In Memoriam
Ernest J. Pavlock, 77, professor emeritus of accounting and information systems, died on August 23, 2007. Professor Pavlock joined Virginia Tech in 1980. He taught in Blacksburg until 1986, when he moved to the Northern Virginia campus to teach MBA students. He retired in 2000. In September 2002, the department established the Ernest J. Pavlock Scholarship in Accounting and Information Systems, which is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student in accounting and information systems.
Ernie published a book, Financial Management for Medical Groups, and many scholarly articles. Before joining Tech, he served as national director of education for Touche Ross for 14 years.
Ernie received a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, an MBA from the Wharton School, and a bachelor's degree from Duquesne University. He was an Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Botti Pavlock, and their three children.