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Published May 11, 2021

University of Louisiana Monroe President Ron Berry announces Michelle McEacharn, D.B.A., as the new Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences, pending University of Louisiana System board approval.

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McEacharn is the Susan and William D. Banowsky Endowed Chair and Professor of Accounting in the William D. Hoover School of Accounting, Financial and Information Services in the CBSS.

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Berry said McEacharn possesses qualities essential for a college dean 鈥� experience, expertise, and enthusiasm.

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"The university is truly fortunate to have Dr. Michelle McEacharn accept the position of dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences. She is an outstanding teacher and scholar who will provide strong advocacy and leadership for the college. Dr. McEacharn will be able to begin immediately leading the college towards new levels of achievement," said Berry.

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When Berry, former dean of the CBSS, became 蜜桔直播 president in 2020, Associate Dean and Professor Peggy Lane, Ph.D., filled the role of interim dean. Lane was the CBSS's first female interim dean, and McEacharn is the first female dean of the college.

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When interviewing for the position, McEacharn was asked why she wanted to be dean. Her response captured the momentum building at 蜜桔直播.

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"Who wouldn't want to serve in this role at this time? The excitement across campus is genuine and pervasive with Ron Berry as president. What a bright future for 蜜桔直播 under his direction.鈥�

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鈥淭he CBSS is a great college with high-quality students who are engaged in the programs, a group of faculty and staff whose dedication and devotion is unmatched, and an alumni base which both appreciates and supports our students and programs. This is my home and my family, and my love for 蜜桔直播 and the college runs very deep,鈥� McEacharn said.

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McEacharn has served in the 蜜桔直播 Accounting program continuously since 1989. She began as an instructor and progressed to assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor in 2003.

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McEacharn earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration at 蜜桔直播 and her Doctor of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Chartered Global Management Accountant.

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Vice President of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz, Ed.D., said McEacharn would cultivate and build the CBSS to meet the expectations of students and exceed the demands of the job market.

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"Dr. McEacharn possesses the skills, knowledge, and abilities to lead the CBSS. I have every confidence Dr. McEacharn will work tirelessly to enhance and develop programs in the college that are required today and essential for the future. I congratulate her on this accomplishment in an already exceptional career in higher education," Ruiz said.

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Berry and Ruiz thanked the committee for their dedication in the nationwide search for a new dean, especially chairman Don Simpson, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Health Sciences.

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"Dean Simpson and the committee conducted an intense search, and they found the right person. I am delighted our new dean is one of our own," Berry said.

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McEacharn currently serves as the Executive Director for the Federation of Business Disciplines and is a recent past president for the Northeast Chapter of the Society of Louisiana CPAs. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Accounting Education Award by the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants in 2009 and the Outstanding Educator for the Southwest Region of the American Accounting Association in 2008.