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
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 high school graduates reflect on challenges in college...
Faculty spotlight: Raj Beekie
Meet Raj Beekie, Ed.D., a core professor in Saint Mary's Doctor of Business Administration program. In this interview, Beekie discusses the Saint Mary's DBA program, beekeeping and its connection to the business world, and his favorite books and...
Faculty spotlight: Raj Beekie
Question: Could you introduce yourself Raj and talk about your educational and professional background? Beekie: I started working in manufacturing and worked in the beverage industry, eventually making my way to the head office. After that, I left...
Father Nathan LaLiberte to serve as part-time chaplain on Minneapolis Campus
The university is pleased to announce Father Nathan (Nate) LaLiberte will be joining the Saint Mary’s community on Aug. 1 as the part-time university chaplain for the Minneapolis Campus. In his role, Father Nate will be available to students,...
End of the road: After 29 years, Nadeau stepping down as Saint Mary’s SID
For the past 29 years, Donny Nadeau B’85 — as Saint Mary’s sports information director — has been in the dugout or on the sidelines, carefully recording the action during every Cardinal game or competition. On a low estimate, he’s written more than...
Jackson discusses fraud prevalence and mitigation on Saint Mary’s Currents
In 2022, 47 former employees of Feeding our Future were indicted by Department of Justice, alleging that the nonprofit had defrauded a USDA food nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Being called the "largest case of pandemic fraud in...
Archive
Saint Mary’s Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the following undergraduate students, who were named to the 2023 spring semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale....
New features and content on school landing pages
We are excited to announce the recent updates to the school landing pages for the College and School of Graduate and Professional Programs. Here's what’s new: Enhanced LinkedIn Integration Each SGPP school page now incorporates a live LinkedIn feed...
Reaccreditation Steering Committee announcement
As many of you may know, the institution is gearing up for its 10-year reaccreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the university’s accreditation agency, which will officially begin this August. Reaccreditation of the...
Scott Walker B’91, M’98 named vice president for student development at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Reflecting an ongoing commitment to student success and retention, Scott Walker B’91, M’98 has been named vice president for student development at Saint Mary’s University. As vice president, Walker will combine his duties as interim vice president...
Benefactor expresses support and $100 Million Challenge extension
Benefactor expresses support and $100 Million Challenge extension Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has continued to be blessed with generous benefactors and alumni during a tumultuous time in higher education. In 2023, at a time when many...
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: New Commission on Faith-Based Institutions Launched - Inside Higher Ed...
Saint Mary’s partnership spotlight
The Saint Mary’s Partnership Collaborative is an initiative populated with key partners from the Schools of Business and Technology, Health and Human Services, and Education that provide students, faculty, and alumni with opportunities for...
June update on FAST progress from Dr. McMahon
Dear Saint Mary's Faculty and Staff, I trust that this message finds you in good health and high spirits as we enter the summer months. Reflecting on the exceptional commitment and pride permeating Saint Mary's, I am reminded of our shared purpose...
Escape room simulations prepare nursing anesthesia students for clinical rotations
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesiology program has gradually incorporated elements of both gamification and simulation into its curriculum for the last decade. However, the idea to merge the two into...
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