Michael Robert Lane (born May 1, 1952) is an American education administrator, currently serving as the dean of Missouri Western State University's Steven L. Craig School of Business in Saint Joseph, Missouri.[1] Before becoming the dean at Missouri Western, Lane was Emporia State University's fifteenth president and an accounting professor from 2006 to 2011, and provost/vice president at several institutions.

Michael Lane
Dean of Craig School of Business
at Missouri Western State University
In office
August 15, 2013 – June 30, 2018
Preceded byPhilip Nitse
Succeeded byLogan Jones
15th President of Emporia State University
In office
November 1, 2006 – June 30, 2011
Preceded byKay Schallenkamp
John O. Schwenn (interim)
Succeeded byMichael Shonrock
Personal details
Born
Michael Robert Lane

(1952-05-01) May 1, 1952 (age 72)
Melrose, Massachusetts
SpousePeggy Lane
Alma materLowell Technological Institute (BS)
Northeastern University (MS)
Texas A&M University (PhD)
OccupationEducation

Biography edit

Education edit

Lane graduated as a business major from the Lowell Technological Institute and went on to graduate school at Northeastern University. After graduating for Northeastern University, Lane graduated with his doctorate from Texas A&M University.[2]

Early career edit

Lane began his career in higher education in Boston at Northeastern University's College of Administration as an assistant professor.[3] After three years at Northeastern, Lane various positions at Bradley University business school. In 1994, Lane became the dean of the Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne School of Business.[4] After serving as the dean at IUPFW, Lane then served as the Berry College Campbell School of Business dean in Rome, Georgia.[5] After Berry College, Lane moved to Pennsylvania to become Mansfield University's provost and academic affairs vice president for four years. Then from 2005 to 2006, Lane served as the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith provost and the academic affairs vice chancellor.[6]

Emporia State University edit

Lane began his five-year career as Emporia State University's fifteenth president, on November 1, 2006.[7] Lane succeeded Kay Schallenkamp who left for Black Hills State University. During his tenure at Emporia State, Lane oversaw the largest renovation project, on campus, of the Memorial Union.[8] On June 30, 2011, Lane stepped down to return to teaching accounting at Emporia State.[9]

References edit

  1. ^ "Missouri Western Names Business School Dean". stjoechannel. Associated Press.
  2. ^ Lane's resumé from Missouri Western State University
  3. ^ "Michael Lane (2006-2011) - About - Emporia State University". emporia.edu.
  4. ^ "IPFW names interim dean of business and management". Purdue.edu. June 3, 1998. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  5. ^ "Berry College Campbell School of Business, Director of User Services". Rome-News Tribune. January 31, 1999. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  6. ^ "Regents pick new ESU president". cjonline.com.
  7. ^ "Regents choose new president for ESU". CJOnline.com. September 20, 2006. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  8. ^ "ESU rededicates Memorial Union". Emporia Gazette.
  9. ^ 13 News. "Emporia State University President Announces Resignation". wibw.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)