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ACBSP Update Mission: ACBSP promotes continuous improvement and recognizes excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world. Fall 2014 A publication of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs 11520 West 119th Street • Overland Park, KS 66213 USA • Visit us at: www.acbsp.org In this issue... Doug Viehland outlines the benefits of membership...pg. 2 _____________ Peter Horn, chair of the new Accreditation Goverance Board, explains the new structure... pg. 3 _____________ Wilfredo Giraldo shares an update from Latin America...pg. 4 _____________ Introducing Transnational Journal of Business...pg. 7 _____________ ACBSP Regions: Partnering with Business for Student Success...pg. 8 Member Spotlight: Gateway Technical College & East Central University ...pgs. 12-13 ________________ Call for Presentations ...pg. 15 ____________ Call for Nominations... pg. 19 ____________ Honor Society News: Delta Mu Delta...pg. 22 ____________ Professional Opportunities...pg. 23 ACBSP travels to one of the oldest cities in the world next month to explore a topic that may help shape the future of business education — “Partnering with Business for Student Success: Integrating the Board Room into the Classroom.” The 2014 International Conference takes place Nov. 27–30 in Athens, Greece. Building on the success of the inaugural International Conference held last year in Brussels, the focus remains on making global business connections, with an emphasis on presentations of scholarly papers. ____________ Corporate Member Spotlight: Stock-Trak...pg. ____________ ACBSP Heads to Greece in November for its Second International Conference 14 Conference events will take place at the Webster University - Athens Campus Cultural Center. Keynote Session Speaker— David Bakradze • Ambassador of Georgia to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia David Bakradze has served since April 2012 as Ambassador of Georgia to the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Serbia. Prior to this service, he was Senior Counsellor of the Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Finland and in various offices of the diplomatic service, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. His additional service to his native country is in various offices in the National Security Council of Georgia. Ambassador Bakradze will share his views in education as a Member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and a Member of the Diplomatic Community in Greece and Serbia. Keynote Session Speaker— Basilio Petkidis • Chief Financial Officer for Mamidakis Brothers Group Basilio Petkidis began working for Sea-Land Service, Inc. in the Republic of Panama in 1991 as a junior accountant and cost analyst until 1994 when he became Services Manager and assistant to the General Manager. In 1996 he moved to Greece and joined the Mamidakis Brothers Group as General Manager for Hermes, S.A. (Hotel and Tourism Enterprise). In 1998 he was transferred to the International Petroleum Trading Division as Chief Administrative and Financial International Conference...continued on pg. 5. ACBSP update fall 2014 Report From the Executive Director/CEO Earlier this month I was required to write a letter to members who have not paid their membership dues for the 2014-15 membership year. Members who have not paid by December 31, 2014 will have their membership revoked. I considered how to make the compelling case for renewal. The letters have been sent. However, as I wrote, I considered the value of sharing the content of this letter with our wider membership. That is what I am doing here, with links for you to download documents that were sent as enclosures with the invoice letter, so that you can explore all that is offered with ACBSP membership. Doug Viehland “I ask you, the reader of this column, to understand more fully that you are part of a successful organization made successful by your participation and sharing of information of our good work with others you may encounter.” —Douglas Viehland ACBSP Executive Director/CEO We remain focused on meeting your accreditation and membership needs. • ACBSP is the second largest accrediting body in the world. We continue to experience strong membership growth, with about 50 new members joining each year. • We set a new record at our Annual Conference in Chicago, as more than 1,000 individuals were in attendance. • We celebrated our 25th Anniversary in many different ways this past year, including a presentation at our 2014 Annual Conference focused on Celebrating Our Success. • We have changed our website from one focused exclusively on ACBSP members to a site focused on meeting the information needs of students, members, employers, and prospective members. A new search feature allows you to locate members offering accredited business programs. • We have expanded our staff to include a new Digital Content Specialist, focused on building our social media strategy, and a new Chief Operating Officer, serving in an executive role. I mention these things because your membership makes you are a part of our success. We want you to continue to benefit from and be part of this success by your continued membership. Despite all of this work already achieved, there is more to be accomplished. • In 2015, we will completely move our paper processes for administration of our accreditation to an Online Reporting Platform for Self-studies and Quality Assurance Reports. This is in a final beta test. • In June 2015, we will release the inaugural issue of a new scholarly journal, Transnational Journal of Business. A Call for Papers is available on our website. • The theme of ACBSP Conference 2015, set for June 12-15 in Philadelphia, Pa., is “Partnering with Business for Student Success,” with a focus on internships, business advisory councils, skills gap surveys, fundraising and other topics. A Call for Presentations was released in October. • ACBSP is the host and organizer of the 2015 INQAAHE Conference in Chicago. The International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education is the organization of agencies throughout the world that are typically affiliated with a Ministry of Education in each country. All will now be familiar with ACBSP as a global accrediting body. • In early 2015, we will welcome a new Executive Director/CEO who will lead ACBSP to new levels of success in the years ahead. He/she will be provided support by myself and others to ensure a successful transition. For those who may not be aware, I announced my retirement in this column of the summer issue of ACBSP Update. In addition to all the other enclosures mentioned above we call special attention to our updated Discover ACBSP booklet released earlier in 2014. I trust you agree it is an exciting time to be an ACSBP member. We ask you to be a part of this excitement with your renewal of membership. It is important. I ask you, the reader of this column, to understand more fully that you are part of a successful organization made successful by your participation and sharing of information of our good work with others you may encounter. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Executive Director/CEO. 2 ACBSP update fall 2014 Accreditation News The Next 25 Years…. 2014 is indeed proving to be a milestone year in the corporate lifecycle of ACBSP. The Annual Conference in Chicago “the Windy City” culminated a year-long celebration of the 25th Anniversary of our great organization — 25 years of excellence in business education. It was also at the Annual Business meeting held during the Chicago conference that the membership voted to approve a change in the corporate bylaws aimed at strengthening the organization’s focus on its core business of accreditation. The approved bylaws represented one of the final components in a nearly 18-month research project undertaken by the Board of Directors of the Council, at the request of the Strategic Planning Committee and in cooperation with the two Boards of Commissioners; to review the Council’s administrative infrastructure. The Project mandate was to determine if the Council’s governance continued to be adequate to service the needs of a rapidly expanding, and increasingly diverse, database of members and accredited programs. The project offered a “Case Study” example of how the volunteer leadership of a non-profit organization coordinated their thoughts and collectively worked together with the organization’s administrative staff to improve the effectiveness of the services offered to members — clearly the dynamics of a learning organization. The Board of Directors, with input from the two Boards of Commissioners and the Bylaws Committee had previously approved the new bylaws, by motion, at their meeting on May 19, 2014. This integration of the Accreditation Governance Board into the governance structure of the Council does indeed strengthen the focus of the Council on accreditation and provides an opportunity to broaden the scope and breadth of the governance and support offered to members. With the creation of the Accreditation Governance Board, the governance of the Council’s accreditation activities is now a two-pronged approach. The two Boards of Commissioners provide accreditation decisions with regards to associate and graduate degree programs and the Accreditation Governance Board provides assistance in the administration of the accreditation activities and in developing broad accreditation policies and procedures. This strengthening of the accreditation focus and accreditation and administrative support, reflects a maturing organization and proactively positions us in the forefront of international business accreditors as we move into our second 25 years. I want to personally thank and congratulate the current members of the Accreditation Governance Board for their dedication and commitment to ACBSP. It is because of such volunteer leaders that our great organization continues to set the standards for business accreditation. It is an honor for me to serve as the first Chair of the Accreditation Governance Board and I encourage all members to take an active role in the administration of the Council’s activities either at the regional or national level. Contact your Regional President or Committee Chairs and let them know you are available to serve. The Councils needs you. 3 Peter Horn, Ph.D. We welcome our new members, elected to serve on the ACBSP Accreditation Governance Board for 2014-15: Chair Peter Horn Institute of Finance and Economics Chair-Elect Betsy Davis Florida State College at Jacksonville Member Tim Anderson Chadron State University Member Janice Stoudemire Palmetto Academic Consulting Services, Inc. Member Bruce Stetar Southern New Hampshire University Member Von Plessner Northwest State Community College Ex-Officio Member Steve Parscale ACBSP Director of Accreditation/CAO Observer Anthony Negbenebor Gardner-Webb University ACBSP update fall 2014 Value That Goes Beyond Accreditation Wilfredo Giraldo “Universities in Latin America actively participate in Region 9 activities, where we have identified projects of interest to meet their needs for internationalization, faculty academic qualifications, support in the process of obtaining and maintaining accreditation, and faculty professional development...” —Wilfredo Giraldo Director of Latin American Operations ”Excellent experience” is a reaction that expresses our thoughts after attending the Annual Conference in Chicago. Among the things that helped characterize that description were: interesting lectures on each of the conference tracks; Mentor & Evaluator Training; awards given to teachers, students and ACBSP staff; networking opportunities to interact with friends in academia and meet new colleagues; the various committee meetings; regional meetings; and the celebration and recognition of accredited colleges and universities. All this shows that the benefits that come from your association with ACBSP go far beyond the management of incorporating accreditation standards and assessment of your ACBSP accreditation readiness. The value proposition that ACBSP provides has been strengthened through the regional organization of ACBSP. Universities in Latin America actively participate in Region 9 activities, where we have identified projects of interest to meet their needs for internationalization, faculty academic qualifications, support in the process