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25 years' experience as a dean, is a rarity. But forget that kind of longevity—the real problem is that there aren't many people who've been deans for eight or nine years, let alone 20 or 25. That's why we need to spend more time on dean development, whether through more workshops for high-potential educators, men- toring programs, or invitations to serve with the organization. I believe that we must address this problem because a high rate of dean turnover isn't good for AACSB, and it's not good for business education. Doctorates, Where Art Thou? I know you've probably heard the news: We're running short of aca- demically qualified (AQ) faculty, an issue that could have implications for the association for decades to come. Highly ranked schools may be able to hire AQ faculty with relative ease, but the market as a whole is facing a shortage, especially as our baby- boomer faculty continue to retire. More business schools from emerging markets are entering the AACSB accreditation process—66 in just the last two and a half years. Of these, 46 were from Asia; nine from the Middle East; eight from Latin America, the Caribbean, and South America; two from Eastern Europe; and one from Africa. As more schools seek accreditation, they're likely to find a dearth of AQ faculty—or, worse, available faculty they can't afford to hire. And, yet, we often make it as dif- ficult as we can for qualified people to pursue their doctorates. In the U.S., we still hold on to the tradi- tional doctoral format that requires candidates to leave their jobs and lives behind to enter full-time pro- grams, where they must teach two courses of several hundred students each while they simultaneously DiAngelo. "We aren't so naïve as to think we can 'make someone ethical.' But we can expose students to ethical chal- lenges and encourage them to discuss those challenges openly. We want them to see that there is an ethical dimension to their actions beyond the legal defini- tion and interpretation of the law. " Joe DiAngelo at a 2009 graduation ceremony. Behind him stand Jamie Moyer, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, and Moyer's wife (left). The Haub School bestowed honorary degrees on them both in honor of their philanthropic work. summer program for faculty to share their ideas on integrating ethics into their classes. It also has given grants to more than 65 faculty members to conduct research, write case studies, or develop course revisions that include a strong ethical component. Before receiving a grant, all faculty members must partici- pate in a three-week seminar exploring the constructs of ethical decision making. "The Arrupe Center has helped us create an environment where we raise awareness of ethical behaviors both inside and outside the classroom," says DiAngelo credits his achievements to the strong teams he has worked on over the 25 years he has been a dean. "I am blessed to work with several of my former students on our team at Saint Joseph's. It gives me great pride to serve as a mentor and help them become successful admin- istrators," says DiAngelo. "I guess the coach in you never goes away. " DiAngelo still has two big goals on his to-do list. He hopes to one day become a university president—and to pitch in the Philadelphia Phillies baseball stadium. Although the second one would be a dream come true for this former athlete, it's the first one that would take his coaching prowess to a whole new level. It would also be the culmination of a long career dedicated to education. BizEd September/October 2012 51