Education
- Ph.D., Manufacturing Management and Engineering, University of Toledo, 2005
- Dissertation Title: Effects of Work Integration and Knowledge Integration in Integrated Product Development
- MBA, International Business, University of Toledo, 2000
- BA, Business Administration, Bluffton University, 1998
Biography
- Dean of the School of Business since 2018.
Leadership:
- AACSB Initial Accreditation Consultant, Ajman University, Dubai, UAE
- AACSB CIR Consultant, Minnesota State University Moorhead
- AACSB CIR Peer Review Team Member, Dominican University
- AACSB New Dean Seminar, Speaker to 110+ Business Deans over Four Years
- AACSB Innovations that Inspire Award, Old National Bank Microfinance
- Dean Serving Three Campus Locations (MU Indianapolis, MU-St. Joseph, MU-Ancilla)
- School of Business Strategic Plan: Building Greatness (2025)
Programs:
- Founded Nationally-Recognized Talent Development Impact Lab, with Partnerships at University of Notre Dame, Indiana University, Purdue University, and Butler University. Poets&Quants Article
- Launched Center for Financial Wellness
- Launched Student Investment Program
- Launched Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Moral Capitalism Programs
Schroeder Family Dean, Aug 2015 – Aug 2019
- John H. Schroeder Endowed Chair
Schroeder School of Business, University of Evansville
- Led Successful AACSB CIR (2015) and Handed Off Successful CIR Report (2020)
- Achieved School’s First Five National Rankings
New Programs:
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM)
- Institute for Banking and Finance (IBF)
- Microfinance Program
- National Pioneer Status (Top 10 of 120 Programs) for Social Innovation, BNY Mellon and Ashoka
- AACSB Innovations that Inspire Award
- Created Donaldson Capital Management Investments Program
- Launched Farm Credit Mid-America Farm Lending Fellowship Program
- Expanded St. Mary’s Hospital Financial Literacy for Expecting Parents Program
- Founded LEAD Forward Leadership Program
- Launched Student-Led Marketing Consulting Company
- Paris Business School: Exchange and Study Abroad Program
Awards:
- Nomination: US Professor of the Year, CASE and Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2014)
- North American Colleges and Universities Innovation Summit Delegate (2013)
- EMBA Teaching Excellence Award (2012)
- Exemplary Teacher of the Year, University of Evansville (2011)
- Sadelle & Sydney Berger Award for Scholarship, University of Evansville (2010)
- University of Evansville Global Scholar Award (2010)
- University of Evansville Dean’s Outstanding Research Award (2010)
- Distinguished E-Commerce Track Paper, Decision Sciences Institute National Conference, “An Empirical Study on Online Auction Buyer Satisfaction” (2009)
- Research Award: International Academy of Business & Public Administration Disciplines, “Writing Assessment in the Business Curriculum: A Model for Intervention and Improvement” (2008)
- University of Evansville Dean’s Outstanding Teaching Award (2007)
- Indiana Governor’s Award for Tomorrow’s Leaders (2006)
- Nomination for University of Toledo College of Business Instructor of the Year (2005, 2003)
Teaching
International Teaching:
- Contemporary European Business Issues, Harlaxton College, Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England
Teaching Experience:
- Moral Capitalism
- American Corporation
- Introduction to Statistics
- Contemporary European Business Issues
- Production Operations Management
- Internship in Business
- Social Media Strategy
- Supply Chain Management
- EMBA 510 Program Foundations
- EMBA 521 Quantitative Methods and Modeling
- EMBA 542 Production and Operations Management: A Strategic Approach
Research and Scholarship
Scholarship Summary:
- 2016 Australian Deans Business Council List: 3A*, 4A, 5B, and 2 Pedagogical Journals (19 PRJs)
- Google Scholar: 1,635 Citations Since 2019
Research Interests: Product Development, Shared Knowledge, Teaching Excellence
Scholarship:
- Rauniar, R., Rawski G., Cao, Q., & Shah, S. (2024). Mediating Effect of Industry Dynamics, Absorptive Capacity, and Resource Commitment in New Digital Technology Adoption and Effective Implementation Processes. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, June 2024.
- Rauniar, R., Rawski G., Morgan, S. (2019). Knowledge Integration in an IPPD Project: Role of Shared Project Mission, Mutual Trust, and Mutual Influence. International Journal of Project Management, 37(2).
- Rauniar, R., Rawski G., Salazar, R., & Hudson, D. (2019). User Engagement in Social Media – Empirical Results from Facebook. International Journal of Information and Technology Management, 18(4), 362-388.
- Morgan, S., Yazdanparast, Y., & Rawski, G. (2017). Creating a Distinctive Business Career Outcome Program. Journal of Vocational Education & Training. DOI: 10.1080/13636820.2017.1394356.
- Rauniar, R., Rawski G., & Hudson, D. (2017). Antecedents and Consequences of IPPD Effectiveness. International Journal of Innovation Management, 21(7).
