Doctoral Chevrons

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

Practicum segways into new career path

Tara Dicus M’20 always knew she wanted to get her master’s degree. She was just waiting for the right time. When her son turned 4 and her daughter was in second grade, she found it. In 2018, Dicus was working as a marketing liaison for North Shore...

COVID-19 fall protocols updated

Saint Mary's community, We want to share two important announcements. First, Saint Mary’s University will require all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fully approves COVID-19 vaccinations....

Upcoming photoshoots for directory headshots

New faculty and staff or anyone looking to update their existing photo will have upcoming opportunities to have a professional headshot taken to be used in the Saint Mary's directory. Winona Campus Stop by Room 115 in Saint Mary's Hall to have your...

Annual employee picnics

Saint Mary's annual employee picnics will occur the week of Aug. 15. One picnic will be held on the Winona Campus and the other on the Twin Cities Campus. We welcome all staff and faculty to attend one or both picnics. We take this moment to...

DBA faculty published in Journal of Human Resources Education

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) faculty Dr. Jennifer L. Schultz and Dr. Antar Salim have published the following article: Schultz, J. L., Salim, A., & Comer, D. R. (2021). Ante up: Using custom playing cards to teach employment law...

Updates to financial reporting

In an effort to improve the financial reporting environment for Saint Mary’s faculty and staff budget managers, we are pleased to introduce some updates to the reporting that is currently available via the faculty and staff portal. These changes...

Miss live music? Come to Fire Angel

The brothers of the Eta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha and the sisters of the Kappa Sigma chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota are teaming up for a brand new FREE outdoor variety show! All students are encouraged to attend FIRE ANGEL at 7 p.m. Saturday, April...

Student Senate meeting minutes – March 30, 2021

Meeting called to order by Mary Furlong, vice president of Academic Affairs, at 7 p.m. Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg Members present: Samantha Carlson, Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sarah Fowler, Mary Furlong, Gabriel Graves, Riley Hall, Noah Kimel,...

Learn about Saint Mary’s history on the Holy Walk with Brother Larry Saturday

Have you ever wondered, "What is this statue about?" Saint Mary's Winona Campus has an abundance of important but sometimes overlooked statues, sculptures, and other areas of significance. Explore all of these with Brother Larry Schatz, FSC, and...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Art and Written Word Contest

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to help our community reflect on and raise awareness of this critical issue, as well as show support to survivors everywhere by contributing to an Art and Written...