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Charleston School of Business Faculty & Staff Updates

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication, hard work, and passion which makes our community thrive. May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, warmth, and wonderful memories. Wishing you all a happy and restful holiday! YOU make a difference!…

Easier To Get In?

Is it easier now to get into college? At a recent Provost/Deans Meeting, John White, Dean of Libraries, shared an article from the Washington Post. According to Copilot 😉: “The article discusses how it is becoming easier to gain admission to many colleges in the United States. This trend is attributed to several factors, including…

AI Already

Enough already. Earlier this week, I was at the Southern Business Deans Annual Meeting, and it seemed like it was all AI all the time. Now, I’m a tech guy, so it was stimulating conversation, but it occurred to me that there’s a lot of talk about AI, and what we need is more action….

Next Week – Homecoming

The College has a new tradition – Homecoming. It’s a vibrant celebration of community, connection, and Cougar pride. This soon-to-be annual event is a unique opportunity for us to bring together alums, students, faculty, and friends in a series of meaningful activities. Here’s what we have to look forward to. Reconnecting and Networking One of…

Reasons to Smile

Does busyness make you smile? It doesn’t work for me. But for some reason, this week, it did. As I mentioned in my AACSB update email, it’s been a busy couple of weeks. Women For Women was an incredible event that invested in women and honored Mary Thornley, who had a tremendous impact on education…

Great Outcomes

Part of Monday’s FAC meeting focused on our upcoming AACSB visit. I was talking about the obstacles we’ve faced the last five years, and several members (Roxane, Frank, & Steve in particular) called me out (that’s what I like about this group). They reminded me that despite the challenges, the School of Business Team has…

Thanks, Entrepreneurship, & AACSB

First, thank you for the many words of encouragement and support as Christine and I cope with the loss of our dear friend Nancy. We are trying to focus on our 20+ years of great friendship, which reminds us that we need to enjoy today and that we are blessed to work with great people….

Partnership

This week, I finished up the P3-EDU Fellowship program. It was an excellent opportunity to learn from innovators in the space. Charleston is uniquely positioned to be successful with public-private partnerships (P3). We have a vibrant business community eager to collaborate to drive innovation and economic growth. The School has a strong track record of…

We… Focus on Outcomes

Previously, we explored the values “We… Pursue Purpose” and “We… Invest in Relationships.” The last proposed School value is “We… Focus on Outcomes,” which emphasizes prioritizing transformational results and challenging the status quo. This principle is vital to our success and to promoting a culture of continuous improvement that benefits both individuals and the School…

We … Invest in Relationships

Last week, we explored our first proposed value, “We… Pursue Purpose.” This week, the value of “We … Invest in Relationships” cannot be overstated. Strong, respectful, and collaborative relationships are at the heart of any successful organization. Here’s why this value is crucial: Building Trust and Respect Investing in relationships fosters an environment of trust…

ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΑΥΤΟΝ

“Know Thyself” This ancient Greek maxim was famously inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. It encourages self-awareness and understanding one’s own nature, limitations, and potential. This phrase has been interpreted in various ways throughout history, from knowing one’s place in society to understanding one’s soul and inner self. It’s a timeless reminder of…

Lead It Like Lasso

Quirks. That’s one of the many things that I liked about Ted Lasso. Each character had their own quirks. They are good at some things and not so good at others. They also have areas that make you say, “Hmm.” That sounds like real people to me. I like real people. Recently, I read Lead…

Setting the Standard

In today’s polarized world, fostering an environment of civil discourse is more crucial than ever. We in the School of Business have a unique opportunity to set the standard for respectful and productive discussions. While pondering this, I asked Copilot to suggest some strategies to help achieve this goal: Model Respectful Behavior: Lead by example…

Phew & Thank You!

As we dive into another semester at the School of Business, I want to say “Phew” and “Thank You!” The start of the semester is always a bit of a whirlwind, and this year has been no different. Your hard work, dedication, and positivity have made all the difference. To our extraordinary faculty, thank you…

Get The Word Out

There’s nothing quite like the buzz in the Beatty Atrium at the start of new semester. It’s a busy time, but I wanted to ask for your help to spread the word on three important items. Now, we have a lot more going on in the School, but these three for now (more later). Women…

Let’s Have Fun!

Yesterday, the School of Business leadership team had our fall retreat. Why do we call it a retreat and not an advance? That’s a topic for another post. It was a focused day where we learned about our upcoming AACSB visit, our next step in a Strategic Framework, opportunities and challenges in each area, and…

Storm Before the Storm

Typically, a “calm before the storm” post would make sense this time of year. But right now, we are at the tail end of Tropical Storm Debby. Not what I had planned this week, but it reminded me that we have a lot to be thankful for. First, the students aren’t here yet (other than…

Olympic Role

It’s hard to believe it’s August 1st, and we are in the midst of the Olympics. The Olympics can be like life where focusing on the stars is easy. This year, some incredible stars like Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles dominate their sport. You’ve probably watched as a self-proclaimed nerd from Penn State has captured…

Passion & Podcasts

The week started with the sad news of the loss of our friend and colleague, David Murray. If you ever spent 2 minutes with David, you walked away with a smile. He had a passion for learning, not just student learning but his own as well. Carrie has a post on his impact on many….

Collaborative Alignment

Earlier this week Carrie and I were in Greenville, SC for the Southern Business Deans Summer Workshop. SBAA is one of my favorite groups, and I always walk away inspired – I think Carrie would agree. Greenville is a neat city (very different from the NC version) and we learned a lot. We learned about…