Scott A. Beaulier, Ph.D.
H.A. (Dave) True Family Dean of Business,
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave. BU 311, Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 766-4977 (Office)
(602) 489-0692 (Cell)
Profile Summary
- More than 15 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member, chair, research director, and dean.
- Proven record of transformative leadership at a range of public and private universities.
- Strong commitment to collaborative, honest, transparent, and inclusive leadership.
- Extensive experience in strategic planning, budget and financial planning, program development, online education, and student success.
- Visionary leader and effective communicator with demonstrated success in building alumni relations, partnering with industry, and fundraising.
- Dedicated educator, researcher, and public intellectual with experience with media, op-ed writing, and major speaking events.
Administrative Positions
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University of Wyoming H.A. (Dave) True Family Dean of the College of Business |
2022–Present |
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North Dakota State University Ronald & Kaye Olson Dean of the College of Business |
2016-2022 |
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Arizona State University Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty |
2015-2016 |
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Troy University Executive Director of Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy |
2010 -2014 |
| Division of Economics and Finance Chair | 2010-2014 |
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Mercer University Director of Center for Undergraduate Research |
2009-2010 |
| Economics Department Chair | 2008-2010 |
Academic Positions
| University of Wyoming
Professor of Economics |
2022–Present |
| North Dakota State University
Professor of Economics |
2016-2022 |
| Troy University
Adams-Bibby Chair of Free Enterprise |
2010-2014 |
| Associate Professor of Economics | 2010-2014 |
| Mercer University
BB&T Distinguished Professor of Capitalism |
2009-2010 |
| Associate Professor of Economics | 2009-2010 |
| Assistant Professor of Economics | 2004-2007 |
| Beloit College
Assistant Professor of Economics |
2007-2008 |
Education
George Mason University
- Ph.D. Economics, 2004
- M.A. Economics, 2002
Northern Michigan University
- B.S. Economics and History, 2000
Other Affiliations
| Dakota Medical Foundation • Member |
2017-2022 |
| Fargo Public Library • Board President (2021-2022) • Board Member |
2017-2022 |
| Plains Art Museum • Treasurer (2018-2019) • Finance Committee Chair (2017-2019) |
2017-2019 |
| Institute for Humane Studies • Board of Directors Member |
2012-2022 |
| Foundation for Economic Education • Board of Scholars Member |
2012-2019 |
| Journal of Entrepreneurship & Public Policy • Editorial Board Member |
2011-2019 |
| American Energy Alliance • Board Member |
2009-2017 |
| RealClearMarkets • Contributor |
2014-2016 |
| Al.com/Birmingham News • Contributor |
2013-2014 |
| The Laffer Center for Global Economic Growth • Faculty Director and Distinguished Fellow |
2009-2010 |
| Center for the Teaching of America’s Western Foundations • Faculty Affiliate |
2009-2010 |
University of Wyoming Accomplishments
- The College of Business at the University of Wyoming, which is located in Laramie, WY, serves 1,500 students and is supported by 75 faculty and staff. With a budget of more than $12 million, the College of Business is an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited college that is committed to student success, impactful scholarship, and the economic vitality of Wyoming and beyond.
- The College of Business secured new external resources in Fall 2022 to support junior faculty retention and also advance a nationally prominent guest speaker series.
- The College of Business expanded online program enrollments in our MBA program so that MBA revenues now account for 20+% of COB revenues.
- The Economics Department within the College of Business continues to be recognized as a Top 20 program in the United States for its work in environmental and experimental economics, and the quality of scholarship has led to significant National Science Foundation and EPSCOR support of the Department’s research enterprise.
- Undergraduate College of Business enrollments have remained stable and growing at a time of declining University enrollments.
- Completion of the 2019-2022 College of Business Strategic Plan and development of a new 2023-2027 Strategic Plan occurred in Academic Year 2022-2023.