The Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University has appointed its first assistant dean to develop business leaders with a strong sense of public service. He said the new assistant dean will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive program for undergraduate business students that focuses on experiential learning and development of leadership skills. Undergraduate and graduate classes start at SCU on Sept.20.
Service learning programs and courses find expression throughout the university.
Shibles has an extensive background in many aspects of student development. She developed a campus-wide leadership program for student organizations at San Jose State, and also was coordinator for its 45 fraternities and sororities. Prior to joining San Jose State, Shibles was assistant director of leadership development and training for students at California State University, Fullerton. She also designed and delivered an annual leadership institute for CSU Fullerton's student groups. Shibles has also held student development positions at the University of Southern California and Westbrook College in Portland, Maine.