Anthony C. Nelson is the new dean of the College of Business at Bowie State University. The dean is responsible for overall operation of the school, which involves planning, budgeting, scheduling, personnel matters, curriculum, instruction, and other academic matters. Nelson says he also will make it his responsibility to “talk with students and work with faculty and staff to develop programs that will help students achieve their goals.”

Nelson has nearly 20 years of higher education and corporate experience. Prior to joining Bowie State University, he was the dean of the College of Business at Grambling State University. He also has taught at Grambling State, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and the University of South Florida. He has held various systems development and project management positions at National Steel Inc., Champion International Paper Inc., and Mellon Bank. He has helped these firms to develop a variety of order entry and scheduling systems. Additionally, he has consulted with various corporations, city governments, and local businesses to improve their business processes using computer solutions.

His academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree in business management from North Carolina A&T State University, a master’s in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Nelson can be reached at 301-860-3590 or via email: anelson@bowiestate.edu.