George Taylor III will assume the role of dean of business and industry for 色中色 (SCC) beginning July 22. As dean of business and industry, Taylor will lead 22 academic programs in the areas of arts and information technology, building and design, business, manufacturing and transportation.
鈥淚 am honored and humbled to be selected as 色中色鈥檚 Dean of Business and Industry,鈥� said Taylor. 鈥淭he college鈥檚 history of developing competitive academic and workforce programs is well-established, and I look forward to working with SCC鈥檚 talented faculty, staff and administrators to build upon its strong foundation. I also look forward to working with business and industry partners and leaders, as well as four-year institutions, to make SCC a community college of choice. I am most excited about collaborating with college and community stakeholders to promote workforce development and business development pathways that lead to meaningful careers for our students and contribute to our economic landscape.鈥�
Taylor currently serves in various capacities at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall, Minnesota. He is the director of SMSU鈥檚 Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, executive director of the university鈥檚 Southwest Marketing Advisory Center and an assistant professor of management. He is the director of SMSU鈥檚 Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, executive director of the university鈥檚 Southwest Marketing Advisory Center and was recently promoted to associate professor of management. Prior to SMSU, he was at Tulsa Community College where he was a professor and program manager for the human resources and workforce development programs and contributed to several strategic committees.
In addition to his career in education, Taylor has contributed his talents in several business areas including serving as an organizational development consultant, an organizational researcher with a focus on higher education, a keynote speaker, and author of Blessed Strategy, a popular book and workshop series for entrepreneurs. Taylor credits his U.S. Navy service for helping grow his leadership skills, receiving several awards and medals throughout his distinguished enlisted-to-officer career. He has also been nationally recognized, receiving the Dr. David Pariser NCAA-II Faculty Mentor Award for 2024 and an invited and selected participant for the U.S. Secretary of State鈥檚 African Descendant Social Entrepreneurship Exchange.
Taylor is also dedicated to his community, currently serving as a member of the United Way Southwest Board and co-chair of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the City of Marshall. He serves on committees for the Launch Minnesota (Southwest) business start-up grant program and Southwest West Central Service Cooperative LYFT career and technical education pathways program.
鈥淒r. Taylor鈥檚 extensive background in industry and education, as well as his civic involvement, will benefit both our college and our community,鈥� said Laura Attenberger, SCC Vice President of Academic Affairs. 鈥淚 know he will be a valuable addition to our dedicated team of academic professionals.鈥�
