<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jason Lee has accepted the position of Interim Dean of the School of Business and Economics, effective September 1, 2026.</span></div><span id="m_7453545107355178736m_-2963963802866250925gmail-docs-internal-guid-94a48e14-7fff-b81f-2234-55d9a6b05b53"><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">This appointment allows for a thoughtful and extended transition period with Dean Brian Neureuther, who has decided to return to the faculty to focus on teaching and research after many successful years of leadership. During Dean Neureuther’s tenure, the School of Business and Economics earned AACSB re-accreditation, launched an executive management training program in partnership with local industries, strengthened engagement with regional businesses and business leaders, and experienced significant enrollment growth through new, labor-market-ready programs in online and in-person modalities. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dr. Lee currently serves as Chair of the Department of Accounting. Plans for the Dept. of Accounting chairship and a Sept 1, 2026 transition for this role, will take place over the coming months. Dr. Lee has an outstanding record of scholarship, teaching, and institutional service. He holds the rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor and is a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2011). Professionally, he is a New York–licensed CPA and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credentials, and he received a Distinguished Performance Award from the Institute of Certified Management Accountants in 2005. Over his 19 years at SUNY Plattsburgh, he established the SBE’s first Assurance of Learning (AoL) system and led AoL efforts for seven years (2006–2013), earning commendation from the AACSB maintenance review team. He also played a central role in launching the online BS in Accounting program in 2017, developed the combined BS Accounting/MS Data Analytics pathway in 2019, and spearheaded the newly approved Online MS in Accounting program.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Shared governance has been respected through consultation with SBE Department Chairs, and the Faculty-Senate Chair, both regarding this interim appointment and the planned timeline for a national search for a permanent Dean.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The School of Business and Economics is scheduled for AACSB re-accreditation in the 2027–2028 academic year, with an anticipated site visit in Spring 2028. We intend to launch a national search in late summer or early fall 2027, conduct the search during the 2027–2028 academic year, and appoint a permanent Dean in late spring or summer 2028.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">On behalf of the Provost’s Cabinet and SUNY Plattsburgh, I extend my sincere thanks to Dr. Neureuther for his leadership and collegial approach to this important transition. We welcome Dr. Lee with great enthusiasm and confidence, knowing our broader campus community will support Dr. Lee in his future role.</span></p></span><br><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px">Marcus Tye, PhD <i>[he,him]</i></b></div><div style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:18px;margin:0px">Provost & SVPAA</div><div style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:18px;margin:0px">802 Kehoe, 101 Broad Street</div><div style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:18px;margin:0px">Plattsburgh, NY 12901</div><div style="font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:18px;margin:0px"><span id="m_7453545107355178736m_-2963963802866250925m_8731024400896531636phoneIcon" style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">(o) </span><a href="tel:+1-518-564-5402" title="Office Phone Number" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);box-sizing:border-box;line-height:18px;display:inline;margin:0px;text-decoration-color:rgb(200,16,46)" target="_blank">518-564-5402</a> <font color="#c8102e"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;text-decoration-color:rgb(200,16,46)"><b><a href="http://plattsburgh.edu/" target="_blank">plattsburgh.edu</a></b></span></font></div><br style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"></span><img alt="SUNY Plattsburgh logo.png" src="cid:D122DDAA-1658-4912-8104-998E14D7ECC6"><br></div></div>
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