As Senior Associate Dean for Programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Clarke was responsible for overseeing Scheller’s undergraduate and graduate programs during a period of significant disruption and uncertainty. He worked closely with faculty, staff, and Institute leadership to ensure a safe and effective return to campus while maintaining academic quality and student support. During this period, Scheller’s undergraduate and MBA programs continued to perform strongly in national rankings, advising and career services were consistently rated among the best in the country, and several academic areas—including business analytics, information systems, and operations—were ranked in the top ten nationally. He also led Scheller’s successful AACSB reaccreditation, helped secure STEM designation for the MBA program, and collaborated on the launch of the College’s first online certificate, laying the foundation for future online degree offerings.
In his current role, Professor Clarke focuses on launching innovative academic programs and interdisciplinary initiatives across undergraduate, graduate, and executive education. Key efforts include the creation and rapid growth of the FinTech minor, the development of new undergraduate minors in areas such as sports and entertainment, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, and the successful launch of both in-person and fully online versions of the MS-MGT degree. He has also worked closely with campus partners to expand executive education offerings and to develop new graduate programs in areas such as real estate development and finance. Across these initiatives, his work emphasizes student demand, cross-college collaboration, and long-term financial sustainability, positioning Scheller for continued growth and impact.
