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Rich Klein has been appointed as the Dean of the Stuart School of Business at Illinois Institute of Technology, effective January 1, 2025, bringing a transformative vision for technology-integrated education. Prior to joining Illinois Tech, he served as Vice Chancellor of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), where he also held dual faculty appointments in the College of Business and College of Information Science and Technology. His expertise spans data-driven strategies to enhance student retention, career outcomes, and educational innovation, particularly at the intersection of business and technology.
- Affiliation: Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology
- Previous Roles: Vice Chancellor at UNO, Associate Dean at Florida International University (FIU), Interim Director of FIU’s School of Accounting
- Education: Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems (Georgia State University), M.S. in Technology Management (Mercer University), M.A. and B.A. in Economics (Boston University)
Klein’s research focuses on leveraging data analytics to improve higher education systems, with a particular emphasis on student success metrics and career preparation. His leadership aligns with Illinois Tech’s mission to bridge business and technology through programs like Stuart’s Coursera partnership for a tech-focused MBA. Though not explicitly tied to specific publications or awards in the text, his career reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in academia.
