In Conversation: Maryville’s John E. Simon School of Business Dean

Tammy Gocial, PhD, who was appointed dean for Maryville’s John E. Simon School of Business on June 1, 2021, is passionate about students expanding their career readiness skills.

She recently helped launch Maryville’s apprenticeship program for ambitious undergraduate students. The program prepares students to graduate not only with knowledge but also with connections and real-world experiences so they can hit the ground running in their careers.

“As we think about the future of work, especially as we come out of a pandemic, competition for good talent is going to be fierce,” Gocial said. “Maryville is a place that really does help students think about life after college and prepares them to be the best they can be in their chosen field.”

Gocial has been with Maryville for 12 years in a variety of roles. Most recently, she served as associate academic vice president. Her previous roles include director of the higher education…

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