• Worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. for 26 years prior to joining the KU School of Business faculty
• Enrollment increased by 20 percent under his leadership
• Oversaw the Accounting and Information Systems academic area's first accreditation by the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business

Prior to coming to KU, Sarowski worked for Arthur Andersen & Co. for 26 years. He retired from the firm in 1990 as managing partner of Andersen Consulting's 170-person metropolitan Kansas City office. He joined the KU School of Business faculty in 1991 as distinguished lecturer and executive-in-residence.

While dean, Sarwoski improved technology used in the School of Business, strengthened its study abroad in Italy, and began giving course credit for internships. Higher entrance requirements were implemented, and enrollment increased by more than 20 percent. The Accounting and Information Systems academic area received its first accreditation by the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (now known as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or AACSB) under his leadership.