Dr. Suresh Immanuel Named Schroeder Family Dean of the UE College of Business and Engineering
Evansville, Ind. (12/02/2024) — The University of Evansville (UE) is pleased to announce that Dr. Suresh Immanuel has been appointed as the Schroeder Family Dean of the College of Business and Engineering.
Dr. Immanuel steps into this role with an impressive legacy of leadership and innovation. Since joining UE in 2009, he has served in key positions, including Program Director of Civil Engineering, Department Chair of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science and Associate Provost for Academic Partnerships. His tenure has been marked by notable achievements, such as doubling enrollment in the engineering programs and spearheading interdisciplinary initiatives, including the Construction Management program.
Dr. Immanuel succeeds Dr. Beverly Brockman, who served with distinction before her passing in Fall 2023. A licensed professional engineer, Dr. Immanuel, brings both academic and industry expertise to his role.
"Dr. Immanuel's dedication to academic excellence, collaboration, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment embodies the values of the College of Business and Engineering and the Center for the Advancement of Learning," said Mary P. Kessler, Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost. "His leadership will ensure continued growth and innovation within our academic programs and will prepare our students for success in a dynamic and changing global landscape."
Dr. Ben Johnson, Associate Dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration will continue to serve as Head of the Business School and will provide oversight for the day to day operations of the School and will lead their reaccreditation efforts. Both Dr. Immanuel and Dr. Johnson's appointments are effective June 1, 2025.
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