Dr. Jay Hardy is the Associate Dean of Research for the College of Business at Oregon State University. In this role, Dr. Hardy oversees research initiatives within the College of Business at Oregon State University, striving to enhance the research environment for both faculty and students. Dr. Hardy represents the college in several university committees and works closely with various stakeholders to align the college's research objectives with broader university goals. The commitment to fostering a rich, interdisciplinary research landscape enables the College of Business to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge within various Business Disciplines and Design.