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Margaret L. Williams serves as the Dean and Professor of Management at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. She assumed this role in April 2017 and oversees strategic initiatives including enrollment growth, curriculum enhancement, and fundraising. Previously, she held the Page Endowed Dean position at the University of North Dakota's College of Business and Public Administration, where she established a School of Entrepreneurship and strengthened research, development, and alumni relations. Earlier roles include Management Department Chair and Interim Dean at Wayne State University, alongside faculty positions at Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Tennessee, Purdue University, and Indiana University.
- Education: PhD and MBA in Management from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
Her research focuses on leadership, employee motivation, organizational justice, compensation systems, and work/life balance. Over 30 years, she has contributed to prominent journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Human Resource Management, and the Journal of Applied Psychology. Williams has spearheaded programs like the Scovell Business Leadership Program and Excellence in Banking Program, fostering leadership development and strategic business education. Her administrative leadership emphasizes institutional growth and academic excellence, with a strong emphasis on fostering collaborative environments and research-driven initiatives.
- Advising/Grants: Played pivotal roles in strategic planning, endowment establishment, and cross-institutional fundraising efforts. No specific student advisees listed, but her leadership positions inherently involve mentoring faculty and staff.
Williams is affiliated with key programs and initiatives at Texas Tech, including the Scovell Business Leadership Program and Excellence in Banking Program. Her career reflects a trajectory of academic and administrative excellence, combining scholarly research with impactful institutional leadership.
