Mount St. Joseph University (Mount) announced the appointment of Dr. Charlene Kalenkoski, Ph.D., CFP(R), as Dean of the School of Business & Communication.
CINCINNATI – Dr. Kalenkoski brings a robust academic and research background in economics and financial planning to her new leadership role.
Dr. Kalenkoski earned her Ph.D. in economics from The George Washington University in 2002 and held numerous academic positions, including Professor and Ph.D. Program Director at Texas Tech University and Professor and Department Head at James Madison University. Her research spans labor economics, household economics, and financial planning, with recent publications in Review of Economics of the Household, Financial Services Review, and Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning.She is a member of the editorial boards of Financial Planning Review and Journal of Time Use Research, and is an Associate Editor for Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning.
“I am very excited to join the Mount community,” Dr. Kalenkoski said. “I look forward to collaborating with faculty and students to strengthen our programs, expand experiential learning opportunities, and prepare students for dynamic careers in business and communication.”
Provost Steve Almquist added, “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kalenkoski to lead the School of Business & Communication. Her deep expertise in economics, planning, and program leadership will elevate our academic offerings and benefit our students.”
As Dean, Dr. Kalenkoski will oversee curriculum development, faculty recruitment, strategic partnerships, and student-engagement initiatives. She will foster hands-on learning, such as internships and student-run enterprises that are in alignment with MSJ’s mission to develop competent professionals.
About the Mount
As a Catholic institution rooted in the values of the Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Joseph University excels at serving the common good. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students at the Mount are inspired to think beyond the classroom and redraw the bounds of what’s possible for their futures. This is accomplished through individualized educational experiences, a safe, secure campus environment, and an all-in commitment from faculty and staff to inspire students to reach their highest potential. The Mount fosters life-long learners who serve, care, and contribute to the world beyond their front doors.
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