| STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Dr. Natalya Delcoure has been named Dean of Tarleton State University’s Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, effective July 1. Since 2013, Dr. Delcoure has been Dean of the College of Business Administration at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. During her time at TAMUK, she guided the college through a successful initial accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business in 2017 and the reaccreditation process in 2023. Under her leadership, the college increased undergraduate and graduate enrollment by 6.5% with no decline in admissions standards. “Dr. Delcoure’s experience in building a positive and goal-oriented culture with a focus on student success is impressive,” said Dr. Diane Stearns, Tarleton State Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. “She has a proven ability to lead others while also expanding research efforts and growing enrollment. Through strategic initiatives and key collaborations, she will guide our Dr. Sam Pack College of Business to new heights.” While at TAMUK, she doubled the research budget to support faculty and staff development, summer research and data acquisition. This inspired faculty excellence in teaching and multidisciplinary research. Over the course of her career, she has personally produced nearly 60 refereed publications. Prior to her time in Kingsville, Dr. Delcoure served as Associate Dean and Professor of Finance for the Lucas Graduate School of Business at San Jose State University. She also held a leadership role as Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Business Programs at the Cameron School of Business at the University of St. Thomas. Her other prior experience in higher education includes stops at Sam Houston State University and the University of South Alabama, She received her MBA from the University of Louisiana Monroe and Doctor of Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University. Additionally, she is on the Texas Business Professionals of America Board of Directors. “I am honored to be selected for the role of Dean of the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business,” said Dr. Delcoure. “This opportunity allows me to lead with purpose while deepening the college’s commitment to community engagement, innovation, student success and alumni connections. With established locations in Fort Worth and Waco, I am excited to build on our metropolitan presence while also strengthening our foundation in Stephenville. Supporting the development of doctoral programs in business and fostering impactful partnerships will position the college to serve students and communities across the region with excellence.” For more information on Tarleton State’s Dr. Sam Pack College of Business, visit www.tarleton.edu/cob/. |