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Edwin F. Gay is appointed first dean of HBS

Harvard economist Edwin F. Gay is appointed as the first dean of HBS, and spends the spring and summer planning the new School's curriculum.

Three rooms in University Hall are set aside for the HBS dean's use

Three rooms in University Hall are set aside for the HBS dean's use

Gay contemplates a $100,000 campaign for an HBS building

Gay contemplates a $100,000 campaign for an HBS building

Gay calls research "at once the opportunity and the duty of a graduate school such as ours."

Gay calls research "at once the opportunity and the duty of a graduate school such as ours."

Gay's proposal for a $1 million endowment drive is turned down by President Lowell as impractical

Gay's proposal for a $1 million endowment drive is turned down by President Lowell as impractical

Large numbers of students and faculty depart for military service

Large numbers of HBS students leave school in May for military service; faculty (including Dean Gay) depart throughout the year

Lincoln Schaub named acting dean to replace Gay

Lincoln Schaub named acting dean to replace Gay; cuts expenses by more than 20% (from $76,000 to $60,000)

Gay proposes to suspend HBS operations; Lowell says "no"

Gay proposes to suspend HBS operations; Lowell says "no"

Wallace B. Donham becomes second dean of HBS

Wallace B. Donham, a Harvard-trained lawyer and banker, and a protege of President Lowell, is named HBS's 2nd dean.

Dean Donham proposes a "case system" of teaching

Dean Donham proposes a "case system" of teaching, based in part on his own law school training, and aimed at bringing business reality into the classroom.

Donham calls for HBS buildings "adequate to house a school of 1000"

Donham calls for HBS buildings "adequate to house a school of 1000"

Prof. Copeland produces first HBS casebook

With Dean Donham's strong encouragement, economist and HBS Professor Melvin T. Copeland produces the first HBS casebook: Marketing Problems.

Dean Donham makes the case for an HBS campus

Donham argues that the lack of a campus makes it "peculiarly difficult to knit the men into a coordinated social unit."

Donham hires an architect to draw up plans for buildings

Donham hires an architect to draw up plans for buildings

Donham approaches Bishop William Lawrence for fundraising help

Donham approaches Bishop William Lawrence for fundraising help

Donham pleads for dorms to "leaven the lump and to emphasize the human side of our training"

Donham pleads for dorms to "leaven the lump and to emphasize the human side of our training"

Donham writes that HBS's goal is to give students a "basis for sane thought and independent thought"

Donham writes that HBS's goal is to give students a "basis for sane thought and independent thought"

Harvard Corporation approves Donham's plan for a combined HBS, Chemistry, and Fine Arts campaign

Harvard Corporation approves Dean Donham's plan for a combined HBS, Chemistry, and Fine Arts fundraising campaign, including $5 million to build an HBS campus in Allston.

Donham seeks a campus that will "help the students to be something more than money-makers"

Donham seeks a campus that will "help the students to be something more than money-makers"

Donham calls for efforts to "socialize the results of science"

Donham calls for efforts to "socialize the results of science"

Elton Mayo joins the faculty

With Dean Donham's strong urging, Australian researcher Elton Mayo joins faculty; "Industrial Relations" research group is established with a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation, and begins investigating the "human factor" in business.

HBS loses 4 professors to industry and 1 to Stanford; Donham expresses concern about salaries and competitiveness

HBS loses 4 professors to industry and 1 to Stanford; Donham expresses concern about salaries and competitiveness

Assistant Dean Donald David leaves HBS to become EVP of Royal Baking Powder Company

Assistant Dean Donald David leaves HBS to become EVP of Royal Baking Powder Company

Donham suffers a near-fatal heart attack in June

Donham suffers a near-fatal heart attack in June

Dean's House is completed

Dean's House is completed; intended to enable deans to be in close contact with students and faculty

Donham writes that the role of HBS is "training for leadership," and launches research into business ethics

Donham writes that the role of HBS is "training for leadership," and launches research into business ethics