- Rauniar, R., Rawski G., Yang, J., & Johnson, B. (2014). Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Social Media Usage: An Empirical Study on Facebook. Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 27(1), 6-30.
- Rauniar, R., Rawski G., Johnson, B., & Yang, J. (2013). Social Media User Satisfaction – Theory Development and Research Findings. Journal of Internet Commerce, 12(2), 195-224.
- Rauniar, R., Horn, D., Rawski G., & Yang, J. (2013). Performance Evaluation of a Centralized Web-Based Integrated Information System Across the Supply Chain. International Journal of Internet and Enterprise Management, 8(2), 166-194.
- Rauniar, R., & Rawski G. (2012). Organizational Structuring and Project Team Structuring in an Integrated Product Development Project. International Journal of Production Economics, 135(2), 939-952.
- Hong, P., Roh, J., Rawski, G. (2012). Benchmarking Sustainability Practices: Evidence from Manufacturing Firms. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 19(4/5).
- Rosen, P.A., & Rawski, G.E. (2011). An Experiential Production Exercise with LEGO Cars. Business Education Journal, 3(1), 27-32.
- Koufteros, X., Rawski, G., Rauniar, R. (2010). Organizational Integration for Product Development: The Effects on Glitches, On-Time Execution of Engineering Change Orders, and Market Success. Decision Sciences, 41(1).
- Rauniar, R., Rawski, G., Crumbly, J., & Simms, J. (2009). C2C Online Auction Website Performance: Buyer’s Perspective. Journal of Electronic Commerce Research, 10(2).
- Rauniar, R., & Rawski, G. (2009). Clarity of Project Target Tradeoffs. Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences, 20(1).
- McKeag, C., Lodato, P., Rawski, G. (2009). Writing Assessment in the Business Curriculum: A Model for Intervention and Improvement. International Journal of Education Research, 4(2).
- Rauniar, R., Doll, W., Rawski, G., & Hong, P. (2008). Shared Knowledge and Product Design Glitches in Integrated Product Development. International Journal of Production Economics, 114(2), 723-736.
- Sherman, P., Rawski, G., Rosen, P., & McKeag, C. (2008). Improving Student Satisfaction Through Curriculum Change. Journal of the Academy of Business Education, 9, 24-36.
- Rauniar, R., Doll, W., Rawski, G., & Hong, P. (2008). The Role of Heavyweight Product Manager in New Product Development. International Journal of Operations and Production Management, 28(2), 130-154.
- Rauniar, R., Rawski, G., & Meacham, J. (2007). Collective Ambition, Creative Chaos, Information Redundancy, and Shared Knowledge in Integrated Product Development – A Case Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 6(2).
Professional Service & Affiliations
- Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
- School of Business Advisory Board
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Accounting and Finance, and Marketing & Sales Advisory Boards
- University Council
- Talent Development Impact Lab
- Catholic Business Exchange Member
- Good Shepherd Catholic School Council
Community & Public Engagement
Service:
- San Damiano Scholars Program
- Latino Leadership Strategy Committee
- Student Advising
- University Faculty Representative Speaker for Open Houses
- Created and Funded the UE Business Leadership Award for Tomorrow’s Leaders
- Title IX Judicial Board
- University Exemplary Teacher of the Year Committee and Eykamp Award Committee
- UE Campus Ceremonies Committee
- Undergraduate Research Committee
- Director of Business Recruiting (Visits/Tours/Personal Cards)
- Campus Retention Committee
- Delta Sigma Pi and Beta Gamma Sigma Faculty
- Presidents Club and Purple Aces Club
- Men’s Basketball Recruiting Academic Representative
- UE Women’s Soccer Academic Advisor
Social Responsibility Class Projects:
- Red Cross Relief Effort: Information Systems Class and Red Cross Raised Funding for 9/11 Relief Effort. Received Red Cross Plaque for Achievement.
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Statistics Class Raised Funds to Support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
- Tornado Victims of Fostoria, OH: Manufacturing Classes Worked with Fostoria, OH Community Leaders. Raised Funding for Local Families Impacted by Tornadoes.
- Breast Cancer Foundation: Statistics Class Participated, Raised Funding for a Local Artist to Paint a Picture for Breast Cancer Awareness. Painting Donated to Toledo 11 News, Where It Was Auctioned and Proceeds Went to the Foundation.
- Thank The Troops Project I & II: Created “Thank the Troops Day”.
- YMCA ½ Marathon: Participated and Staffed Race with 60 Volunteers.
- Haiti Fundraising: Classes Raised Funding for Haiti Earthquake Victims.
Personal Information
Member at St. Malachy Catholic Church, served as a girls basketball coach for nine years, CYO girls and boys coach for eight years, Indiana Pacers – PAC League (Shamrocks and Kingdom Ballers).
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