How I am using the AI Companion in Zoom

How I am using the AI Companion in Zoom

This week’s post in the “How I am using AI” series is from Jeremy Clement, Senior Instructor in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Director of the BHC Service Leadership Scholars Program. Jeremy supervises a few dozen internships every semester, and has found a fantastic tool to expedite his work. Jeremy is a member of the…

Swinging into the End of the Semester

As the semester draws to a close, Rafael Teixeira’s supply chain classes celebrated their hard work and achievements with a fun-filled evening at Topgolf! This gathering gave students a much-needed break before the exam period begins and the semester officially ends. The atmosphere was lively and a perfect blend of relaxation and camaraderie, allowing everyone…

Last chance! Campus Climate Survey

The Campus Climate Survey is now open! Faculty, staff and students should have received an email from Viewfinder Campus Climate Surveys with all the details. Your participation and feedback matters – the more responses we gather, the more comprehensive and valuable our insights will be. Survey Period: October 23 – November 15 Summary of results shared…

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….

AI for Research: How ChatGPT Gave Me Courage to Code

This week’s post on Generative AI is from Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, Dr. Olga Biedova. Dr. Biedova is a member of the School of Business Generative AI Taskforce. In this post, Dr. Biedova discusses how she used AI in coding on a research project. *********************************************************************** A few years ago, I came up with an…

Marketing research students visit Blue Ion

Recently, Julie Blose’s Marketing Research class took an exciting field trip to Blue Ion, a marketing agency conveniently located right across the street from the Beatty Center. This visit offered students a great opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the marketing industry. During the visit, the students had the privilege of hearing from Chris Simpson,…

Learn about the Pragmatics of Teaching in an AI World

Join the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning as we discuss the landscape of AI in higher education. RSVP for the sessions on the CETL Hub. Want to know more about how to use AI in your teaching? Come to Dr. Craig Van Slyke’s presentation on the Pragmatics of Teaching in an AI World….

Belonging in Business team accepted to the National Diversity Case Competition

Our CofC “Belonging in Business” team was accepted to the National Diversity Case Competition. The team will complete January 17–18, 2025 at Indiana University. The Kelley School of Business National Diversity Case Competition (NDCC) is a premier event that brings together top-level, diverse talent from colleges and universities across the country. This event includes networking,…

Marvin Gonzalez receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Fellowship

Congratulations to Marvin Gonzalez, associate professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management, on receiving a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2024–25 academic year. He is one of three recipients from the College this year. Gonzalez received a Fulbright to North Macedonia, where he is working with academics and practitioners to develop quality systems…

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…

Unplugged: Fall Edition starts Monday!

We are excited to announce Unplugged: Fall Edition is November 11th, 2024! Please consider participating by having one of your classes or meetings go unplugged. WHY? American adults: • Spend >11 hours interacting with media (Nielsen, 2023) • Spend 93% of their time indoors (EPA, 2023) • Half experience loneliness (U.S. Surgeon General report, 2023)…

How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox

Marketing professor Kelley Cours Anderson and her co-researcher Karen Anne Wallach from The University of Alabama in Huntsville wrote an article for The Conversation about disconnecting from the digital world. Digital well-being is subjective. We research technology and consumer behavior. Our recent research studied the digital detox journey, where people take a much-needed break from digital consumption, aiming to…

Spaulding Speaker Series returns Monday with John Chisholm

SPAULDING SPEAKER SERIES a Free Market Speaker Series partner presents JOHN CHISHOLM Monday, November 11th | 6:00 PM | Wells Fargo Auditorium John Chisholm has four decades of experience as an entrepreneur, CEO, and investor. He is the author or co-author of two US patents and has contributed to Forbes. Chisholm is the author of…

Investment Program Invests in Experiential Learning, Future Careers for Students

The 10th annual College of Charleston School of Business’ Strategic Investment Symposium was held at The Charleston Place on Oct. 25, 2024. The symposium, which draws financial experts from across the region and around the nation, grew out of the School of Business Investment Program, which comprises 20 students who – under the guidance of the program’s director, Mark…

W4W 2024: The Year to be BOLD

Written by Sarah Thomas ’26, Marketing and Communications Intern On October 10, 2024, the College of Charleston School of Business hosted its annual Women for Women Summit at the Gaillard Center. This event has been a source of inspiration and empowerment for the Charleston community and beyond for four years. Co-founded in 2020 by Joanna Lau and Katarina…

Polarization in America

Polarization in America An evening with Jamelle Bouie. The Department of Communication in partnership with the Civility Initiative will host this signature event featuring New York Times columnist, Jamelle Bouie. The Civility Initiative, led by Dr. Michael Lee, promotes dialogue across differences. They host speakers, convene panels, and sponsor workshops about communal engagement and healthy…

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…

2025 EXPO is scheduled for April 10, 2025.

The 2025 EXPO is scheduled for April 10, 2025. If you are new to the College, or have never attended the EXPO, the purpose is to provide a space where students present their major research, creative activities, or community service projects. If you are supervising a Bachelor Essay project or similar independent work, we encourage…

McGrath Elected to the International Society of Marketing Board

John McGrath, instructor of marketing, has been elected to the board of the International Society of Marketing. The International Society of Marketing (ISM) aims to be a premier organization for marketing academics. John’s primary role on the board will be to engage with marketing industry partners to offer participants the chance to experience a visit…

Funding received for the Center for Public Choice and Market Process

The Office of Institutional Diversity (OID) awarded funding for the Connecting Classrooms across Campuses pilot program. They are supporting the collaboration involving students participating in the Center for Public Choice and Market Process Adam Smith Week and students learning from Dr. Jeremy Jackson, L.V. Hackley Chair for the Study of Capitalism and Free Enterprise at…