January 30, 2008
Assistant Attorney General to Speak at Argosy University, Seattle Campus
Mark Calkins, Ph.D., Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington will speak about ethical issues for counseling and psychology students at Argosy University, Seattle Campus. Dr. Calkins is a member of the Board of Psychology and a licensed psychologist in Florida. He was Director for an adult outpatient clinic and practiced in Florida for 9 years in Community Mental Health. Dr. Calkins will be at Argosy University, Seattle Campus on Friday, February 8 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm in the Portfolio Dining Room on the 5th floor.
Source: Argosy University - Seattle Campus, Washington
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January 30, 2008
Baruch Professor Wins Grant worth $51,000 in Microsoft Research Competition
Rouen Vragov, an assistant professor of statistics and computer information systems in Baruch's Zicklin School of Business is part of a winning team in Microsoft Research and adCenter's $1 million Beyond Search Request for Proposal competition. Vragov, along with teammates Vernon Smith of George Mason University and David Porter of Chapman University, will receive a grant worth $51,000 to research how search engines decide to display sponsored advertiser links. Their proposal was among 20 selected out of 150 submissions. "We were very excited to be chosen," said Vragov. "I am happy to have this chance to work with Professor Porter, who specializes in combinatorial auctions and Professor Smith, who is considered the father of experimental economics." Their winning proposal uses an algorithm to choose which advertiser links will be displayed in a specific order on internet search results pages. Typically the links are selected by some combination of the price the advertiser pays for their sponsored link to appear, and the relevance of the link to search results. Beyond Search creates opportunities for information sharing and discovery by encouraging cross-disciplinary research with real-world data at its core. The competition consists of two tracks, semantic computing, the process of making the web more meaningful, and internet economics, which looks at understanding the commercial needs of users. In addition to research funding, Microsoft Research and adCenter provide winners with real-world search and ad data sets and access to software technology. "Baruch College's application showcases innovative research in the semantic computing space while also addressing the human computer interaction aspects of semantic search," said Evelyne Viegas, Senior Program Manager of Microsoft External Research.
Source: Baruch College, The City University of New York
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January 28, 2008
The University of Findlay to Participate in Nationwide Teach-in on Global Warming
On Thursday, Jan. 31, The University of Findlay will participate in a Focus The Nation teach-in on global warming solutions, centered on using education, civic engagement and leadership to find a solution to global warming. More than 1,100 colleges and universities in all 50 states will participate. The teach-in will kick off nationally Jan. 30, with the "2% Solution" Web cast produced by the National Wildlife Federation and aired by the Earth Day Network. On campus Jan. 31, students in an environmental studies class taught by Julie McIntosh, Ed.D., assistant professor in the College of Education, will host poster presentations from 11 a.m. until noon in the Winebrenner Theological Seminary (WTS) atrium. At noon, author, public speaker, filmmaker and Web designer Chad Kister will present "Arctic Melting" in the WTS auditorium. He will offer an overview of the impacts of climate change on the arctic and Alaska, including ice melting, polar bear and other animal population changes and permafrost decline, and he will address what people can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Kister also will talk about his own 700-mile journey by foot and raft across Alaska. Both the poster presentations and Kister's presentation are open to the public. Nationwide, another piece of Focus The Nation's teach-in model will be the "Choose Your Future" vote. All students, faculty and community participants will be encouraged to vote on what they think are the top five solutions to global warming from a list of 10 to 15 that will be available Jan. 21 at www.focusthenation.org. Vote results will be presented nationally in mid-February. All students who vote on the "Choose Your Future" ballot will be eligible to win a $10,000 leadership scholarship for a project to be completed by end of August 2008.
Source: The University of Findlay, Ohio
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January 28, 2008
Financial Times Ranks Babson MBA Among Top 50 U.S. Program
The Financial Times has ranked Babson College's MBA program #49 among U.S. MBA programs and #84 in the world. Both of these rankings are gains from last year's #55 and #89 positions respectively and trace improvements in two major areas:
" Babson surveyed graduates' current salary and salary progression since graduation outperformed the marketplace relative to last year
" Babson faculty research productivity improved versus last year (this metric is defined as Babson faculty publication rate in 40 academic and practitioner journals).
