Dear Colleagues,
Some journeys are meant to come full circle.
Many of you know that, after 30 years working for NIU — with nearly a decade as dean — I am a true Huskie at heart. As you can imagine, returning to a leadership role within the College of Business was an opportunity I have welcomed and relished.
Since I stepped into the role of Interim Dean for the College of Business in July, I’ve once again been inspired by the incredible things happening in our college and the unlimited potential of what we can accomplish when we unite to help students achieve their dreams.
I am encouraged by the team of selfless individuals who put business students first every single day. These faculty and staff members and dedicated alumni and donors come together to make the College of Business what it is today—a caring and focused place to earn a world-class business education.
As we look ahead, I only ask you to dream big with me about where the College of Business is headed. These next several months will be significant, as we seek and find the next permanent dean of the college. I can promise you that I have every intention to leave our precious students and faculty in good hands. Our paramount responsibility is always to our students. Every decision in the coming months will be made with this best interest at heart. This will also translate to support for our faculty and staff, who lead our students in every sense of the word.
Again, I want to thank you for your tireless efforts within the college. My door is always open, and I look forward to working with you as we face this year together. I know we can make a great one.
Go, Huskies!
Denise Schoenbachler
Interim Dean
College of Business
Northern Illinois University