of obtaining and maintaining accreditation, and faculty professional development, among other things. Recently we had the second Regional Meeting of this year in Bogotá (19-20 September), together with an Mentor & Evaluator Training. Here are some highlights from the last two Region 9 meetings: • Incorporating new members of ACBSP: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (México), Universidad Continental (Perú), Universidad del Quindío (Colombia), Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Perú), Universidad Regiomontana (México), and Instituto San Ignacio de Loyola (Perú). • Congratulating institutions which recently achieved accreditation: Universidad APEC from Dominican Republic, UNID, and CETYS University from Mexico. • Celebrating achievements of the 11 strategic initiatives of the Region 9 plan that are aligned with the strategic plan of ACBSP. • Implementing the Doctoral Exchange Project, which allows faculty holding a doctoral degree to conduct courses at other universities. Currently the mechanism is already implemented in San Martin de Porres University from Peru, APEC University from Dominican Republic, and EAN from Colombia. • Recognizing teachers who were recipients of the teaching excellence award and the student who presented the Student Showcase at the Annual Conference. • Developed the scope of work of an Ambassador University, the role assigned to institutions that support the work of ACBSP, share information about ACBSP accreditation and identify prospective members in Latin America. The following Universities were named as Ambassador Universities: Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (México), Universidad APEC (República Dominicana), Universidad Autónoma de Asunción (Paraguay), Universidad EAN (Colombia), Quality Leadership Institute (Panamá), and Universidad San Martin de Porres (Perú). All schools received a Certificate of Recognition as ACBSP Ambassadors. • Designation of representatives from Region 9 appointed to ACBSP committees. • Dr. Radhamés Mejía from APEC University was elected Secretary/Treasurer of Region 9 for 2015-17. • It was an honor to recognize ACSBP for its 25th anniversary by giving them a commemorative plate for its contribution to the development and improvement of education worldwide. • Finally, there was a valuable conference presentation on the theme: “Horizon 2014: New Technologies for Teaching and Learning” by Maestro Carlos Güereca, Rector of UNID, Mexico, in which the presenter reflected on challenges we face in training students who come with other learning patterns and where technology plays a fundamental role. As you can see by this summary, Region 9 has many activities and many projects of interest and is eager to share and grow together for a better education experience for our students. 4 ACBSP update fall 2014 International Conference....continued from page 1. Officer. Today he is Chief Financial Officer for the group. He is a member of the Economic Chamber of Greece, a member of the Institute of Financial Management of the Hellenic Management Association (HMA), he has served as President of the Glyfada Chapter of AHEPA, and serves currently as Lieutenant Governor of the Board of AHEPA Hellas District 25. CFO Petkidis will share his personal and professional experiences of how business schools can connect with business for student success. Opening Session Speaker — Giorgos Stylios • Deputy Minister of Education for Greece Giorgos Stylios is a professor in the business management department of the Technical Educational Institute of Ionian Islands, where he has also worked on various research and development programs. From 200811, he served as Chair of the Department. In 2012, Stylios was elected Member of the Parliament in Arta. He was appointed Deputy Minister of Education for Greece in 2014. Deputy Minister Stylios will share his experiences as a faculty member, department chair, Member of Parliament, and Deputy Minister of Education. Accreditation Panel An Accreditation Panel will feature three speakers sharing their experiences of the ACBSP accreditation process and describing ways in which they have used their accredited status to create value for their business schools. The panel members are: • Munkhbayr B., Vice President for Academic Affairs, Institute of Finance and Economics, Mongolia • Peter Maher, Associate Dean - Quality Assurance, Webster University, USA • Alfred Miller, Business Faculty, Fujairah Women’s College, UAE Full bios are listed on the Speakers Web page. Mentor & Evaluator Training ACBSP is offering this in-person training for site team evaluators and mentors. However, registration is open to anyone with an interest in the topic. This training is geared toward: • An experienced evaluator seeking to update his/her skills; 5 • Someone who has assisted in a campus self-study and is now interested in being a site team evaluator; • A site evaluator wanting to move into a mentor role; or • Someone just entering the accreditation process and seeking to learn what a site team looks for in a campus visit. Mentor & Evaluator Training will take place at the Cultural Center from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. A networking reception is offered at the Cultural Center immediately following the session on Tuesday, and lunch will be provided on Wednesday. Separate registration is required for this pre-conference workshop. Seating is limited and will be offered only for individuals registering online for the conference. Exceptions can be made upon special request to attend only the training for $150. The cost is $100 for those registering for the conference. List of Concurrent Sessions A list of all concurrent sessions is now available for download. The concurrent sessions are offered in four educational tracks: Academic Improvement, Partnering with Business for Student Success, Accreditation, and Focus on ACBSP. Region 8 Meeting This conference includes the traditional business meeting of the International Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP Region 8). All conference attendees are welcome to attend, observe, and learn of plans for the year. Study Abroad Opportunity NEW THIS YEAR: Webster University-Athens, an accredited member of ACBSP, is offering a unique conference and study abroad opportunity, Nov. 22-30, in conjunction with the ACBSP 2014 International Conference. Students and the accompanying professors will first experience a two-day land excursion to Delphi and Olympia, guided by scholars immersing themselves in the lives of ancient Greeks. Day 3 is a trip to Cape Sounion via the Attica coastal road. After passing Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, all on the tour will visit the most southern point of Attica Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Students will spend part of their time attending conference sessions where presenters have been informed students will be present and to direct some of their presentations to meet their educational needs. Students will also visit sites in Athens including the Acropolis, the Benaki Museum, the International Conference...continued on pg. 6. ACBSP update fall 2014 International Conference....continued from page 5. recently opened Acropolis Museum and other archeological museums and sites. Registration Fees A convenient online registration is offered. The advance registration fee is $500 USD for ACBSP members/$650 USD for nonmembers. Advance registration has been extended to Nov. 3. After that date, the fee is $600 USD for members/$750 USD for nonmembers. A detailed schedule is available. NOTE: The deadline to apply for this Conference and Study Abroad Program was Oct. 19. Optional Networking Dinner Join others who can’t wait to begin their conference experience with dinner and brief introductions. The location is the Roof Garden Restaurant at the Electra Palace Hotel with a marvelous view of the Acropolis and surrounding area. Host will be the Co-President of Region 8 and host for the International Conference in Athens, Vasilis J. Botopoulos. The cost is $80 USD. Reserve this dinner when you submit your online conference reservation. Lodging The Electra Palace Hotel Athens is the conference headquarters hotel. ACBSP has a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the Electra Palace Hotel Athens, located in Plaka, in the heart of the old town of Athens, and only a few minutes away from the Webster University - Athens Campus Cultural Center, the location of all educational sessions and lunch each day. Tours of Athens and Nearby Destinations Time is set aside on Saturday afternoon and Sunday to enjoy this great destination. ACBSP does not offer a specific tour but will have suggestions at the Welcome and Registration Desk, including these Athens tours: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Acropolis & Parthenon, Morning Tour of Athens, Half-Day Tour to Cape Sounion, Athens Sightseeing by Night and Dinner Show, Full-Day Tour to Delphi, Half-Day Tour to Ancient Corinth, and Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. The Hospitality Desk and the two evening dinners will be at the Electra Palace Hotel. Room rates are € 120.00 single/€ 135.00 double. Online reservations are available or you can call +30 210 3370100 and reference the booking code “2014 ACBSP.” For attendees seeking a lower rate, a room block is reserved at the nearby Electra Hotel, under the same ownership as the Electra Palace. No group booking code is necessary. Did You Know? Peregrine Academic Services (PAS) will provide each attendee with a conference bag that can be used as a leather briefcase following the International Conference. A NEW feature this year is a portfolio sponsored by in American University of Leadership (AUL). Both the briefcase and portfolio are made of rich Moroccan leather. Both items were made by arrangements of the AUL and are donations by PAS and AUL in support of the International Conference, providing a memory of the time together in Athens for years to follow. 6 ACBSP update fall 2014 It is with great pleasure that I announce the arrival of Transnational Journal of Business. Many individuals (ACBSP President, Anthony Negbenebor, ACBSP Executive Director/CEO, Douglas Viehland, and the entire Scholar-Practitioner Committee) have tirelessly and relentlessly worked to create Transnational Journal of Business. Transnational Journal of Business (TJB) offers many unique opportunities for the ACBSP community. TJB is envisioned to: 1. Act as a catalyst through which colleagues can share best practices while addressing the emerging business and management challenges to empower their students to become better equipped in responding to the workplace rising needs. 2. Afford the ACBSP community a venue for scholarly writing for colleagues from a wide spectrum of ACBSP membership (from community colleges to doctoral programs). 3. Provide peer-reviewing opportunities for better becoming acquainted with contemporary topics. 4. Provide a vehicle for transferring and sharing of knowledge which could otherwise be hidden. TJB offers a writing space, although rhetorical at some level, provides a point and place in time, where in the general sense, evidence-based learning takes place from the interactions of the teacher, the student, and the environment within which we all operate (Trank, 2014). As Kepes, Bennett, & McDaniel (2014) suggest, TJB, “focusing on the production and dissemination of practically relevant and actionable knowledge” (p. 446), will give life to the written words. Dr. Hamid Kazeroony, SPHR Dr. Hamid Kazeroony, SPHR. is Managing Editor of Transnational Journal of Business. The inaugural issue of Transnational Journal of Business will be published in June 2015. As the managing editor of TJB, I invite you to review what the journal has to offer at: http://www.acbsp.org/?page=scholarly_journal and contact me with any questions at: [email protected]. I look forward to talking to many of you in Athens in November 2014 or at our ACBSP Conference 2015, next June in Philadelphia, where we will also be offering a pre-conference training session on becoming published. The inaugural issue will References Kepes, S., Bennett, A. A., & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Evidence-Based Management and the Trustworthiness of Our Cumulative Scientific Knowledge: Implications for Teaching, Research, and Practice. