Bud Baker has been selected as associate dean for Graduate Programs, International and Community Relations. In his new role, Dr. Baker will be responsible for enhancing the college’s graduate programs and extending the college’s collaboration with the global business community.

Since his arrival at Wright State in 1991, Dr. Baker has developed and taught courses in project management, leadership, organizational change, and business strategy. He has also received numerous awards for teaching excellence, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Baker holds a Ph.D. in management and a MA in management from Claremont Graduate School in Claremont, California, and an MBA from the University of North Dakota. Prior to joining the Raj Soin College of Business, Dr. Baker served over 20 years in the United States Air Force in various positions. He is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and a contributing editor to PMI’s magazine, PMNetwork.