Betty Jo Licata, Ph.D.
Dean, Williamson College of Business Administration
Youngstown State University – Youngstown, OH
Dr. Betty Jo Licata joined Youngstown State University (YSU) as dean of the Williamson College of Business Administration in July 1995. For several years prior, she served as the dean of the Dahlkemper School of Business Administration at Gannon University.
YSU earned initial AACSB accreditation in April 2000 and installed its BGS chapter the same year. Since that time, YSU has inducted more than 800 members and been recognized as a Highest Honors Chapter numerous times – much as a result of Dean Licata’s unwavering support.
For example, she sent 30+ students to the Global Leadership Summit, provided reimbursements for completion of the Ethical Leadership Certification and enabled chapter officers to attend collegiate chapter training seminars. From her presence at taping ceremonies, to funding of honor stoles and dinners for new inductees and their guests, Dean Licata’s selflessness is well known. Thanks to her involvement, the BGS key is now proudly displayed at YSU.
Dr. Licata is immediate past chair of the BGS Board of Governors and has served in various capacities on numerous AACSB International committees, councils and teams. These include the AACSB Continuous Improvement Review Committee, AACSB Business Accreditation Policy Council, AACSB Peer Review Team, and AACSB Board of Directors.
Extremely active as a leader within her Youngstown-Mahoning Valley community, Dr. Licata has served as chairperson or board member with Mercy Health-Youngstown, the United Way, Junior Achievement, the Better Business Bureau, Catholic Health Partners, and her Youngstown diocese. Recognition awards for her community service are numerous, with Junior Achievement and Ohio Small Business Development Centers among them.
Dr. Licata received her BA in psychology from the State University of New York at Geneseo and her MBA and Ph.D. in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
HOW TO NOMINATE
You may submit a letter of recommendation addressed to Denise Cage, Associate Director of Programs and Events. Your letter of recommendation must reference the following:
- Instances in which the dean took a leadership role in moving the chapter towards BGS.
- Instances in which the dean encouraged and honored academic achievements by chapter members.
- Instances in which the dean developed Beta Gamma Sigma members as student and professional leaders.
- Instances in which the dean celebrated continuing leadership and excellence.
The deadline for submissions is January 27, 2017. You may also include supplemental documentation to highlight points made in your letter of recommendation but materials are limited to two supporting documents per nomination.
Should you have any questions or require further information regarding the Dean of the Year Award, please contact Denise Cage at dcage@betagammasigma.org