Distinguished Real Estate Academician/Practitioner
Joins SDSU as Visiting Chair

Contact: Randy Carmical, Director of Communications
(619) 594-0206 Randy.Carmical@sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO, Monday, September 18, 2006 – San Diego State University’s College of Business Administration announced today that Dr. Patric Hendershott will serve as visiting chair in its real estate program. 

Most recently, Hendershott served as chair in property economics and finance at the University of Aberdeen’s School of Business and a professor emeritus/former “Galbreath Chairholder” at The Ohio State University.  He is currently a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and has had visiting professorships at many universities such as: Stanford University, New York University, University of Florida, University of Melbourne and Bond University in Australia.

Hendershott has consulted with many major organizations including the World Bank, U.S. Government Accounting Office, National Association of Realtors, and PriceWaterhouse Coopers where he served as part-time director.  He has held multiple positions with the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association, including president and editor of its journal, and served on the Board of Directors for the National Tax Association and the American Finance Association. 

Dean of the College of Business Administration Gail Naughton said, “Patric Hendershott will be a great contributor to our expanding real estate program.  As both a strong practitioner and researcher, he is a perfect match for our program and is well-respected in the fields of real estate and finance. We are thrilled to have someone of his skill and experience join our team.” 

Hendershott received his Ph.D. in Economics from Purdue University.  He is a sought-after presenter and prolific publisher with five books and over 140 articles in journals such as Real Estate Economics, Journal of Real Estate Research, Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics.  In two 2004 and 2006, he was listed as the second and fourth most cited author in the above listed top real estate journals.

Hendershott said, “Through hiring new faculty and working with both faculty and local real estate leaders, it is my goal to take SDSU’s real estate program to a new level.”

About SDSU’s Real Estate Program
For more than 40 years, the College has been educating students in a program that includes Southern California’s leading comprehensive undergraduate real estate degree. The vision is to create a “ready-day-one” program for students who aspire to become leaders within the industry. This includes: 1) a restructured curriculum to prepare students for today’s and tomorrow’s employment opportunities; and 2) an expanded research component that analyzes emerging trends and provides thoughtful leadership on real estate matters of community importance. 

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With over 5,500 students, the SDSU College of Business is one of the largest business schools in the U.S. Its programs in international business and graduate entrepreneurship are ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu/business.  

About SDSU
San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to offer bachelor’s degrees in 81 areas, master’s degree in 72 areas and doctorates in 16 areas. SDSU’s 33,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.