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Issue 15: September 2005
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Khayum named acting dean of College of Business

Mohammed F. Khayum, professor of economics, has been named acting dean of the College of Business. The appointment was effective August 16. Khayum joined USI in 1991 and was named associate dean and director of the MBA program in January 2004. He succeeds R. Eugene Klippel, who stepped down as dean of the College of Business effective August 12. Linda Bennett, vice president for Academic Affairs, said, “Dr. Khayum has the experience to keep the college moving forward during the search process for a new dean and his collaborative style will help keep faculty informed and involved in the college's future. Because Dr. Khayum has been active in the Evansville community, he is someone with whom area business leaders are familiar. ”
Khayum said, “I believe that this academic year will be filled with dynamism as the College of Business focuses on implementing its strategic plan which was adopted in spring 2005. Based on my knowledge of the faculty and staff, an in-depth understanding of the college’s mission and processes, and my administrative experience during the past four years, first as a department chair and more recently as associate dean, I am confident the College of Business will continue to provide high quality and meaningful educational experiences for our students.” Khayum prepares the Business Conditions and Outlook Survey, a quarterly survey of businesses in the Evansville area, and the Evansville Factbook, a compendium of demographic, economic, and social information about Southwestern Indiana. He also has contributed his expertise to a number of area economic impact studies, needs assessment projects, and other activities in the field of economics. Joining USI as assistant professor in the Department of Economics and Finance, Khayum was promoted to associate professor in 1995. He was named professor in 2001 and served as chair of the Department of Economics and Finance from that time until his appointment as associate dean in 2004. Khayum earned an undergraduate degree in economics from University of Guyana. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees, also in economics, at Temple University. His research interests include input-output analysis, service sector growth, economic development, exchange rate determination, consumption behavior, and the New Economy. Articles by Khayum have appeared in a number of professional publications, including the Journal of College Reading and Learning, Applied Economics, Global Business and Finance Review, Service Industries Journal, and International Economic Journal. He has made presentations at conferences in Chicago; New Orleans; Washington, D.C.; and Philadelphia. He is the author of two books on economic issues in developing countries.

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