Donham says that HBS stresses "in all its work the responsibility of business to the community as a whole"

Donham says that HBS stresses "in all its work the responsibility of business to the community as a whole"

Dean Donham calls for a "new type of business executive

Donham calls for a "new type of business executive," who understands the "complex organism [of] civilzation"

Arthur Dewing resigns under pressure from Donham

Popular finance professor Arthur Dewing resigns under pressure from Donham

At Donhams' urging, faculty Committee on Instruction calls for a 3rd year of MBA program, leading to DCS degree

At Donhams' urging, faculty Committee on Instruction calls for a 3rd year of MBA program, leading to DCS degree

Donham asserts that HBS's relative financial independence is "one of the School's greatest assets"

Donham asserts that HBS's relative financial independence is "one of the School's greatest assets"

Donham writes that business must be taught by faculties in "close touch" with business, using cases drawn from "actual experience"

Donham writes that business must be taught by faculties in "close touch" with business, using cases drawn from "actual experience"

Donham calls financial independence "one of the School's greatest assets"

Donham calls financial independence "one of the School's greatest assets"

Donham calls for expansion of Morgan Hall, building of a gym, and expansion of Baker Library

Donham calls for expansion of Morgan Hall, building of a gym, and expansion of Baker Library

Donham reports cash reserves of only $38,000

Donham reports cash reserves of only $38,000

Donham terms Baker the "best business and economic library in the world"

Donham terms Baker the "best business and economic library in the world"

Associate Dean Clinton P. Biddle dies unexpectedly, leaving Donham without an obvious successor

Associate Dean Clinton P. Biddle dies unexpectedly, leaving Donham without an obvious successor

Donham and HBS faculty conclude that war is inevitable; negotiate with Army to relocate Army Industrial College to HBS

Donham and HBS faculty conclude that war is inevitable; negotiate with Army to relocate Army Industrial College to HBS

In report to President, Donham discusses the "character of the School's research program"

In report to President, Donham discusses the "character of the School's research program," which combines theory and facts

Donham asks faculty to approve a one-year "Bachelor of Commerce" degree, in anticipation of war-related enrollment declines; faculty votes "no"

Donham asks faculty to approve a one-year "Bachelor of Commerce" degree, in anticipation of war-related enrollment declines; faculty votes "no"

Dean Donham is succeeded by Dean David

Wallace B. Donham resigns deanship after 23 years; he is succeeded by former HBS faculty member and New York executive Donald K. David.

Donham proposes to faculty that HBS agree to offer a government-sponsored retraining program

In last initiative of his deanship, Donham proposes to faculty that HBS agree to offer a government-sponsored retraining program for a "group of older men [making] the conversion from peacetime to wartime employment"

Donham writes that the flexibility of the case method has allowed the "successful conversion of our curriculum to war conditions"

Donham writes that the flexibility of the case method has allowed the "successful conversion of our curriculum to war conditions"

David calls for construction of classroom building and dining hall

David calls for construction of classroom building and dining hall

School's budget of $1.6 million is roughly balanced, but depends on $450,000 in gifts; David calls for an HBS endowment of $15 million

School's budget of $1.6 million is roughly balanced, but depends on $450,000 in gifts; David calls for an HBS endowment of $15 million

Establishing the Social Enterprise Initiative VIDEO: RT: 03:00

Interview clip with John Whitehead, MBA 1947, who speaks about his efforts to expand the work of the nonprofit sector, his proposal in the early 1990s to Dean John McArthur to launch a nonprofit training program at HBS, his endowment of the Social Enterprise Initiative, and its successful expansion and impact on the mission of School.

