Spring 2022 Buffalo Business 7
and Logistics, and the Institute for Computational and
Data Sciences. To prepare students to collaborate with and
contribute to nonprofits, and in partnership with the School
of Social Work (and later the College of Arts and Sciences),
the school created a unique Social Impact Fellows program
that places interdisciplinary teams of students in intern-
ships at local mission-driven organizations.
Understanding the transformative impact of philan-
thropy, Tesluk led a comprehensive campaign to support
the school's research, education and engagement activi-
ties. During his tenure, philanthropic gis to the school and
faculty philanthropy participation rates increased substan-
tially, resulting in the creation of new endowed chairs, inter-
disciplinary programs, student-centered signature spaces
such as the Paula Agrusa Plaza (see page 4), and expanded
student scholarships, particularly those that advance diver-
sity, equity and inclusion among students.
An internationally recognized expert in leadership
development, team design and effectiveness, and organi-
zational climate and performance, Tesluk is a fellow of the
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and
the Society for Organizational Behavior. He is a prolific
scholar who has consulted with numerous private and
public organizations, and served on the editorial boards of
several of the most selective academic journals in his field.
The search for the next School of Management dean is
underway.
"I am so grateful to our faculty and staff for all their
efforts, as well as our alumni and many external partners
in the UB, business and global communities," said Tesluk.
"We have accomplished a tremendous amount as a School
of Management community, and it would not have been
possible without the collaborative spirit that has bound
us all together. These collaborations have established a
foundation that leaves the school well positioned to continue
its ascent."
— Cory Nealon and Jacqueline Molik Ghosen
Photo: Tom Wolf
