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

CDC guidance and COVID-19 university policy clarification

Over the last few weeks, there have been articles published outlining the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance for fully vaccinated individuals as it pertains to masking and social distancing. These articles were for...

COVID-19 test kits available for end of semester travel

Free saliva-based COVID-19 test kits will be available for Winona Campus students prior to travel at the end of the semester. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 testing 1-3 days prior to travel. To access free...

Get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines

"We [the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)] understand that some people may be concerned about getting vaccinated now that COVID-19 vaccines are available in the United States. While more COVID-19 vaccines are being developed as...

Call for reflection and action

Dear Saint Mary's Community, We at Saint Mary’s University, like the rest of the nation and the world, are emotionally reacting to Derek Chauvin being found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree...

COVID-19 vaccinations not mandated for fall 2021

After much careful thought and deliberation, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota will not require mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for fall 2021. All current COVID-19 vaccinations have been approved under an Emergency Authorization by the Food and...

Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2021 to be inducted April 24

The Saint Mary’s University Athletic Department, in association with the Saint Mary’s Alumni Association, will proudly induct four former student-athletes into the Saint Mary’s Sports Hall of Fame: Barb (Bock) Loahr ’87, Doug Loahr ’87, Andrew...

SGPP virtual commencement is Jan. 23

Saint Mary’s University is proud to honor this spring’s graduates from our Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs with a virtual commencement ceremony Saturday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. We invite our adult learners, their families, friends, and...

Hagarty reports on job market trends

Mike Hagarty, director of Career Services, weighed in on current job market trends for this December Zippia article. Read his advice for recent graduates entering the job market during this tough economic climate, brought about by the pandemic. He...

Alumni Association to host SGPP Alumni Conversations

The Alumni Association has hosted over 50 virtual events since April 2020. Starting this month, a new virtual event called SGPP Alumni Conversations will be added. At these events, alumni from our Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs...

New Canvas website completed

The Learning Management Systems (LMS) Task Force is excited to announce the publishing of a public facing Canvas webpage. Completed in collaboration with the marketing and web development teams, this new page is a resource for students about...

New AXIS issue now published

The AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education has just published its latest issue at axis.smumn.edu. You are invited to view the table of contents and review articles and items of interest. Printed copies of the latest issue are also available...

Spring semester safety protocols

Quarantining before arrival We are strongly recommending that you (all students) "soft" quarantine at home for 10 days prior to arriving on campus. Please limit your contacts. Do not visit bars or restaurants and do not attend any social gatherings...