David asserts that "there is no such thing as the 'economic man'"

David asserts that "there is no such thing as the 'economic man'"

Dean David defines leadership

David defines leadership as including 1) competence, 2) making a business a "good society," and 3) contributing to the affairs of the community and the nation

Harvard authorizes HBS and Dean David to seek $20 million in new funds

Harvard authorizes HBS and Dean David to seek $20 million in new funds

With Harvard's permission, David describes a "Twenty Million Dollar Program" to build School's endowment

With Harvard's permission, David describes a "Twenty Million Dollar Program" to build School's endowment

A Scholar in Action, Herbert Heaton's biography of HBS Dean Edwin F. Gay, is published

A Scholar in Action, Herbert Heaton's biography of HBS Dean Edwin F. Gay, is published

Citing financial aid statistics, David refutes idea that HBS is a "rich man's school"

Citing financial aid statistics, David refutes idea that HBS is a "rich man's school"

David writes that "business is not yet a profession," and calls for "leadership" to be made a permanent part of the curriculum

David writes that "business is not yet a profession," and calls for "leadership" to be made a permanent part of the curriculum

Dean Teele appointed

Retailing specialist and recipient of HBS's second doctoral degree, Stanley F. Teele, is named HBS's 4th dean.

Dean Teele writes that a successful manager needs both knowledge and wisdom, and hopes that "this School increases more a man's wisdom"

Dean Teele writes that a successful manager needs both knowledge and wisdom, and hopes that "this School increases more a man's wisdom"

Bruce Johnson Story VIDEO: RT: 08:31

Story regarding his progression from HBS graduate to business school teacher. After managerial experiences in the Navy, he was drawn to attend HBS by his uncle who was a faculty member, and he was amazed at the exceptional quality of his classmates. As a business teacher, he emphasized the importance of decision making skills and defending one's positions, which he had learned at HBS. At reunions, he relishes the opportunity to meet with recent graduates and current students.

Dean Teele becomes ill in fall; takes medical leave

Teele becomes ill in fall; takes medical leave until February of '62

Teele appoints a Committee on the Educational and Social Environment of the MBA Program

Teele appoints a Committee on the Educational and Social Environment of the MBA Program, focused on section structure and extracurricular activities

Teele writes that while HBS is concerned about ethics

Teele writes that while HBS is concerned about ethics, it has neither the "opportunity nor the responsibility" to prescribe ethical or religious values

Associate Dean Russell Hassler resigns

Associate Dean Russell Hassler resigns to become vice president of Hawaiian Electric Company

Associate Dean Vernon Alden resigns

Associate Dean Vernon Alden resigns to accept presidency of Ohio University

Dean Baker appointed

Transportation expert George P. Baker is named the School's 5th dean.

Dean Teele resigns; George P. Baker is named acting dean

After a month back at HBS, Teele resigns (on March 20) for medical reasons; George P. Baker is named acting dean

Former Dean David begins effort to raise $1 million

Former Dean David begins effort to raise $1 million to "advance the leadership of the School"

George Lombard becomes Associate Dean for Educational Programs

George Lombard becomes Associate Dean for Educational Programs, in charge of staffing courses and monitoring faculty satisfaction

Myles Mace becomes first "Associate Dean for External Affairs"

Myles Mace becomes first "Associate Dean for External Affairs"

Baker writes that HBS wants to increase applications from women and minorities

Baker writes that HBS wants to increase applications from women and minorities

Clark Wilson leaves HBS

Clark Wilson leaves HBS to become director of INCAE in January; in July, Dean Baker attends groundbreaking ceremony in Managua

Dean Baker asks Chris Christensen to develop a program to help other HBS professors improve their teaching

Dean Baker asks Chris Christensen to develop a program to help other HBS professors improve their teaching

Entering MBA class includes students from "underprivileged backgrounds"

Entering MBA class includes 27 students from "underprivileged backgrounds," up from 3 in the entering class 2 years earlier; Baker confirms that faculty's 1958 vote calls for a diverse entering class

HBS responds to demands that it do more about Vietnam and the "Negro question"

In response to student and faculty demands that HBS do more about Vietnam and the "Negro question," Baker writes that the job of HBS is to "preserve and enhance the climate" that allows the pursuit of truth

The HBS Experience VIDEO: RT: 01:14

Interview clip with Mal Mixon, MBA 1968, regarding his experiences at the Harvard Business School and the honor of being voted the first ombudsman by the students.

