About the College
In the Dauch College of Business and Economics, students gain both theory and practical skills in small classroom settings where they get one-on-one attention from professors. The college also proudly houses the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, devoted to encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit and fanning the fires of innovation that bring new business ideas to our community and world. In addition, the college offers a Master of Business Administration for those who wish to earn an advanced degree .
Ashland University’s College of Business and Economics is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), providing strong evidence of the quality of our programs and our commitment to a student-centered teaching and learning approach.
Our Mission
The Dauch College of Business and Economics aims to educate students in a comprehensive, innovative and engaging learning environment, through a competency-based curriculum led by teacher-scholars. We achieve our mission by:
- Engaging current and potential employers and other key stakeholders to introduce students to industry standards and give them practical experience in how to apply those standards in real-world situations.
- Continually fostering, monitoring and assessing student competence in communication, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership and other key skills.
- Promoting character development, moral integrity, self-discipline, social responsibility and respect for diverse values and faiths.
- Recruiting and retaining faculty who are not only proficient in pedagogy, but also informed through industry engagement and discipline-based scholarship.

About the Dean

Dan Fox, J.D., joined Ashland University as a faculty member in 2004. He is a licensed Ohio attorney and a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to Ashland University, Dan consulted for the world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, in Saudi Arabia He also worked for the "Big Eight" accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand and the law firm of Emens, Hurd, Kegler & Ritter, practicing business and tax law. Dan continues to consult with startup and entrepreneurial companies, providing legal, accounting and operational advice.
Experiential Learning
Contact Information
Dan Fox, J.D. |
Lance Kaltenbaugh, Ed.D. |
Carrie Hartsel |
Samantha Coon |
Jeffrey Russell, Ph.D. |
Diane Moretz, MBA |
Victoria Kaskey, Ph.D. |
Robert Stoll, Ph.D. |