Introducing Dr. Sonia Dalmia |
Welcome the New Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Sonia Dalmia
Hello Everyone! As the newly appointed Dean of Governors State University's College of Business, I'm absolutely ecstatic! This university has accomplished incredible things, and I aim to take us even higher. Throughout my 24-year journey in higher education, I have come to appreciate great teaching methods and adaptability as essential attributes in meeting changing global demands.
Thank you to all our faculty and staff - you're the stars behind our success! I can't wait to join forces in elevating our college.
Students, you are the heart of what we do! My mission? Supporting and nurturing your dreams while equipping you for the business world. Let's chat - I am eager to hear what you have to say.
Alums, we are so very proud of you. Let's connect, expand our network, and provide support on both ends.
Dear Business Partners and Community: I look forward to learning from you and exploring ways we can drive change together and make a real, impactful difference in the lives around us.
Looking forward, I envision our college as a hub of new ideas, diverse voices, and significant impacts. As we shape its future together, I would love to hear from you as we embark on this exciting journey together! Visit or send a note; let's embark on it together!
Growing up in a military family in India meant frequent moves and schools; this inspired my love of travel and teamwork. Today I'm married to AI expert Arun, and together, we have two kids: one at USC studying marketing, while the other studies Data Science at the University of Michigan.
Thanks for the warm welcome. I am looking forward to experiencing all that fall energy on campus. Go Jaguars!
Sincerely,
Sonia Dalmia, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Business
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College of Business Brigade goes to Panama |
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The Global Business Brigades represents an international initiative that GSU and The College of Business scholars and professionals led to open economic pathways for socioeconomically marginalized populations in developing nations. This brigade collaborates primarily with entrepreneurial entities in geographically isolated and resource-limited regions like Honduras, Panama, Ghana, and Nicaragua to establish business operations that are both financially sustainable and capable of providing economic prospects for those who are marginalized.
This year, ten scholars embarked on an expeditionary Business Brigade trip to Panama from July 23- 31. Throughout this educational endeavor, students closely examined entrepreneurial strategies employed by business owners in an underserved rural Panamanian community. The insights gained extended beyond the local methodologies, as the participants were also dedicated to enhancing the operational capacities within these communities, thereby contributing to their economic sustainability.
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COB Welcomes New Team Members |
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"Raise your coffee mugs and calculators! The College of Business at GSU, known for its impeccable professionalism, unwavering accuracy, and that special camaraderie we all cherish, is excited to roll out the red carpet and a hearty and resounding welcome to our newest team members:
- Anne Frosh joined the college as Director of Academic Services in February 2023. The Director of Academic Services oversees the college's graduate admissions and advising areas and the support services for student success, internships, Assurance of Learning, data collection and reporting, and other AACSB accreditation activities.
- Runisia Henry joined the college as its first Grants Program Coordinator in January 2023. Runisia supports the growing grant activities in both pre-award development and post-award management.
- Dr. Anton Lewis will join the college as an Associate Professor in Accounting.
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Robbin Mitchell joined the college in March 2023 after being part of the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. Robbin is a graduate advisor for all graduate programs in the College of Business and a few graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Mr. Junyao Yang will join the college as a Management Information Systems and Business Analytics Instructor.
WELCOME ONE AND ALL
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Business Week Networking Event featuring BlackPeoplesEats CEO Jeremy Joyce |
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Click for the white paper and additional information about this annual event.
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ESG App Development and Project
Recent developments at SCICBI (Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator) include an interdepartmental collaboration bringing together a graduate from GSU Computer Science Department and a current Management Information Systems student to craft an advanced application that assists enterprises in assessing potential supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly regarding compliance to sustainability mandates. The aim is to engineer such an application to aid companies in meeting sustainability mandates more easily.
SCICBI's goal in embarking on this endeavor is to usher in a digital revolution in supply chain management and corporate social responsibility paradigms. Additionally, Mr. Reggie Greenwood, Director of SCICBI, recently earned certification from the Global Reporting Initiative - joining an exclusive cadre of professionals capable of aligning corporate initiatives with UN Sustainable Development Goals, further emphasizing its international significance.
Well Done!
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Advancing Smart Logistics project led by GSU, IIN receives $1 million NSF Engines Development Award |
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Faculty making a difference - Fall 2023 |
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Dr. William Kresse Appointed to the ABA Task Force Advisory Commission.
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The American Bar Association (ABA) has launched a task force to bolster public trust in elections, headed by former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and former federal appellate Judge J. Michael Luttig.
The 31-member ABA Task Force for American Democracy will look at ways to depoliticize how elections are administered, educate the public on democracy, and try to foster elecIINtion innovations that address the causes of politicization, the ABA said on Wednesday when it announced the new effort. The task force comes a week after former President Donald Trump was indicted on criminal charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election and as the 2024 presidential race is heating up. Dr. Kresse is also a Commissioner on the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. "I believe that these recent appointments can be attributed to the academic research I have been conducting in using CPAs to perform post-election audits of election results."
To read the complete ABA article, click here.
Congratulations Dr. Kresse
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Dr. Katherine Carl, appointed the Best Advisor of Jaguar Anime and Gaming Club |
Dr. Katherine Carl, assistant professor and a Business Analytics maestro, teamed up with the Jaguar Anime and Gaming club's President, Ramus Berryhill, and dynamo VP Eraina Green to smash a tech riff in the Jaguar connection program. Like true rockstars, they harmonized a fix, amping up the Anime & Gaming club's vibe. And guess what? Eraina Green received the Emerging Leader Award, and Dr. Carl got the encore with the 'Best Advisor' title for the Jaguar Anime and Gaming Club!
Congratulations, Dr. Katherine Carl
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Dr. Carlos Ferran receives a certificate from the Universidad de Panama on E-Learning |
Dr. Carlos Ferran (5th from left) recently presented at Universidad de Panama. His presentation was titled “Elementos Prácticos para el Desarrollo de E-Learning de Alta Calidad” (“Practical Elements for the Development of High-Quality E-Learning”). This conference was part of a “social project” during AMCIS that Dr. Ferran co-leads as a member of the AIS (The Association for Information Systems). AMCIS is an annual conference held all over the Americas, and this year was held in Panama City. |
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Graduate Information Sessions & Career Fair |
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As our graduate programs soar in popularity, we're rolling out info-packed sessions to quench your curiosity. Dive deep into our AASCB graduate and certificate programs designed just for ambitious souls like you. Ready to elevate your future? Check out the complete list here and RSVP for your program of interest. See you there!
College of Business Career & Internship Fair 2023
We're rolling out the red carpet just for YOU in the Hall of Governors on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.! Dive into a world where opportunities knock, and the College of Business alumni and top-tier organizations eagerly await to connect with the brightest minds.
*What's in store?* 🎉
- Snap up full-time, part-time positions and internships.
- A golden ticket to network with industry experts.
- And the best part? Meet our superstar, Peter Judge, our Internship and Employer Relations Coordinator. He's your go-to guru for everything career fairs, from registration assistance to exclusive insights into participating companies.
This isn't just another event. It's YOUR future in the making. **Mark your calendar, register, grab that portfolio, and let's make career magic together!**
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Stay tuned for the launch of the College of Business Alumni LinkedIn Page.
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