Scott Beaulier is an American economist and academic administrator who serves as the H.A. (Dave) True Family Dean of Business and Professor of Economics for the University of Wyoming's College of Business. He was previously Dean of North Dakota State University's College of Business. Earlier in his career, he served as Executive Director at the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University,[1] Executive Director of the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy and Chair of Economics & Finance at Troy University, and as a Department Chair of Economics at Mercer University.[2]
Early life and education
A first-generation college student, Beaulier was born and raised in Iron Mountain, Michigan, hometown of Tom Izzo and Steve Mariucci.
He attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan and became interested in economics when he took a course taught by David Prychitko. After completing a B.A. (2000) in economics and history at NMU, Beaulier attended George Mason University where he earned an M.A. and a Ph.D. (2004) in economics. His dissertation focused on economic development and the role robust institutions play in human flourishing and was supervised by Peter Boettke.
Career
After receiving his doctoral degree, Beaulier taught at several institutions, including Mercer University, Beloit College, Troy University, and Arizona State University. In 2016, he became one of America's youngest business deans[3] when he joined North Dakota State University as Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Economics. In his six years at NDSU, Beaulier led the College of Business through two AACSB accreditation reviews, secured historic philanthropic support for the College of Business,[4] and helped to launch the Sheila & Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, which was the largest investment in people--faculty and students--in NDSU history.[5] In 2019, Beaulier became the first named dean in NDSU history when he assumed the role of the Ronald & Kaye Olson Dean of Business.[6] In July, 2022, Beaulier left NDSU after six years as Dean of Business to assume the role of Dean of Business at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming.
In addition to his academic positions, he is a volunteer for AACSB and has evaluated a number of other business schools and colleges for accreditation. For 10 years, he served as a Board Member for the Institute for Humane Studies, and in addition to this work, he has been an active board member of many community and nonprofit organizations.
Personal life
An avid runner, Beaulier has run more than 15 marathons, including the Boston Marathon on four occasions. His wife, Anemone Beaulier, is an accomplished writer and poet, and together they are raising four children in Laramie, Wyoming.
References
- ^ "ASU creates economic-liberty center with $5 million in gifts". The Arizona Republic. November 28, 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "UW Taps North Dakota State Dean to Lead College of Business | News | University of Wyoming". www.uwyo.edu. May 13, 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Dean Scott Beaulier's Reflections On One Year At NDSU College Of Business". Fargo INC! Magazine. 2017-06-26. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ stagefndtion (2022-04-11). "A College Catalyzed by Philanthropy - NDSU Foundation Magazine". NDSU Foundation. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ "NDSU launches $50 million Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth". www.ndsu.edu. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ "Endowed deanship established at NDSU's College of Business". InForum. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2022-07-25.