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June 25, 2007
Baylor University: Business Ethics Takes Center Stage at MBA Business Ethics Case Competition
Since the days of Enron, studies show that the American public ranks CEOs just above used car salesmen in trustworthiness. Changing the cutthroat perception of business through its programs and graduates, however, is a central focus at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business. The School received an endowment to advance its strategic aim to be a leader in business ethics. As a result, the annual series of events hosted at the school will now be known as the Dale P. Jones Business Ethics Forum. This year, the internal Business Ethics Forum will be transformed into a nationally recognized event. Dr. Mitch Neubert, who holds the Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics and the H.R. Gibson Chair in Management Development, and Dr. Anne Bradstreet Grinols, assistant dean for Faculty Development and College Initiatives, have created an experiential and interactive way to help students understand the importance of ethics. For the upcoming fall 2007 Baylor MBA ethics case competition, Baylor has invited select schools from around the country to take part. Babson College, Clemson University, Notre Dame University, Pepperdine University, Rice University, University of Arizona, University of Denver and the University of Florida will compete alongside Baylor University students in the competition, which will begin Nov. 1. Nine teams will compete in three different leagues. The top team from each league will go on to the final round with new judges. Monetary awards are given based for the best team, the best presenter and the best question and answer section. Grinols stresses the importance of the financial rewards given out at the end of the competition. "It is important that students understand that there are rewards for being ethical in the market place," Grinols said. This fall, $5,000 in prizes will be distributed among the winners. In the past, Baylor took a standard approach to their annual Business Ethics Forum, which included a speaker/audience format. In fall of 2005, Grinols designed an ethical dilemma role play for inclusion in the Forum. MBA students volunteered to participate, and the format included audience interaction after each segment. The response from everyone involved was astounding. "Through the process of role playing and really getting into their parts, the students understood the dilemma in ways they couldn't when limited to classroom discussion," Grinols said. "It's all about experiential learning." At the same time, Neubert was exploring possible ways to move students beyond passive understanding to active engagement in ethical issues. After surveying several of his classes, he became convinced that undergraduate students also would also benefit from wrestling with ethical issues in a competition format. "Many of the students I talked with really liked the idea of testing their ethical decision making capability in a competitive context." In 2006, Neubert and Grinols partnered to create Baylor's first case competition in Ethical Leadership. From the beginning they understood that holding an ethical ethics competition required more than good intentions. "We had to make it a priority to run the competition ethically," Grinols said. "An ethics focus creates high expectations for an ethical process. Failure on any point sends the wrong message about ethics to the participants." The rules implemented for the fall 2006 competition safeguards the integrity of the contest and ensures its fairness. The principles underlying these rules are included: o Parity among teams - undergrads do not compete against graduate students. o Uniform challenge - teams analyze and present the same case. o Capable and qualified judges - judges are briefed prior to the competition on how to evaluate the participants. o Clear judging criteria - participants are given the criteria the judges will use to evaluate the teams. Working in concert with Business school faculty, members of the undergraduate organization Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) helped organize the competition. Some of the SIFE students participated as members of the judging panel while others facilitated the process of keeping the competition on track and the participants informed during the day of the competition. SIFE student president, Lauren Epperson, explained to Dr. Neubert that working with the judges from Enron and Anderson was one of the most valuable learning experiences of her undergraduate career. This year's competition involving select programs is built upon the success of the previous internal competition and Baylor's long-standing commitment to ethics and principled leadership. This new competition is an example of the commitment of Baylor to promote ethical leadership within the business school and in the larger business community. Neubert believes that through initiatives such as this Baylor Business can play an important role in the national discourse on ethical leadership. "Ethical leadership, infused by Christian principles and professional competence, has been and will continue to be foundational to who we are, what we stand for, and the impact we hope to make as a business school."
