Social Mobility in the Rutgers Business School

Mission Matters

Luke Greeley is the Associate Dean of the undergraduate program at Rutgers Business School in Newark, leading all aspects of the student lifecycle from recruitment, advice, student experience, retention, and career preparation to graduation. He boasts 15 years of experience in higher education administration, leading diverse projects and initiatives to improve academic offerings and the student experience. As a researcher, Luke studies the intersections of education and the economy from historical and philosophical perspectives. He pursued a PhD at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education.

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Despite over half its students coming from low-income backgrounds, a premier business school has maintained a record-breaking job placement rate for its students post-graduation. Leading a diverse and dynamic student population toward professional triumph in today's fast-paced, tech-infused world is challenging but not impossible. So, how can a university achieve such profound social mobility?

Luke Greeley, a veteran in higher education administration, reveals how Rutgers Business School has become a beacon for transformative education. He discusses how the university is an anchor institution, fostering social mobility for a diverse and often underserved student body. The strategies he shares revolve around creating a practical, human-centric curriculum infused with AI to address the skills gap. Luke also emphasizes the school’s dedication to providing students with real-world, experiential learning opportunities to ensure career readiness upon graduation.

In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Paul Feith interviews Luke Greeley, Associate Dean for the Rutgers Business School Undergraduate Program, about transforming the educational experience and social mobility. Luke discusses the role of Rutgers Business School in driving its students’ success, how the institution emphasizes social mobility, achieving an 85-90% job placement rate for its postgraduates, and strategies to incorporate AI effectively into the learning process while guarding against dependency.