06
April
2012
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09:49 AM
America/Los_Angeles

CSUSM Announces Selection of Dean of the College of Business Administration

Dr. Sharon Lightner, Ph.D., has been named the dean of the College of Business Administration at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM). She will assume her new role July 1.The College of Business Administration is comprised of the departments of Accounting and Finance; Information Systems and Operations Management; and Management and Marketing. An MBA Program was founded in 1995. Signature programs include Senior Experience, In the Executive’s Chair and the Student VIP. The College is also home to the Center for Leadership Innovation and Mentorship Building.“Dr. Lightner brings a strong record of administrative experience, teaching excellence and innovation, and fundraising success to Cal State San Marcos,” commented Dr. Emily Cutrer, provost and vice president of academic affairs. “She has an enthusiasm and passion for business and for serving students which will be an asset to the College, the University and the region.”Lightner is currently the William E. Cole director of the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy at San Diego State University (SDSU). Previously, she taught financial accounting at the graduate and undergraduate level. During her teaching career, she won numerous teaching awards both at SDSU and at the national level. In fact, her effort to bridge business practice and academics led to her receiving a prestigious American Institute of CPAs/American Accounting Association Collaboration Award. Lightner serves on the national boards of the Accounting Programs Leadership Group and the Federated Schools of Accountancy, the state Accounting Education Committee of CalCPA and the Board of Directors for CalCPA. Additionally, she currently serves on the San Diego chapter board of the Financial Executives International. “This is an exciting opportunity and I am honored to join a team of recently appointed deans who are committed to increasing CSUSM’s community partnerships, interdisciplinary programs and quality of education,” said Lightner. “The College of Business Administration offers innovative programs facilitated by faculty, staff and business partners who have a passion for enhancing the student experience.  I’m excited and privileged to have the opportunity to be an integral part of CSUSM’s trajectory of growth and success.”Dr. Lightner earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Montana, a Master of Science from SDSU and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oregon.About California State University San MarcosCalifornia State University San Marcos combines the ambiance of a mid-sized, personal, modern campus with the unequaled value of the California State University. Since its founding in 1989, the campus has distinguished itself. Students benefit from the latest facilities and equipment, a superb faculty that enjoys teaching, and a rigorous academic program that prepares students for a successful life in and out of the workplace. A recent survey reported that CSUSM’s annual spending in the region was $189.2 million, generating a total impact of $228.6 million on the regional economy. Over 85 percent of CSUSM’s alumni stay in the region fueling the local workforce. CSU San Marcos is located on a 304-acre hillside overlooking the city of San Marcos. It is 15 miles east of the ocean; just 30 miles north of downtown San Diego.