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Much has been said of the global economy during the past few years. Indeed, we are increasingly engaged in international commerce. Many of the goods we once manufactured are being produced in other countries and imported to the United States, while our country continues to be a leader in new and innovative ideas, products and services. This past fall, after several years of encouragement from the College of Business and Technology and the International Studies Office, Eastern Kentucky University signed an agreement to participate in the Magellan Exchange Project. The Magellan Exchange currently provides excellent opportunities for students to study abroad for one semester at several European universities and at a Mexican university. In future years, the Magellan Exchange will include universities in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The participating universities are particularly interested in American exchange students from programs represented in the CB&T, especially in the areas of business, communication and technology. As more students enrolled in the CB&T decide to participate in the Magellan Exchange and other available study abroad opportunities offered through the college, financial assistance to help support these excellent students is becoming a greater challenge for them, their families and the college. If you are interested in assisting worthy students in the college obtain a one or two semester study abroad experience, please contact us in the Dean’s Office. COMM & MBA Offer Unique Option The College of Business and Technology, with its various departments and majors, provides a fertile ground for inter-disciplinary studies. A combination of the skills found in the Department of Communication in conjunction with the Department of Management, Marketing and Administrative Communication highlights how innovative and progressive faculty working together can net an exciting option in the EKU MBA program. The Integrated Communications Option offers a unique blend of public relations, marketing and corporate communication designed to enhance individual contributions to a business organization. Dr. Judy Spain, director of EKU’s MBA program said, “This option taps the unmet need of students in the area of journalism, marketing, public relations and communications to provide the credentials necessary to function in the business world. Previously, students with these majors might pursue a master’s in their already chosen field. But, with this option, the EKU MBA graduate has both the knowledge of his/her own discipline, coupled with the business perspective, and topped off with the ability to look at issues from a public relations, marketing and corporate communication view.” Building upon the EKU MBA curriculum, this nine-hour option will deliver integrated skill sets, resulting in potential job opportunities for graduates in the fields of crisis communication, investor relations, public relations, communications specialists, marketing, alumni affairs and similar job functions. The EKU MBA program is the only one in the nation to develop and implement this option. Good communication skills are the number one quality an employer seeks in a new hire. With this option, EKU MBA graduates will have those skills and be able to quickly adapt lessons learned in the classroom into their workplace. According to Dr. Renee Everett, chair of the Department of Communication, “This ‘marriage’ of marketing and public relations is truly a unique concept in the world of business and one we are fully in support of. It provides a wonderful collaboration between departments in the College of Business and Technology - one we hope to expand on.” More information on the EKU MBA program may be found at mba.eku.edu. 11th Annual Skills Conference Held The CB&T Eleventh Annual Professional Skills Conference and Recognition Luncheon was held on Friday, April 6. The conference, required for all college juniors and seniors, is designed to prepare students for transition into the professional world. Featured speakers opened the first session followed by departmental breakouts with executives who shared their expertise and answered questions. Graduating seniors attended a formal luncheon where they networked with area executives. The 2007 CB&T distinguished alumni were recognized as were seniors receiving scholarships and other academic awards. CB&T Incubator Hosts Open House The EKU Business and Technology Incubator and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business Before Hours open house in the new Business and Technology Center on the EKU Campus on Feb. 14. Chamber members and community leaders had the opportunity to meet the incubator executive director, Gary Marshall, and tour the new facility. The incubator’s facilities and business start-up assistance for technology-based and safety and security business enterprises include rental space and services from the Innovation and Commercialization Center. The ICC is an entrepreneurial assistance and business development resource that provides a formal commercialization process and facilitates knowledge-based job creation, growth and wealth in the 46-county Eastern Kentucky region. Funding assistance and grants may be available to qualified applicants.
