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Dean’s Advisory Council

The Dean’s Advisory Council advises, assists, and advocates for the School of Liberal Arts. DAC representatives are drawn from the private, public and nonprofit sectors, volunteer their professional expertise and community experience in service to Liberal Arts, and act as links between campus and community.

  • Steven Akard, Director of International Trade, Indiana Economic Development Council
        (BA Economics and French)
  • Fred Biesecker, Partner, Ice Miller Legal & Business Advisors
        (BA Political Science)
  • Byron Buhner, Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Blood Center
        (BA Speech)
  • Greg Dunn, Legal Council, Rolls Royce Corporation
        (BA Political Science, IUPUI)
  • Steve Kern, Retired, COO, Cox Insurance Company
        (BA Philosophy, BS Business Management)
  • Elizabeth S. Moore, Research Scientist, St. Vincent Women’s Hospital
        (BA Communication and Theatre / Anthropology)
  • Linda Nicholson, Deputy Public Defender, State of Indiana
        (BA Political Science)
  • Suzanne Rich, Senior Analyst, Testing/Compliance, OneAmerica
        (BA Geography)
  • Ruth Rodefeld, Community Volunteer
  • Greg Schenkel, Vice President - Corporate Relations, Pacers Sports & Entertainment
  • Jane Schlegel, Community Volunteer/Consultant
  • Colleen Smith, Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
        (BA English)
  • Jeff Sparks, President, Heartland Truly Moving Pictures
  • Steve Tuchman, Director / Attorney, Lewis & Kappes PC
  • Robert D. Vane, Communications Director, Office of the Mayor
        (BA History and Political Science)
        (MA, History)
  • Gretchen Wolfram, Communications Director, Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Liberal Arts degree information indicated; additional IU degrees not included.