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

Additional federal COVID-19 funding authorized

In January, the U.S. Department of Education announced additional funding under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) for Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). The funding is allocated to...

Emergency preparedness — Twin Cities Campus

In response to questions about our Twin Cities Campus emergency preparedness as it relates to the trial of Derek Chauvin, the following is provided to assist you in planning for an emergency, such as a campus lockdown and shelter in place or a...

MSW faculty present at MSSA Conference

Two faculty members presented at the 2021 virtual Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) Annual Training Conference and Expo March 17-19. MSSA’s Annual Training Conference and Expo is the largest, most comprehensive, cost effective health and...

Update on Lasallian formation programs for summer 2021

Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies will not take place this summer again. Returning participants will resume their curriculum when the program returns in-person in 2022 and will be joined by the incoming class of 2024. Brother John Johnston...

Lasallian Research Symposium scheduled for Oct. 1-3

It was approximately 10 months ago that Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota made the difficult decision to cancel our 9th annual International Lasallian Research Symposium which had been scheduled for Oct. 23-25, 2020. As it turns out, that...

Thank you for helping us reach our goal

A big THANK YOU to Saint Mary's faculty and staff for helping to reach our goal of 40% participation during the faculty and staff campaign drive. Time and again it is truly awe-inspiring to see the devotion employees have to ensuring our students'...

Cardinal student-athletes lend helping hands

Saint Mary’s University student-athletes rolled up their sleeves to help beautify Winona and Saint Mary’s Winona Campus during last weekend’s All-Athlete Service Day.

224 students complete Green Bandana Project training

A total of 224 students on our campus are now trained in basic mental health as part of the Green Bandana Project. This project is designed to help people who are experiencing mental illness become more aware of available resources.

Run 2 for SMU: support the Green Bandana project

To encourage public action, the Student Success Center will be hosting a virtual walk in order to raise mental health awareness.

Student Senate minutes, Oct. 20

Student Senate - Oct. 20, 2020 The meeting was called to order by President Kendall Archer at 7 p.m. A prayer was offered by Collin van Waardenberg Members present Cece Abel (proxy David Gutierez), Kendall Archer, Samantha Carlson, Larkin Clem...

This week in Campus Ministry

PRAYER SERVICE FOR AN END TO RACIAL INJUSTICE Thursday | Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Saint Thomas More Chapel Campus Ministry will be hosting an ecumenical prayer service next week to pray for an end to racial discrimination and injustice. Please pray with...

SAC events: Oct. 21-24

Check out this week’s SAC sponsored fall events including a pumpkin patch and coffee and cocoa.

New to APA? We’ll make it less scary.

Are you new to APA Style or need a refresher? To help you learn the fundamentals of APA Style (7th ed.) the Writing Center is offering a free, online workshop Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to noon. Register here and select SSVC300: Introduction to APA...

MSW Student Erin Lowe receives Bonynge Memorial scholarship

Saint Mary’s Master of Social Work student Erin Lowe was awarded the 2020 Eugene R. Bonynge Memorial Graduate Scholarship.

Dr. Kotz publishes book of inspiration and everyday leadership

When Paul Kotz, Ph.D., Ed.D. leadership core associate professor, released his inspirational book this spring, he didn’t anticipate the timely nature of the message, or the corresponding thirst for the stories of leadership and resilience with today’s challenges.