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COLLEGE of BUSINESS MAGAZINE 2014 -2015 s we look back on the last year, an overarching theme presents itself: our desire as a college to continuously bring people Atogether, adding value to student experiences and professional development. By working collectively to break down barriers between academic disciplines, we are ultimately providing employers with students who have co-curricular, discipline-based acumen, and highly valued, collaborative skill sets.

Expanding our focus from academia to include leadership development represents an original mindset, and one that has become inherent amongst our faculty, staff and students. Through internship, networking and experiential opportunities, we are equipping our students with the management, negotiation and collaborative skills that are expected of successful leaders.

Moving forward, professional development will continue to be a large focus within the College of Business, taking our highly successful Student to Career program to new heights. A concentrated emphasis on entrepreneurship and student contributions to value-added projects will complement our leadership development efforts, ensuring a seamless transition from college to career for our students.

A large part of our professional development and innovative initiatives within the college are rooted in partnerships with external organizations and corporate business partners. Given the realities of our funding structure, none of these initiatives would be possible without the advice, counsel and financial support from our stakeholders. Faculty, students and community partners are engaging in projects that are mutually beneficial, including initiatives in healthcare informatics and economic impact studies. As a result, we are moving toward the ideal: a bridging of academics and actuality, and a growing passion for cross-disciplinary interaction.

Over the past several months, I have observed an immense desire by our students to become top tier professionals. Regardless of whether the student is a first-generation student or comes from a history rooted in academia, the excitement is evident in their interactions with one another, and is becoming intrinsic within their lives and personalities. There is an air of tremendous enthusiasm within the College. Students have embraced the idea of not just earning a degree, but working to better themselves through interactions with each other, our faculty, and our stakeholders.

The results of investing in our students are paramount, as our value-add is evident throughout the College, University, and Cookeville community. By engaging in research that has a direct impact on the real world, and by launching initiatives that better serve our students and partners, we will continue our storied tradition of being a model college at Tennessee Tech, and one that affects change in our students and community.

Tom Payne, Ph.D. Dean, College of Business

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 2 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS student success PERFORMANCE imagine • inspire • innovate STUDENT 2 CAREER PROGRAM GIVES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENTS A COMPETITIVE EDGE 1,258 lways a model college on campus, the College of Busi- Additionally, student involvement is at an all time high COLLEGE of BUSINESS ness has historically gone above and beyond in terms of with participation from a variety of student clubs including the UNDERGRAD STUDENTS IN 2015 Astudent success. In the COB, student success represents prestigious COB Student Ambassadors. The power of the S2C not only investment in our students in the classroom, but also program at Tech lies in peer engagement, according to Carpenter. investment in them as young professionals. The COB combines “Students are working with each other as peer leaders and men- academic excellence with professional development through a tors,” she explains. “Many of them have attended several events, 35 flourishing Student to Career (S2C) program, providing students so we’ve built a culture of expectation that enables students to 212 UP with the resources they need to be productive collegians and nurture one another as young professionals.” MBA STUDENTS IN 2015 represent themselves well in person, on paper, and online. Under the direction of Amy Jo Carpenter, the S2C program has grown to The Cookeville community has also demonstrated significant tremendous heights, engaging the college campus and Cookeville investment in our students through the provision of internship community to ultimately impact student lives. and job opportunities, scholarships, networking opportunities and, of course, major donations. INNOVATION Throughout the decade of its existence, S2C has continually IMPACT adapted to meet student need and demand. Perhaps the greatest Inspiring students to build upon the foundation they bring innovation within the program is the Professional Clothes Closet, to Tech is the philosophy behind the Student to Career program. which originated in 2008 with a $10,000 anonymous “It’s all about empowerment,” Carpenter says. “We talk about donation. From the time of its inception, the Clothes Closet – taking what we have and working with it to develop into our best which provides professional attire to students for interviews and professional self.” events – has received consistent donations purely due to word of mouth advertising. This aspect of the S2C program puts Tennes- The extent to which S2C has and will continue to impact see Tech and the College of Business on the map because of its student lives is paramount. For one young woman, a first-gen- uniqueness within the TBR system and throughout the nation. eration college student from a single-parent family, the program represented hope for a future that seemed unattainable. Her Beyond personal appearance, S2C places great emphasis on dream was to be a lawyer, but reality appeared to be pointing business etiquette. Carpenter recently earned an Etiquette and her in the direction of the military. Everything changed after her Leadership Certification from the Etiquette Leadership Institute first experience with the S2C staff, which resulted in her dining in Georgia. She feels that this certification has enhanced her abil- with a prominent attorney at the Etiquette Dinner. After coming ity to prepare students for professional events such as the College to Tennessee Tech with little resources, she has since become a KEN WIANT of Business’s annual Etiquette Dinner, an event that provides prominent leader on campus and in the college, working for the Excellence in Service students the opportunity to dine with working professionals, same attorney and pursuing her dream of going to law school. executives, politicians and university stakeholders. The Student to Career program at Tennessee Tech allows stu- ENGAGEMENT dents to emulate and become the people they admire. “Student Immense support for the S2C program has allowed for more to Career is about watching students become more confident exposure to students across a variety of platforms. Administrators versions of themselves, and overcoming fears of being different or including Thomas Payne (dean), Cheryl Montgomery (director disadvantaged,” says Carpenter. “It’s giving students the platform of development), Michael Aikens (director of Student Innovation and resources to succeed as professionals, encouraging them to and Entrepreneurship), and Julie Galloway (director of Student embrace that power and pass it on, becoming representatives of Success) are actively involved in promoting the S2C program to something bigger than themselves.” Virginia Wilcox Johnson James P. Buck & Hazel Wall Lt. Governor Jared took her first dance stakeholders and other university officials. received the business Maddux received his class at TPI. degrees awarded at TPI. business degree.