Source: Baylor University, Texas
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June 21, 2007
Shenandoah University: Local Businessman Allen Donates $100K to SU For Endowed Business Scholarship
Businessman and Shenandoah University Trustee Emeritus Joseph Allen contributed $100,000 to establish an endowed scholarship, the Joseph A. Alizzi Allen Scholarship Fund, to benefit local students from the City of Winchester and Frederick, Warren, Clarke and Shenandoah counties interested in studying business at Shenandoah University. Allen contributed an additional $100,000 last year for renovations to the university's Allen Dining Hall. "I support Shenandoah University because my main interest is higher education," said Allen. "For this country to prosper, we need to educate our children, and I wanted to make a contribution while I'm still alive. Scholarships enable talented students seeking an education to overcome the financial obstacles to their goals." A successful businessman and president-owner of Allen Properties, Inc. - a restaurant, hotel management, real estate and investment company - Allen achieved his own personal goal several years ago when he earned his high school diploma (GED) at age 77, clearly overcoming the obstacles of growing up during tough economic times in post-Depression Philadelphia. "I always felt there was something missing, and my life was not complete until I received that degree," he said. "I've experienced some obstacles in my own life, and I wanted to help to remove those obstacles for others. I'm pleased I can play a role in helping prepare students for the future at Shenandoah University." Allen served as a university trustee during a period of intense institutional growth from 1988 to 2006. As a former trustee, he understands the university's vision and supports many institutional projects including the construction of Halpin-Harrison Hall and the Brandt Student Center - both capital projects in the Spirit of Shenandoah comprehensive campaign - as well as the Leadership Circle, the Institute for Government and Public Policy, Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre, the Athletic Department and numerous scholarship funds. The Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business offers bachelor's and master's programs in business administration. With a mission to "educate students to become successful, principled leaders with a global perspective," the school is currently located in Mary M. Henkel Hall on the main campus of Shenandoah University. Construction of Halpin-Harrison Hall nears completion this fall. The building is located on the corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Millwood Avenue in Winchester. Shenandoah University earned initial accreditation for its business programs in April from AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Less than 10 percent of business schools worldwide hold AACSB International accreditation status.
Source: Shenandoah University, Virginia
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June 19, 2007
Adler School of Professional Psychology Visited by Faculty Delegation from Burapha University
The Adler School welcomed the faculty delegation from Burapha University located in Chon Buri, Thailand at a reception in their honor on June 19th at the School. The Burapha University visitors included the Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, and Chair and Deputy Chair of the Asia-Pacific Art Therapy Center. Along with Adler faculty, staff and students, other guests included the Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate of Chicago, co-directors and faculty from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the retired director of the UIC art therapy program. The Burapha University faculty delegation participated in meetings at Adler School over two full days. They met with President Ray Crossman and Vice President Frank Gruba-McCallister and with faculty in psychology programs, the Institute on Social Exclusion and admissions department staff to discuss opportunities for collaboration between Burapha University and the Adler School and to discuss the establishment of the Asian-Pacific Art Therapy Program. The Burapha University faculty was invited to the Adler School as part of the School's growing efforts to build international connections and create opportunities for students to expand their learning experiences as part of their Adler education.
Source: Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago
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June 18, 2007
US Senate Confirms Salve Regina University Grad to Lead VA's Top Health Post
Dr. Michael J. Kussman, a graduate of Salve Regina University, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs. In that position, he will lead the nation's largest integrated health care system. VA health care has an annual budget of approximately $34 billion and employs more than 198,000 health care professionals and support staff at more than 1,400 sites of care, including hospitals, community and facility-based clinics, nursing homes and readjustment counseling centers. More than 5.5 million veterans a year receive health care from VA. Dr. Kussman previously served as VA's Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health and Acting Under Secretary for Health. Prior to joining VA in 2000, he spent 25 years on active duty in the U.S. Army, retiring as a brigadier general. During his Army career, he commanded the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the European Regional Medical Command. He worked in private practice in Pittsfield from 1974-79. Dr. Kussman earned a master's degree in management from Salve Regina University in 1994. He previously earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Boston University.
Source: Salve Regina University, Massachusetts
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