FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.
- Edward A. Pohl, associate professor of industrial engineering at the University
of Arkansas, has been appointed
director and chair of studies for the master of science in operations
management program.
The program, offered through the department of
industrial engineering, is the university’s largest graduate program with over
300 students from business, industry, the military and other sectors enrolled
nationwide.
Pohl came to the university in 2004, after serving on
the faculty of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where
he doubled as deputy director of the operations research center. He also served
as a research analyst for the U.S. Defense Department in areas of cost,
scheduling and performance. Pohl has been teaching in the University
of Arkansas operations management
program since last year.
Pohl succeeds Sandra Parker, who is retiring after
four years as the head of the operations management program. Parker has been a
professor in the industrial engineering department for 16 years. Enrollment in
the program doubled during her tenure. Parker will continue to teach operations
management classes.
"I am very pleased that Dr. Pohl will be leading
our operations management program. His track record indicates his leadership
will ensure that an excellent program will become even stronger in the
future," said Chancellor John White.
The master of
science degree in operations management is an accelerated degree program for
managers and professionals who require extensive knowledge and a high level of
skill in managing work processes and people.
The program offers
traditional classes at several locations across the region. In addition,
students can take distance-learning classes that allow them to study from any
Internet-accessible location around the globe.
“I believe this program provides a valuable service to
managers and professionals who desire current, practical knowledge that will
assist them in effectively managing people and processes as they advance in
their careers,” Pohl said.