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 3 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 1915 1924 1934 CONNECT healthcare + informatics imagine • inspire • innovate CROSS CAMPUS COLLABORATION LEADS TO PREDICTIVE SOLUTIONS WITH REAL WORLD APPLICATION

data analytics projects, as well as in the development of the ROI calculator. TTU’s Chief Information Security Officer Deb Zsigalov has been integral in setting up physically secure, compliant environments that allow students to work with data in an authorized manner. Perry has provided the collaborative link between the College of Business and the Center for Healthcare Informatics. Several faculty members have also expressed interest in becoming involved with managed health and predictive analyt- Mayberry Lecture ics.

he establishment of the Center for Healthcare Informatics has “So much new information is coming into the Center that the Col- STEVEN F. HODLIN made possible numerous collaborative opportunities for the lege of Business can help with,” says Ballou. “We [the COB] have profes- Senior Director of Operational College of Business, spearheaded by Debbie Ballou in the depart- T sors who can act as consultants for many different types of organizations ment of Decision Sciences and Management (DSM). By using predictive Excellence. Blackbaud Inc. in the healthcare industry, and conduct research that can substantiate the analytics in a secure environment, Ballou and her colleagues are providing economic impact of our projects.” information that assists healthcare providers and payers with managing Curt Reiman, chair holder, W.E. healthcare provision and costs. IMPACT Some of the most obvious impact of Ballou’s work stems from stu- Mayberry Chair of Excellence, INNOVATION dent projects for regional healthcare providers. One group interviewed a Ballou and Brian Huguenard, another professor in the DSM de- planned and organized with Na- number of different types of employees – administrative staff, nurses, IT partment, led the effort to establish a new Business Analytics Lab that specialists – at a local physician’s office, regarding the usability of their tarajan, associate dean and pro- supports coordinated analyses with the Center for Health Informatics electronic health records (EHR) software. The group determined that as well as other organizations with data analysis needs. This innovative fessor of Management, the May- opinions on usability varied greatly depending on the role of the user. By learning environment allows both undergraduate and graduate students identifying the preferences of the end user, the team was able to make berry Lecture, “ The Challenges of to participate in experiential, consultative projects for regional healthcare recommendations for the improvement of the system. A second group of organizations. Students in Ballou’s Healthcare Informatics class are tasked Achieving Performance Excellence IT students discovered that many EHR systems are not user friendly in with finding solutions to real world issues through data interpretation their interface design, and designed a prototype for a new EHR appli- in Software and Technology Com- and information technology design. By using state-of-the-art mining cation with a more intuitive interface. Finally, a third pair of students techniques on de-identified data sets, students are able to apply big data panies,” by Steven F. Hodlin, senior analyzed a de-identified set of insurance claims from Cobb County, analytics to real information in order to identify risk for healthcare pro- Georgia, to highlight healthcare costs that were driven by chronic con- viders. director of operational excellence ditions. These students were awarded a URECA Grant for their research, and presented their findings at the Informs Healthcare 2015 Conference at Blackbaud Inc., February 2015. After teaching Healthcare Informatics for several years at the under- sponsored by Vanderbilt University. The research results have a potential graduate level, Ballou became heavily involved in the Center for Health- impact on health screenings that may be encouraged or mandated by care Informatics in the summer of 2015. A project for WorldCare Inc., a employers. Boston-based remote second opinion medical provider, prompted Thad Perry, the center’s director, to reach out to Ballou. As a result, Dr. Ballou The Department of Economics, Finance and Marketing can also use is currently programming an ROI calculator that potential customers similar data and techniques to support economic impact studies that of WorldCare Inc. can use to estimate the savings that can result from focus on Cookeville, the Upper Cumberland region, and Tennessee as a including a remote second opinion service in their employee benefits whole. The healthcare industry is one that currently dominates Middle package. Additionally, she is developing a graduate level course in Health- Tennessee, putting the College of Business in a prime location to leverage care Analytics, which will be integral to an upcoming MBA initiative resources to serve the market. Ballou’s work has paved the way for inter- implementing a cohort option focused on healthcare. departmental engagement and multi-disciplinary collaboration, facilitat- Louis Johnson joined Earl McDonald Louis Johnson Virginia Plummer ENGAGEMENT ing innovative research with authentic impact. the staff of TPI. graduated. named dean. graduated from TPI. Ballou’s research is truly interdisciplinary, extending beyond the DSM field. She has involved a number of students and colleagues in numerous

