NORTHERN TODAY 11 SUMMER 2024 NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY | News My Ph.D. is in human capital management, indicating my passion for human development for quite some time. This directly relates to my support of the faculty and staff. I will do all I can to provide opportunities for growth and development for each of the members of the School of Business. The quality of our faculty and staff impacts the educational opportunities we can provide. This means we need to take care of our people every day. I am honored to work with such wonderful educators and people in the School of Business. I invite you to stop by the School of Business when on campus to meet these wonderful individuals. I would be remiss if I did not mention the importance of fostering relationships with our alumni and community. I look forward to working with the NSU Foundation to continue fostering relationships with alumni and community groups and I also look forward to developing new relationships. Those of us connected know how special NSU is, and it is time everyone else knows it too. Q: WHAT INITIATIVES ARE IN PLACE TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS AND ENGAGEMENT? A: The School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This means that the curriculum and teaching methods are student-focused with high quality as a goal. The School of Business graduates will receive a well-rounded education, including their general education and business courses, that will prepare them for today’s workforce. One area that has garnered discussion is the internship program. This will be one of the first initiatives to establish going forward. We know our students want real-life experience, and our community is excited to provide the opportunities. We are working on developing the best process for all stakeholders involved. Q: HOW CAN ALUMNI AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED WITH THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS? A: As I previously mentioned, I am looking forward to getting out and connecting with alumni and the business community. NSU has wonderful support across disciplines and activities, and I am excited to see what creative ideas we can all come up with together for the School of Business. Our students can benefit through internships, having an industry mentor, or listening to a guest speaker to name a few options. There are many ways in which one can utilize their resources, including time, money and talents to make a huge impact on the next generation. I welcome anyone interested or who has an idea to contact me. Q&A This Q&A session provides a glimpse into the exciting developments at the School of Business and Dean Kristi Bockorny’s plans for the future. Stay tuned for more updates as NSU continues to build a dynamic and innovative business education environment.
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