The Dean
Dr. Tim Carroll
Tim Carroll, Ph.D. is the Sara Hart Kimball Dean of Oregon State University’s College of Business, leading the college with a focus on student success, career readiness, and the belief that business skills make everything better — across industries, communities and lives.
As dean, Carroll is guiding the college at a pivotal moment in the future of work. Advances in AI, automation and economic change are reshaping careers and expectations. His approach is grounded in preparing students for their first job, and what comes after, by integrating applied learning, emerging technologies and strong industry partnerships into the core of a business education. Graduates leave with skills, experience and confidence, not just credentials.
Dean Carroll previously served as dean of the University of the Pacific’s Eberhardt School of Business and held leadership roles at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business.
Earlier, he served on the faculty at Georgia Tech and brings expertise in strategy and organizations, informed by consulting across major industries.
He holds a Ph.D. in management from Duke University and is committed to Oregon State’s land grant mission of using education and research to strengthen communities across the state and beyond.
When business works well, it improves lives and strengthens communities —
Five Years In: Dean Carroll’s leadership
As the College of Business reaches five years under Sara Hart Kimball Dean Tim Carroll’s leadership, he reflects on how business education is changing, how AI is shaping the future of work, and how the college is ensuring that a student’s first job truly starts here.
Learn more about our leadership
We count on our network to craft a shared vision, inspiring collaborative action and driving a bold strategic future that works for our students and communities. See the business leaders that support us with their experience and vision and the strategic plan that guides our thinking.
Dean's Council of Excellence: Meet our strategic leadership
Alumni and industry leaders support the College of Business by advising the dean, advancing strategic goals, and strengthening the college’s future success. Membership is by invitation.
Mission & strategic plan: Our vision in action
OSU’s College of Business drives global impact with innovative, inclusive education, powerful partnerships and a bold, community‑powered vision for the future.
Read more about what makes us proud of our college
