Quinlan’s New Dean Kevin Stevens Discusses Plans For School’s Future
Last month the Quinlan School of Business introduced Kevin T. Stevens as the school’s newest dean. Stevens returns to Loyola from DePaul University where he served as professor of accounting, director of the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems, and director of global initiatives in the College of Business.
“Returning to Loyola as dean is an honor. The broad-based Jesuit education I received was instrumental in whatever success I have had in my career, and I am delighted to join a faculty and staff committed to the values-based leadership that business today is demanding,” said Stevens.
He added:
“Understanding global business and having the ability to analyze and communicate the uses of ‘big data’ to make decisions will become increasingly important. But, producing leaders with a strong moral compass is what Catholic universities are particularly well-equipped to do, and upon which we should continue to focus and grow.”
In a recent post on the Quinlan website, Stevens discussed about his journey to Loyola and his new vision for Quinlan. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation:
What excites you about serving as Quinlan’s dean?
Stevens: “Loyola’s chancellor, Father Garanzini, offered a really intriguing challenge. He asked, “What should a great Catholic, Jesuit business school look like?” Quinlan is already a great school, but what can we do better? With our mission in mind, how can we best serve our students and the business community? I really believe that the business world is looking for well-rounded people who think critically and have a strong moral compass. Catholic schools aren’t the only place to develop these skills, but we are uniquely positioned to do so.”
From your vantage point, what makes Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business different?
Stevens: “When businesses hire a Quinlan graduate, they gain a talented worker with distinctive skills. Every decent business program provides its graduates with the technical skills they need. But Loyola graduates have a broad liberal arts education and a targeted business education. They know how to think critically and to be responsible leaders.”
“We are also committed to partnering with our alumni and the business community. We want to provide the education you need for yourself and your employees, from degree programs to executive education and beyond.”
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