How to be a dean

Synopsis

Matthew Slaughter becomes the Dean of Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business, succeeding Paul Danos, who held the position for 20 years. Slaughter reflects on the honor of taking over from such a long-serving dean and emphasizes the opportunity for the Tuck community to reassess its strengths and future direction. He prioritizes articulating a fresh vision for the Tuck School, focusing on technology innovations and the evolving needs of students and companies in a global economy. Slaughter acknowledges the weight of responsibility that comes with Tuck's prestigious history as one of the Ivy League colleges and aims to refine the school's offerings while staying true to its traditions and values.