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Casey Clark

Vice President and Dean of Faculty Administration for the School of Business

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Casey Clark serves as the vice president and dean of Faculty Administration in the School of Business at Western Governors University. With a comprehensive background spanning student life, faculty engagement and leadership, Clark has been an integral part of WGU's School of Business since 2014.

In his current role as vice president and dean of Faculty Administration, Clark leads a dynamic team of program mentors, fostering an environment of positivity, passion and proactivity to provide best-in-class support to students within the School of Business. Clark is particularly dedicated to enhancing the academic experience, forging meaningful career connections and proactively addressing challenges that could hinder students' progress by equipping students with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Clark is co-host of Leader Fables, a podcast made by leaders for leaders. The show focuses on how middle managers can better navigate the perils of team leadership and achieve wild success.

Before joining WGU, Clark garnered extensive experience in banking, finance and financial counseling. These diverse professional experiences have contributed to his well-rounded perspective and ability to navigate the dynamic landscape of higher education.

At the core of Clark’s work philosophy is the belief in infusing joy, passion and precision into every aspect of his professional endeavors. His standout skill lies in building high-performing teams, creating an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence.

With a career rooted in both the private sector and academia, Clark continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of WGU. His dedication to innovation, student success and team building sets the stage for the School of Business to deliver outstanding educational experiences.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Competency-Based Learning
  • Communities of Care
  • Higher Education Operations
  • Faculty Leadership
  • Faculty Development
  • Student Progress and Retainment
  • Strategy
  • Financial Planning
  • Leadership
  • Business
  • Team Building

Education:

  • Western Governors University: Bachelor of Science in Management
  • Western Governors University: Master of Arts in Teaching
  • MIT Sloan School of Management: Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • Harvard Business School: Certificate in Strategy Execution

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Areas of Expertise:

  • Competency-Based Learning
  • Communities of Care
  • Higher Education Operations
  • Faculty Leadership
  • Faculty Development
  • Student Progress and Retainment
  • Strategy
  • Financial Planning
  • Leadership
  • Business
  • Team Building

Education:

  • Western Governors University: Bachelor of Science in Management
  • Western Governors University: Master of Arts in Teaching
  • MIT Sloan School of Management: Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management
  • Harvard Business School: Certificate in Strategy Execution

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