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DY Butler
Professor/ Former Dean and Director, School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human , University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Location: Pine Bluff, AR United States
Joined: Apr 6th, 2023

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Southern University and A&M College class of 1980

Undergrad Major: Home Economics

Campus Organization:

Alpha Kappa Alpha

Claim To Fame:

President, Association for Women Students at Southern University Dean's List President of Several Residence Halls Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Officer

Most Memorable Moment:

Too many to list

Texas A and M Univ, Corpus Christi class of 2000

Grad Major: Business Administration

Experience

I currently work with University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff as Professor/ Former Dean and Director, School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human
I have 43 years of experience working in the industry.

Tenured Professor, Merchandising, Textiles and Design | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
From June 2021 to Current • 5 year(s)
Teaching professor in Department of Human Sciences focusing on merchandising, textiles and design.

Dean/Director, School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
From August 2019 to June 2021 • 2 year(s)
Supervised administrative personnel, managed $16M+ annual budget, established partnerships and new programs, conducted national searches for key positions.

Tenured Professor and Program Leader, Apparel Merchandising and Textiles | Southern University and A&M College
From January 2001 to January 2019 • 18 year(s)
Served in multiple roles including Associate Dean, Interim Dean positions, and Faculty Athletics Representative to NCAA.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Fashion and Interiors Merchandising | Texas A&M University-Kingsville
From January 1991 to January 2001 • 10 year(s)
Taught FIM courses, conducted research in non-traditional retailing and leadership, managed program resources.

Assistant Professor and Program Director, Retail Merchandising and Management | University of Wisconsin-Stout
From January 1988 to January 1991 • 3 year(s)
Administered RMM program, taught merchandising courses, conducted research in airport retailing.

Branch Director | Girls Club of Dallas
From January 1987 to January 1988 • 1 year(s)
Administered all activities of South Dallas Branch, supervised staff, developed budget and programming.

Director of Adolescent Services | Girls Club of Dallas
From January 1986 to January 1987 • 1 year(s)
Administered Women's Educational Equity Act grant, developed curricula, hired and trained staff.

Academic Coordinator/Dean | Rutledge of Dallas
From January 1985 to January 1986 • 1 year(s)
Administered school operations, taught merchandising and accounting courses, maintained student records.

County Extension Home Economist | Texas Agricultural Extension Service
From January 1982 to January 1985 • 3 year(s)
Planned and implemented Extension educational programs, led 4-H members and Extension homemakers.

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	A very warm welcome to you. It is lovely to have you among us. May you have a blessed, constructive and prosperous day. Stay strong. If you are interested, you can visit my profile and click on the link to my website and view a free webinar that will show you how to start an online business. Tagged by Ralph White on 04/19/2023

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