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August 31, 2007
Assigning a Novel to Business Students Sends a Message about Pace University Business School: Dean Joseph Baczko gives 900 new undergraduates "The Namesake"
Dean Joseph Baczko of Pace University's Lubin School of Business sent a no-nonsense signal this summer about the way his school is increasing its focus on global perspectives and cross-disciplinary problem solving. He put in a bulk order to Houghton-Mifflin for 900 paperback copies of "The Namesake," the 2003 novel by Pulitzer-Prize-winner Jhumpa Lahiri that recently was made into a movie. Baczko made the book the first assignment for newly-matriculating undergraduate business students, handing out books and discussion questions as students arrived for orientation over the summer. On Tuesday, September 4, Baczko will greet students and explain his goals to kick off several dozen discussions of the book for Lubin students. In each, some 20 students and a faculty or staff member will explore the novel's bittersweet themes of coming of age and coming to terms with the values of one's family and culture. Media are welcome. The Manhattan sessions begin at 10 AM at 1 Pace Plaza, east of City Hall. The Pleasantville sessions start at 2 PM in the Gottesman Room of the Kessel Student Center, 861 Bedford Road (Entrance 3), Pleasantville. To attend, please contact Pace Public Information at 212-346-1117, 917-608-8164, or ccory@pace.edu. In a letter to students, Baczko said the book is "entertaining and fun to read," but added that the themes are "important in today's 'flat world.' As business majors, the role of immigrants in the U.S. and adaptation of people new cultures is an important topic that will be incorporated into numerous courses you take." The mix of business and literature is a first taste of a new, multidisciplinary teaching emphasis at Lubin that culminates in an MBA curriculum based on collaborative approaches to solving concrete business problems. Baczko adds: "Nonfiction can't always let you experience life the way people live it and feel it. We think this will motivate students to better understand human behavior and get them away from the stereotype that business is mostly finance, strategy, logistics and control. We teach those rigorously, but more than ever, success takes the ability to see beyond functional boundaries." "Besides," he says, "having a book in common gives everyone an icebreaker for getting through those first awkward conversations." Blockbuster. Dean of Lubin since 2005, Baczko is a former president of Blockbuster Entertainment and Toys "R" Us International and CEO of Max Factor (Europe). He is a graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.
Source: Pace University, New York
August 22, 2007
Georgia Institute of Technology: Business School Performs Well in Recent MBA, Undergrad Rankings
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Earlier this year, Georgia Tech College of Management jumped nine spots in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings of the nation's top full-time MBA programs, rising from 34th to 25th Georgia Tech College of Management recently rose in rankings of Forbes (for top MBA programs) and U.S. News & World Report (for undergraduate business programs) while winning recognition in Fortune Small Business as one of "America's Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs." Georgia Tech's business school jumped 11 spots in Forbes magazine's MBA rankings, rising to 34th (15th among public universities). Forbes bases its rankings, which are issued every two years, on graduates' return on investment, meaning compensation five years after graduation minus tuition and forgone salary during school. "We're pleased that our considerable jump in the rankings reflects the overall trajectory of our business school," says Georgia Tech College of Management Dean Steve Salbu. "We're working hard on many fronts to take our College to the next level of prestige and educational achievement, becoming the world's preeminent business school for management and technology." In its first-time rankings of "America's Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs," Fortune Small Business listed Georgia Tech College of Management among the 26 top schools for MBAs and among the 24 best for double major/cross disciplinary students (i.e. business and engineering). The magazine, which is including the rankings in its September issue, didn't assign a specific order (1st, 2nd, etc.) to schools listed. U.S. News & World Report ranked Georgia Tech's undergraduate business program 33rd in the nation, up two spots from last year. In specialty areas, the magazine ranked the business school eighth in Quantitative Analysis, 10th for Production and Operations Management, and 15th for Management Information Systems.
Source: Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Management
Wentworth Institute of Technology celebrated the graduation of 453 students during its Summer Convocation ceremony, which took place on the quadrangle of Wentworth's campus on Saturday, August 18, 2007. Graduating students earned a Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor of Architecture degree, or an Associate in Applied Science degree. Honorary Doctor of Engineering Technology degrees were conferred upon John J. Tracy, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Operations and Technology, The Boeing Company; and upon David B. Perini, Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM), Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The ceremony included the academic processional, conferring of honorary degrees, recognition of outstanding students, student address, presentation of graduates, conferring of degrees by President Zorica Panti?, and the commencement address by Dr. Tracy. He delivered an inspiring address to graduates, faculty, staff, family and friends, in which he recognized the important career paths Wentworth graduates will pursue in the future. Dr. Tracy clearly communicated the impact of engineering and science to the country and the world, and highlighted advancements and milestones across various industries. Finally, he encouraged the Institute's graduates - the leaders of tomorrow - to take risks and be innovative as they confront the challenges of the 21st century. The student address was provided by graduating senior Kathleen Kennedy from the Architectural Engineering Technology program; Jill Moretti from the Architectural Engineering Technology program served as the student marshal; Krystle Foley and Nicole Makris of the Interior Design Program were standard bearers; and Mitchell Lahar, Architecture '09 and member of the Colleges of the Fenway Orchestra, sang The National Anthem and the Alma Mater. As part of the ceremony, several students received graduate recognition awards. Michael Leigh Grant, Computer Science, received the Beatty Award for achieving the overall highest academic standing. Alumni Awards, which recognize outstanding graduates representing each academic program, were presented to the following graduates: Anthony P. Samale, Architectural Engineering Technology; Douglas Evan Malone, Building Construction; Eraklis Anastasiadis, Civil Engineering Technology; Christopher J. Newbert, Computer Engineering Technology; Phillip M. Berenz, Computer Network and Information Systems; Jennifer L. Couture, Computer Science; Christopher J. Crowley, Construction Management; Labi Shrestha, Electronic Engineering Technology; Erin M. Michaud, Facilities Planning and Management; Thomas Y. Im, Industrial Design; Matthew LaCorte, Management; Emily J. Avis, Mechanical Engineering Technology; and Terence M. Gower, DPCS, Project Management. In addition, Dr. Panti? recognized the following students as outstanding contributors to the Wentworth community: Michelle Jose, Civil Engineering Technology; Vincent Spagnuolo, Management; and Raymond Cherry, DPCS, Project Management, as well as outstanding student-athletes Cheyenne Noble and Ryan Singer.
