School of Business
Faculty and School News Bits
Spring 2012
SOU School of Business Receives Accreditation from ACBSP
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Dr. Rene Ordonez receives, on behalf of the SOU School of Business, a framed certificate of accreditation at the 2012 ACBSP Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, June 15-18, 2012. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a specialized accrediting organization that reviews the quality and integrity of business degree programs. Many thanks to Rene Ordonez for countless hours assembling the comprehensive ACBSP accreditation application materials in preparation for the review team's visit.
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Dr. Raj Parikh visited South Korea in April 2012
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Dr. Raj Parikh, Professor and Dean, School of Business, visited South Korea in April 2012. Building on relationships begun by Dr. Gary Miller, Director of International Programs, Dr. Parikh visited Yeungnam University, Chonnam University and Dankook University. With each institution, Dr. Parikh discussed student exchange programs. Dr. Parikh also worked with Dr. Timothy Veach at Dankook University to develop an undergraduate dual degree similar to the current offerings in Germany. Following this visit, SOU and the School of Business expect more students to and from South Korea in coming years.
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Dr. Laura Pogue, SOU online instructor, served as a competitive event judge at the public speaking skills event at the Jobs for Arizona's Graduates (JAG) 2012 Career Development Conference. The event was held April 19, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. More than 400 high school students from public schools throughour Arizona attended. Dr. Pogue has unique and extensive post-secondary academic, entrepreneurial, aviation, and industry experience. As a National Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership Fellow, she has professional corporate board of director experience and has served on the financial and industry advisory boards for major industry and academic organizations. |
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Dr. Charles Jaeger gave an abstract presentation of his paper titled, Cyber-tracking: Interpreting a Five Level Model of Behavior in Cyberspace, at the Forty First Annual Meeting of Western Decision Sciences Institute (WDSI) April 3-6, 2012. |
| Dr. John Bowling was a keynote speaker at an OLLI Vital Issues Forum titled, Future Shock, the Longevity Challenge, on Sunday, April 15, 2012. An audience of about 200 listened to John Bowling, Gerald J. Cohen, John Forsyth, Don Bruland, and Ellen Waldman discuss the impact of the retirement of millions of "Baby Boomers" upon housing, healthcare and quality of life in the year 2030. |
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Fall 2011
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The School of Business Welcomes Hospitality and Tourism Instructor, Byron MarloweInstructor Byron Marlowe coordinates the Hospitality and Tourism Management program for the School of Business. Prior to coming to Southern Oregon University in Fall of 2011, Byron was the Lead Hospitality Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu College in Scottsdale, Arizona. He earned an MBA in Hospitality Management from Colorado Tech University, a BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University and has participated in several training programs in Europe. |
Spring 2010
Master in Management Offered in Roseburg 2010 - 2012
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Beginning September 2010, leaders and managers in the Roseburg area can earn a Master in Management without leaving their day jobs. Courses will be offered at UCC on Friday evenings and Saturdays. The 45-credit MiM program will run from September 2010 through June 2012. |
MBA Program Offered in Two Formats Beginning Fall 2010Beginning Fall 2010, the SOU MBA program will be offered in two formats to meet the needs of busy working professionals:
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Winter 2010
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Several local media outlets highlighted the increased demand and success of the accelerated baccalaureate program at SOU, which allows students to graduate in three years instead of four. Management Professor, Dr. Curt Bacon, is the director for this program. |
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Dr. Donna Lane, Associate Professor of Management and MBA Program Coordinator, and Karen Clarke, Instructor, helped coordinate DECA's regional skills competition held on the SOU Ashland Campus on January 27, 2010. Students from North Medford, Crater, Klamath Union and Phoenix High Schools participated. Many School of Business faculty and students helped judge the DECA competition. In addition, School of Business faculty have "adopted" local high schools and plan to visit them during spring and fall terms to discuss the world of business and to answer questions about going to college. |
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| The SOU School of Business strives to take an active part in the local community. On February 16, 2010, business professors, Curt Bacon and Kip Sigetich, joined economics professor, Dan Rubenson, to conduct a community forum on the economic outlook for the Rogue Valley. Curt Bacon noted it was exciting working with local businesses and his colleagues to help assess the direction and prospects of the local economy. |
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Bachelor of Applied Science in ManagementThe School of Business is proud to announce the creation of a new degree path, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management. This program, spear-headed by the School of Business Degree Completion Program Coordinator, Dr. Joan McBee, is open to students who have previously earned an associates degree of applied science in a technical field. Up to 124 quarter hours may be transferred into the Bachelor of Applied Science program; the remaining courses may be completed at SOU. |
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The Master in Management program at the Uniersidad de Guanajuato is now a dual degree program. Graduates receive degrees from both Southern Oregon University and the University de Guanajuato. |
Fall 2009
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The School of Business Welcomes a New DeanSouthern Oregon University welcomes Raj Parikh, Ph.d., CMA, CFM, CFA to serve as dean of the School of Business. Prior to joining the Southern Oregon University faculty, Raj was the Chief Executive Officer of the Ras Al Khaimah Education Company (EDRAK) in the United Arab Emirates. EDRAK's mission was to attract international universities to the UAE to bring quality education to the residents of the UAE and surrounding region. Raj served as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Business School at Delaware State University in Dover from 2004 to 2007. He has extensive experience in higher education and private industry at many institutions including Wilmington University in New Castle, Delaware, St. Bonaventure University (New York), and Buena Vista University (Iowa).
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The School of Business Welcomes a New Accounting InstructorThe accounting program welcomed a new instructor, Philip Smith. He is a CPA and worked for Deloitte & Touche and several private companies before coming to Southern Oregon University. Philip will be a great addition to the strong and growing accounting program. |
The School of Business coordinated and hosted several forums, discussions and networking events Fall term:
- Business After Hours ~ a career networking event held at the Ashland Springs Hotel in October.
