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

Web redesign and brand refresh launches

The Marketing and Communication team is excited to announce the launch of a brand refresh and website redesign project to support our strategic plan, Building a Future Full of Hope 2025. This initiative supports each of our strategic plan goals,...

Staff and faculty participate in Phillips West community cleanup

On June 17, I was pleased to participate in the We Love Phillips West neighborhood community cleanup. I joined about 30 other staff and community members of our Twin Cities Campus to invest in Phillips West. After breaking up into small groups and...

‘Your Shot to Summer’ COVID-19 vaccine incentive program

Governor Walz launched the 'Your Shot to Summer' vaccine rewards campaign encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations by July 1. The first 100,000 Minnesotans ages 12 and older who get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose between May 27 and June 30 will be...

Recognizing employee service and retirees [video]

As has been our tradition, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota honors both retirees and employees with milestone service awards each year at a spring employee service award event. Because of COVID-19 safety requirements this past spring, we once...

Fiscal year 2021-22 budget update

The university budget for fiscal year 2022 was adopted by the board at their May 2021 meeting and includes investments in many areas critical to Saint Mary’s progress to achieving the objectives set forth in the strategic plan, Building a Future...

Saint Mary’s invests in online instruction certification

Saint Mary’s put students at the center of its strategic plan, Building a Future Full of Hope, and many of our students come to us online. This vision led to the inception, last year, of its first efforts to certify instructors as experts in online...

The Scoop – March 2021

View the March 2021 edition of The Scoop from Chartwells.

Dine On Campus app available

The Dine On Campus app and dineoncampus.com/saintmarys are your go-to spots for dining info. Quickly and easily see the menu (with nutrition and ingredients), specials, hours, and more. Know what's for lunch no matter where you are with the Dine On...

Startup Job Market – virtual job fair

Startup Job Market - Virtual Job Fair Friday, March 26, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. CDT, students from across the state will connect with startups, early-stage, and small companies seeking talent to grow their businesses. The Startup Job Market will be...

Student Senate meeting minutes – March 2, 2021

Student Senate - March 2, 2021 Meeting called to order by President Kendall Archer at 7 p.m. Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Samantha Carlson, Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sarah Fowler, Mary Furlong,...

SAC events this weekend

The entire Saint Mary's community is invited to the following events: Alcohol Tile Art Thursday, March 4, at 7 p.m., in the Game Room Feeling crafty? Want to make a coaster or cute decoration for your room? Come make tile art with us! "On the...

Introducing your 2021 orientation leaders

The New Student Orientation and Registration (NSOR) staff is excited to introduce the orientation leader staff for the 2021 NSOR season. Executive orientation leaders: Katie Pierpont, Biology, Pre Med. Jordan Keeley, Leadership and Pre Physical...

Lasallian symposium about justice is April 7

To commemorate the legacy of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of teachers and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the mission officers of the Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities (LACU) will...

Employee guidance for personal time off and travel

As we approach the spring and Easter weekend, we have received many questions about university protocols around personal travel for vacation and visiting family for Easter. Generally, we discourage all non-essential travel, particularly to...

Response to state path for COVID-19 vaccinations

The state of Minnesota released the information below on Feb. 25, 2021, about the state's path to vaccinate all Minnesotans for COVID-19. You will note that higher education is not listed anywhere on this path, meaning neither students or employees...