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

How to report incidents of bias

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is committed to providing a living, learning, and working environment that respects the dignity of each person. Incidents of bias are inconsistent with the university’s Lasallian Catholic mission. If you are a...

Cardinal athletics week in review: April 19

It’s Monday, and before we start looking ahead to all the Cardinal action this week, here’s a quick look back at last week, which included action in baseball, fastpitch softball, volleyball, track and field, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and...

Update on search for vice president for inclusion and human dignity

As detailed in an article in the Cardinal Update late January, Saint Mary’s University engaged the search firm of Hand & Associates to help us attract a broader candidate pool for our vice president for inclusion and human dignity. The firm has...

Register for summer classes by April 30

Cardinals, If you plan to register for a summer class, you must do so by Friday, April 30! Summer classes are a great opportunity if you need to get caught up on credits or want to get ahead on credits. Register via your portal under the SU21...

Reminder: Now is the time to select your fall 2021 meal plan

You have until 4 p.m. on Friday, May 7, to select your meal plan for fall 2021. Here are the updated costs: 2021-22 Meal Plan Costs Residential Plans/per semester cost Commuter Plans/per semester cost All Access $2,475 Lifestyle 5 $875 Lifestyle 15...

Running low on motivation?

If you're running low on motivation to start preparing for finals and need someone to hold you accountable, come visit a peer learning assistant (PLA) in HC19. A PLA can be your study buddy to keep you on track as you prepare for finals and also...

Student Central update

Please review these reminders regarding campus hours and closures. There is also information on grades, transcripts, registration, and payment.

Turn on COVIDaware MN

As we work to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19, we are asking you to add your phone to the fight against COVID-19 and to help Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota use every tool possible to slow the spread of the virus in our communities and on our campuses including Minnesota’s exposure notification system, COVIDaware MN.

Last CommUNITY newsletter for semester

Because of the upcoming semester break, this is the last CommUNITY newsletter until the beginning of January. Good luck on finishing the semester strong, and have a very happy holiday season.

‘A Seat at the Table’ — an opportunity for useful discussions

The Retention, Persistence, and Completion Committee for Saint Mary’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs has created and will be hosting a series of town hall-type events for our students this spring

MCA Holiday Top Jam goes virtual Dec. 18; all tap dancers invited to pre-register

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts invites tap dancers of all ages to its annual Holiday Tap Jam Dec. 18. Due to COVID-19, this year’s performance will be virtual. Tap dance students, ages 5 and older, are invited to pre-register to participate in this fun-filled event.

Change to cabinet announced; Audrey Kintzi transitions to new role

After a great deal of deliberation and prayer, Father James P. Burns, president, has determined the need to implement leadership changes to support our advancement initiatives, specifically our upcoming capital campaign. Audrey Kintzi, ACFRE, will no longer serve as vice president for Advancement, effective Thursday, Dec. 31. She will be applying her expertise to a new area at Saint Mary’s in the role of vice president emerita for Advancement and executive director of the Philanthropy and Development program.

Spring semester planning engagement sessions scheduled

In an effort to provide the best educational and, in Winona, residential experience for students this spring semester, a task force has been commissioned to review what we learned throughout the fall semester and to recommend actions to improve operations and the student experience in 2021. The work of the task force is centered on optimizing instruction and learning in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A series of virtual engagement sessions via Zoom for students, faculty, and staff will be held in the coming days to gather input.

Last Cardinal Update next week

Because of the holiday and semester break, next week, Tuesday, Dec. 15, will be the last Cardinal Update for the semester. Please look ahead and make any final submissions by Monday, Dec. 14.

Please recommend orientation leaders

The New Student Orientation and Registration staff is on the look out for orientation leaders for the 2021 season. If you know of any students who are exceptional leaders and great representatives of your department, please let them know.