The College of Business is pleased to announce that Jay Rich has been named the interim chairperson of the Accounting Department for the 2013-2014 academic year. Rich will assume his new duties July 15, 2013.

During his academic career at Illinois State, Rich has played many important roles in the Department of Accounting. In his new role, he will be preparing for the Accounting Department’s Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) 2016–2017 maintenance of accreditation visit, continuing progress on the Assurance of Learning program, and maintaining relationships with the department’s stakeholders.

Rich has also earned recognition for teaching excellence at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Washington, University of Iowa, and University of Connecticut.