Letter from Dean Carroll As we head into 2025, I want to reflect on an exciting, ambitious start to our academic year. Oregon State University welcomed its largest first-year class in history, making us the only R1 university in the country to grow for 28 years in a row. I’m proud to say that our college’s continual growth is key to this success. Our highly ranked partnership with Ecampus is getting stronger each year. It allows students of any age, anywhere, to pursue their business education. Ecampus business programs currently serve students from 44 U.S. states and 37 countries around the world. Not only have we contributed to Oregon State’s growth, we are university-wide leaders in creating experiential learning opportunities for our students. One of the most exciting examples is SnoPlanks Academy. The academy gives business students in Bend the opportunity to run an established business that handcrafts sustainable, stylish snowboards. The students’ first product line launched successfully in October. These kinds of experiences are foundational for students. They give students the confidence and skills they need to excel as soon as they graduate. You can read more about SnoPlanks in this issue. Additionally, College of Business volunteers are essential to our students. Volunteers help students build industry knowledge and networks as well as the confidence that goes along with learning to maintain relationships. Jim Parkin ’86, our 2024 College of Business Hall of Fame winner and our first executive in residence, is one of those volunteers. Jim is passionate about preparing accounting students for the business world. He helps them build a professional network and set expectations for their first jobs. We highlight Jim and his ethos of service in this issue. Each year, I have grown even prouder of the way the College of Business has strengthened its reputation through collaborations, research and supporting students. Our community is truly unique, and alumni are an integral part of it. I look forward to the remainder of the academic year, and all that we will accomplish throughout it. We look forward to sharing more of our stories with you. Have a wonderful, safe holiday season. Tim Carroll, Ph.D. Sara Hart Kimball Dean, OSU College of Business Business Matters | 3
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