Burke Named Associate Dean and Director of Executive Education

Leo Burke, a recognized leader in executive education, was named Associate Dean and Director of Executive Programs in December. Burke (ND '70) comes to ND from Motorola University, where he served as dean of the College of Leadership and Transcultural Studies and as Director of Strategy. He was recognized with the President's Award, Motorola's highest honor in executive education.

"At Motorola University, Leo helped develop the most extensive and successful corporate executive education enterprise in the world," said Dean Carolyn Woo. "He pioneered the use of quality measurement techniques to gauge the impact of distance learning programs."

"He has a great deal of experience running executive education programs for other corporations, and is a leader in the use of e-learning tools and technologies."

"What Leo brings is access to the critical drivers for success in executive education. These include (1) contacts in a global network of major players in continuing education (select business schools, corporate universities, consulting firms, e-learning firms and consortia of multinationals), (2) expertise in e-learning and technology-based global delivery and (3) curriculum design in knowledge management, creativity, transcultural leadership and value-added networks."

Values-based education is a strength of Notre Dame's that Burke would like to tap further for executive education. "ND's legacy in ethical studies has helped define the University's world-class reputation," said Burke. "Imagine what could be accomplished if the spirit and values of the University were implemented in the world of business." Given the demand for executive education, Burke says, the opportunity to do this through the Mendoza College has never been better.