James Payne is the Dean of the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University, a role he assumed in 2023. An accomplished economist with a Ph. D. from Florida State University, he has extensive leadership experience, having previously served as dean at three other universities and as a provost.
He is recognized by Stanford University and Elsevier as being among the top 2% of scientists in the world based on citation impact.
James Payne
Dean, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Higher Education Leadership
Has built a long career leading business schools, having served as Dean at four different major universities, including Oklahoma State and The University of Texas at El Paso.
Economic Research
He is a prolific academic economist with over 200 peer-reviewed articles and is ranked by RePEc in the top 5% of economists worldwide.
Energy Economics
His research portfolio includes a significant focus on the economics of the energy sector, a relevant topic for Oklahoma State.
Media Appearances
Payne named dean for Spears Business. Featured in Oklahoma State University News
A Respected Resume. Featured in Oklahoma State University Magazine – Discover
Looking Ahead: Dean Payne has high expectations for second year. Featured in Oklahoma State University Magazine – Engage
Work History
7-2023
Dean, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma State University
5-2019
Dean, Woody L. Hunt College of Business at The University of Texas at El Paso
5-2017 - 4-2019
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Benedictine University
7-2014 - 4-2017
Dean, J. Whitney Bunting College of Business at Georgia College & State University
1-2013 - 6-2014
Provost at University of New Orleans
Education
1987 - 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Florida State University
1985 - 1987
Master’s Degree from Florida State University
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Location : Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
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Designation : Dean, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma State University
