Thursday, October 21, 1993
Faculty Profile of the Week
by Kristie L. Guidner
Collegian Staff
Dr. Syed Saad Andaleeb's career
has ranged from a consultant for
the government of Bangladesh, to
the position of assistant professor
of marketing at Behrend.
He brings a world of experience
with him to the business
department through work with
numerous international
organizations.
Andaleeb worked with
international groups such as
UNFBA, UNDP and FAO.
He has continued his
humanitarian work in Erie with
the United Way, local hospitals,
and Friends for South Asian Arts
as a committee member.
Andaleeb said, "I do enjoy
working with the different
organizations. I like the
challenge of doing things in
different ways."
He tries to give his students
challenges in order for them to
learn more about marketing in
the real world.
"I like thein to learn through
exploring," said Andaleeb.
"Students have to take charge. I
can only be a guide. I can show
them the way. I can't give them
a learning pill."
Andaleeb said, "I can show the
way, but the students have to
decide how far they want to go. I
like students who push me
instead of me pushing them. I
have enough to offer. I would
rather have the students come up
to me and say they want more. I
don't think learning is easy.
Students must not believe that
there is a shortcut to learning."
He teaches because his parents
were teachers in Bangladesh. "It
traditionally comes down from
my parents. I was born and
raised in a society of academics.
It is a challenge to get you to
understand what we are saying. It
gives me my own freedom and
flexibility to pursue my own
interests."
Andaleeb received a bachelor's
degree in Chemical engineering
and then a master's degree in
business administration from the
University of New Hampshire.
He received his Ph.D. in
marketing from the University of
Illinois.
He has taught in a variety of
world settings including the
University of Dhahka's Institute
of Business Administration in
Bangladesh, the University of
Illinois in Damascus, Syria and
many other small universities in
Bangladesh.
He has also gained experience
in other types of fields. "I have
worked with many different kinds
of consulting; the poor in
Bangladesh, planning programs,
employment for the
underprivileged in Bangladesh,"
said Andaleeb.
Andaleeb came to Behrend in
August, 1988 because he did not
want to go to a big university.
"I like the small college
environment. I didn't think I'd
get lost."
Another reason he chose to
come to Behrend is that he liked
the people. "I liked the people
most when I came here. I
thought everyone was friendly."
Craig BrownlCollegian Photographer
Dr. Syed Saad Andeleeb lectures on STP: No, not the "plush" Stone
Temple Pilots or the motor oil, but a marketing principle.
"I think Behrend offers
everything I need. Pennsylvania
was a nice change from the flat
lands of Illinois. And Behrend
made me the better offer," said
Andaleeb.
According to Andaleeb, two
things at Behrend could be
improved. "If it had better library
resources I'd be happier. I wish
Behrend would get better, more
powerful PCs," said Andaleeb.
When asked about having a
marketing major at Behrend,
Andaleeb said that it has been in
the plans for the last three or four
years. "I think if they have the
money, they'll have the
program."
Andaleeb has had four papers
Grand
re-opening
by Hal D. Coffey
Now Editor
Dobbins Dinning Hall had its
rand re-opening on Wednesday.
Students, faculty, housing and
food staff, and construction
representatives were on hand for
the reception in the new dining
area wing of Dobbins.
One of those in attendance was
Mr. Bernard Resnick, director of
Housing and Food for the
commonwealth campuses.
Resnick said he was pleased
with the finished product of the
construction project.
"The new addition to the dining
hall offers more seating as well
as a variety of food choices,"
Resnick said.
By adding more space, the
service area is more like a food
court, Resnick said.
"It was time to change from a
straight-line service, by
converting it to a food court and
for publication
accepted
journals
Andaleeb is married and has
two daughters. He enjoys
cricket, squash, racquetball, and
He currently resides
swimming
in Erie.
variety area. This increases
capacity and adds more food
options for the student apart from
the daily menu," Resnick said.
Accessibility was another
prime concern for the addition,
Resnick said.
"Our main customers are on
campus students. We added
another entrance for the
apartment, suite and Lawrence
Hall residents," Resnick said.
Joint Residence Council
President Hugh Rosenblum said
that the new glass enclosed
structure gives, "a panoramic
view of Lake Erie."
Provost and Dean John Lilley
explained the purpose of the new
dinning hall. "This building was
designed with the students in
mind," Lilley said.
Around a hundred people
showed up for the reception.
Housing and Food Services
provided drinks and refreshments
to those attending.
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