"While the particular criteria used for ranking varies with publications, and those used on any survey can always be questioned, it is gratifying to see both of these results in tandem: our graduates gaining traction in their careers and our faculty contributing to thought leadership. At the end of the day, those two dimensions are noteworthy metrics that an MBA program can be measured against," said Allan Cohen, Dean of the Olin Graduate School (Interim) and Edward A. Madden Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership. The Financial Times methodology is as follows. Each year, a survey is sent to MBA alumni that graduated three years earlier. This year, the Babson MBA Class of 2004 was surveyed. The majority of the ranking (55%) is driven by this survey which specifically assesses this class' performance in the marketplace since graduation (current salary, salary progression since graduation, and career advancement). An additional 25% of the ranking is based on student, faculty, and trustee diversity. The final 20% is labelled "idea generation" by the Financial Times and is comprised of three components: faculty research productivity, number of doctoral candidates, and % of faculty with doctorates. In addition, the Financial Times released Top 10 lists for selected academic categories. Babson was ranked #3 in the Entrepreneurship category, placing behind UCLA and Stanford. Last year Babson was #1 in this category. This ranking is based on each schools' alumni response to a survey question asking each to rate the quality of their MBA program, on a 10 point scale (10 = strong/1 = weak), in 16 academic categories (i.e. Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, OB, Economics, Law, etc.). The program with the highest alumni rating average is ranked #1. "For perspective, we have, over the past 6 years, alternated among positions #1, #2, #3, and #4 in this category. So there is fluctuation year-to-year but essentially our graduates, relative to their peers at other MBA programs, consistently rate our Entrepreneurship program very strong," said Cohen.
Source: Babson College, Massachusetts
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January 25, 2008
William Woods University: Career, Graduate School Fair Offers Great Possibilities for Students
William Woods University students will get a first-hand opportunity to meet with potential employers and graduate school representatives at the annual Career and Graduate School Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Nearly 30 representatives from companies and colleges will be at the event to meet with students. Included are several state offices, social work offices, insurance companies, banks and other companies. "The Career and Graduate School Fair is an excellent occasion for current students or recent graduates to network with area employers," said Michelle Kemp, director of career services and student success. "Many students have successfully started their career search through contacts made at this event, and it's a great chance to meet with employers that you might not have otherwise thought about." While this event has a lot of post-graduation potential, it is not solely geared towards seniors. In the past, several underclassmen have found internships. "I'm always so pleased to see our students at career events. They have acquired a superior education at William Woods and coupled it with excellent out-of-class experiences. It's exciting to watch them translate those experiences into great job opportunities," said Kemp.
Source: William Woods University, Missouri
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January 24, 2008
Fairfield University Engineering Student Receives Award from Cisco Systems, Inc. for Academic and NYPD Career Achievements
Fairfield University School of Engineering graduate student Maria Sette, of New Canaan, will receive Cisco Networking Academy's 2007 Global Recognition Award in honor of her Fairfield academic accomplishments and career achievements working for the New York City Police Department. The award from the multinational corporation is for recognizing individuals who have been exemplary students of the Cisco Networking Academy, which teaches sophisticated technology skills. Sette, who grew up in Stamford, is also being recognized for using those skills to fill an important job in government. She is a certified IT wide-area network (WAN) security manager with the NYPD. Since 2000, the School of Engineering has been a host site of the Cisco Networking Academy, an educational program started by the California-based Cisco Systems, Inc. to teach students highly advanced Informational Technology, or IT, and Internet technology skills essential in the global economy. The School of Engineering weaves Cisco curriculum into software engineering courses, and also has the latest networking equipment, such as routers and switches, in a computer lab on campus to prepare students for industry standard certifications. Sette recently completed her Cisco certification coursework at Fairfield, where she maintains a 4.0 grade point average. A master's of science degree in software engineering candidate, she will receive the award from Connecticut Lieutenant Governor (and Fairfield alumnus) Michael Fedele on January 31 at a ceremony at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. Sette's role with the NYPD involves managing a team that oversees the department's sensitive computer systems and screens critical security information. The job entails responding to security incidents, publishing vulnerability alerts, monitoring intrusion detection systems to protect against security vulnerabilities, and analyzing privacy-protected software development techniques for the department. She helps facilitate data management of complex federal, state and city laws. She is also certified in Homeland Security with the American College of Forensic Examiners. Sette said the Fairfield University/Cisco program has educated her on new industry technologies and afforded her the opportunity for career growth. "Attending Fairfield has given me skills that continue to make me extremely valuable in my position with the police department. The technology skill set that I have gained here from my professors and their involvement in the Cisco Academy will undoubtedly help me advance at work." Cisco, the leading supplier of networking equipment and management for the Internet, has partnered with universities, such as Fairfield, to ensure that there is a pipeline of qualified individuals to fill IT jobs. Following the Hartford ceremony, Sette will take part in a technology forum in which participants will discuss the need in Connecticut for people to have the latest IT skills. She noted, "People are smart to gain these skills, because not many people have them. Fairfield is one of a handful of universities where you can gain this knowledge. By taking part in the Cisco Academy, you will increase the opportunities open to you in business, the government and abroad." According to Vagos Hadjimichael, Ph. D., dean of the School of Engineering, the School weaves the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) curriculum into its courses. The School has designed a thread of study in the master's in software engineering program with the Cisco Academy curriculum as a basis. Ray Angelo, M.S., Associate Professor and the Cisco Academy Administrator for Fairfield University, said the Cisco program continually keeps pace with what's applicable to networking jobs in business and industry. "The curriculum is maintained by Cisco, so it is very attuned to the current state of data networking. Since subject matter experts in the networking industry are contributing to this curriculum, it is viewed by many academic institutions as a definitive and vibrant option for networking materials and curriculum."