For more information about the EKU Incubator for Safety & Security, visit www.biztechincubator.eku.edu or call executive director Gary Marshall at 859-622-8578. EKU Aviation Student Wins Award
EKU aviation student Travis Manter was the inaugural recipient of the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award for the Collegiate Business Concept Challenge. A cash award, trophy and certificate were presented by Congressman Hal Rogers at an awards luncheon at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Kentucky, in September. Faculty adviser Tony Adams was also recognized for his role in mentoring the concept development. Information on this year’s collegiate challenge may be found at www.eiea.eku.edu. EKU’s Department of Agriculture invited interested students, parents and advisors to Spotlight on EKU Agriculture -- Saturday, April 14, starting at 10 AM at the A.B. Carter Building on the EKU campus. According to event organizer Dr. Laurie Rincker, “The Spotlight on EKU Agriculture event allowed interested high school students to interact with current faculty members in a mock laboratory class setting. This event showcases our many unique facilities, including the greenhouses, turf plots and our many different livestock operations.” The program was geared toward high school juniors and seniors, but freshman and sophomore students were also encouraged to attend. The day included tours of the campus, greenhouses, turf plot, gardens and university farms. Lunch was also provided. For more information on agriculture programs, call 859-622-2228 or visit www.agriculture.eku.edu. AAS Program Earns Accreditation - Under the direction of Dr. Ray Richardson, all four options in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technology program (Computer Aided Drafting, Computer Electronics, Digital Imaging Design and Quality Assurance) were granted full accreditation from the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) through 2012. NAIT is recognized as the premier professional association for industrial technology. NAIT accreditation ensures that the institution has met a series of standards to provide industry with highly competent employees and assures the graduate of a NAIT accredited program that he/she is receiving a marketable degree through relevant curricula. Aviation Program Finalizes Articulation Agreement - In January, EKU finalized the articulation agreement between EKU’s aviation program in the Department of Technology and the Shawnee High School Magnet Career Academy’s aerospace/aviation program in Louisville, Ky. The agreement will allow graduates of the Shawnee aviation program to receive up to six semester credit hours in aviation at EKU. Shawnee graduates approximately 50 private licensed pilots and aviation mechanics each year. 1st Annual Pershing Rifles Drill Held
The EKU Department of Military Science and Leadership conducted the 1st Annual Pershing Rifles Drill, February 3, 2007, on EKU’s campus. The competition drew competitors from 20 different Junior ROTC programs from Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia. Over 300 students attended and participated in the event and competed in several categories in individual drill, platoon drill and squad drill. The winning teams were overall Pulaski County High School (first place), George Rogers Clark (second place), and Wayne County High School (third place). Co-sponsored by the Kentucky Army National Guard, the event is intended to showcase EKU and the Army ROTC program as part of the University’s goal of meeting new student enrollment for the future. Next year the event will be held in the Alumni Coliseum and hopes to double in size to 40 teams. Mr. Tony Adams (aviation) was elected vice president of the Kentucky Aviation Association and appointed to a second three-year term on their board of directors. Mr. Jim Adamson (aviation) was tenured in the Department of Technology. Dr. Jan Colbert (accounting) serves as chair of the Audit Section Committee for the Certified Public Accountant exam for the American Institute of CPAs and is a member of the Kentucky CPA Society board of directors. Dr. Rita Davis (administrative communication) was promoted to professor. Congratulations to Dr. Zek Eser (finance) on the final defense of his Ph.D. dissertation from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Mike Hesse (communication) was tenured in the Department of Communication. The EKU chairs association elected Dr. Bruce Pratt (agriculture) as the 2006-07 chair and Dr. Renee Everett (communication) as secretary. Kleine Inducted into Journalism Hall of Fame
Dean Emeritus Glen Kleine has been selected to the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. He began his teaching career at EKU in 1967, served as chair of the Department of Mass Communication, and dean of the College of Applied Arts and Technology (1990-97). Kleine is credited with founding EKU’s journalism program and was instrumental in helping develop the skills of many of today’s Kentucky journalists.
Dr. Sergio Sgro, (technology) was elected as president-elect for the Student Division of the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) at the 2006 national conference in November. In this capacity, Sgro will be assisting the NAIT Student Division president with organizing, implementing and managing the student robotic competition and IT/IQ contest at the annual fall conference. Sgro is also co-advisor of the EKU NAIT student chapter with Dr. Ray Richardson and Dr. Vigs Chandra. The EKU chapter is currently in the research and development stage for the 2007 semi-autonomous robot to seek and find a buried magnet in the sand at the 2007 NAIT national conference. Sgro has been active in the student division since beginning a NAIT student chapter at Millersville University (Millersville, Pa.) during his undergraduate studies in industrial technology. Dailey Installed as President of IGAEA
David W. Dailey, Ed.D., graphic communications professor (technology) was installed as president of the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) at its annual conference in August. IGAEA membership includes educators who teach printing and publishing at secondary and post-secondary levels throughout the U.S., Far East and Europe. The office is a three year term, including president-elect, president and immediate past president. Dailey previously served the organization as first vice president in charge of publications and as president during 2000-01. He has also served as sustaining membership chair since 2001. He joined the EKU faculty in 1989 after having taught graphic communications at The Career Center in Williamston, S.C. SGA Teaching Awards Announced Dr. Karen Rudick and Dr. Jayne Violette, both from the Department of Communication, have been selected as Distinguished Educational Leaders by the EKU Student Government Association. Only four awards are given campus wide each semester and are based on student nominations for those instructors who are a positive role model in class and make an impact on students’ lives at EKU. Rudick was selected for fall 2006 and Violette for spring 2007. Alumni Updates Tom Martin (‘93, ‘01) was appointed to a three-year position on the EKU Alumni Board. Mark H. Smith (‘86), Carrollton, Ky., opened his own State Farm Insurance agency on August 1, 2006. Events Calendar, Spring-Summer 2007 April
5 - EKUBusiness Advisory Council Meeting College of Business & Technology Connection would like to feature alumni updates in the next edition of the newsletter. Let us hear from you. Email CollegeBT@eku.edu or send the following information to the Office of the Dean, EKU College of Business & Technology, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475. Name Business & Technology Connection, Spring 2006 Business & Technology Connection, Summer 2005 Business & Technology Connection, Fall 2004 Business & Technology Connection, Winter 2004 |
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