Sightler Named Associate Dean for Graduate Business Programs
Kevin Sightler‚ Ph.D.‚ has been promoted to the newly−created position of Associate Dean for…
Georgia (Jun 8, 2005) — Sightler Named Associate Dean for Graduate Business Programs
Terri Thornton
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Contact: Terri Thornton‚ 404−932−4347‚ territhornton@mindspring.com
Kevin Sightler‚ Ph.D.‚ has been promoted to the newly−created position of Associate
Dean for Graduate Business Programs at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State
University.
Sightler recently spearheaded the Coles College’s successful efforts to win re−accreditation
for its business programs from AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business.
“Kevin led the AACSB International reaffirmation process for the Coles College splendidly
and successfully‚” says Coles College Dean Tim Mescon. “He is well−positioned for
this next management challenge.”
In his new position‚ Sightler will continue to oversee the Career Growth MBA‚ Master
of Accounting‚ and WebMBA® programs for the Coles College. He will also take on additional
responsibilities‚ including exploring new markets‚ and expanding thereach of the Coles
College MBA programs toserve more citizensof Georgia.
He will assume the new post July 1.
Kennesaw State University is a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing
student population of 18‚000 from 129 countries. The third largest university in the
state‚ and a member of the 34−institution University System of Georgia‚ KSU offers
more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
