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

Doctor of Education Leadership summer residency program a success

The Doctor of Education in Leadership program successfully completed its annual summer residency program July 7-11, 2021. The program hosted approximately 25 students in person and 15 online, simultaneously, across three cohorts. Six classes were...

Addiction studies program provides sense of purpose

Growing up in Liberia, Edwin Swaray watched his mother struggle with alcohol dependency. In West African culture, addiction was considered a moral issue, not a disease. As a result, his family and community had difficulties understanding his...

Faculty spotlight: Robert McElrath, Ed.D.

Watching students gain knowledge they can directly apply to their current position is something longtime professor Robert (Bob) McElrath, Ed.D., loves most about teaching in the Saint Mary’s MBA program. Let’s dive in to learn more about McElrath’s...

Psy.D. student publishes article on resiliency

Carissa Coudray, a student in the Psy.D. program, co-authored an article published in the Psychiatric Times titled, "Promoting Resiliency After First-Episode Psychosis." The article offers strategies for drawing on patients’ existing character...

Move-in day information

Move-in day for new students is Thursday, Aug. 26. You will receive an email from the Office of Residence Life in August with a specific time slot to move in. The time slots are either 8 a.m., 11 a.m., or 2 p.m. Move-in day for returning students...

It’s almost time to order your textbooks

We hope you are having a great summer! The staff at your Saint Mary’s University Bookstore are looking forward to welcoming you back for the fall semester. We recommend that you place your textbook order on our website early. You are able to choose...

Doctoral Chevrons newsletter: The topic of patience

Three times a year, our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program publishes the Doctoral Chevrons newsletter. This newsletter features the writing and research of faculty, staff, students, and friends of the Saint Mary’s DBA program. Each...

Summer registration begins March 22

Cardinals, Did you hear? Summer registration is now opening a week early. If you are planning to register for a summer class, set your alarm for 7 a.m. on Monday, March 22, to register via your portal. Update the term to SU21 College to view course...

Fall registration tools and resources

Cardinals, Advising has officially begun. Have you made an appointment with your faculty adviser yet? If not, make this a priority! To help you prepare for your advising appointment, check out these tools and resources. Registration dates: SUMMER...

Student Senate presidential election results

Student Senate is excited to announce Elijah Williams will serve as next year’s Student Senate president! Congratulations, Elijah! Thank you to all of the candidates who ran and to the undergraduate students who voted. Student Senate is ecstatic to...