- International Student Panel ~ a panel presentation and discussion about studying abroad.
- Direct Marketing/Interactive Marketing Partners Panel ~ Dr. Charles Jaeger organized this panel of executives and managers from Musician's Friend, Fire Mountain Gems, Lithia Motors, Harry & David, and Motorcycles USA, who talked about their interactive marketing practices.
Fall 2007
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2007 Honorary Life Member - Ashland Chamber of CommerceCongratulations to Assistant Professor Dennis Slattery for receiving the Ashland Chamber of Commerce 2007 Honorary Life Member of the Year award for his 25 years of exemplary leadership, community collaborations and service to the Ashland Chamber. |
Summer 2006
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On Thursday, Sept. 21, Steve Schein was the guest speaker at the Grants Pass Rotary club. His talk included three topics:(1) Findings from the recent EDA research on economic development in the Rogue Valley, (2) Latest developments at the School of Business at SOU including the planned reintroduction of the MBA Program in Fall 2007, and (3) his leadership development framework and teaching. |
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The Terry Gaston Scholarship Fund Drive Professor Terry Gaston suffered a brain aneurism and passed away in 2003. A vibrant and active member of the SOU faculty and a driving force behind the School of Business international programs, Terry’s unexpected passing was a huge loss. As a lasting memorial to their friend and colleague, the faculty of the School of Business, with the blessing of Terry’s family, organized to raise monies to fund a perpetual scholarship in Terry’s name. Faculty members have contributed just over $17,500 toward our goal of $25,000 needed to fund the scholarship. Recently, we invited our alums, whose lives Terry touched in so many ways, an opportunity to contribute to this lasting tribute. We received our first check from Adam Wedemeyer of Ashland’s Full Circle Real Estate for Buyers. Thank you Adam! If you remember Terry, and would like to make a lasting contribution in his name that will help SOU business students travel abroad, please contact us. You may email Professor Curt Bacon at bacon@sou.edu or you can write checks to THE TERRY GASTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND, C/O Curt Bacon, School of Business, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR 97520 |
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Meredith Reynolds attended a conference in Washington D.C. in her role as the coordinator of the TIES Grant at SOU. The Chronicle of Higher Education published an article that references the HED Synergy in Development meeting. In particular, SOU's experience was highlighted. |
Spring 2006
The 2005-2006 Academic Honors and Awards ceremony was held on May 17, 2006. Over 200 student awardees, parents and guests were in attendance. This year, the School of Business faculty and staff proudly honored the academic and service accomplishments of over 150 business students. Among the honorees were students who are active officers of the three Business student organizations - Accounting Students Association, In-BiTs, and the SOU Nonprofit Student Organization, students inducted into the National Honor Society of the Phi Kappa Phi, students who were listed in the President and Dean's Honor Lists in fall 2005 and winter 2006. The highlight of the event was the honoring of and recognizing the outstanding students in the different business concentration areas and certificate programs. A reception and silent auction capped the event.
On May 13, the Oregon Society of CPA's held their annual "Circle of Excellence" dinner to honor accounting students throughout the state. The annual event recognizes academic excellence and those who have achieved the major milestones of the industry (passing the CPA exam and gaining certification). Students of the Year are selected by each college and university and are presented at the dinner. This year our recipient was Alyse Ringrose who was accompanied to the dinner by her mother, Laurel. Also in attendance was the School of Business representative accounting professor Dennis Slattery and his wife Sandra, Kerry Chestnut, president of the Accounting Students Association club, and Maryann Wood. Alyse is graduating this spring and will be working for Moss Adams in Medford, a position that is the result of her internship with the company. Congratulations Alyse from all of us in the School of Business.
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Congratulations to Donna Lane for completing all the requirements for her PhD. She will officially be conferred the degree in June 2006. Great accomplishment, "Dr. Lane!"
Five business faculty members were granted tenure and received promotions effective fall 2006. Andy Dungan (Management) is promoted to full professor, Donna Lane and Katie Pittman (management), Joan McBee (Marketing and BDCP) , and Al Case (accounting) are promoted to associate professor. Congratulations to these five individuals.
Winter 2006
Professor Dennis Powers and Assistant Prof. Steve Schein of the School of Business, and Associate Prof. Garth Pittman of the Communication department were presenters at the February 24, 2006 "Making Connections" seminar-workshop held at the Rogue Valley Manor. Over 40 management level, human resource-connected attendees engaged with the presenters on topics that included The Seven Perspectives: A Continuous Improvement Guide for Leadership Development, Optimizing Group Work: The Quality is in the Process, and Personnel and the Law: Cutting Down On Court Appearances. The first of its kind, the event illustrates the type of employee development programs the University is offering to the business community. The event was co-sponsored by the SOU School of Business, the Mail Tribune, The Chamber of Commerce of Medford/Jackson County and the Rogue Valley Manor.
Congratulations to business alums John North (Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting, 2005), Sara Frank (Accounting, 2005), Matthew Garboden (Accounting, CAFE, 2005), and Eula Rath (Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting, 2005) for passing the CPA exams.
Also, congratulations to Connie Burns (Management), who recently passed the Professional of Human Resources (PHR) certification exam. HRCI is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. Burns is expected to graduate in June with a bachelor’s degree in management, a minor in psychology, and a certifi cate in management of human resources.
Anne Jenkins (SOU Business alumna), a member of Medford's Visitors and Convention Bureau staff for the past seven years, has been named senior vice president. Details
Lithia Motors Inc. named Bryan DeBoer president and chief operating officer. Detail
Jeanne Pickens has been named member relations manager for Rogue Federal Credit Union’s Ashland Branch.