Business
Dr. Deborah Kidder Named Dean of the College of Business
June 15, 2026
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Kutztown University has named Dr. Deborah Kidder as dean of the College of Business. Kidder brings more than 30 years' experience to KU and will begin her role Monday, June 29.
Kidder most recently served as the dean of the Turner College of Business and Technology at Columbus State University from 2021-25. During her tenure, she successfully connected students, faculty and staff with the local community, through industry partnerships and engagement with the local school system and nonprofits. Under her leadership, the college pursued several initiatives designed to meet the needs of the 21st-century workforce, such as a rapid workforce development program in cybersecurity, as well as redesigning graduate courses to meet the needs of working adults and with a special focus on one of their community partners, Fort Benning.
"Dr. Kidder has extensive experience as a faculty member and administrator," said Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. "Her most recent tenure as a dean, as well as her work as an associate dean and AACSB accreditation coordinator, will prove beneficial at KU. I look forward to having her as a member of our academic leadership team."