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 13(3), 446-466. Trank, C. Q. (2014). “Reading” Evidence-Based Management: The Possibilities of Interpretation. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 13(3), 381-395. Makerere University 7 have a special section focused on Africa. In support of this section, Vincent Bagire, Ph.D., Business School, Kampala, Uganda, has been appointed to serve as guest editor. ACBSP update fall 2014 ACBSP Regions: Partnering With Business for Student Success We all know the world around us is constantly changing. Just ask yourself: How would you have defined student success in 1990? How would this definition differ today? The Midwestern Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP Region 5) recently held their fall conference on the theme “Partnering with Business for Student Success,” where they discussed such questions precisely. The conference was held Oct. 15-17 in Kansas City, Mo. Park University graciously hosted approximately 50 individuals at the downtown Marriott Hotel, including business faculty, deans, ACBSP staff, corporate representatives, and local politicians. As one of the newest members of the ACBSP staff, I was attending my first regional conference. sometimes companies do make exceptions if a student does not meet the GPA requirement. However, they look at whether the student was involved in any extra-curricular activities that may have taken his/her time away from studies. Attendees raised important questions and discussion points throughout the conference. During the opening session, Richard Stillwell of Insight Management Consultants said, “People tell me they want the next Apple. I say if you want the next Apple, bring me the next Steve Jobs.” Stillwell made the point — in today’s world, education isn’t enough. Students need hands-on experience in the field. Business professors need to incorporate practical reality in their educational concepts and curriculum in order to help students achieve success. The keynote speaker was Dr. Prema Arasu, CEO and Vice Provost at Kansas State University-Olathe. During the keynote session, Arasu discussed the gap between business programs and the corporate world. “When businesses go to educators, educators ask what the business needs. The businesses ask what educators are looking for. However, the dialogue never goes any further,” she said. According to Arasu, educators need to think outside the box and allow their students to have an inter-disciplinary mindset. This inter-disciplinary mindset will allow for students to fit into the workforce easily. Administrators need to allow business educators the flexibility to try new approaches within the classroom environment and also build the bridges with corporate companies to provide students with better experiences. A Business Discussion Panel was also held to further elaborate on the topic of Internships. The panel consisted of six members from various companies, such as Farmers Insurance and Commerce Bank. When asked about the expectations companies have when considering a student for an internship, the overall consensus among the panelists was that a student with a great personality and drive is ideal. Students who dress the part, have a decent grade-point average, and are well-rounded individuals usually will make the cut. Overall, the conference was a great success. All agreed that there is room for improvement when it comes to businesses partnering with business programs to produce students who are ready to make immediate contributions to the workforce. Robert Mayer, from MR Capital Advisors LLC, said he looks for students who have something to gain from the internship and also have something to offer the company. Surprisingly, when it came to discussing the definition of a “decent grade-point average,” the responses varied. Four out of the six panelists stated that a 3.0 GPA is preferred. The other two stated that their company prefers that interns have a 3.2 or a 3.4 GPA. Attendees then asked why a 3.2 or 3.4 GPA? Why not a 4.0 student? The panel stated that a 4.0 student does not take failure well and often does not know what failure is like. Panelists also stated that Seven regions have held conferences this fall, with three more scheduled for November. Each event is focused on the theme, “Partnering with Business for Student Success.” I’ve shared my take-aways from the Region 5 conference. What are some of the key points you took away from your regional conference? Share them with your colleagues on Twitter @ACBSPaccredited, using the #ACBSPRegions. by: Maliha Khan, ACBSP Digital Content Specialist 8 ACBSP update fall 2014 Are you the next International Teaching Excellence Award recipient? 2015 Award Applications Must be Submitted by January 31 As you attend your regional meetings this fall, you will hear a Call for Applications to begin the Teaching Excellence Award process for 2015. Now is the time to begin gathering your application materials. The Teaching Excellence Award Committee and the Commission have established five criteria for the selection of recipients, both at the regional and international levels. Please be aware that all applications must fall within the required word limit for each of the five criterion, and that application materials should only include the files requested on the application form. Materials exceeding those limits will be returned to the applicant. Visit the Teaching Excellence Web page to access award guidelines. An application is available in English or Spanish. 2014 International Teaching Excellence Award recipients receiving their award from Charles Beem, ACBSP President 2013-14: Steve Nichols (pictured above), associate degree recipient, and Ben Blackford, baccalaureate/graduate degree recipient. Application materials should be submitted to: Andrea Vertz at [email protected] by January 31. Feel free to call with any questions at 913-339-9356. Upcoming ACBSP Regional Meetings Southwestern Council of Business Schools and Programs — ACBSP Region 6 November 5-7, 2014 • Stillwater, Oklahoma Eastern Council of Business Schools and Programs — ACBSP Region 2 November 7-8, 2014 • Washington, D.C. International Council of Business Schools and Programs — ACBSP Region 8 November 27-30, 2014 • Athens, Greece 9 ACBSP update Highlights from Fall Regional Conferences Visit the ACBSP Facebook page for more photos. 10 fall 2014 ACBSP update by: Maliha Khan ACBSP Digital Content Specialist 3 fall 2014 STAY UPDATED: The best way to stay updated with the latest news and announcements from your region is to constantly check the region’s page on our website. Here’s a hint, we’ve provided each region with a short URL link to save you time. Just type your region and the number after www.acbsp.org to access the page. For example, Region 1 would type “www.acbsp.org/region1” into their Web browser. Regional officers, photos from events, important announcements, list of active schools, Best of Regions presentations, Student Showcase presentations, and information on upcoming conferences or events can be found on each region’s respective page. Backstage Pass gives you a front row seat to learn more about various features of the ACBSP website. For this issue, we’re going to highlight the Regions of ACBSP. ACBSP’s membership is divided into 10 geographical regions across the globe. These regions serve as communities that engage in ACBSP activities within their geographical area. Do you know what region your school is under? What activities your region engages in? How to stay updated with the latest news from your region? If not, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! By visiting the Regional Councils page, you’ll find all the information you need as a regional member: 1 2 FIND YOUR REGION: If you don’t know what region your school is in, simply look at the region map we’ve provided to you on this page. Click on the listing of States/ Provinces and countries under each region to go to the respective region’s page. You can also use the hyperlinks provided below the map to access these pages. LEARN MORE & GET STARTED: Towards the bottom of the “Regional Councils” page, you will find links to the Regional Council Handbook, timelines of ACBSP Activities for Regional Presidents and Treasurers, important forms, and a link to the regional meetings page. 11 Getting involved at the regional level is a great way to meet fellow members in your region. While also, providing opportunities to network with other business professionals and educators. Each Region has a committee of officers including President, President-Elect, Treasurer and Secretary. If you cannot serve in one of these positions, serving as a volunteer at Regional Conferences makes a huge difference! For more information on how to get involved at the Regional level, check out the new ACBSP publication Pathways to Involvement Membership Resource Kit. ACBSP update fall 2014 Gateway Wins National Green Genome Award: College Recognized for Outstanding College Sustainability and Workforce Efforts Gateway Technical College was one of five exemplary community colleges to be presented with an American Association of Community College (AACC) Green Genome Award in October 2014. The five awards were issued as part of AACC’s expanding national effort to support environmentally sustainable practices, programs, and job training at the nation’s almost 1,200 community colleges. The Green Genome Awards, created by AACC’s Sustainability Education and Economic Development Center (SEED) are evaluated in four key areas critical to holistic green college transformation: community engagement, governance, program design and delivery, and strategic partnerships. Gateway was recognized for the Strategic Partnerships category. and sustainable economy,” said Walter G. Bumphus, AACC President and CEO. “Through the SEED Center, AACC is providing community colleges an important roadmap to connect and integrate campus sustainability practices and clean economy-related education and workforce development.” “Partnerships with our business community help strengthen Gateway’s ability to provide real-world training and to continue its goal of being a leader in sustainable practices. We strive to continuously improve our educational and ‘green’ practices and our business partners are an essential part of that effort,” says Stephanie Sklba, Gateway vice president, community and government relations, who also oversees the college’s sustainability efforts. In naming Gateway as the winner for the Strategic Partnerships category, SEED says: “Gateway Technical College is poised to meet the needs of the green economy with more than 400 committed industry partners who advise on workforce and market trends.…Its regional impact reaches the business community through sustainability seminars and connects with four-year universities through transfer agreements, which truly build paths to clean energy jobs.” “We are proud to receive this AACC award. We will continue to reach for new and innovative ways to partner with industry in the area of sustainability and to engage our students in sustainable training practices which today’s students should have for today and tomorrow’s careers. This training benefits our students as well as our local economy.” Other winners of the award include: Greenfield Community College, Massachusetts (Overall); Lane Community College, Oregon (Governance); McHenry County College, Illinois (Community Engagement); Moraine Valley Community College, Illinois (Program Design & Delivery). “AACC is thrilled to recognize colleges like Gateway that have not only prepared a skilled workforce, but have also become change agents in regional efforts to develop a green The business programs at Gateway Technical College were accredited in 2013. Learn more at www.gtc.edu. 12 ACBSP update fall 2014 East Central University Lecture Puts the Spotlight on Business in China China is a major player in the global business community and that was the topic of discussion as Dr. Shine Chiang delivered East Central University’s 2014-2015 Boswell Lecture entitled “Spotlight on Business in China” in September at the Chickasaw Business and Conference Center. Topics addressed in a panel presentation included China’s natural environment, international relations, economic environment and culture and education system. Other topics included being a traveler/short term visitor in China and the state of doing business in China. The event was free and open to the public. “Given China’s place in the world today and in the future, we thought a series of events to help area residents better understand China would be a great contribution to the local area,” said Dr. Pat Fountain, Boswell Professor of Business Administration at ECU. “Our hope is that people will find these events both educational and entertaining.” Chiang is an associate professor of marketing and supply chain management at the Overseas Chinese University in Taipei, Taiwan. “Her lecture was an outsider’s views and perceptions of doing business in China and examined a number of areas influencing business in China,” Fountain said. “She addressed topics such as the business environment of today and in the future, as well as business education in China. Her talk was based on her experiences in China more than on her research on and in China.” 