Westminster College Selects New Dean of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business 

June 5, 2007

Dr. John Groesbeck Comes from Eastern New Mexico University 


Westminster College has announced that Dr. John Groesbeck has been appointed the new Dean of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business. Dr Groesbeck will officially begin his role at Westminster in July.

Dr. Groesbeck currently serves as the Dean of the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico. In this position he managed both the internal restructuring of the college, as well as the development of innovative outreach and distance education efforts. Prior to his time at ENMU, Dr. Groesbeck served as the Interim Dean and Associate Dean for the College of Business and Technology at Southern Utah University. He was also a founding editor for the online journal Mountain Plains Journal of Business and Economics, used to facilitate the Mountain Plains Management Conference.

Dr. Groesbeck has a Ph.D. in Economics and a M.S.S. in Economics and Management from Utah State University. He earned his bachelor of arts in political science from Boise State University.

“I am pleased that Dr. Groesbeck will be joining Westminster. He brings a significant amount of teaching and administrative experience to Westminster’s Gore School of Business,” said Westminster College Provost, Cid Seidelman.

Westminster College, founded in 1875, is a private, comprehensive, liberal arts college dedicated to students and their learning. Impassioned teaching and active learning are the hallmarks of the Westminster experience. The college prepares its students for success through a strong foundation of liberal education combined with cutting-edge professional programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Located where the magnificent Rocky Mountains meet the vibrant city of Salt Lake, Westminster blends classroom learning with experiences presented by its unique location to help students develop skills and attributes critical for success in a rapidly changing world. “U.S. News & World Report” consistently ranks Westminster in the top tier of regional colleges and universities in the West, and as an excellent educational value. For more information, visit www.westminstercollege.edu .