STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Dr. Keldon Bauer has been named Interim Dean of Tarleton State University’s Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, effective July 15.

A national search for a permanent dean will begin early this fall.
In his current role as Associate Dean in the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business and Associate Professor of Finance, Dr. Bauer is responsible for undergraduate students and curriculum in addition to his teaching responsibilities. He played an integral role in the successful application for accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and previously served as a department head.
“Dr. Bauer has filled multiple roles admirably during his time at the university,” said Dr. Diane Stearns, Tarleton State Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. “We are grateful for his contributions and appreciate his willingness to serve in this capacity.”
Dr. Bauer earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in finance and holds an MBA in quantitative analysis from Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. He received a doctorate in finance with minors in economics and statistics from Texas Tech University.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this new role,” said Dr. Bauer. “I look forward to working with our outstanding, student-centered faculty and industry partners to continue delivering world-class business education from the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business.”
For more information on Tarleton State’s Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, visit www.tarleton.edu/cob/.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.