Way to go, Sarah!

Way to go, Sarah!

Our colleague Sarah Castle, instructor of entrepreneurship, didn’t back down for a second at the Battle on the Bricks 2 competition this year. Between training and raising funds to help support MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, Warrior Surf Foundation, and the College of Charleston Athletic Fund, Sarah was an excellent example of grit and determination….

Last Full Week for CSL Tutoring, Coaching, and SI

** from Lindy Coleman, Director, Center for Student Learning ** CSL Tutoring, Coaching, and SI are open for business and ready to support students in their studying and Exam prep through the last day of classes, Wednesday, April 24. Note: The CSL is not open for services during Exam Week, as our tutors, coaches, and…

S.C. Public Radio and the College of Charleston Bring ‘Teachable Moments’

South Carolina Public Radio and the College of Charleston are proud to announce a partnership aimed at delivering concise, impactful insights tailored for both students and parents. The one-minute radio segment, Teachable Moments, is designed as a platform to address pressing educational issues dedicated to offering valuable perspectives to listeners beginning April 12, 2024. From the prevalence…

Your expertise is needed

As dedicated faculty members and prolific researchers, your intellectual contributions have undeniable business implications. It’s time to share your expertise with a wider audience! Join other CofC faculty who have published more than 25 articles accounting for more than 1.4 million reads on The Conversation. The Conversation is an independent, non-profit news organization that publishes…

Finding Inspiration When You’re Worn Out – Short and Sweet

At this point in the semester, many of us are reaching our limits. I know I am. One thing we can do when is ask for help, so I did. You know I’ve been playing with AI, so I thought I would let Grammarly AI help me out with a simple prompt. It didn’t disappoint….

Belonging in Business Efforts Taking Off!

Photo Caption: Event hosts and Members of the Belonging in Business Student Advisory Council Pictured Left to Right – Bhoomi Gohil (International Business, Senior), Destiny Humphrey (Marketing, Senior), Amelia Friday (Business Admin, Junior), and Benjamine Cordova (Accounting, Junior) ** Submitted by Josette Pelzer, associate professor of Accounting ** Belonging in Business had its first Bingo…

New Concentration in Advanced Manufacturing added to BPS

Effective Fall 2024, Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) will add a new concentration in Advanced Manufacturing. The concentration, created in partnership with the School of Science, Math and Engineering, will provide students with innovative, industry-relevant curriculum that provides a degree completion pathway for working adults in the manufacturing sector. This unique curriculum provides fundamental computer…

AACSB Continuous Improvement Review: Publication Quality

On Thursday and Friday of next week (April 18-19), the chair of our AACSB continuous improvement review (CIR) team will be on campus. In our office we have been working feverishly to get the documents together for his review. It is incredibly rewarding work, and I am humbled by the good work you do in…

Annual Evaluation Survey: Chairs and School of Business Leaders

Be on the look-out… By early next week, our office will send annual chair surveys to faculty (instructors, tenured, and tenure-track faculty); the survey also includes an opportunity to provide additional feedback on other members of the leadership team. We will also send a survey to all members of our staff, providing an opportunity to…

Learn more about Generative AI from one of our very own

Did you know that our colleague Calvin Blackwell teaches a class on Generative AI (GAI)? If you’ve been interested in learning more about tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, curious faculty and staff are invited to sit in on his class this fall. MGMT 260 will meet Mondays at 1 p.m. in the Wells Fargo…

Candid Conversations

A lot has happened since last week’s Pulse. The big thing, for the external world, is we have a new basketball coach. For a hire as visible as that, there has to be many candid conversations to ensure everyone is on the same page. We also had a fantastic visit with Chris Nassetta, CEO of…

Gia Quesada to speak at Spring Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations to our colleague Gia Quesada, assistant provost for assessment and professor of Supply Chain and Information Management, on being selected to speak at the College’s spring 2024 commencement. She will give the commencement address to graduates of the School of Business, School of Education and School of Health Sciences at 10 a.m. on May 11, 2024. Faculty members…

The Center for Public Choice & Market Process Hosts Another Successful Adam Smith Week

The Center for Public Choice & Market Process hosted a success-filled 16th Annual Adam Smith Week (ASW) March 18th – 21st. This year’s ASW revolved around a theme of Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE). The week kicked off with an opening reception at Alumni Memorial Hall. Acting CPM Director Jordan Ragusa, CPM Director Peter Calcagno,…

Registration Season Reveals Good Problems

We are currently a week and a half into registration season, and it’s clear that our enrollments are on the rise. Core courses are already at capacity, and upper-level courses are quickly filling up. The Student Success Center has reported a significant increase in usage compared to last year. By March 31 of this academic…

Leadership Opportunity: EDBA Program Director

The EDBA Program received a positive vote in Senate this week, and will be presented to the College of Charleston Board of Trustees in the coming weeks. After that, the proposal will go through external steps of approval (South Carolina Commission for Higher Education; SACSCOC). We are accepting letters of interest for a Program Director….

Business faculty in the news

Faculty have had a busy week in the news. Check out some recent articles below. Ask the Experts Jennifer Brannon Barhorst, associate professor of marketing, provided expert commentary to WalletHub on the impending use of AI digital humans for insurance company service encounters. Deadline approaching for over $12.5 million of unclaimed tax refunds Accounting instructor Thomas…

Reminder: Applications Due 4/22

TLT is now accepting applications for the (seven-week) Summer 2024 Online Education (OE) Readiness Course (June 19 – August 16). “Faculty planning to teach online beginning Fall 2022 and in all future semesters must complete, or have already completed, the seven-week OE Readiness course” (Policy on Alternative Online Education Certification, 2022). To apply today, please visit: bit.ly/oercapp. The deadline to apply is April 22, 2024. Applicants will…

SCIM 2024 Summer Research Support

** from Chen-Huei Chou, Chair, Department of Supply Chain & Information Management ** The Department of Supply Chain & Information Management will be offering summer research stipends for projects related to supply chain management, global logistics, and/or transportation. The funding would be available to all School of Business faculty to promote research collaboration with our…

Solid Foundation Meets Bright Future

One of my favorite events of the year is when Betty Beatty has dinner with the Beatty Scholars (aka Beatty Bunch). Watching Betty engage with each and every student is inspiring. She’s authentic and sincere and offers a word of encouragement to each of them. The students follow her lead. A great reminder of our…

Recruiting Future Fulbright Scholars

Next Tuesday (April 2), the School of Business will host Dr. Sidney Woram, Associate Director of Nationally Competitive Awards for an information session with our current students to learn about Fulbright and other competitive awards. The College is strategically investing in these initiatives, as a way to strengthen the College’s reputation as an elite institution….