John Buck

John Buck, D.Mgt., is Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Webster University in St. Louis, MO. In this role, Buck provides leadership for all functional areas of student affairs division, works closely with campus student leaders, develops student life policies and procedures and consults with colleagues throughout Webster’s worldwide network of international campus locations on student life issues.  

As an Adjunct Full Professor at Webster, Buck has taught courses on leadership thought and theory for undergraduate and graduate students. His research interests include decision making in crisis situations occurring on college campuses, which was the focus of his dissertation. Buck’s involvement with the FTE and the Economics for Leaders program spans over 30 years. 

Buck holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Colorado State University, a master’s degree in Management and Leadership, and a doctorate in Management (D.Mgt.), both from Webster.