David Arnesen, professor in the Albers School of Business and Economics, has been named the new Faculty Athletic Representative for Seattle University, announced recently by Seattle U President Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J.
Professor Arnesen brings to the role a deep commitment to academic excellence. In 2007, he received the University Distinguished Teaching Award from the Seattle University Alumni Association. Professor Arnesen has also been named MBA Professor of the Year seven times and Undergraduate Business Professor of the Year five times in the Albers School.
His teaching expertise includes negotiations, international business, business ethics, competitive strategy, and real estate. He regularly teaches internationally in the areas of negotiations and business ethics.
Professor Arnesen holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the Seattle University School of Law. His articles have appeared in several publications, including the American Business Law Journal, the Journal of Legal Studies Education, the Academy of Management Executive, and the Journal of Business Leadership.
Professor Arnesen currently chairs Seattle University’s sports gender equity committee. In his role as Faculty Athletic Representative, Professor Arnesen will serve on the Athletics Advisory Board, administer the NCAA recruiting tests taken by the department’s coaches, assist the athletic department with academic matters and serve as one of the university’s designated representatives to the NCAA and Western Athletic Conference.
“We have over 300 student athletes who are committed to excellence in the classroom and on the field. I’ve been very impressed with our student-athletes and also the academic support by our athletic department,” Arnesen said.
Seattle University is a Division I member of the NCAA, with 19 of 20 sports competing within the Western Athletic Conference.