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.


Desiree Robison, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs

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Desiree Robinson oversees the functions of the Undergraduate Advising Office, including advising and new student orientation schedules and processes. She coordinates the college undergraduate curriculum processes and serves as the Dean’s designee on college and university curriculum committees. In addition, she coordinates G. Brint Ryan College of Business undergraduate Student Services and serves as a contact point for Academic Dean approval requests.


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.


Audhesh Paswan, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

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As the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a Professor of Marketing at the college, Dr. Audhesh Paswan is responsible for academic affairs, including both undergraduate and graduate within the five departments of the college. He also teaches Marketing Analytics and Research classes at the undergraduate and masters levels, and plays a large role in the planning and coordination of the Cohort MBA program and Business Leadership Academy.