Source: Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts
August 17, 2007
U.S. News & World Report: Look for Bowling Green State University Programs
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Bowling Green State University is among a select number of universities with "programs to look for" in the 2008 edition of "America's Best Colleges" published by U.S.News & World Report. The University's supply chain management program moved up in the national ranking, tying for 16th place. Supply chain management, offered by BGSU's College of Business Administration, is primarily concerned with the planning, acquisition, conversion, flow and distribution of goods from raw materials to finished products. Graduates of the program are in demand nationwide. It is the sixth straight year the magazine has published a list of schools with outstanding examples of academic programs commonly linked to student success. BGSU has been listed each of the last five years. This year the University is cited for its first-year experience programs and learning communities. First-year experience programs include orientation for new students and other academic programs that bring small groups of students together with faculty or staff on a regular basis. At BGSU that includes UNIV 100 success courses, Springboard, BG Experience® and the common reading experience, as well as special publications and services for freshmen-including a librarian dedicated to helping students learn how to use the library, conduct research and use other resource materials. Learning communities feature small-group settings where students with a common interest live and study together. BGSU learning communities include the Arts Village, Honors Community, Health Sciences, La Maison Française, Chapman Community at Kohl and the Global Village, among others. The magazine compiled the lists of outstanding programs by working with the Association of American Colleges and Universities to identify the types of programs that enhance student success. The editors then sought nominations from colleges and universities to identify which campuses offer "stellar examples" of such programs.
Source: Bowling Green State University
Dr. Jeffrey Greenhaus, William A. Mackie Chaired Professor of Management at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, will receive the 2007 Everett Cherrington Hughes Award for Careers Scholarship by the Academy of Management (AOM), a leading professional association for scholars dedicated to creating and disseminating knowledge about management and organizations. The Hughes Award was established to honor scholars whose research connects the career literature to other organizational investigation areas. It is the premier award of the Careers Division of the AOM. Dr. Greenhaus will be honored during a session at the Academy of Management's Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. "Jeff Greenhaus has contributed invaluable research to study of career/life management and he is one of the most authoritative voices on this subject," said Dr. George P. Tsetsekos, dean of Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. "We at LeBow College are very proud of his accomplishments and delighted that the Academy of Management has recognized him with the Hughes Award." Dr. Greenhaus began his career in 1971 and joined Drexel University in 1981. He has written four books, presented at 39 conferences, and published more than 60 journal articles. His research is credited for enhancing knowledge of the balance among career, social and family commitments. Dr. Greenhaus has written the seminal text, "Career Management," now in its third edition, which is one of the fundamental resources on career management education and career research. In addition, he organized and edited "The Encyclopedia of Careers" which provides an outstanding history of career research. His 1985 article "Sources of Conflict Between Work and Family Roles," published in the Academy of Management Review, has been cited in nearly 400 instances. Another article, "Effects of Race on Organizational Experiences, Job Performance Evaluations, and Career Outcomes," published in 1990 in the Academy of Management Journal, is listed by the journal as its 17th most influential article and has been cited over 217 times.According to a statement released by the Academy of Management, one award-nominating scholar said of Dr. Greenhaus: Simply put, Professor Greenhaus is the foremost scholar in the world on the topic of the relationship between work and family. How many people write the seminal article in their field? Not many, but Jeff did." At LeBow College, Dr. Greenhaus is a well-respected for his vast knowledge as well as his selfless dedication to the College. He serves as a mentor for Ph.D. candidates and has served as chair on 18 dissertation committees. "This is a wonderful honor and tribute to Jeff's career and scholarly contributions," said Dr. Donna De Carolis, department head of management at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. In 2005, Dr. Greenhaus was elected fellow of the American Psychological Society and the Society Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He also received the Sage Scholarship Award for Excellence in 2004 in research on gender diversity sponsored by the Gender in Organizations Division of the Academy of Management. Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
Source: Drexel University, LeBow College of Business, Pennsylvania
Wentworth Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science in Management
Wentworth Institute of Technology (Wentworth) offers a Bachelor of Science in Management through the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. The BS Management has been developed to prepare students for a range of ... [more]
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