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 6 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 1936 1937 1940 1943 innovative programming AWARDS imagine • inspire • innovate

RESTRUCTURED ADVISORY BOARD BRINGS ACCOUNTING STUDENTS, STAKEHOLDERS AND ALUMNI TOGETHER

SEAN ALLEY Curtis Kinslow Excellence in Teaching

uilding on a tradition of academic success, the Accounting De- ENGAGEMENT partment is expanding opportunities for students by providing a The restructured 12-member Accounting Advisory Board is tasked COB Bvariety of co-curricular experiential learning opportunities. Lay- with specific responsibilities to bring current students, faculty and alumni ering professional development, study abroad, and internship opportuni- together to develop ideas and implement value-added changes. By STUDENT TO SUCCESS ties on top of the strong tradition of academic excellence greatly enhances re-defining the role of the Board and providing members with increased CENTER TUTORS student learning, career preparation, and future success. self-governance, the Accounting Department expects to increase engage- Student to Success tutors provided 180 ment among students, faculty, and accounting professionals. With broad INNOVATION representation on the Board, including members from a variety of busi- hours of tutoring assistance to Basic Fueled by a campus-wide focus on retention and student success, nesses across three major markets – Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanoo- Business students during the Fall 2014 the Accounting Department implemented a voluntary pre-semester active ga, the tradition of excellence in accounting at TTU will continue into the learning program. Accounting Boot Camp invites students to return to next decade. and Spring 2015 semesters. Eight COB campus a day before the start of the semester to engage in exercises, discussions and activities in preparation for the upcoming year. In its IMPACT tutors participated in training sessions inaugural year, Boot Camp received an overwhelmingly positive response, In addition to encouraging freshmen membership in the student-run during the year. with more than one third of declared accounting majors returning to and faculty-supported Accounting Club, the Department offered a new campus early to participate. Early evidence suggests that the program has freshmen orientation class for students who have expressed an interest also been effective in improving classroom performance. in accounting. This, in addition to the Boot Camp “start-up” primer for upper division students are aimed at improving retention and academ- Currently seeking approval from TBR and THEC, the faculty are ic performance. At the graduate level, the new M.Acc. program will also championing a new Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) Program. The provide the accounting industry with a needed source of “ready to work” M.Acc. is designed to prepare students for a career in professional ac- CPAs. The atmosphere of entrepreneurship and experiential learning has counting and earn their degree primarily online. M.Acc. students enrolled permeated the TTU campus, the College of Business, and the Accounting will also be able to finish the CPA exam while simultaneously completing Department . “Essentially, we are taking our traditionally strong academ- their degree. ic foundation, and supplementing it with additional resources,” says Charlie Hawkins received Business alumnus Don Ervin was on the TPI football Business Ball. Jimmy Mackie gradu- Department Chair Richard Rand. “By adding layers of co-curricular and Don Cook graduated from TTU. He came back a degree in Industrial team that played in the Orlando Tangerine Ball on New ated with a Business extracurricular experiences, we are enhancing student opportunities both to TPI in 1956 as an accounting professor. Management. Year’s Day. The Ervin family donated the funds to reno- Management degree. as students and as young professionals.” vate the Johnson Hall Auditorium in Don’s honor.

