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News release prepared by: Katie Briscoe, 785-532-2753, kbriscoe@k-state.edu

Monday, July 28, 2008

ANAND DESAI NEW ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR K-STATE'S COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

MANHATTAN -- Anand Desai, associate professor and head of the department of finance at Kansas State University's College of Business Administration, will assume the role of associate dean and director of undergraduate programs for the college in early August.

Desai joined the College of Business Administration in 1994. He holds the ConocoPhillips Faculty Fellowship. He was appointed as head of the department of finance in 1998. Desai received his doctorate from the University of Michigan, master's degrees from Oklahoma State University and Iowa State University, and a bachelor's degree from Maharaja Sayajirao University in Baroda, India.

"I have every confidence that as associate dean and director of undergraduate programs, Dr. Desai will provide the leadership needed to make significant advances in the education opportunities we offer our students," said Yar M. Ebadi, dean of K-State's College of Business Administration. "Dr. Desai is dedicated to providing college's students with the individualized attention they need to achieve academically. Through his creativity and commitment to excellence, we will enhance our student-centered learning environment to give our students, both on campus and via distance learning, access to the finest resources available to encourage their academic success."

As associate dean, Desai will provide leadership and strategic direction to the college's undergraduate program. He will direct the college's efforts in student recruitment, enrollment, advising and retention. He also will oversee the administration of the core curriculum in business, the college distance major in general business, the certificate program in international business, awarding of merit-based scholarships and lead efforts for continuous improvement in the college's office of student services.

"Having spent 26 years in academia, with the last 14 at K-State, I am committed to helping our students achieve their educational objectives and preparing them for successful professional careers," Desai said. "By leveraging the excellent intellectual and physical resources in our college, my goal is to advance our programs and curricula in order to have a significant, positive and lasting impact on our students. I am honored to be given this opportunity and look forward to working with the college and the university community."