Source: Fairfield University, Connecticut
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January 24, 2008
William Woods University: MBA Degree Programs in Accounting, Agribusiness Offered in Columbia
William Woods University is offering Columbia area residents the opportunity to pursue a master of business administration degree in accounting or agribusiness without quitting work. The programs will begin with an orientation at 6 p.m. Feb. 18 in Room 10 at the Columbia Campus, 3100 Falling Leaf Court, Columbia. The new MBA degree with an emphasis in agribusiness is intended for professionals working in agriculture-related fields. It is designed to enhance the knowledge of the agriculture professional by emphasizing common business concepts as they relate to today's highly competitive and rapidly changing agriculture industry. Courses for the 36-credit-hour degree include agriculture law, agriculture policy and futures trading, in addition to traditional MBA courses in executive management, economics, organizational business, entrepreneurship, marketing research, marketing planning and development, accounting and financial decisions. The MBA Accounting degree at William Woods is a 36-hour program designed to equip accounting professionals with a broad array of skills and knowledge for professional practice. The program provides a well-rounded preparation for business professionals who wish to sit for the CPA examination. According to Sherry McCarthy, vice president and academic dean, a combination of a CPA with an MBA is an increasingly more popular and marketable combination. These programs make it possible for people with full-time jobs to complete a baccalaureate or a graduate degree while remaining employed. The programs are designed to prepare students for career advancement and to enhance their marketability in the job market. Kristen J. Fritschie of Mexico, Mo., completed her MBA in Columbia. "WWU is the only program that works for the working adult. Whether you are working full time, have a family or just a hectic life, William Woods University ensures that you have a work-life balance while giving you a fabulous education," she said. Employing a model of accelerated learning developed especially for the convenience of the working adult, these educational programs are structured so that a degree can be completed in as few as 18-22 months. William Woods offers degree programs that utilize a cohort model, emphasizing learning through student-directed study groups of three to five students. Fritschie had high praise for the cohorts. "They provide and teach teamwork and accountability," she said. Classes meet once a week in the evening for four hours. Study groups can meet once more to prepare projects and assignments before the upcoming week. Because of the nature of programming-focusing effort on one course at a time-90 percent of all students finish their program successfully. Each course normally runs five to 10 weeks in length. In addition to the MBA, William Woods offers several other Graduate & Adult Studies programs, including the ACCESS program of general education, an associate of arts degree in liberal studies, a B.S. in management (BSM), a BSM with human resources emphasis, a B.S. in paralegal studies and a new bachelor of social work degree. Other graduate programs include MBAs with health management or human resources emphasis, a master of education (M.Ed.) in administration, curriculum/instruction or athletics/activities administration and a specialist of education (Ed.S.) in school administration or curriculum leadership.
