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

Save the Date for Hendrickson Institute Forum, featuring Jon Clifton

Save the date for Wednesday, April 10, when Jon Clifton, CEO of the Gallup Organization, the global analytics and advisory firm, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Hendrickson Forum on Saint Mary’s Minneapolis Campus. The event will begin at...

Letter from Father Burns regarding Financial Accountability and Strategic Thinking Task Force

Dear Saint Mary’s Faculty and Staff: Recently, our dear friends and benefactors - the Slaggie Family - gifted Saint Mary’s with a transformative $10 million gift for innovative, faith-based education. As I expressed during our State of the...

Higher education in the headlines

Higher education is a field that is constantly changing. With this roundup, we hope to keep you informed about what is going on at universities and colleges around the country. Minnesota governor drops college-degree requirement for most state jobs...

Faculty, staff receive additional courtesy half-day off to celebrate Thanksgiving

All faculty and staff will receive an additional courtesy half-day off to celebrate Thanksgiving in recognition of and in gratitude for everyone's hard work and dedication throughout this past year. Providing the whole day off the day before...

Saint Mary’s announces $10 million gift from Slaggie Family Foundation; impactful gift tied to innovation and university’s future

MINNEAPOLIS/WINONA, Minn. — The Steve and Barb Slaggie family has long believed in the value of Catholic education and the importance of Saint Mary’s University within the Winona community. Their recent $10 million gift commitment is testimony to...

Merchlewitz awarded Distinguished Lasallian Educator, Robertson nominated

The Saint Mary’s Community is pleased to announce that Ann Merchlewitz, senior vice president and general counsel, has been honored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers—Midwest District with the Distinguished Lasallian Educator award. Andy...

University progress made, momentum continues

As the academic year winds down in Winona, with commencement slated for Saturday, April 29, and with adult learners continuing their Saint Mary’s education wherever they are along their path, it is a good time to celebrate the progress made and...

Alumna looks to politics, teaching to bring positive change to society

GiGi Centeno B’22 decided that the best way she could bring about positive change in society is by pairing a career in politics with gathering international teaching experience. A job with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s office and a plan to teach in...

Graduate program gave educator ‘more tools in my toolbox’ to use in the classroom

When Rebecca Beaufeaux first stepped in the door at Saint Mary’s, a master’s degree was not her end goal. Like most educators, Beaufeaux, an music and arts education teacher in Chippewa Falls, Wis., was required to accrue professional development...

Saint Mary’s music alumni reunite for Heukeshoven farewell

After enjoying over 30 years of making music with Saint Mary’s University students, Dr. Janet and Eric Heukeshoven have chosen to close this chapter of their teaching careers. To celebrate the impact music has made in their lives and the lives of...

Q&A with M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services graduate

Name LJ (John) Taugher Program Counseling and Psychological Services M.A. Program Completion date June 2020 Why did you choose Saint Mary’s? They were supportive of people restarting their careers and returning to school to do so. What can you do...

Q&A with M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services graduate

Name Roberta Reindorf Program Counseling and Psychological Services Master of Arts Program Completion date June 2023 Why did you choose Saint Mary’s? I was researching courses to enhance my background, and I saw Saint Mary’s has a lot of diversity,...

Saint Mary’s ‘second chance’ helps graduate student excel

It’s not often that a misunderstanding helps a student in their career path. But while the incorrect narrative LJ (John) Taugher M’20 heard as an undergrad delayed his entry to clinical therapy, it ultimately helped him succeed brilliantly. After a...

Reindorf overcomes obstacles to obtain her master’s degree

Born in Ghana, West Africa, Roberta Reindorf has done many things and lived in many places including France and London, but she didn’t discover her innate abilities or her life’s work for many years. While working in human resources, Reindorf...

Four Saint Mary’s students take part in Innovation Scholars program

Four Saint Mary’s students had an opportunity to take part in a real-world learning experience through the Minnesota Private College Council’s Innovation Scholars program. Through Innovation Scholars, Saint Mary’s students from across academic...