"Leadership potential" is important as an admissions criteria

Baker writes that "leadership potential" has always been an important admissions criterion

Baker calls for Trade Union Program review

Baker, concerned about the "undynamic" Trade Union Program, which has little interaction with rest of HBS, calls for a program review

Chaired professorships increase during Baker's tenure

During Baker's tenure, number of chaired professorships has increased from 13 to 35

Faculty votes to increase minority applications

Faculty votes to approve Baker's effort to increase minority applications to MBA program, and to admit "the greatest number consistent with the effective functioning of the program"

Students must have 2 years work experience before entering MBA program

Baker questions whether informal "requirement" that students have at least 2 years of work experience before entering MBA program be made formal

'Citizen of the School' VIDEO: RT: 01:34

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light regarding his perception of himself as a 'citizen of the School' that was an outcome of his having many different offices in his first years on the faculty and connecting with numerous colleagues and departments, which experiences resulted in a interdisciplinary framework for his understanding of HBS.

'Citizen of the University' VIDEO: RT: 03:03

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light who speaks on viewing himself as a 'citizen of the university' through his involvement in Harvard-wide affairs, such as his leading role in the creation of the Harvard Management Corporation on the behest of the Harvard Corporation and President Derek Bok, with whom he formed a close working association.

Dean Fouraker appointed

Economist and HBS Professor Lawrence E. Fouraker is named the School's 6th dean.

Educated to Teach and to Research VIDEO: RT: 04:00

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light who traces his evolution as a teacher to the example of the professors with whom he studied and to the Doctoral Instructional Group, through which he grasped the principles of the case method; recounts his first classroom experiences and the mentorship of Prof. Colyer Crum in case research and writing; and describes his partnership with Prof. Bill White in instructing the Capital Markets course and in authoring the basic textbook in the field, 'The Financial System'.

Fouraker calls for a "consistent policy" with regard to Europe

Fouraker calls for a "consistent policy" with regard to Europe, which asks for much assistance, but doesn't need the traditional HBS approach of "institution-building"

Fouraker defines goal of HBS

Fouraker writes that goal of HBS is "to produce general managers willing accept responsibilities defined in broad terms of technical competence and social conscience"

Fouraker disavows "School solutions" for society's problems

Fouraker disavows "School solutions" for society's problems, but lauds HBS's ability to prepare students to manange such problems

Fouraker writes that "the rate of growth [at HBS] of the past decade cannot, and should not, be extended into the first part of the 1970s"

Fouraker writes that "the rate of growth [at HBS] of the past decade cannot, and should not, be extended into the first part of the 1970s"

Fouraker writes that short programs are being "pruned" due to their lack of "educational impact"

Fouraker writes that short programs are being "pruned" due to their lack of "educational impact"

HBS and Success: Impact in the World VIDEO: RT: 01:05

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light who measures the success of HBS by the leadership of its students and faculty members in making their communities better places for all and in the knowledge generated at the School and disseminated into the world of ideas, all of which is based on the sound business model and administration of the School.

HBS in Physical Space: Planning the Future Campus VIDEO: RT: 01:46

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light who previews his vision of the campus expansion for the future and into the Allston campus as consistent with the McKim, Mead, and White plan and in keeping with the architectural character of the original buildings.

Jay Light: Envisioning a Prospectus of Excellence and Leadership VIDEO: RT: 07:15

Story regarding the elements of his vision for leading HBS into the 21st century and for ensuring the continuation and broadening of the School's leadership and excellence: widening the scope of its collaborations with other Harvard departments and schools, universities, companies, and other entities; an initiative in the vital health care sector, in which many faculty members are actively engaged; an initiative in science-based businesses as knowledge industries will assert themselves ever more prominently in the future; and the design and plans for the physical expansion of the School, consistent with the original McKim, Mead, and White blueprint for the campus.

