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

Workshop: Video Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts

WORKSHOP: Video Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts Get ready for a mock interview event and prepare for job interviews in your future! Participants in this session will cover such topics as: getting the interview; preparing for the interview (whether it...

FGI graphic design contest deadline is March 1

The First Generation Initiative (FGI) announces the First Generation College Student Graphic Design Contest, open to all Saint Mary’s students. We are looking to establish a graphic design that highlights and showcases our first generation students...

Student Senate meeting minutes – Feb. 16

Meeting called to order by President Kendall Archer at 7 p.m. Prayer by Collin van Waardenburg Members present: Cece Abel, Kendall Archer, Samatha Carlson (proxy Alica Schurrer), Larkin Clem, Jake Emeott, Sara Fowler, Mary Furlong, Gabriel Graves,...

Declaration Day is Monday

Cardinals, You are invited to the 2nd annual Declaration Day! When: Monday, Feb. 22 Where: Science and Learning Center hallways OR virtually What: You can declare your major, a second major or minor, and your Integratus minor. Declaring...

Student exemptions from quarantine and surveillance testing

Have you been vaccinated for COVID-19? Students who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 should upload proof of vaccination to their Student Health Portal. This will allow Wellness Center staff to verify that you are exempt from quarantine if you are...

New CDC recommendations on face masks

On Feb. 10, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidelines about wearing well-fitting face masks or two masks at a time to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic. The updated guidance is based on new CDC research, which...

Saint Mary’s reopens walking trails, disc golf course to public

Access to campus buildings and facilities remains closed WINONA, Minn. — As part of its fall opening plan, and in keeping with local and state COVID-19 safety guidelines, Saint Mary’s University is reopening its walking trails and The Woods Disc...

Answers to your questions

Office hours, shared spaces, internships, student teachers, and more. Take a look at a few of the questions (and answers) we’ve received about the upcoming school year.

Fall 2020 planning

Dear Cardinals, It is hard to believe that fall is right around the corner! The campus hasn’t been the same without you, and we are so excited to welcome you back soon. I hope you continue to be healthy and well. Classrooms and academics Many of...

Reminder: Update your meal plan

Dining details are being fine-tuned as we prepare for your return to campus this fall. Don’t forget to select your meal plan by Friday, July 31.

Pledge to protect our community

As members of the Saint Mary’s community, we each play an important role as we plan our return to the university’s various campuses and locations. Every member of the Saint Mary’s community is asked to join in adopting the safety protocols put into place to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19.

Dr. Sylvester Amara Lamin elected to MSSA board of directors

Sylvester Lamin, Ph.D., core associate professor in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, was recently elected as an at-large representative to the board of directors for Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA). He was also published in a mental health journal and contributed to a social welfare textbook.

Saint Mary’s in the news

WKBT-TV featured the announcement of Saint Mary’s plans to launch a B.S. in Nursing program on the Winona Campus in fall 2021, including an interview with Todd Reinhart, Sc.D., dean of Sciences and Health Professions. Evan Shockley ’14, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chicago, was quoted in The New York Times (as well as in a number of science publications).

SGPP course delivery plan for fall taking shape

Plans for fall 2020 course delivery in Saint Mary’s Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs (SGPP) are taking shape. The university has decided to offer a majority of its SGPP courses online with some specific programs being offered on-ground. Courses being offered on-ground include those courses in the DBA program and select courses in a few graduate programs. Program directors are continuing to assess the needs of faculty and students and adjust accordingly.

Fall 2020 planning

Dear Cardinal, I hope you’re having a safe and healthy summer. I’m sure you have many questions as we are heading into fall, and you are beginning to think about returning to campus. I would like to update you on progress being made, so we can...