Source: William Woods University, Missouri
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January 23, 2008
St. Scholastica Business Dean Bob Sherman to Speak on Corporate Responsibility and Ethics at Duluth Chamber Meeting February 6
Bob Sherman, dean of the School of Business and Technology at The College of St. Scholastica, will speak on corporate responsibility and ethics at noon Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Chamber Conference Room at the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, 5 West 1st Street, Suite 101. In his talk, "Milton Friedman Got It Wrong: Creating Businesses That Make Money and Serve Society," Sherman will discuss corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how business leaders can create effective, sustainable CSR programs, which allow them to realize profits while still serving the needs of society. He will also share information about the College's CSR program. "CSR is not philanthropy," said Sherman. "It goes beyond merely financing worthy causes. Properly done, it engages employees, customers and suppliers in helping to solve complex health, environment and social issues in partnership with government and non-profit organizations." The talk is part of the Chamber's Professional Development Series sponsored by The College of St. Scholastica. The series provides participants with high-quality training opportunities in the areas of sales, human resources, management and leadership. Sherman was named Dean of the School of Business and Technology at St. Scholastica in summer 2007. He most recently served as CEO of Character Education Partnership in Washington, DC. Prior to that, he worked in the energy industry for 27 years as legal counsel and later in senior management positions including as CEO and member of the board of directors of a publicly-traded energy company. In 1999 he founded RTS Solutions LLC, an international energy advisory firm based in Minnetonka, MN. Sherman has extensive international experience, having negotiated energy industry transactions and performed compliance projects in 16 countries. He has also taught ethics and leadership courses at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, and at universities in Taiwan and Greece. He has a BA in political science from Southern Methodist University and a Juris Doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law. His career experience in the international energy industry - in particular witnessing, first-hand, the fallout of Enron's collapse - leads him to believe strongly in the corporate social responsibility movement. "The evidence is plain that the world's most intractable social problems - hunger, poverty, global warming, AIDS in the developing world - require a more effective response than governments and aid groups have been able to accomplish," he said. "One of the only forces left with the global scope necessary is business. Businesses have the people, financial resources and management skills to do what governments and humanitarian efforts can't."
Source: The College of St. Scholastica, Minnesota
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January 18, 2008
Officials at CSULB Announce Selection of New Dean for College of Business Administration
Michael E. Solt, associate dean for the Lucas Graduate School of Business at San Jose State University, has been named the new dean for the College of Business Administration (CBA) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He is expected to begin his new position June 1. "Dr. Solt will bring to this leadership position excellent professional training, high standards, significant international experience and a keen interest in extending the reach, reputation and impact of the College of Business Administration in our region, around the country and internationally," said CSULB Provost and Senior Vice President Karen L. Gould. "President Alexander and I are confident that the College of Business Administration will chart a strong path under his leadership." One of eight colleges at CSULB, the College of Business Administration has 130 full- and part-time faculty and 32 staff members serving nearly 5,000 majors. The college is comprised of five departments, including accountancy, finance, human resources management and management, information systems and marketing, and also houses the International Business Program. The undergraduate and graduate programs are nationally accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. "I'm extremely excited about the opportunity to lead the College of Business Administration at Cal State Long Beach. I see great potential along with some challenges. The potential will propel us forward and the challenges we will tackle head on," Solt said. "My goal is to help make the College of Business Administration the best that it can be and our excellent faculty will be key partners in this endeavour. Together, we can make the CBA one of the best colleges of business in the CSU system." In his role as dean, Solt will serve as the college's chief academic officer and, as such, will direct and coordinate the instructional and curricular advancement of the academic and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He will also oversee the college's research efforts and fund-raising initiatives. "President Alexander has put the university on an excellent trajectory. He is a very dynamic individual whose vision for the entire university is compelling and has an enduring emphasis on quality education and student success. I am very pleased to become part of his team," Solt added. "I also look forward to working with Provost Gould and the other deans to assure that we do our part to ensure educational excellence and success for our students as we create and maintain programs that are leading edge and innovative." Solt has been an associate dean at San Jose State (SJSU) since 2005 and has been a faculty member at the university since 1991, becoming a full professor in 1995. Prior to joining SJSU, he was an assistant professor from 1984-1991 at Santa Clara University, where he also served as the co-director for the International Business Program from 1988-1991. He has also served on the faculty at the University of Cincinnati (1979-83) and Miami University (1977-78). Among his professional affiliations, Solt is a member of the American Finance Association and the Financial Management Association. He is also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Fraternity and served as an associate editor for the International Journal of Business Research. Solt has made numerous conference and non-conference presentations and has published a number of articles in refereed journal. Some of his more recent publishings include "Diagnosing Unforeseeable Uncertainty in a New Venture" in the Journal of Product Innovation Management, "Transforming China in the 21st Century through Entrepreneurship" in the Journal of Asia Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, and "Exploiting the Weekend Effect by Trading Closed-End Funds" in Investment Management and Financial Innovations. Solt earned his doctorate of business administration (1978) and his master's of business administration (1976), both with a focus on finance, from Indiana University. He also has a bachelor's of science degree in finance (1972) from Ohio State University.
Source: California State University, Long Beach
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