New AMP building is dedicated

New AMP building is dedicated and named for outgoing Dean Baker

Oral History of HBS Dean Jay Light VIDEO: 9 parts

An interview capturing the oral history of HBS Dean Jay Light, who retraces his trajectory from a high school student keen on science to the deanship of HBS: as a high-level manager at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory desirous of enhancing his management and leadership capacities, he applied to the MBA Program but Prof. Howard Raiffa steered him into a PhD program, which evolved into a fascination with finance and the commencement of his teaching career, his engagement with the development of the Harvard Management Corporation, and his appointment as HBS Dean.

Senior Faculty and the Management of HBS VIDEO: RT: 02:24

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light who conveys the magnitude of senior faculty members' contributions to the management and governance of HBS and cites the example of Dean John McArthur's request that he direct recruitment and training of new professors.

The Culture of HBS VIDEO: RT: 02:08

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light who expounds on the strengths of the culture of HBS: the "active, engaged learning model" of the case method; the faculty's directly confronting and struggling with the problems and concerns of practitioners by exiting the classroom and entering the real world; and the School's flexibility and adaptability.

The Leader of the Harvard Business School VIDEO: RT: 02:34

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light regarding his selection to be dean of the Harvard Business School, his adjustment to the great challenges of the position, and his love of the responsibilities and opportunities of the role.

The Trajectory to HBS: The Sky's No Limit VIDEO: RT: 03:13

Interview clip with HBS Dean Jay Light who, growing up in the 1950s space race, was drawn to a career in science; pursued his fascination with aerospace engineering and physics at Cornell University and at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory; applied to the HBS MBA Program to strengthen his management skills and was steered by Prof. Howard Raiffa into the doctoral program; and became enthralled with finance through the influence of Prof. Eli Shapiro and Prof. Bill White.

Fouraker announces intention to "arrest" the growth of the HBS faculty

Fouraker announces intention to "arrest" the growth of the HBS faculty

Fouraker begins multi-year effort to reduce the number of "short private programs" on campus

Fouraker (with the help of Colyer Crum) begins multi-year effort to reduce the number of "short private programs" on campus, to be replaced by School-sponsored programs

Full-time staff (including faculty) has been reduced from 631 to 598 since 1971

Full-time staff (including faculty) has been reduced from 631 to 598 since 1971; Fouraker applauds dedication of HBS community to its mission

Abernathy's Angle on the World: 'Industrial Renaissance' VIDEO: RT: 02:25

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, regarding the unique perspective on the world and research issues and the prolific mind of Prof. William Abernathy, several of his brilliant theoretical discoveries and insights, such as the concept of the artifact and his book, 'The Productivity Dilemma'. Their productive collaboration on investigations into technological change and their construction of the idea of dematurity reached fruition in their co-authored book, 'Industrial Renaissance'.

Catching up with the Next Technological Generation VIDEO: RT: 02:51

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who states how he prioritized a complete technological modernization at HBS in order to carry the School into the Internet Age and relates how the systems staff expeditiously engineered the total upgrading of the School and implemented advanced technologies on the campus.

Faculty Ferment and a Fertile Environment VIDEO: RT: 02:24

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who describes the fertile ferment at the School at the time when he joined the HBS faculty, the intensity of the discussion on research issues, various initiatives, such as Prof. William Abernathy's explorations into technology and Prof. Robert Stobaugh's project, Energy Future, the context of the Japan's emergence as an economic powerhouse, and his excitement at embraking on HBS career in such an atmosphere of possibility.

Fouraker reports a "trend toward finance and commercial banking" among graduating students

Fouraker reports a "trend toward finance and commercial banking" among graduating students, due to economic uncertainties

Global Initiatives: Taking HBS International VIDEO: RT: 03:06

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark regarding his initiatives to take HBS global: investing in intellectual capital; establishing international research centers; forging new and tightening existing relationships with firms in numerous countries; and essentially bringing HBS out into the world and opening HBS up to the world.

