David Spalding, Raisbeck Endowed Dean of the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, has been reappointed to his third, five-year term. He was hired in 2013 and had his first reappointment in 2018.
“I would like to thank everyone who works hard every day to make the college a success,” Spalding said. “Our faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students, our research mission, and Iowa State University.”
Spalding, the fifth dean of the college, has experienced numerous achievements during his second term. These include completing a 45,000-square-foot addition to the Gerdin Business Building, securing a $50 million gift to name the college, growing graduate enrollment and faculty numbers, establishing several new academic programs responsive to student and employer demand, and leading the college through a successful reaccreditation in 2019.
“David Spalding has transformed the Ivy College of Business during his 10 years as dean,” said Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen. “He has engaged students, alumni, and Iowa’s business community to create an exceptional educational experience that prepares graduates for successful careers across a wide range of fields and sets a high bar for peers across the nation.”
In addition to his role as dean, Spalding has served as interim vice president for economic development and industry relations at Iowa State University since July 2018. Wintersteen has permanently appointed Spalding to this position, effective September 1, pending approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
