The faculty in the Department of Business Administration are a very diverse group, in both their industrial and their academic backgrounds. Most have had a number of years of professional work experience in the areas in which they teach. As a result, many have won university-level teaching and research awards, and many have won awards within the Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business. They also publish and consult widely, nationally, and internationally, and hold positions of responsibility in national professional organizations. Thus, they bring a great deal of depth and relevance to their classroom teaching.