Learning Mindset

Learning Mindset

Our friend, Craig Van Slyke, had a recent Substack post about which I can’t stop thinking. Beyond Grades: Transitioning from Transactional Education While it’s part of his AI Goes to College work, AI is just a tiny part of the article. While the title mentions transitional education, developing a learning mindset is the actual value….

Beta Alpha Psi to bring 10 students to national conference

Next weekend, ten Beta Alpha Psi members and two faculty advisors will be attending the organization’s midyear meeting in Atlanta, GA. During the meeting, students will have the opportunity to network with accounting and business professionals, share best practices with other university chapters, and take part in community service projects. Beta Alpha Psi is collecting…

Thank You! / Various Data Points

The drop/add period for the Express I and full semester classes has ended. I wanted to send a quick note to you to THANK YOU for our continued partnership. Meeting class needs (for individual or groups of students), addressing student issues, and much more absolutely would not be possible without our collaboration and shared trust. …

Event Requests for School of Business Space

As space continues to be at a premium, please think about any events you may need space for during the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Be sure to think about any events around the end of the semester/commencement. Patti already has requests for others who want to use our space, especially Tate 202/Tate Gallery. Please…

Help us this Schottland Scholar Recruitment Season

Esta Shah, Jessica Madariaga, and Scott Greene are in full recruitment mode for the Schottland Scholars and would like your student recommendations. They would also love to send student ambassadors to attend your classes and present for 5 min at the start of class to verbally speak of the program to your students. If you…

Professionals studies alum gives back, empowers students through scholarship

Think about being just a few credits away from graduation and having to step away from school. The experience can be soul crushing. That’s exactly what happened to Suzette Timme ’84. As part of her elementary education major, Timme had to student teach for a semester. Outside work during this unpaid experience was strongly discouraged. In the end,…

Feb 12, 2025 – German-American Business Summit

Hope we’ll see you (and your students) at the Francis Marion Hotel on February 12 for GABS IX! FREE for students/faculty/staff. Check out our website for more details and registration info. https://go.charleston.edu/GABS Agenda and panel discussion topics: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Job & Internship Expo 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. – Break/Registration/Check-in 1:00 –…

Living Our Values

I feel most inspired when we do good work together to live out our core values—pursuing purpose, investing in relationships, and focusing on outcomes. This week, I saw these values come to life in the most extraordinary way through our EMBA program. The first residency week of the EMBA program was nothing short of transformative….

Welcoming Ashley Redmond

Ashley Wieters Redmond is our new Director of Development for the School of Business. She will be working with Dean Paul Schwager and our development team to build and grow relationships with major and principal gift donor prospects for the School of Business. Ashley joins us after serving as the Vice President of Development and…

School of Business welcomes inaugural executive MBA cohort

Exciting times at the College of Charleston! The first-ever Executive MBA cohort has officially kicked off. This week, we celebrated the inaugural Residency Week—an incredible opportunity for our students to connect, learn, and immerse themselves in real-world business challenges. It’s inspiring to see the hard work of the entire team come to life as this…

Center for Public Choice and Market Process 2025 Spring Schedule of Events

The Center for Public Choice and Market Process is pleased to share its schedule of events for Spring Semester 2025. Please add these programs to your calendars and syllabi for extra credit opportunities to use when the event topics meet your course goals. FEBRUARY 19TH, Dept. of History Black History Month Lecture, 5 PM/SSMB 124…

Feb 12, 2025 – German-American Business Summit

Please consider adding the 9th German American Business Summit on Wednesday, February 12th, to your syllabi. And if you are holding class during the event on that Wednesday, it could serve as a destination for your entire course for the day! Please see our website for more info (go.charleston.edu/GABS) Questions? Contact us at GABS@cofc.edu. FREE for…

In-state and Out-of-state Enrollment

Ever wonder about our in-state and out-of-state enrollment percentages? Wonder no more! Please find below data provided by the Office of Institutional Research.

Economics alumna profiled by UChicago

Andrea Kimpson, a 2023 Economics and International Studies graduate of the College of Charleston, is excelling in public policy. As a student, Andrea gained experience as a Mayor’s Fellow in Columbia and participated in the Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute. Now, she’s pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy at the University of…

Spring 2025 Advising Drop-In Hours

The advising team in the Student Success Center (Drew Newton, Robin Wibbenmeyer, Kenndal Romberg, and Matthew Zittritsch) has confirmed their spring drop-in schedule. Drop-in hours are viewable here, and they are also posted below: All drop-in hours are held in-person in Beatty 100 (the School of Business Student Success Center). Monday, Jan. 6 – 2-4 p.m. Tuesday,…

Celebrating Achievements: 2023-24 Annual Reports from the School of Business

As we reflect on the past academic year, the School of Business is proud to share the remarkable achievements and milestones of our centers and programs. The 2023-24 annual reports highlight the dedication, innovation, and impact of our faculty, students, and partners. Center for Public Choice and Market Process Honors Program in Business Certiport Authorized…

2024 In Rearview

Well, it’s officially 2025, and 2024 is in the books. Once again, we did an annual report highlighting your excellent work. Erika and I had a goal that, this year, would be a printed piece that we could mail at year-end, and we are happy to report that we accomplished that goal. Print is a…

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I sincerely hope you are enjoying your holiday break! Ponder this with me …

MBA Program Earns Top 100 Spot by Poets&Quants

The College of Charleston’s one-year MBA program has secured the 83rd spot on Poets&Quants’ 2024-2025 Top 100 U.S. MBA programs list. This recognition is particularly significant when considering that there are more than 1,100 accredited, full-time MBA programs in the United States. Being ranked among the top 10% of all MBA programs in the country…

Faces to Know: Ron Magnuson

Ron Magnuson, executive director of graduate and executive programs, was recently featured as a “Face to Know” at the College. His perfect day includes getting up early, walking the dog, playing tennis, and teaching his capstone course. He also loves a good chick flick! Read more about our colleague Ron