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

Senior utilizes pandemic as expansive learning experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on everyone. But for senior accounting and finance major Jake Emeott, it has presented unexpected learning opportunities in resiliency and flexibility. On track to graduate in May 2021, the pandemic...

Cardinal athletics week in review: Feb. 15

It’s Monday morning, 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 women's hockey — and several athletic honors!

Lent is coming; Campus Ministry can help you make the most of it

Interdenominational committee being formed Help plan an inclusive celebration of the Easter Season for all Christians by joining our interdenominational committee. Contact Sister Mary Elizabeth Ann McCullough, RSM, Ed.D., director of Campus...

Student Senate meeting agenda for Feb. 16

Student Senate meeting agenda Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 Call to order Prayer/reflection Roll call Student Voices introduction E-board reports Class officer reports Senator concerns Adjournment

Not happy with your academic test results?

Not happy with your test results in a class? Sign up for a peer tutor or peer learning assistant at smumn.joinknack.com. Don’t have the Knack app on your phone? Download Knack in the App Store or get it on Google Play. If you need help with writing...

Provost virtual coffee hour with College students

Did you know Saint Mary’s University has a provost? What is a provost and what does a provost do? Essentially, the provost is the chief academic officer for the university, providing the academic vision, leadership, direction, and evaluation for...

Purchase Metro Transit passes from Student Central

Metro Transit bus passes are available to purchase from Student Central for the summer semester.

A critical time: Ed.D. student examines early childhood social skills for doctoral dissertation

In the child care setting, do social skills rate differently between 4-year-olds enrolled in play-based preschools when compared to those in academic-based preschools? One Ed.D. in Leadership student is determined to find out.

Responding to Racism

The Lasallian Educational Community stands united in denouncing racism, calls for justice and action, and commits to bringing forth real change. Saint John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of all teachers, founded the Brothers of the Christian...

Zeal: Throw away that essay; here is a new one

Originally, this was going to be an essay about how the Lasallian virtue of zeal is essential in the enthusiastic and persistent pursuit of business academic scholarship. I had pithy quotes from both the 17th and 21st century, humorous stories, and...

YOLO

We have all heard the phrases, “A purpose-filled life,” “Living life with passion,” “Living life with zeal,” etc. Well, we can’t leave out “YOLO.” About a decade ago, one of my sons was telling me he wanted to do something I considered reckless. I...

Meet Zeal

Zeal is the first to arrive and the last to leave class. She sits in the front row, shares her M&M's. She is chatty and reads … everything — even the optional articles. She giddily posts and reposts in online discussions. Zeal turns her work in...

Embracing anti-fragility

Learners pursuing advanced degrees face a surfeit of challenges. The list of trammels is too numerous to name in this short reflection. However, in an attempt to provide some context, the obstacles range from the changes linked to content delivery...

Capturing zeal amidst uncertainty

We know it well, the daily chaos which we now accept as the new normal, at least for the moment. Each day brings its own set of challenges and choices: Helping children with their schooling while still making progress on your own studies, finding a...

Campus Ministry to host justice and peace events

In light of the events of the last three weeks which began with the death of Mr. George Floyd, the Office of Campus Ministry will be hosting opportunities for prayer and reflection on our Twin Cities Campus on June 23 and 25.