13 East Central University Harland C. Stonecipher School of Business was first accredited by ACBSP in 1994. ACBSP accreditation was reaffirmed in 2014. Learn more at www.ecok.edu. ACBSP update fall 2014 Corporate Member Spotlight Stock-Trak Global Portfolio Simulations Powers 67% of the Trading Rooms in the U.S., Including Many ACBSP Schools StockTrak is the leading provider of stock market simulations and virtual trading applications for the academic market with more than 1,100 professors in 35 countries using it every year in their finance, economics and accounting classes. More than 67% of the Trading Rooms in U.S. business schools rely on Stock-Trak’s virtual trading technology to give their students real-world experience in managing portfolios of global stocks, options, futures, bonds, mutual funds and commodities. focus on the academic world, Stock-Trak now serves over 1,100 professors in 50+ countries. “Virtual trading provides the ‘hands on, real world’ experience, as well as the competition element, that business students crave,” says Mark T. Brookshire, Founder and CEO of Stock-Trak, Inc. “The experience of trading in virtual portfolios in their finance classes gives the students skills that prepare them for a job in the financial services sector— whether it be in working with the Student Managed Fund at their university to helping them get interviews and eventually jobs on Wall Street.” Many ACBSP universities that have trading rooms and/ or strong finance programs are taking advantage of StockTrak’s services like California Baptist University, County College of Morris, East Central University, Gardner-Webb University, Howard University, SUNY-New Paltz, University of the Incarnate Word, University of West Alabama, Utica College, and York College. When using Stock-Trak, professors create a customized trading period and assignment for their student. Students can be given anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000,000 in a virtual portfolio so students can manage a starter portfolio or pretend they manage a hedge fund on Wall Street. Academics and businesses agree that StockTrak14 is their 1st choice when it comes to bringing a real word teaching supplement into their classroom. If you are a professor teaching an Investments, Derivatives, Personal Finance Class, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Analysis, Capital Markets and or Accounting, then Stock-Trak is for you. Forrest F. Aven, Ph.D., Dean, H-E-B School of Business & Administration at University of the Incarnate Word, said: “UIW is taking the opportunity to invest in bringing best practices to the School of Business & Administration. By having our own branded version of Stock-Trak’s stockmarket simulation software, students in our dedicated finance program will be able to experience life-like trading environments. This innovation will allow students to simulate trading in markets across the globe, enhancing their employability in this hugely competitive space.” Academic Products With more than 25 years of experience providing educational portfolio simulations, Stock-Trak’s virtual trading platform is the most realistic product and academically focused of its kind in the world today. With its entirely unique offering to the academic community, Stock-Trak enables business students to gain unfettered virtual trading access to financial markets via its global portfolio simulations platforms AND allows professors to evaluate their performances via several different measures, including overall portfolio return, Sharpe Ratio, and portfolio alpha and beta. With its keen Watch this video to see four unique ways in which colleges and universities can benefit from Stock-Trak’s products while offering your students the best stock market educational experience available today. Working side-by-side with professors, Stock-Trak tailors their platform for students to experience the most realistic financial markets simulation today. Stock-Trak’s expertise in the industry ensures that your global equity trading meets the demands of your university. For more information, contact Mark Brookshire, Founder, or Thomas Reti, Director of Global Education, at sales@ StockTrak.com or visit StockTrak.com. Stock-Trak has been a Corporate Member of ACBSP since April 2014. 14 ACBSP update fall 2014 Call for Presentations Partnering with Business for Student Success ACBSP Conference 2015 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Philadelphia Marriott Downtown — June 12-15, 2015 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The ACBSP Annual Conference Committee invites proposals for presentations during ACBSP Conference 2015. Presentation proposals may be either practitioner or research based. Practitioner-based presentations should be interactive with a high level of participant engagement and hands-on experience. Research-based presentations should include the appropriate research design and scientific methodology. This can be presentation based on a previous presentation or research or newly introduced presentation and research content. All concurrent sessions are 45 minutes. This typically will include five minutes for introductions at the beginning, 25-30 minutes to present, five to ten minutes for questions and discussions, and five minutes at the end for concluding remarks and completion of session evaluations. Four Educational Session Tracks for Your Presentation All proposals must indicate one of the following concurrent conference tracks: 1. Partnering with Business for Student Success The ACBSP Conference 2015 has a theme focused on “Partnering with Business for Student Success — Integrating the Board Room into the Classroom.” With the dynamics of ‘global’ business, it is becoming imperative that business schools produce graduates that are market ready. The theme is centered on creating a ‘Global Market Classroom’ which is simply the integration of classroom with entrepreneurial activities to create a student ready for success in the business world. The ‘Global’ represents the community beyond the classroom which can be local, national, or international arena while ‘Market’ means the exchange of ideas. Some of the topics that would be a focus of presentations can include: --Internships --Skills Gap Survey --Assessment Practices Focused On Business --Fundraising for Success --Executive in Residence Programs --Business Advisory Councils 2. Teaching Excellence This track focuses on best practices for the classroom, assessment of student learning, and online delivery of learning. 3. Teaching Excellence — Global Business Education This includes delivery of global business education as the Global Business Education Committee supports a series of sessions focused on teaching excellence in the delivery of global business education. 4. Accreditation Process These sessions focus on the actual processes associated with initial accreditation, maintenance of accreditation, and reaffirmation of accreditation. Presentations should demonstrate linkages between institutional experience and the accreditation processes. Potential topics include involving the faculty in the preparation of self-study or quality assurance reports; lessons learned; and obtaining administrative support when pursuing and obtaining accreditation. Call for Presentations...continued on pg. 16. ACBSP update fall 2014 —— 2015 Call for Presentations —— Submission Process & Deadlines A one-page form is used to submit a response to this Call for Presentations. The form is located at the end of this document and is available for download as a Word document. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected]. Proposals will be acknowledged by email within five working days. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your submittal, please contact Sarah Haas at the ACBSP offices at [email protected] or call 913-339-9356. All proposals are peer-reviewed by representatives of the Annual Conference Committee. Authors will be notified of the status of their proposal and the committee’s decision as either accepted without modification, accepted with modification, or not accepted. The chart that follows provides detailed information for deadlines and submissions. Please consider these dates as you prepare your submission in response to this call for Presentations. DateActivity January 31, 2015 Deadline for submission of response to this Call for Presentations March 10, 2015 Email notification of acceptance from Sarah Haas March 31, 2015 Deadline for submission of 70-word bio and audio-visual requirements May 1, 2015 First conference call with presenters/authors (optional but recommended) May 5, 2015 Second conference call with presenters/authors (optional but recommended) May 9, 2015 Electronic submission of conference documents May 13, 2015 Early registration deadline (presenters are required to register for the conference) • Two conference calls with all conference authors will be conducted in May with notice to all authors selected for presentation during the Annual Conference. The purpose of these conference calls is to respond to your questions to ensure the best possible presentation. Each author is asked to participate in only one of these calls but may participate in both. Instructions on how to call in will be available later. • Electronic files of your presentation must be submitted to ACBSP home office by May 9, 2015. Presentations are required to be in PowerPoint format. Additional materials should be in Word or PDF format. Files must be submitted by the deadline to be included in the Conference proceedings. Presentations are posted on the ACBSP web site following the event. Print stations are available during the event. If the files are not received, there will be additional requirements for the presenter. Conference Registration • Submitting a presentation implies that all authors listed in the program book and on the website proceedings will register for the conference. Authors not presenting can be recognized in the brief or detailed description (see submittal in response to Call for Presentations) and in the content of the presentation. Each accepted presentation entitles one author to a discount of 50% off one regular or advance conference registration. • If the presentation is accepted, the main contact will be asked to fill out a special registration form to register for the conference in order to receive the 50% discount. More information on how to register will be given to you once you have been notified your presentation has been accepted. Individuals responding to this request for presentations are asked not to submit their registration until after they have been notified of their acceptance as an author. 