Ellen Harshman, Ph.D., J.D.
After positions in elementary and higher education in Ohio, Ellen Harshman joined Saint Louis University in 1972. A recognized leader in the university, she held a number of positions in the academic and student development divisions. She was appointed Dean of the John Cook School of Business in 2003 (now the Chaifetz School), following roles as Senior Vice Provost and Interim CIO. She served as dean for a decade. In January 2013, she was appointed to the Chief Academic Officer’s position at Saint Louis University and served in that capacity until her retirement from full-time roles at SLU in July 2015. She continued her service to the university from July 2015 to February 2019 leading the planning for Saint Louis University’s 2018 bicentennial celebration, after which she fully retired. An Ohio native, Dr. Harshman earned her undergraduate degree (summa cum laude) at Miami University, her master’s degree at Wright State University, and her doctorate and law (cum laude) degrees at Saint Louis University. She was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1992 and continues to keep her law license current. Over her career, Dr. Harshman has been the recipient of many awards recognizing her teaching and service as a faculty member and academic leader. As a member of the management faculty, she taught legal environment of business, business law, management, and business ethics. She is the author of numerous refereed articles and proceedings. Among the areas in which she has written and presented papers and programs are leadership development, legal and ethical issues in business and employment, and higher education leadership. Active in the St. Louis region, Dr. Harshman was recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the area’s “Most Influential Business Women.” In addition, she was selected by the Business Journal six times over a decade as one of St. Louis’ “Most Influential Leaders.” She is also a recipient of the CORO Leadership Award and was inducted into the YWCA Academy of Leaders and the Saint Louis University School of Law Order of the Fleur de Lis. Among recent and current community and professional activities are the following: Civic Pride Foundation; St. Louis Archdiocesan Council of the St. Vincent DePaul Society; Webster University Board of Trustees; St. Louis Forum; Greater St. Louis, Inc., Executives in Residence; Women Corporate Directors, St. Louis Chapter. Her work to advance business and management education in colleges and universities, domestic and international, has gained her professional recognition and taken her around the world as a mentor, consultant, and evaluator.
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First West of the Mississippi: SLU's Pioneering Spirit
Whether you are part of the first successful manned mission to the moon or showing systemic courage to challenge injustice, pioneers are formed when the stakes are at ...
