The Ohio State University has appointed Aravind Chandrasekaran as the interim dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, set to start his two-year term on June 1, as reported by OSU News. Chandrasekaran, a Fisher Distinguished Professor of Operations who joined the faculty back in 2009, is currently the senior associate dean and is awaiting the approval of the university's Board of Trustees before officially taking up the role. Also, it has been announced that he will hold the John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business.
Ohio State's Executive Vice President and Provost, Ravi V. Bellamkonda, in a statement obtained by OSU News, commented on the ambitions shared by the committed faculty, staff, and students of Fisher College and its partners, alluding to their collective vision for the college's growth. "Fisher is an already strong business college, and its upward trajectory is critical for Ohio State’s collective success and ambition for helping define the future of higher education under President Carter’s leadership," Bellamkonda stated.
The incoming interim dean, Chandrasekaran, will collaborate with his colleagues, industry partners, alumni, and friends to establish a foundation for the college's future advancements. Fisher College has been recognized as one of the top public business schools in the nation, with rankings by U.S. News & World Report that include its undergraduate program (7th among all public universities), full-time MBA program (8th), Working Professional MBA (5th), and various specialty programs.
"I am deeply honored to serve as the interim dean of the Fisher College of Business," says Chandrasekaran via the Ohio State News, focusing on the legacy of excellence that precedes him and the collective strength derived from the college’s size and engagement. He continues, "Our scale and volume are a source of strength, and together we will continue to march forward expanding our corporate outreach, fostering innovation and driving meaningful impact in business education and practice," he added, illustrating enthusiasm for reinforcing the college's status as a pacesetter in the field of business education and practice.
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