Monday, August 14, 2006
Murphy named associate dean
of College of Business
 Dr. Gregory B. Murphy, associate professor of management, has been named associate dean and director of the Master of Business Administration program for the College of Business. The appointment was effective August 1. In making the announcement, Dr. Mohammed Khayum, dean of the College of Business, said, “Dr. Greg Murphy is a talented individual who is a highly effective teacher with a strong record of scholarship and engagement in the community. His leadership, energy, skills, and commitment will be invaluable in fostering strategic management and continuous improvement within the College of Business.” Murphy joined the USI College of Business in 2002 as assistant professor and was promoted to associate professor this year. His teaching interests include strategic management and entrepreneurship. He has a special interest in new venture/small business performance and new and small e-commerce ventures. He said, “Exciting times are ahead for the College of Business as we build upon the hard work and achievements of USI College of Business faculty, staff, and students. I am excited about the potential for significant advancement in the College of Business as we implement our strategic plan. I also look forward to becoming more involved in the MBA program and in getting to know the students in the program.” Murphy chairs the task force assigned to investigate the potential for an entrepreneurship program at USI. He assists in the continued development of USI’s Center for Applied Research and Economic Development, which began operation in January as a program of USI Extended Services. He also participates in a Small Business Advisory Network in Evansville. Murphy was awarded a USI College of Business Faculty Research Scholarship for summer 2006 for a study comparing small businesses with corporate parents to independently owned small businesses of comparable size. His articles have been published in professional journals, including New England Journal of Entrepreneurship, The Journal of Business Economics Research, Journal of High Technology Management Research, and Journal of Business Venturing. Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology at Weber State University, a master’s degree in management science at the University of Central Texas, and an M.B.A. degree at the University of Houston. He completed a doctorate in business administration at the University of Houston in 1996. He previously served on the faculty at University of Nebraska-Omaha and University of Evansville. He also has been associated with the Houston Small Business Development Center. As associate dean, Murphy succeeds Khayum, who was named dean of the college in January. |
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