Jacqueline Mozrall

Jacqueline R. Mozrall is the Dean and a Professor at the Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She has held the position of dean since April 2015, having served as interim dean from July 2014 to March 2015. Mozrall has been instrumental in leading initiatives that integrate business and technology, focusing on areas such as business analytics and supply chain management. Under her leadership, the college has expanded its portfolio of STEM-based graduate programs and enhanced experiential learning opportunities for students through various partnerships and state-of-the-art facilities.123

Education and Career Background

• Education:

  • B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology (1987)
  • M.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University (1989)
  • Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University at Buffalo (1994)

• Career:

  • Mozrall began her academic career at RIT in 1994 as an Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
  • She served as Department Head of Industrial and Systems Engineering from 2000 to 2010, during which she oversaw significant enrollment growth.
  • Prior to becoming dean, she was the Associate Dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering from 2010 to 2014.123

Achievements as Dean

Mozrall has overseen significant developments at the Saunders College, including:

• A $19 million expansion project aimed at nearly doubling the size of the business college.
• The establishment of modern facilities like the Sklarsky Center for Business Analytics Lab and Lobozzo Center for Executive Education.
• Enhanced research initiatives and faculty recruitment strategies to elevate academic standards within the college.124

Personal Interests

In addition to her professional achievements, Mozrall is noted for her involvement in athletics; she was a standout women's soccer player during her time as a student at RIT and was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 1995.3

Overall, Jacqueline Mozrall's leadership at Saunders College reflects her commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within business education.