Dr. Russell Currie appointed Dean of Thompson Rivers University’s School of Business and Economics
An academic administrator with a proven track record of scholarship, leadership, fundraising and strategic plan development has been appointed Dean of Thompson Rivers University’s School of Business and Economics. Dr. Russell Currie’s term as the new Dean will commence on 1 August 2011.
Dr. Russell Currie has been appointed Dean of the School of Business and Economics. His term starts August 1, 2011.
“I am delighted to have Dr. Russell Currie join our team,” stated Dr. Ulrich Scheck, Provost and Vice-President Academic at TRU. “Given his extensive academic and professional experience in both academia and the private sector, Russell is sure to be a tremendous asset not only to the School of Business and Economics but also to TRU in general and to the Kamloops business community.”
“I look forward to supporting TRU’s commitment to involving its undergraduate students in understanding research through hands-on experience,” said Dr. Currie. “It is through co-curricular activities such as research, case competitions, attending and presenting at conferences and applying theory as volunteers or as co-op students locally and globally to real problems that students will reap the full benefit of their university education. This Deanship presents an opportunity for me to combine my abilities and aspirations with TRU’s momentum to become a leader in undergraduate business and economic education. The Dean’s Office will be committed to championing the Faculty’s fundamental values, securing internal and external resources, retaining and recruiting outstanding faculty, incorporating local and global co-curricular activities to fulfill our obligation to create a rewarding and valued student experience and increasing the level of alumni and other stakeholder involvement and support nationally and internationally.”
Dr. Currie completed his Ph.D. at Texas A&M University in 1994. His academic background also includes Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Science. Dr. Currie has supervised undergraduate honours students, and co-authored several of his research publications with undergraduate students.
Dr. Currie has held several academic and research positions at Texas A&M University and Lakehead University before moving into academic administration. As the founding member of the Faculty of Management at UBC Okanagan, Dr. Currie served in various capacities including Associate Dean and Dean. He set the early direction for faculty, recruited and hired the first round of faculty and staff, and was a member of the senior administration of the UBC Okanagan campus. In addition to his roles in the Faculty of Management, Dr. Currie also served the university as the Senior Academic and Research Officer.
Dr. Currie’s published research focuses on two primary areas: strategies for feasibility analysis and scholarly peer assessments. He has worked as a consultant for several first nation groups including the Tsimshian Nation, Lax Kw’alaams Band (Northwest British Columbia) and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas. In addition he has also provided consultation services locally, nationally and internationally to groups such as Oceans and Fisheries Canada, Parks Canada, Myra Canyon Trestle Restoration Society, US Forest Services, American Express Travel Services and Sabre.
For more information please contact
Dr. Uli Scheck, Provost and Vice-President Academic
(p) 250-377-6126
Or Dr. Russell Currie,
(p) 778-277-0081
