John L. Grove College of Business | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

History of the College of Business
2007	John L. Grove College of Business celebrates succes on three levels: 70 years of teaching business 35 years since the College of Business was established 25 years the business programs maintained the AACSB accreditation AACSB accreditation reaffirmed for business programs MBA program receives AACSB accreditation
2006	Twenty-fifth anniversary of AACSB accreditation
2004	First class MBA students graduated in May 2004. First courses offered through the University's Distance Education Program
2002	Master of Business Administration (MBA) program established New undergraduate business core curriculum introduced
2001	Dr. Stephen J. Holoviak appointed to the position of Dean of the College New business minor approved for non-business majors
1997	Grove Hall dedicated and open for business
1995	Ground breaking ceremonies for Grove Hall held on February 3
1995	The John L. Grove College of Business again received reaffirmation of accreditation of its programs by AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
1993	The College was renamed the John L. Grove College of Business at dedication ceremonies on April 8, 1993.
1992	Dr. James A. Pope appointed to the position of Dean of the College.
1991	Dean Joseph Hunt stepped down as Dean of the College of Business to become a member of the Economics faculty. Dr. Ruth Armstrong served one year as interim dean.
1987	MBA program phase-out began.
1986	The College of Business is reaccredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
1984	The College of Business Associates Program was developed to recognize the firms and individuals who provide financial support to the College of Business.
1983	Shippensburg State College became Shippensburg University and the School of Business became the College of Business.
1981	Undergraduate degree programs in the School of Business received national accreditation from AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Center for Management and Economics was renamed the Harry Rankin Frehn Center for Management. Dr. Joseph Hunt appointed as Dean.
1979	Dr. Joseph Hunt appointed to serve as interim dean.
1977	Dr. James Robinson appointed to serve as dean.
1975	Dr. Myron Gable serves two years as interim dean. The Center for Management and Economics was started.
1973	Ephraim P. Smith selected to be the first Dean of the School of Business.
1971	Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is established.
1971	The School of Business is founded.
1967	Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program is begun.
1962	Master's degree program in Business Education is created.
1938	Concentration in Business Education is offered within the Teacher Education program of Shippensburg State College.
1937	Business Education Program approved
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