Oral History of Former HBS Dean Kim Clark VIDEO: 10 parts

An interview capturing the oral history of Kim Clark, Dean of HBS from 1995-2005, who retraces his journey to an academic vocation and to HBS and revisits his central achievements and landmarks as a member of the HBS faculty. Relating the story of his appointment to the deanship, he reviews his major accomplishments as Dean and reflects on the strengths of the HBS community and the nature of the School's success in educating the next generation of leaders.

Propelling SciTech Forward at HBS VIDEO: RT: 01:50

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who recalls how his lifelong fascination with technological change and innovation and the insights and knowledge accumulated from his collaborations with Prof. William Abernathy compelled him to advocate for the advancement of science and technology issues to Dean John McArthur, who responded that he should "think big," and the resulting establishment of the formation of the Science and Technology Interest Group.

The Academic Path to HBS VIDEO: RT: 03:14

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who retraces his journey to an academic vocation via the counsel of a professorial uncle at Brigham Young University. Through his undergraduate and doctoral programs at the Harvard University Department of Economics, he was vitally influenced by Prof. Alexander Gerschenkron, Prof. Edward Leamer, and Prof. Elisabeth Allison, who introduced him to Prof. John Dunlop. He ascribes his arrival at HBS through the encouragement of Prof. Dunlop, and his immediate connection with a group of the faculty engaged in research on technological questions.

The HBS Community and Change VIDEO: RT: 03:55

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who expresses his thoughts on the core elements of the HBS community and culture and the necessity for fundamental change. He outlines his strategies for effecting this metamorphosis through the full participation of the faculty and staff in this institutional re-engineering. Intent on re-focusing the School's mission to the education of the next generation of leaders, he prioritized the philosophy of mutual support of faculty and staff to further the overarching goals of the School. All of these factors have resulted in a new ethic and an HBS where everyone thrives.

The Leader of the Harvard Business School VIDEO: RT: 01:30

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who relates how President Neil Rudenstine requested the faculty to write letters of interest after the resignation of Dean John McArthur and how his response led to a conversation with President Rudenstine about the need for dramatic change at HBS. He recalls how he was informed of his appointment to lead the School.

The School Succeeds by Developing New Leaders VIDEO: RT: 02:12

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who expounds on his ideas why HBS succeeds institutionally: by educating and fostering leaders who make a difference in the world, which is achieved through the recruitment and development of an excellent faculty and student body and a productive and effective administration.

Universal Values for Leadership and Education for Ethics VIDEO: RT: 05:22

Interview clip with HBS Dean Kim Clark, who speaks of his initiative to rethink the values of the HBS community and instituted a School-wide process with the faculty in the forefront to encode a universal set of values for the School. Prof. Carl Kester shepherded the herculean undertaking to re-evaluate the curriculum and the construction of its intellectual foundations by Prof. Lynn Paine, Prof. Thomas Piper, and Prof. Nitin Nohria. The Leadership and Corporate Accountability course emerged from this profound re-envisioning of the School's mission, which transformed the slate of required classes.

Fouraker calls relatively small number of women (10) and minorities (15) on faculty "discouraging"

Fouraker calls relatively small number of women (10) and minorities (15) on faculty "discouraging"

Fouraker notes that he has "decentralized the management of the School..."

Fouraker notes that he has "decentralized the management of the School to a greater extent than [his] predecessors," using a "matrix organization"

John McArthur is named associate dean for University relations

John McArthur, head of MBA program for previous 5 years, is named associate dean for University relations

According to Fouraker, HBS's mission is "to increase the number of responsible general managers"

According to Fouraker, HBS's mission is "to increase the number of responsible general managers"

Fouraker describes 3 major research traditions at HBS

Fouraker describes 3 major research traditions at HBS: comparative descriptive work, human relations, and decision theory

Fouraker writes that HBS knows how to "design successful educational experiences for managers in a variety of different situations"

Fouraker writes that HBS knows how to "design successful educational experiences for managers in a variety of different situations -- it is almost a turnkey assignment by now."

