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

Brother Frank keeps the Lasallian spirit flowing at Saint Mary’s

If Brother Francis “Frank” Carr, FSC B'66 looks familiar, it could be because of his growing social media presence. He is, after all, a star of Saint Mary’s Instagram and Tik Tok accounts, garnering a large and devoted following. Or, maybe you’ve...

Five honored during Saint Mary’s Founders’ Day celebration

In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University presented awards to one faculty member, two staff members, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 14, on the Winona Campus. Andy Robertson,...

Academic organization update

One of the first strategic actions taken by Dr. Max Bonilla, provost and dean of faculties, since his arrival at the beginning of February was to determine the academic affairs leadership positions reporting to the provost’s office. Vacancies and...

Saint Mary’s Spotlight: Robertolino Vargas Guerrero

Name: Robertolino Vargas Guerrero Title: Program director for the Latin Sisters Initiative How long have you worked at Saint Mary’s? About four years How would you describe your role at Saint Mary’s? My job at the university is to be a leader and...

Fostering diversity at Saint Mary’s

In creating a welcoming and inclusive community, within Saint Mary’s programming is being offered to bring together members of our community in important discussions. These opportunities lead to valuable dialogue and the chance to learn from those...

Update on Jenzabar rollout

March 15 will mark 100 days until Saint Mary’s enters the “Go Dark” time of switching from our current Student Information System (SIS) to Jenzabar J1. During this time, transactions in the software will be limited to minimize dual entry of data...

Efficiency and student service at the center of academic changes

In alignment with the university’s strategic plan, particularly as it relates to stewarding resources (goal 5), while supporting excellence in Lasallian Catholic education, the Academic Affairs department has made the following organizational...

Administrative and academic changes support strategic initiatives

To further support and advance our strategic plan goals, with a particular and critical focus on enrollment growth, academic success, and stability, three senior members of the organization have agreed to take on new roles in vital positions. Dr....

An education within reach

Abby (Zimmer) O’Brien B’08

Alumni help keeps college accessible

A first-generation college student, Chuck Joseph B’66 knows firsthand about Saint Mary’s University’s goal to make education accessible to every student. And it’s the accessibility to the breadth of education Saint Mary’s has to offer that has kept...

Student gains experience working in public defenders’ office

Seth Gonring, junior

Honoring Saint Mary’s retirees: Joe Dulak

Current/former title(s) Assistant director of the Academic Skills Center and Reading Lab supervisor; director of the Academic Skills Center; director of Learning Services; director of Learning Services and First Generation Initiative How many years...

Honoring Saint Mary’s retirees: David Jackson

Current/former title(s) Dr. David Jackson, associate professor, School of Education, and former chair and dean of the School of Education. How many years have you worked at Saint Mary’s and what brought you here? I have been working at Saint Mary’s...

Saint Mary’s alumnus named top innovative teacher by TIME Magazine

Kevin Bross M’03

Saint Mary’s honors five alumni during 2022 Alumni Awards ceremony

Last month, the Saint Mary’s community welcomed hundreds of alumni back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2022. This was the first time Reunion Weekend was held in person since 2019. During the event-filled weekend, Saint Mary’s celebrated the...