New Business Faculty

By Erika Westbrook
The Business and Economics Division welcomes new faculty member Deborah Randolf, instructor of Accounting, to West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

Randolf is not new to the business department; she has teaching experience acquired from Jackson Community College.

“We are glad to have Deborah teaching accounting and advising our students,” says Dr. Sy Sakarat, chair of Business and Economics Division, “We believe she will bring both her knowledge and experience to her teaching.”

Randolf, who holds a C.P.A. from West Virginia University, has replaced Ben Randolf who accepted a position as Assistant Dean at Grand Rapid Community College’s Work Force Division.

Jeffrey Holland has also been added as a full-time faculty and is Director of the Academic Advisory Center. Also there are several new adjunct faculty added to the division.

“We feel as if great measures have been made by all at WVUP in employing highly talented and qualified faculty to meet our students’ objectives,” Sakarat said.

Along with new faculty, there are also many new students joining the department.

“It is a very exciting experience for us to work with our students, faculty and staff,” Sakarat states. “The Business Division works to provide high quality education that meets today’s modern business environment and is accessible, affordable and convenient.”

Sakarat continued to state that the Business Department looks forward to meeting and working with all new students, faculty and staff.

More information about the Business and Economics Division can be obtained in Room 1018 or by calling 424-8279.