Appointment of Director of Center for International Business - Dr. Katrin R. Harich

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Katrin R. Harich, professor of Marketing, as director of the Center for International Business. The main objective of the Center is to promote “internationalization” of the College’s programs involving students, faculty, and curricula. The Center also collaborates with and supports the B.A. in International Business degree.
In her previous position as associate dean, Dr. Harich was instrumental in developing and supporting several international initiatives at the College. She started the BEST (Business European Study Tour) and facilitated faculty exchanges.
The Center for International Business will assist in creating and supporting study abroad programs for business students. Such opportunities include those specifically aimed at the College’s students (i.e. the BEST Program) and other opportunities provided by the University and the CSU System.
The Center will assist in creating and supporting Faculty Exchange programs with the College’s partner universities. It will also assist the College’s faculty members with the creation and dissemination of research and teaching materials on international topics (seminars, conferences, colloquia, working paper series).
Through internships and outreach activities, the Center will assist the B.A. in International Business degree program to reach its goals. It will also provide its support for student recruitment and placement and program development and assessment for the degree program.
The Center will collaborate with other College centers and centers and international associations at universities nationwide (CIBER Centers, as one example). It will also create and support educational and training programs in area of its interest.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Katrin R. Harich on her new assignment!