16 ACBSP update fall 2014 —— 2015 Call for Presentations —— Call for Papers for Transnational Journal of Business As you consider the conduct of a presentation at our annual conference, consider the preparation of submittal to the inaugural issue of the Transnational Journal of Business. The Journal welcome authors to submit their original research papers, case studies, conference reports, management reports, book reviews, and commentaries on developments in the literature, practice, and excellence in business education, for review and consideration for publication. While this can be on a variety of topics, a special priority for the inaugural issue of the TJB is the theme for the 2015 Annual Conference, Partnering With Business for Student Success—Integrating The Board Room Into the Classroom. Your scholarly contribution can be linked to the topic and focus of your presentation. More information regarding the Transnational Journal of Business and responding to the Call for Papers is available at the ACBSP Web page for the Transnational Journal of Business. To allow time for submission to provide two peer review reports and response from the author(s), the deadline for submittal of manuscript for publication in a June issue is March 15 of each year. Contact Information For assistance in responding to this Call for Presentations or for more information about the 2015 Annual Conference please contact: Sarah Haas, Conference and Meetings Manager, ACBSP, 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 USA. • Phone: 913-339-9356, Fax: 913-339-6226, Email: [email protected]. Examples of Presentations Selected for Previous ACBSP Annual Conferences Include: Teaching Excellence • Developing POP – A Professional Online Presence! (2013) • Student Engagement through Microsoft Interactive Classroom (2013) • Teaching Business Using Student-Created Websites (2012) • The Successful Use of Contemporary Social Media in the Classroom (2012) Teaching Excellence — Global Business Accreditation • Teaching Business Skills to Professional International Women (2013) • Global Business Education: Developing Leaders for the Future (2013) • Assessing Global Common Professional Competencies After Business Study Tours (2012) • Preparing for Global Business: The International Capstone (2012) Accreditation Process • Lessons Learned by a School Offering Non-Traditional Business Programs (2013) • Tying it Altogether: Linkages between the ACBSP Standards and Criteria (2013) • Documenting Excellence- Having an Organized Resource Room (2012) • The Other Side of Assessment and Learning (2012) 17 ACBSP update fall 2014 Submittal in Response to Call for Presentations ACBSP Conference 2015 (This form is also available for download as a Microsoft Word® document.) Primary Author: Name: Title: Institution: Address: StreetCityState/Province Zip Code Phone:Email: Please provide the name, title and affiliation of each co-author Attending Conference Co-author #1 (and email): r Yes r No Co-author #2 (and email):r Yes r No Co-author #3 (and email):r Yes r No Title of Presentation: Pages in this submittal: r one r two Presentation Type: r Practitioner r Research Track:r Partnering with Business for Student Success r Teaching Excellence — Global Business Education r Teaching Excellence r Accreditation Process Abstract (40 words): Session Description (200 words): This is a full description of what is being proposed for the session including detailed description of (a) the topic, (b) the presentation format, and (c) importance to conference attendees. Why should your presentation be accepted? (no more than 100 words) Please submit this complete form prior to January 31, 2015 to: Sarah Haas, Conference and Meetings Manager Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 Phone: 913-339-9356 Fax: 913-339-6226 [email protected]. 18 ACBSP update fall 2014 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The following notices are given by the Executive Director/CEO as calls for nominations for candidates for the noted officer, director, and commissioner positions. Nominations are conducted with due regard for representation of geographic areas and characteristics of member institutions. ACBSP OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIREC TORS Notice is hereby given for the following officer and director positions. All officers and at-large directors must have previously served as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of a Board of Commissioners, as chair of an appointed committee, or as an officer of one of the ACBSP Regional Councils. President-Elect The President-Elect serves as advisor to the President and substitutes for the President in his or her absence or if he/she is unable to serve. Upon conclusion of the term of the President, the President-Elect automatically assumes the office of President for a one-year term. The President-Elect serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee as dictated by the bylaws, as a member of the Personnel Committee as provided in the committee policies and procedure manual, as chair of the Nominating Committee by tradition, as an ex-officio voting member of the Strategic Planning Committee as established by the committee policies and procedures, and is anticipated to serve as co-chair of the 2016 ACBSP Conference in Atlanta, Georgia and the 2017 ACBSP Conference in Anaheim, California. The President-Elect for the 2015-16 year must be from a baccalaureate/graduate degree institution. Treasurer The Treasurer is responsible for the appropriate stewardship of Council funds. The Treasurer presents a report at each Annual Business Meeting or at any other time a report is requested. The Treasurer coordinates the preparation of the annual budget, arranges for a yearly audit of the financial records, and is responsible for an itemized account of all receipts, expenditures, and investments. The Treasurer is an ex-officio member of the Audit Committee. While not required, the Nominating Committee has in the recent past given preference to individuals who teach accounting and/or to a CPA. The Treasurer serves a two-year term and may be elected to a second consecutive two-year term. Paul Sears, University of Findlay, is concluding his second consecutive two-year term and cannot be re-nominated for an additional term. At-Large Director — Associate Degree Institutions At-Large Directors are elected to serve a two-year term and may be elected to serve a second two-year term. The Baccalaureate/Graduate position is elected during even number years, and the Associate Degree position is elected in odd numbered years. Barbara DiNardo, Owens Community College, is currently serving her first full term in the position and is eligible for re-nomination. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS B A C C A L A U R E AT E / G R A D U AT E D E G R E E P R O G R A M S Notice is hereby given for three vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission. In addition to all other qualifications, Commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree institution. All Commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected for a second consecutive three-year term. Board members are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June and review materials in advance of each meeting. Prior to their name being put forward to the membership, all nominees must have the endorsement and sponsorship of their member institution for time and expenses necessary to fulfill the duties as a commissioner. One individual currently serving as Commissioner has served two consecutive three-year terms and is not eligible for re-nomination. • Karen Shumway, Angelo State University (Region 6) Three individuals currently serving as Commissioner have terms that are expiring and are eligible for re-nomination. • Charlene Conner, Dallas Baptist University (Region 6) • Bruce Stetar, Southern New Hampshire University (Region 8) • R. Nandagopal, PSG Institute of Management--PSG College of Technology (Region 10) Call for Nominations...continued on pg. 20. ACBSP update fall 2014 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (continued) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS A S S O C I AT E D E G R E E P R O G R A M S Notice is hereby given for three vacancies on the Board of Commissioners of Associate Degree Programs. In addition to all other qualifications, commissioners must be affiliated with an accredited Associate Degree institution. All commissioners serve a three-year term and may be elected for a second consecutive three-year term. Board members are expected to attend meetings each November, April, and June and review materials in advance of each meeting. Prior to their name being put forward to the membership, all nominees must have the endorsement and sponsorship of their member institution for time and expenses necessary to fulfill the duties as a commissioner. One individual currently serving as Commissioner has served two consecutive three-year terms and is not eligible for re-nomination. • Betsy Davis, Florida State College at Jacksonville (Region 3) Two individuals currently serving as Commissioner have terms that are expiring and are eligible for re-nomination. • Michelle Byrd, Gaston College (Region 3) • Dennis Brode, Sinclair Community College (Region 4) T H E N O M I N AT I N G P R O C E S S Candidates for positions are submitted to the Executive Director, who is required to forward them to the Nominating Committee for each of the Board of Commissioners and for the Board of Directors. All nominations must be received by December 1. Self-nominations are permitted. Send nominations to Douglas Viehland at [email protected] or by mail to the Council offices at 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 or by fax to 913-339-6226. All nominations and self-nominations will be acknowledged within five business days. If you not receive an acknowledgement you cannot be assured your nomination or self-nomination has been received. In this case you should contact Douglas Viehland again to secure an acknowledgement. The Nominating Committees may identify candidates beyond those submitted to the Executive Director. By January 31, the Nominating Committees will submit a slate of candidates to the Executive Director. The Executive Director will forward the slate to all institutional representatives by March 1, 2015, providing an opportunity for write-in nominations. Write-in nominations of any individual from five percent (5%) of the total membership eligible to vote shall cause the name to appear on the ballot. Any write-in nomination must be submitted to the Executive Director prior to May 1. The Executive Director will validate the names on a write-in nomination petition and disclose the names of persons listed on the petition only upon written request. The report of the Nominating Committees will be read at the annual business meetings of the respective Boards during the 2015 ACBSP Conference on June 13 or June 14, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The officers and Board members are elected by a majority vote of official representatives present at the respective annual business meetings. 20 ACBSP update fall 2014 A Conversation With... Toni Adams, Accreditation Manager What is your background? I am originally from Henderson, Kentucky. I moved to Florida after graduating from college, but moved to the Kansas City area 21 years ago. We have lived in Overland Park for 18 years and we love the area. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to raise our boys. The only thing I would change is the weather. I hate winter!! My career as a Physician Recruiter lasted for more than 10 years and led me to Kansas City, where I met my wonderful husband. What do you know now that you wish you’d known then? Life is too short to dwell on regrets. What personal information do you want to share about family, hobbies or interests? I have been married to my husband Bryan for 20 years. We have two wonderful boys, Wes and Zach. Wes is a freshman at the University of Kansas, majoring in Computer Engineering, and Zach is a high school freshman, following in his brother’s footsteps in the Aerospace and Engineering Program at Olathe Northwest High School. My favorite things to do involve spending time with family ~ bowling, playing board games or cards, going to local events, watching movies, or just hanging at home. Other interests and hobbies include volunteer work, exercise, biking, reading, cooking, scrapbooking, and traveling. What do you like most about working for ACBSP? Everything! My job is challenging and never boring. It is close to home, the benefits are fantastic, and the staff is wonderful. It truly is a family atmosphere, with everyone working together as a team to achieve our goals. What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be an advertising executive. I attended Murray State University, and they did not have a major in Advertising at that time, so I majored in Business Administration and minored in Marketing. What was your first job? I was a Marketing Assistant at EMSA, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and went on to become a Physician Recruiter at that same company. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? When I was doing event management for Kansas Bio, a non-profit association to enhance and grow the bioscience industry in Kansas. I was surrounded by self- proclaimed “science nerds.” Anyone who knows me, knows I am NOT a science nerd by any stretch of the imagination. I admitted to a favorite executive that I was intimidated by all the “scientific” terminology. He said to me “when someone asks you a question and you are not sure how to respond, just look thoughtful and say “What do you think?” I can’t tell you how many times that advice has come in handy. ACBSP Staff Douglas Viehland Steve Parscale Wilfredo Giraldo Executive Director/CEO Director of Accreditation/CAO Director of Latin American Operations Mary Riley Diana HallerudMelinda Dorning Assistant Director Assistant Director Assistant Director of for Administration of Accreditation Marketing & Communications Editor, ACBSP Update Sherry WilliamsSarah HaasGiles Rafol Manager of First Impressions Conference and Meetings Manager of New Media Manager Andrea VertzToni AdamsMaliha Khan Member Services Manager Accreditation Manager Digital Content Specialist Ron DeYoung Executive Liaison to the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners Larry Zachrich Executive Liaison to the Associate Degree Board of Commissioners 21 ACBSP update H o n o r S o c i e t y fall 2014 N e w s Delta Mu Delta Inducts 9,310 New Members in 2014 The past 12 months have been a great time to be associated with Delta Mu Delta, the international honor society for business majors. Recent highlights include the following milestones: • In the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2014, we inducted 9,310 new members. Over the life of the Society, we have inducted almost 195,000 members. • The Society installed 17 new chapters last year, made up of 12 new schools, and five additional campus chapters of previously installed schools. There were 300 active chapters last year! • The Society installed its FIRST chapter on the African continent. • In late August, we awarded $58,250 in scholarships to 58 different students. • Two of those scholarships were funded by ACBSP Regions. We thank ACBSP Region 4 for being the trailblazer! We awarded the ACBSP Region 7/DMD Regional award for the first time. With funds that will be contributed in the current year, four ACBSP Regions will honor Society students from their respective regions (2, 4, 6, and 7) in 2015. The Society has experienced several leadership changes over the summer. New roles include the following: Joni Adkins as Vice President, Bambi Hora as Secretary, Byran Burks as the Region 6 representative, and Gordon Richards as the Region 2 representative. In addition, our former Director, Roger Smitter, is now pursuing another opportunity apart from Delta Mu Delta. 22 In June, the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) celebrated its 25th anniversary. We appreciate the partnership we have with ACBSP and thank them for the resource guide they produced earlier this year. With this guide, we hope to inform newly accredited schools about the benefits of honor societies, particularly at those institutions located outside the United States. You can view the Delta Mu Delta Resource Guide here. Delta Mu Delta Hon or Society CHAPt er reS ourCe GuID We continue to make plans for our next Biennial meeting, scheduled for Nov. 6–8, 2015, at the Marriott Kansas City Country Club Plaza. celeb ratin Accreditation We look forward to seeing you there! Perry Glen Moore President, Delta Mu Delta Delta Mu e g one hund red y ears 1913 -2 013 Published Council for by the Business Schoo on behalf Delta Intern ls and Progra of ational Honor Society in ms Business ACBSP update fall 2014 FACULTY POSITIONS — TENURE TRACK Viterbo University’s College of Business and Leadership invites applications for two full-time faculty position starting August, 2015. One of the position’s primary teaching assignment calls for teaching finance and other quantitative courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Interest in teaching related business courses (e.g., operations management, LEAN or quality management, or business analytics) will be considered positively. The other position’s primary responsibilities include teaching organizational development and change at the undergraduate and graduate level. Strength in quantitative methodologies, lean management, or quality management will be considered positively. Experience in health care, executive education, or coaching is also a plus. We are seeking individuals with solid academic preparation, professional experience, and a true passion for helping students become successful, principled business leaders. Candidates must be innovative in their pedagogical approach with an understanding of the skills and technological literacy required to lead in a global environment. We seek collegial faculty who are doctorally or professionally qualified under the ACBSP standards, and who view themselves foremost as educators and possess a commitment to scholarship. Viterbo University is a Catholic, Franciscan, liberal arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 3,200 students. Viterbo is located in scenic La Crosse, Wisconsin, which has been rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S. The region features an attractive cost of living, beautiful bluffs and coulees, three major rivers including the Mississippi River, world class health care and education systems, and easy access to major cities in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois. Qualifications: A master's degree in the primary discipline or a master’s degree in business administration with significant professional is required. Doctoral degree in a business-related discipline preferred; required for immediate tenure track appointment. University level teaching experience preferred as is business experience. Rank and Salary: Appointment at Assistant Professor rank. Nine-month academic year appointment with an appointment date of August 20, 2015. Salary competitive with other private, liberal arts institutions. To apply: Please complete online employment application form and submit a letter of application indicating interest and qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and areas of research interests, transcripts (initial submissions may be unofficial copies), and contact information for two professional references to Dr. Thomas E. Knothe, Dean, College of Business and Leadership, Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601 (or [email protected]). Review begins immediately. 23 ACBSP update fall 2014 Tillman School of Business Successful candidates will have evidence of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals; a record of teaching and research in field; and excellent oral and written communication skills. The University offers classes both undergraduate and graduate in various modes of delivery. Please visit www.umo.edu. Send cover letter, résumé, teaching philosophy, list of three references, and official undergraduate and graduate transcripts which must be sent directly from the institutions to: Manager of Faculty Records/University of Mount Olive/634 Henderson St/Mount Olive, NC 28365/or email: [email protected]. Full-Time Positions Healthcare Management: The Division of Management Services seeks applicants for a faculty position in Healthcare Management starting in spring 2015. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree from an accredited institution in any area of healthcare; AUPHA/CAHME accredited institution graduates are highly preferred. International Business: The Division of Management Systems seeks applicants for a faculty position in International Business starting in spring 2013. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree from an accredited AACSB/ACBSP institution. Agribusiness: The Division of Management Systems seeks applicants for a faculty position in International Business starting in spring 2013. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree from an accredited AACSB/ACBSP institution. Part-Time Positions MBA online faculty Undergraduate (Online and seated) 24 ACBSP update fall 2014 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Faculty Position in Organizational Leadership and Training/HRD College of Management Department of Operations and Management JOB DETAILS: Faculty, tenure track in Menomonie, WI. Nine-month academic year appointment. Anticipated appointment start date is August 24, 2015. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: • Doctorate • Terminal degree must be in Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Training and Human Resource Development, Organizational Systems or related fields • At least five years of professional work experience Preferred: • Work experience in leadership and human resource development • Post-secondary teaching experience The University of Wisconsin-Stout emphasizes teaching competency; candidates brought to campus will be required to teach a component of a class as part of the interview process. RESPONSIBILITIES: Faculty, tenure-track position teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, both on-campus and off-campus distance learning formats. Assignment may include teaching evenings, weekends, online courses and related courses based on department needs. Primary needs call for teaching Organizational Leadership, Training, and Human Resource Development courses. In addition to teaching, all UW-Stout faculty are expected to engage in research and professional service. TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Completed applications must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014 and may continue until the position is filled. Your online application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them. Please be sure you have included the following documents: - Cover letter specifically addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications - Current résumé - Names and contact information for at least three current references - Unofficial copies of transcripts; official transcripts required at time of hire ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Minimum starting salary of $55,000.00. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan. - Benefit Details: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/uben.pdf - Total Compensation Estimator: http://www.wisconsin.edu/hr/benefits/compest/ Applicants can also view the FAQs after accessing the online system by clicking on the “Help” link in the upper right corner. Confidential inquiries and questions may be directed to: Dr. Sally Dresdow, Committee Chair Operations & Management Department University of Wisconsin-Stout Email: [email protected] Phone: 715-232-3085 “Christ Over All” POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ACCOUNTING POSITION: John Brown University, Soderquist College of Business, seeks a full-time faculty member in accounting beginning July 1, 2015. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching accounting courses, providing program support in undergraduate and graduate programs, advising, and committee service. Preference will be given to applicants with potential to teach in multiple business disciplines and multiple delivery methods. Limited travel is required as many graduate courses are taught at University and corporate locations within the region. The position reports to the Dean of the College of Business. PROGRAM: The Soderquist College of Business includes the traditional undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate programs. Traditional undergraduate programs include majors in Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing, all delivered in a residential setting. Graduate Business Programs include the Master of Business Administration with emphases in Leadership and Ethics, International Business, and Global Continuous Improvement; the Master of Science in Leadership and Ethics; and the Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership. Program delivery is on-site at locations in Arkansas and online. Adult degree completion programs include Business Administration, Organizational Management, and Management Accounting. Collectively, the College of Business is the largest portfolio of programs at JBU with continuing growth in enrollment and diversity. Training leaders with integrity, character, and trustworthiness based on a Christ-centered model is a priority. JBU business programs are currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY: John Brown University is an interdenominational, independent, evangelical Christian university founded in 1919. Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, JBU is widely recognized for academic excellence and holistic Christian character development, including prestigious national awards. JBU mottos “Christ Over All” and “Head, Heart, and Hand” bring focus to the JBU distinctive. The University has a strong tradition of excellence, one which contributes dynamically to the intellectual, spiritual, and professional effectiveness of its graduates. The financial position of the University is sound, with significant endowment and trust benefits. Including the degree completion and graduate programs, enrollment is approximately 2,400 with residential enrollment operating at capacity. The 200-acre campus is part of a beautiful community in the in the third fastest growing county in the United States near the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. All employees must be in agreement with our Faculty Employment Objectives and Articles of Faith. Faculty members are expected to take an active role in the spiritual life on campus and the spiritual development of students. QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate with significant professional experience is preferred. Masters degree required. Preference will be given to applicants with effective teaching experience in higher education and in multiple delivery methods. Evidence of scholarly engagement and a commitment to Christian higher education are essential. SALARY: A competitive salary exists which will be commensurate with training and/or experience. IMPORTANT DATES: Position begins July 1, 2015. Screening begins November 3, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. TO APPLY: Submit electronically a letter of interest and vita to [email protected] Attn: Dr. Ed Ericson III, Vice President for Academic Affairs, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR. Phone: 479.524.7129. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. “Christ Over All” POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS POSITION: John Brown University, Soderquist College of Business, seeks a full-time faculty member in international business beginning July 1, 2015. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching international business courses, providing program support in graduate and undergraduate business programs, advising, committee service, and opportunities to design and implement international studies programs. Preference will be given to applicants with strength in multiple delivery methods. Limited travel is required as many graduate courses are taught at University and corporate locations within the region. The position reports to the Dean of the College of Business. PROGRAM: The College of Business includes the traditional undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate programs. The traditional undergraduate program offers majors in Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing, all delivered in a residential setting. Adult degree completion programs include Business Administration, Organizational Management, and Management Accounting. Graduate Business Programs include the Master of Business Administration with emphases in Leadership and Ethics, International Business, and Global Continuous Improvement; the Master of Science in Leadership and Ethics; and the Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership. Program delivery is on-site at locations in Arkansas and online. Collectively, the College of Business is the largest portfolio of programs at JBU with continuing growth in enrollment and diversity. Training leaders with integrity, character, and trustworthiness based on a Christ-centered model is a priority. JBU business programs are currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY: John Brown University is an interdenominational, independent, evangelical Christian university founded in 1919. Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, JBU is widely recognized for academic excellence and holistic Christian character development, including prestigious national awards. JBU mottos “Christ Over All” and “Head, Heart, and Hand” bring focus to the JBU distinctive. The University has a strong tradition of excellence, one which contributes dynamically to the intellectual, spiritual, and professional effectiveness of its graduates. The financial position of the University is sound, with significant endowment and trust benefits. Including the degree completion and graduate programs, enrollment is approximately 2,400 with residential enrollment operating at capacity. The 200-acre campus is part of a beautiful community in the in the third fastest growing county in the United States near the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. All employees must be in agreement with our Faculty Employment Objectives and Articles of Faith. Faculty members are expected to take an active role in the spiritual life on campus and the spiritual development of students. QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctorate with significant professional experience is strongly preferred. Masters degree required. Preference will be given to applicants with effective teaching experience in higher education and in multiple delivery methods. Evidence of scholarly engagement and a commitment to Christian higher education are essential. SALARY: A competitive salary exists which will be commensurate with training and/or experience. IMPORTANT DATES: Position begins July 1, 2015. Screening begins November 3, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. TO APPLY: Submit electronically a letter of interest and vita to [email protected] Attn: Dr. Ed Ericson III, Vice President for Academic Affairs, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Phone: 479.524.7129. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ACBSP update fall 2014 Meredith College, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the largest independent women’s colleges in the United States, enrolling more than 1,600 undergraduate (women) students and 260 graduate (coeducational) students in the Schools of Arts & Humanities; Business; Education, Health & Human Sciences; and Natural & Mathematical Sciences. Grounded in the liberal arts and committed to professional preparation, Meredith educates and inspires students to live with integrity and provide leadership for the needs, opportunities, and challenges of society. Meredith helps students build upon their strengths to create intentional lives, working with advisers, faculty, and other mentors and utilizing a four-part plan to develop curricular, co-curricular, financial, and career plans for achieving their goals at and beyond Meredith. With more than 70 majors, minors, and concentrations, Meredith attracts students who see themselves as confident leaders and realize the contributions a wellrounded education will make in their lives. The College is particularly proud of its commitment to experiential learning, with vibrant programs in Study Abroad, Undergraduate Research, Service Learning, and Internships/ Cooperative Education. Enrollment at Meredith is healthy, and the current strategic plan focuses on enhancing educational excellence, enrollment, financial strength, facilities and technology, as well as visibility. Equally important is the plan’s call to attend to “quality of life” for faculty, staff, and students by enhancing collaboration, compensation, wellness initiatives, sustainability, and other features that are hallmarks of the Meredith community. The historic 225-acre campus is located in the Research Triangle Park area (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), a key asset in recruiting, programming, and job placement results. To learn more about Meredith College, please visit www.meredith.edu. Dean, School of Business Search Meredith is currently seeking a dynamic leader to become the new Dean for the School of Business. The School is accredited by AACSB and offers undergraduate programs in accounting, business administration, and economics, as well as a Master of Business Administration. Fourteen full-time faculty members and approximately 150 undergraduate and 70 graduate students make up the School of Business. The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Business and reports directly to the Provost. The Dean plays a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction for the School, strengthening current programs and developing new initiatives, enhancing instruction and scholarship, and leading outreach efforts to the business community. The Dean will assume a leadership role for building effective partnerships, participating in external relations and fundraising, and developing and maintaining strong relationships with alumni and key stakeholders. The Dean will ensure successful programming for faculty recruitment, professional development, and maintaining AACSB accreditation. The successful candidate will have evidence of fundraising achievements, success in working with the business community, and the ability to envision and provide leadership to advance the School of Business to greater national recognition. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are critical, and the successful candidate should be a leader whose work is characterized by vision, openness, integrity, collaboration, and effective action. Meredith College seeks candidates who are academic leaders, reflecting a thorough understanding of the business environment and education at the collegiate level, with strong academic administrative experience and direct knowledge of—and leadership skills related to—AACSB accreditation. A strong candidate will have an earned doctorate and a record of teaching and scholarship that supports appointment to the rank of Professor in the School of Business. Application: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to RPA Inc. at [email protected]. Additional materials will be solicited as needed. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to make a nomination, please call Brandy Collins, Director for Executive Recruitment and Search Manager, or Dr. Donna Fish, Senior Consultant, at 800-992-9277. The first review of candidates will begin on Nov. 19, 2014, and first round interviews will commence shortly thereafter. Meredith College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 28 For a confidential discussion call 800-992-9277 www.rpainc.org ACBSP update fall 2014 Assistant Professor of Business Administration Colby-Sawyer College is looking for a new colleague to join the Business Administration Department. We seek an innovative, energetic educator to teach courses in decision sciences (business statistics, operations, computing). In addition, we are looking for a generalist who is comfortable teaching in a secondary area of business that complements department needs and candidate interests. Evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level and a philosophy of education consonant with ColbySawyer’s programs and mission are required. All full-time faculty are expected to contribute to the college’s liberal education program. Visit our website at www.colby-sawyer.edu to learn more about our unique teaching and learning community. To Apply: Email a current CV, letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi if available, and names and telephone numbers/email addresses of three references to [email protected]. 