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

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...

Winona Campus students stay active and engaged despite COVID-19

Students on Saint Mary’s Winona Campus have found creative ways to stay connected and engaged, despite the many challenges presented by COVID-19. In fact, more than 100 events have been approved through the COVID-19 gathering form, which students...

Saint Mary’s rolls out proposed B.S. in Nursing, announces new leader

Saint Mary’s University’s proposed new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will prepare you for one of the most in-demand and growing careers in the country. The new B.S. in Nursing degree stems from market research and an identified need in the...

Saint Mary’s names director and inaugural Jack and Mary Ann Remick Chair of Nursing

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University has named Sister Agnes Mary Graves, RSM, its director and inaugural Jack and Mary Ann Remick Chair of Nursing. Sister Agnes Mary will oversee the recently announced B.S. in Nursing, to be offered from the...

MCA offers DIY postcard course for older adults

WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will offer its second of five Creative Aging art workshops, designed for adults ages 55 and older, Thursday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 29. In this self-paced class, Playful Postcards:...

Important updates on COVID-19

Tim Gossen, Ed.D., vice president for Student Affairs, shares important information about quarantine protocols and procedures, contact tracing, using the fire pits in the bluffs, immunity from COVID-19, and more.

COVID-19 tracking dashboard transmission level

Saint Mary’s University will keep the transmission level on our COVID-19 dashboard to green or low for the time being. Despite the rising numbers of positive cases in Winona County, the situation at Saint Mary’s continues to be manageable; our quarantine capacity remains strong; and contact tracing is working.

Practice guidelines for student-athletes

Despite the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s recent announcements postponing competition until at least January 2021, Saint Mary’s student-athletes are allowed to practice during the fall and must adhere to strict Minnesota Department of Health, NCAA, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.