Marilyn Wiley, Dean

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As Dean, Dr. Marilyn Wiley oversees all academic, budget and personnel activities for the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, serving as the chief academic officer and providing leadership to ensure the effectiveness and success of the college. To that end, she is responsible for fulfilling the college mission and strategic plan, while simultaneously supporting the university mission and goals.

Dean Wiley also serves as president of the Dallas-Fort Worth CFA Society and consults for the CFA Institute on curriculum issues. She recently served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth chapter of Financial Executives International.


Terry Pohlen, Senior Associate Dean

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Dr. Terry Pohlen supports the day-to-day operations and processes of the college. This includes everything within the college building and surrounding areas, from technology and student laboratories to the building furniture and college budget. Dr. Pohlen also assists with in-class instruction needs and supporting budgets, coordinates external research funding and acts on behalf of the Dean, as needed.


Pamela Milner, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

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Pamela Milner began her role at the University of North Texas in 2000 as an Academic Counselor. Currently, she serves in the role of Director, Academic Services with her primary focus on student affairs for the College's Undergraduate students. She oversees the front office and assists with curriculum oversight as well as being a departmental liaison. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication with a minor in Management from Texas A&M University, College Station and her Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX. Prior to coming to UNT, Pamela worked in the corporate world as a paralegal. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the college pulling from her background, community work and experience in various industries. She has a passion for seeing students succeed and will work with them to find pathways to help in that success.


Tracy Dietz, Associate Dean for Assessment and Academic Reporting

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As Associate Dean for Assessment and Academic Reporting, Dr. Tracy Dietz is responsible for overseeing the annual student learning outcome assessment in support of SACS and AACSB compliance, accreditation reporting and activities including development of the annual impact reports and self-studies, as well as college rankings. She is also responsible for reporting and responding to organizations outside the college, including the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Association of Accredited Colleges and Schools of Business, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is responsible for responding to internal and external data requests.


John Puthenpurackal, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

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As Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Dr. John Puthenpurackal oversees undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs in the Ryan College of Business. A 2002 Ph.D. Finance graduate of Texas A&M University, he has been in academia for over 20 years, serving at Ohio University, University of Nevada-Las Vegas and at the University of North Texas since 2019. He has served as department chair for 8 years. He has published in reputed finance academic journals such as Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, Financial Management and Journal of Business, Finance and Accounting.