Background
Sethna, Beheruz Nariman was born on July 31, 1948 in Bombay. Came to the United States, 1973. Son of Nariman Dhanjishaw and Mithu Nariman (Mistry) Sethna.
academic administrator educator management consultant
Sethna, Beheruz Nariman was born on July 31, 1948 in Bombay. Came to the United States, 1973. Son of Nariman Dhanjishaw and Mithu Nariman (Mistry) Sethna.
Bachelor in Technology with honors, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, 1971. Master of Business Administration, Indian Institute Management, Ahmedabad, 1973. Master of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business, Columbia University, 1976. Student, Indiana University, 1986. Student, Harvard University, 1991.
Engineering and management trainee various corporations, Bombay, 1968-1969, 70-72. Case writer, trainee Clarion Advertising, 1973. Project manager, consultant Lever Brothers Company, New York City, 1974-1976.
Professor, chair marketing and management information systems Clarkson University, Potsdam, 1976-1989, director graduate programs, 1978-1980. Marketing, research and strategic planning manager Procter & Gamble (India)/Richardson Hindustan (Vicks), Bombay and Westport, Connecticut, 1980-1981. Interim executive vice president academy and student affairs.
Dean College of Business, chief academy officer Lamar (Texas) University, 1989-1994, Gulf States Utilities professor business, 1991-1994. President West Georgia College, Carrollton, 1994—1996, State University West Georgia, 1996—2005, University West Georgia, since 2005. Interim senior vice chancellor University Systems Georgia, 1999—2000, interim executive vice chancellor, chief academy officer, 2006—2007.
President Georgia Association Colleges, Carrollton, 2000—2001. Commissioner Southern Association College Schools, 2005—2009. President Gulf South Conference, 2008—2010.
Vice chair Atlanta Regional Council Higher Education, 2008—2009, chair, since 2009. Politics & purpose chair American Association State College University, 2009—2010. Member advisory council State University of New York-Canton (New York ) College, 1975-1989.
Consultant in field.
Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Potsdam, 1987—1989, pack committee chair, den leader, 1987—1989, member district board, 1991—1994, member executive board Atlanta Area council, 1997—2003, President's Scout, Gold Cord, 1966. Leader Girl Scouts United States, Beaumont, 1989—1994. Member Rotary (polio plus education chair).
Married Madhavi Kaji, May 25, 1974. Children: Anita B., Shaun B.