Welcome to Doctoral Chevrons
This newsletter features the writing and research of faculty, staff, students, and friends of the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Doctor of Business Administration program. Doctoral Chevrons is published three times a year in February, June, and October.
Call for Student Submissions
We are accepting student submissions for upcoming editions of Doctoral Chevrons. Submissions discussing business research, theory, or applied business practice are welcome. Each piece should be between 500-1500 words and must follow APA guidelines. For consideration, please submit your work to mcollins@smumn.edu.
Current Edition
John (Jack) McClure, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education announces retirement
Dear Faculty and Staff, With bittersweet feelings and much appreciation, I share that Dr. John (Jack) McClure, Ph.D., has announced that he will retire as the dean of the School of Education, effective December 31. Before coming to Saint Mary’s in...
Michelle Wieser, MBA, Ph.D., dean of School of Business and Technology, will depart for global corporate opportunity
Dear Faculty and Staff, As many of you may be aware, Dr. Michelle Wieser, dean of Saint Mary’s University’s School of Business and Technology, has recently announced her decision to accept a new leadership position with QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a...
The epidemic of human trafficking
Education and prevention is key Katie Boller Gosewisch B’01 calls herself the queen of “if you see something, say something.” “I probably win the award for making the most 911 calls,” she said with a laugh. But in all seriousness, she adds, “Human...
Rural health care focus
Finding solutions to a national crisis After graduating with a nursing degree, Carmen Drentlaw D’24 jumped right into her new field at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. After a few years of working in the intensive care unit (ICU),...
Change starts with community
Ensuring all Minnesotans have a seat at the table Dr. Stephanie Burrage C’95 has made it her mission to ensure everyone has both a seat and a voice at the table. Within a year of her appointment as State of Minnesota’s Chief Equity Officer, Dr....
Unleashing a better life
Can Do Canines places 900 dogs At age 35, Alan Peters B’74 thought to himself … there has to be more in life. The psychology and human development major, who once planned to become a counselor, no longer felt fulfilled with selling insurance and...
Archive
Daniel publishes research article in AANA Journal
Dr. Carol Daniel M’04, academic director and associate professor of Saint Mary’s doctorate of nursing practice nurse anesthesiology program, recently published a research article in the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Journal,...
Partnership shows global impact of education
Through a partnership with the American Creativity Academy, Saint Mary’s is offering graduate education for teachers in Kuwait. The American Creativity Academy is the largest private school in Kuwait educating over 6,000 girls and boys in PreK-12...
Building bridges
Eliminating barriers to mental health services Ali Aden M’20, C’20 says you don’t go into counseling for the money. “If you are there for the money, you’re in the wrong field. We’re in it to help people,” he said. It was this desire to help people...
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Chemistry Department Receives Approval from the American Chemical Society
The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Chemistry Department is proud to announce that it has been granted approval by the American Chemical Society (ACS), recognizing the department's commitment to excellence in chemical education. The approval...
When justice is served
Every case has significance Within his long and celebrated law career, Merle Wilberding B’66, J.D., represented clients in two prominent cases involving abuse within the U.S. military — both of which earned national attention as the public learned...
FAST progress update
Dear Faculty and Staff, As we move through the summer months, I want to provide another update regarding the Financial Accountability and Strategic Thinking (FAST) Task Force. As indicated in our last update, we have now completed proposal reviews...
Higher education in the headlines
Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country: Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college...
Faculty spotlight: Raj Beekie
Meet Raj Beekie, Ed.D., a core professor in Saint Mary's Doctor of Business Administration program. In this interview, Beekie discusses the Saint Mary's DBA program, beekeeping and its connection to the business world, and his favorite books and...
Faculty spotlight: Raj Beekie
Question: Could you introduce yourself Raj and talk about your educational and professional background? Beekie: I started working in manufacturing and worked in the beverage industry, eventually making my way to the head office. After that, I left...
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