Dean McArthur appointed

Finance expert and experienced HBS administrator John H. McArthur is named HBS's 7th dean.

McArthur points to 4 contributing factors in HBS's "leadership position"

In first dean's report, McArthur points to 4 contributing factors in HBS's "leadership position": distinctive strategy, strong external support, growing demand, and institutional flexibility

McArthur writes about impending changes to faculty composition as challenge to HBS's "unique mission"

McArthur writes about impending changes to faculty composition as challenge to HBS's "unique mission"

Fouraker Professorship is established

Fouraker Professorship, honoring HBS Dean Lawrence Fouraker, is established; Paul Vatter is named first incumbent

John McArthur receives honorary doctorate from Barcelona-based IESE for contributions to business education

John McArthur receives honorary doctorate from Barcelona-based IESE for contributions to business education

The Path to a Business Career and HBS VIDEO: 2.5 minutes

Interview clip with Peter Slavin, MBA 1990, regarding inspirations for his twin passions of medicine and politics, and the influences that prompted him to apply to HBS.

Dean Clark appointed

Kim B. Clark, HBS professor and expert in Technology and Operations Management, is named HBS's 8th dean.

On Personal Success VIDEO: 2 minutes

Interview clip with Saquib Shirazi, MBA 1995, regarding Dean McArthur's philosophy of the three phases of a successful business career.

Office building at 230 Western Avenue is renamed "Teele Hall" in honor of Dean Stanley Teele

Office building at 230 Western Avenue is renamed "Teele Hall" in honor of Dean Stanley Teele

Dean Clark resigns

Kim Clark resigns to become president of BYU/Idaho; President Lawrence Summers names Jay Light interim dean

Dean Light appointed

Finance expert and HBS Professor Jay O. Light (interim dean since Dean Clark's departure in 2005) is appointed HBS's 9th dean.

Edward Keith Story VIDEO: RT: 02:43

Story regarding how the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina happened when he, who is from New Orleans, started the MBA years of his joint JD/MBA Degree program. Dean Kim Clark let him know at once that the School would provide any assistance he needed. This personal concern touched him deeply, and he knew HBS was the right place for him to achieve his goals of helping others.

Investing in the Information Infrastructure VIDEO: RT: 02:11

Interview clip with HBS faculty member Warren McFarlan who talks about how Deans John McArthur and Kim Clark managed the Harvard Business School's resources to build the technological infrastructure to capitalize on the Internet.

On 'Managing the Resource Allocation Process' VIDEO: RT: 02:41

Interview clip with HBS faculty member Joseph Bower about the support he received from HBS for his research in the area of corporate decision making, from which he wrote the book 'Managing the Resource Allocation Process.'

One's Very Own Computer VIDEO: RT: 02:03

Interview clip with HBS faculty member Warren McFarlan about how Dean John McArthur tasked him to research how computers could enhance the learning experience and his conclusion that students should acquire their own computers and their response.

Psychoanalysis and Business Education VIDEO: RT: 01:57

Interview clip with HBS faculty member Abraham Zaleznik who talks about Dean George Baker's role in the progression of his career at HBS, his endorsement of his plan for training in psychoanalysis, and how he incorporated his expertise into a doctoral seminar to teach psychoanalytical theories and ideas and to assist the students with formulating their dissertation projects.

Susan Hamilton Story VIDEO: 12.5 minutes

Story regarding her experience working in the development department of HBS since 1992. She elaborates on her first business trip, the international travels of a "road warrior", getting to know alumni, and the solidarity of HBS staff.

The Konosuke Matsushita Professorship in Leadership VIDEO: RT: 05:22

Interview clip with HBS faculty member Abraham Zaleznik who recounts how, through connections with the McKinsey Company and Japanese businessman Kenichi Ohame, Dean John MacArthur sent him and Roland Christensen to Japan to convince industrialist Konosuke Matsushita to endow an HBS professorship in leadership, their success, and his being named to the position.