education that meets the changing needs of the regional population and business community."
Advisory Council
The purpose of the Business Advisory Council (BAC) is to help advise the School of Business & Economics to maintain the relevance and currency of its business curriculum in light of regional economic development needs. The BAC supports and helps to advance the School’s mission, vision, strategic plans, and long-range objectives.
The Business Advisory Council meets two times a year (once during Fall Semester, and once during Spring Semester).
Council Members
| Name | Title/Organization |
|---|---|
| Brandon Ball | President, Perpetual Motion Enterprises |
| Curtis Blakely | Dean of Multidisciplinary Studies, Ivy Tech Community College |
| Tim Crammer | Vice President of Operation, Henny Penny |
| Michael Elorreaga | Agent, Farm Bureau Insurance |
| Robin Henry | |
| Ron Holbrook | Corporate Affairs, Sugar Creek |
| Steve Kiefer | |
| Kim Poinsett | Vice President of Community Relations, First Bank Richmond |
| Matt Railsback | Marketing Manager, Wayne Bank and Trust |
| Roger Richert | President, Richmond Furniture Gallery |
| Jim Summers | COO, Fayette County School Corporation |
| Mike Taylor | Director of Warehouse, DOT Foods |
| Melissa Vance | President & CEO, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Marty van der Burgt | Vice President, R&D, Belden |