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

Supporting you through the end of Blackboard and the move to Canvas

By LMS Taskforce As June 1 fast approaches, this signifies the end of Blackboard and for many, their first steps in Canvas. We know that it is going to require you to adjust to some changes, but we think Canvas has a lot to offer that will make...

Tenure and promotion announcement

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is proud to announce the following faculty members who were tenured and promoted. Crystal Carlson, associate professor of psychology, with tenure Ph.D., M.S. – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign B.S. –...

DBA students published in prestigious journal

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) students Abisola Femi-Jegede, Anne Swearingen, and Wendy Stivers have published their original work in the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies (JLOS). Their paper, titled Kim S....

Reunion Weekend Alumni Awards announced

Saint Mary’s had planned one of its largest reunions for this June, bringing together alumni classes from the past two years rolled into one. And it hoped to celebrate the class of 2020 the same weekend. Under guidance from the Minnesota Department...

Get to know our faculty: Susanne Egli

We are excited to feature longtime faculty member Susanne Egli in this month’s faculty spotlight. Egli brings an impressive and diverse background in theatre and professional coaching to the classroom. Let’s dive in to learn more about professor...

Abundant opportunities helped graduating senior grow and achieve her goals

By Tom Brandes A total stranger provided the crucial advice that helped Kendall Archer choose Saint Mary’s University over the other 16 schools to which she applied. Unbeknownst to Archer, the person she contacted after a Google search of “notable...

Student Senate special elections

The Saint Mary's University Student Senate has three openings and will be holding a special election on Tuesday, Feb. 9, to fill these positions. Currently, there are two hall representative openings for two sections of halls on campus. The first...

Update contact information, FERPA designations, emergency contact and parent information

With a new semester, it is a good time for you to review the information in your student portal to ensure all information is up to date. This includes your current address (home or local), FERPA designations, emergency contact information, and...

Get ready for SNOW DAZE – next week’s SAC events

Get ready for SNOW DAZE – coming next week! Feb. 7-13 Snow Daze is week-long tradition of events and fun for the whole Saint Mary’s community. All students, employees, and community members are invited to the following SAC events. Saint Mary's...

Food Services updates

Thank you from Chartwells and Student Affairs for adhering to the social distancing queues! This has been a tremendous help as we work to efficiently serve you at meals. A couple of friendly reminders as we begin the spring semester: Each dining...

Check out ski equipment for free at Environmental Awareness Center

The Environmental Awareness Center will be open between 1 and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday to check out cross country ski equipment. The center is located next to the clock tower on the top floor of the power plant. There is no charge for students...

The Scoop – February

View the February 2021 edition of The Scoop from Chartwells.

Student Senate meeting minutes from Feb. 2

Student Senate — Feb. 2, 2021 The meeting was called to order by President Kendall Archer at 7:01 p.m. Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Samatha Carlson, Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sarah Fowler, Mary...

City of Winona to plow Friday, Feb. 5

The City of Winona has declared a TAG and TOW operation to facilitate snow removal for the entire city of Winona on Friday, Feb. 5, from 12:01 to 6:30 a.m. The Alternate Side Parking Ordinance will be strictly enforced during these hours. TAG and...

Enjoy the Super Bowl safely

The way we watch the Super Bowl (and any sports event) might be a bit different this year, but we can still enjoy it safely. Check out the following ideas by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for celebrating the Super Bowl safely...