29 ACBSP update fall 2014 School of Business and Leadership Position: Assistant Professor, Non-tenure Track Starting Date: August 2015 Summary: The School of Business and Leadership seeks a full-time, non-tenure track, Assistant Professor who has an interest in teaching accounting and finance courses in the School’s graduate and undergraduate programs. Role: Online and in-class (ground) classroom instruction in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Instruction to cover evaluation of finance and accounting performance, planning, organizing, analyzing, and related concepts. Effective interpersonal skills, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, business ethics, and Christian values are emphasized. Qualifications: Preferred Doctoral qualifications (PhD in accounting; DBA with accounting emphasis preferred). Also consider CPA, CMA, and or MBA with professional experience. Practical managerial experience. Experience and strong commitment to teaching excellence with the adult learner. Facility in online education desirable. Ability to work with diverse student populations and commitment to cross-cultural curricula. Commitment to the Christian faith and demonstration of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline. Mission, Goal and Teaching Information: The mission of the School of Business and Leadership is to develop the business and leadership capabilities of our students. This is accomplished by provided foundational knowledge, encouraging ethics based on Biblical principles, and integrating Christian values such as integrity and stewardship. Our goal is to provide both undergraduate and graduate degree programs that meet the diverse educational needs and professional goals of students seeking to integrate Christian values into their work worlds. At Malone, we express our faith through the integration of faith and learning, how we conduct ourselves, and how we work with students. An atmosphere of respect, care, and understanding permeates the Malone programs. Malone’s utilizes the Learning House (Moodle) learning management system for ground and online courses. Ground classrooms use this system to complement course activity. Syllabi, course assignments, chat rooms, grades, progress reports, and sharing materials, are just a few benefits of this technology. Malone University: Malone is a Christian university for the arts, sciences, and professions in the liberal arts tradition, affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church, offering 41 majors, 42 minors, and 11 graduate programs. Nationally, Malone University is ranked in the top four percent of colleges and universities in career outcomes, top 10 (#9) best online financial aid packages, and top 50 (#30) most affordable Christian colleges. Regionally, U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2015 ranks Malone University among the top colleges and universities in the Midwest in the category Regional Universities, and to its list of best online bachelor’s programs. Statewide, Malone appears on the list of colleges offering the best lifetime return on investment in Ohio. Malone University has been recognized by the prestigious Templeton Foundation as a leader in character development, as a military-friendly school by Victory Media, and as one of Northeast Ohio’s top workplaces by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Application Process: • letter of application • curriculum vitae • statement of Christian faith • teaching philosophy • statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline • names and contact information for three references Send Application Materials to: Dr. Donald L. Tucker, Provost Malone University 2600 Cleveland Ave NW Canton OH 44709-3897 [email protected] Application materials must be received by November 30, 2014 Malone University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees and applicants for admission or employment, in all university programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Malone University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. ACBSP update fall 2014 Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Member — Finance Position: The Business Administration Program at Roanoke College seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track faculty member effective August 2015. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated proficiency in teaching, and expertise in one or more of the following areas: Corporate Finance, Fund Management, and Investments. The standard teaching load is 3 courses per semester with an Intensive Learning May term taught every third year. Program: For the fourth year, The Princeton Review lists Roanoke among the nation’s great schools for students who major in business/finance. The Department of Business Administration and Economics offers two degree programs: the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA). Each of these degrees, as every degree at Roanoke College, requires the completion of the General Education Curriculum in the Liberal Arts. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) major is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Roanoke College: Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or ABD status in Finance and have a passion for teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. Evidence of highly effective classroom teaching is required. A program of research with potential to publish in peer-reviewed outlets is expected. Salary: A competitive salary exists which will be commensurate with training and/or experience. Important Dates: Position begins August 1, 2015. Screening begins November 14, 2014. To Apply: We will be conducting interviews through A/V conferencing. To be considered for an interview, interested applicants should apply electronically to Dreama Poore — [email protected]. Please include a cover letter including salary expectations, CV, statement of teaching, statement of research, unofficial transcript, and three letters of recommendation by November 14, 2014. 31 ACBSP update fall 2014 Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Member Organization Behavior/Human Resource Management Position: The Business Administration Program at Roanoke College seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track faculty member effective August 2015. The primary teaching responsibilities are for undergraduate courses in the Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management areas. The standard teaching load is 3 courses per semester with an Intensive Learning May term taught every third year. Program: For the fourth year, The Princeton Review lists Roanoke among the nation’s great schools for students who major in business/finance. The Department of Business Administration and Economics offers two degree programs: the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA). Each of these degrees, as every degree at Roanoke College, requires the completion of the General Education Curriculum in the Liberal Arts. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) major is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Roanoke College: Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or ABD status, have a passion for teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting, and exhibit the ability to effectively conduct scholarly research. Evidence of highly effective classroom teaching is required. A program of research with potential to publish in peer-reviewed outlets is expected. Salary: A competitive salary exists which will be commensurate with training and/or experience. Important Dates: Position begins August 1, 2015. Screening begins November 14, 2014. To Apply: We will be conducting initial interviews through A/V teleconferencing. To be considered for an interview, interested applicants should apply electronically to Dreama Poore ([email protected]). Please include a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names of references (or letters of recommendation) by November 14, 2014. 32 ACBSP update fall 2014 Online Adjunct Instructors MBA and Master’s Programs Southern New Hampshire University, the fastest-growing nonprofit university in the nation, is committed to academic rigor and student success. SNHU’s College of Online and Continuing Education (COCE) is seeking graduate level adjunct instructors to teach online. Program We offer more than 60 online, accredited graduate programs, including more than 20 specialized MBAs. Our degree programs have earned GetEducated.com, Best Buy, and New Hampshire Business Review Best Online Degree and Best MBA awards. We are a top Military-Friendly School. Graduate Degree Information: www.snhu.edu/grad MBA Program Information: www.snhu.edu/mba Position Our instructors provide high-quality academic experiences and support students as they work toward their educational goals. Online faculty members work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with student advising and the academic team to ensure that each student has the support, tools and resources he or she need to be successful. We are accepting applications in all business discipline which include: AccountingEconomics FinanceInternational Business MarketingOrganization Leadership Operations and Project Management Quantitative Studies Business of Sport Management Taxation Qualifications • Ph.D. in the discipline you desire to teach or • DBA with a Master’s degree in the discipline you desire to teach • Current relatable business experience • Professional certifications required for some disciplines • Prior college level teaching or training experience a plus Application Information Applicants committed to student success are encouraged to apply at: www.snhu.edu/teach Candidates must live in and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Southern New Hampshire University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital or veteran status or any other protected status, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. 33 ACBSP update fall 2014 Full-time/term-tenure track Faculty Position in Marketing The Department of Management and Business at Messiah College invites applications for a full-time/ term-tenure track faculty position in Marketing to begin in August 2015. The Program: Messiah’s Marketing Program distinguishes itself by preparing students through a unique blend of experiential learning and faith integration. Graduates of the Program have held positions that include: PR director for Microsoft, senior CRM manager for Gap Inc., brand manager at Hershey Foods, marketing development manager for Coca-Cola, director of professional marketing at Johnson & Johnson, and vice president of global fund relations at JPMorgan Chase. The Department: Messiah’s ACBSP-accredited Department of Management & Business is one of the College’s largest departments (www.messiah.edu/departments/business/). Home to six strong business majors and the International Business Institute (http://www.messiah.edu/info/20548/international_business_institute), the Department provides a very collegial environment in which to teach and to conduct other scholarly work. The College: Messiah College is a Christian College of the liberal arts and applied sciences that is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit and academic excellence. The main campus is located in a picturesque setting in South-Central Pennsylvania, minutes from the state capital, Harrisburg, and in close proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. The College also operates a satellite campus in Harrisburg (www.messiah.edu). Qualifications: The Department seeks exceptional Marketing faculty candidates who will be excellent teachers and mentors of undergraduate students, demonstrate intercultural competence, have a vibrant Christian faith, and are able to help the program keep pace with exciting new trends in the field. Instructional assignments will take into consideration the right candidate’s skills and interests. The Program offers courses such as Marketing Principles, Market Research, Advertising, Decision-Making Tools for Management, Personal Selling, Global Marketing, and Social/Digital Marketing. A relevant doctorate is preferred but not required. ABD candidates, those committed to completing a doctorate, and those with master’s degrees and strong work experience will be considered. A track record of, or potential for, scholarship is desirable. See the on-line position description for more specific job responsibilities. Diversity: The College seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflects and appreciates the uniqueness that the individual brings to the workplace while striving to provide an atmosphere of success. Messiah’s strategic plan includes a commitment to community engagement in diverse settings and the development of cross-cultural competencies as well as a commitment to developing a comprehensive and integrated approach to global engagement. As such, Messiah College is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments. Compensation: Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications and Nominations: Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah College, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” Paper applications will not be accepted. For more information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/3771. 34
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