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

COVID-19 vaccination update

The university is closely monitoring vaccination plans for the State of Minnesota. Both Christina Uribe Nitti, director of Health Services, and Ann Merchlewitz, J.D., senior vice president and general counsel, participate in a weekly conference...

We thank our janitorial staff and others

Through an anonymous COVID-19 feedback submission, we were generously reminded us to thank the janitorial staff and others who are on campus every day helping to serve the students and keep them safe. “We should appreciate their help in this...

COVID-19 testing information for employees

The university is not currently providing COVID-19 testing for faculty and staff. Employees can access the following free COVID-19 testing in the State of Minnesota: Minnesota Community Testing Sites Hy-Vee testing at Hy-Vee Pharmacies (testing...

He applies what he learned in his courses every day

https://youtu.be/8wXze7SqdF4 If Michael Atkinson M’20 could go back in time and give himself some advice — prior to earning his M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services — he’d tell himself to enroll at Saint Mary’s University sooner....

Update from the provost regarding credit changes

Based on recommendations from the Educational Standards Committee at the College and the Academic Policy Committee at the SGPP, and in consultation with the deans and academic administrative teams, I am pleased to announce that the total number of...

Clarification on Online Instructor Certification schedule and stipends

This article will be edited as updates or changes occur. Last edit 3:45 p.m. Feb. 9. On Advance Day 2021, Provost Brian Schmisek announced that Saint Mary’s University will be investing in its faculty by providing a $1,000 stipend to all...

Saint Mary’s in the news

Father James P. Burns co-authored an opinion piece about creating inclusive and equitable communities that was featured in the Winona Post. Saint Mary’s alumnus Ashley Russell ’03 is quoted in the New York Times because of his work as an instructor with Year Up, a nonprofit job-training and life-changing program in cities across the country.

MCA offers online summer camps and more

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is continuing to offer online programming through at least July 31. Camps and classes for children ages 2 and older through adults are available and designed to inspire creativity and provide opportunities for community members to connect.

Susan Cosby Ronnenberg, Ph.D., selected as next dean of the College

Susan Cosby Ronnenberg, Ph.D., will be the next dean of the College, beginning Monday, July 6. Dr. Cosby Ronnenberg comes to us after 12 years at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis., where she rose to become a tenured professor and currently...

Commencement 2020

Saint Mary's University's 2020 Virtual CommencementsOn May 22, Saint Mary's celebrated 198 graduating students during a virtual commencement ceremony. And on July 17 a virtual commencement ceremony celebrated 609 graduates from our Schools of...

Saint Mary’s announces second semester dean’s list

The following undergraduate students were named to the second semester 2020 Dean’s List at the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Winona Campus. The list includes 451 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Statement from Student Senate and Black Students and Allies

Student Senate, in partnership with Black Students and Allies, would like to extend our condolences to the family of George Floyd in light of the injustice that occurred Monday, May 25, in Minneapolis.

Meet Dr. Hahn, assistant professor and program director of Character and Virtue Education

Michael Hahn, Ph.D., joined Saint Mary’s University as an assistant professor and the Character and Virtue Education program director on March 30.

Ed.D. student starts new journey as president/CEO of Minneapolis senior living community

Under an adverse set of circumstances, Annette Greely has begun the next chapter of her career as the president and CEO of the Jones-Harrison Residence senior living community while completing her Doctorate of Education in Leadership at Saint Mary’s University.

Support the Cities Facebook page

Are you looking for ways to help in the Twin Cities during this time of unrest? This public Support the Cities Facebook page offers volunteering opportunities and places to donate items to help those affected in the Twin Cities. Like the page to...