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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Places Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Wayne State College

(September 2023, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Following a national search, Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, announced the successful placement of Gerard Ras securing the role of dean of the School of Business and Technology at Wayne State College.

Dr. Ras brings extensive experience in both higher education and industry. In the department of business and economics, he has taught finance, analytics, and international business. Before joining Wayne State, he worked as a CPA for five years in public accounting and seven years in industry. Dr. Ras holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership and higher education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an MBA from Wayne State.

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning have yielded 28% growth in enrollment during the past six years, soaring to more than 4,500 students. The College’s momentum is sustained by a data-driven blueprint that aims to inspire students, strengthen communities, and serve the region. The goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. Quality academic programs in a personalized setting have long been the trademark of the School of Business and Technology. For more than 50 years, students have earned vocational degrees applicable to careers in business, industry, and education. The list of lawyers, CPAs, teachers, and other professionals speaks to the success our graduates experience in the world of work.

Affordable Excellence 

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability.

As a woman owned firm focused on inclusivity, 66% of their placements are women and/or from underrepresented groups.

Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.