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 7 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 1951 1953 1955 IMPACT economic development imagine • inspire • innovate Student to Career STUDENTS USE SOPHISTICATED STATS PROGRAM TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Event Stats

Etiquette Dinner 125 students and 65 business professionals Professional Development Week 280 students COB Professional Clothes Closet 182 Students

o say that Cookeville, Tennessee, is a “college town” would be ENGAGEMENT a bit of an understatement. With a central-location within the While clients fund most economic impact studies, the College of Tcity and an enrollment approaching one third of the city’s total Business’ Department of Economics, Finance, and Marketing (EFM) population, it’s safe to say that Tennessee Tech is a treasured institute chose to design a class specifically for the not-for-profit organization in in Cookeville. In the spirit of community engagement, the College of lieu of funding. The course allowed Nabors’ students to not only provide Business has combined experiential learning with economic impact to a service to the community in the form of the impact analysis, but also by provide insight into another one of the region’s respected organizations: contributing service hours on the build sites. Students will gain additional the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity. experience in working with a real client by presenting the results of their study to Habitat for Humanity stakeholders and faculty members within INNOVATION the EFM department at Tennessee Tech. ISMET ANITSAL In the first for-credit class of its kind, economics lecturer Yolunda Excellence in Overall Nabors guided six undergraduate seniors through an economic impact IMPACT Performance study for Habitat for Humanity, which is building 46 new homes on By working with the program and REMI associates, these students the west end of Cookeville. The students were responsible for learning have been exposed to professional opportunities most students do not how to use REMI (Regional Economic Modeling, Inc.), a sophisticated receive. They were charged with the responsibility of both learning and stats program which allows for the projection and forecasting of policy utilizing the program effectively for identifying real-world impacts in the changes over time. REMI allows users to run a simulation of the Upper Upper Cumberland Region. Cumberland economy and introduce “shock” factors to that simulation. The shock can then be analyzed for effects on key economic factors. “The teaching is what makes it all worthwhile,” says Nabors. “My goal is to make them informed and knowledgeable about the world around them and how it works. I want them to feel confident in applying what they’ve learned to everyday life.”

William Bonner hired as Grady P. Williams Paul Scarlett Whewon Cho Allen McCampbell School of Business professor and business education TPI officially graduated. graduated. department chair. hired. received his degree. officially renamed College of Business. renamed TTU. [ *We dedicate this publication to beloved faculty Virgina Plummer, Bill Bonnor and Whewon Cho. ]

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 10 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 1957 1959 1962 1963 1965 entrepreneurship SUCCESS imagine • inspire • innovate COLLEGE OF BUSINESS TAKES THE LEAD ON COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION, ALIGNING ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIA

erhaps some of the most progressive and enlightened initiatives of the last fiscal year involved the university as a whole answer- Ping student demands for supplemental entrepreneurial knowledge. With the inception of the iMakerSpace in iCube– a collaborative effort between the College of Business and College of Engineering – and a proposal for a cross-disciplinary Entrepreneurship Certificate sent to the Tennessee Board of Regents, the College of Business is truly helping to break down barriers between disciplines. By encouraging students to understand and embrace the academic languages of their peers, they are truly beginning to comprehend the interdisciplinary nuances of entrepreneurship and innovation. While the iMakerSpace fosters a creative atmosphere within a TOR GUIMARAES resourceful area, the university has also come together to create an In- Jordan-Wagner Excellence INNOVATION novation and Entrepreneurship Certificate, which recognizes students in in Research In partnership with the College of Engineering, the College of a tangible way for their entrepreneurial activities. Chaired by Ann Boyd Business has designated space in the new, state-of-the-art iCube spe- Davis, assistant professor in the Department of Accounting, a cross-dis- cifically meant for students who desire to work on innovative projects. ciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee has developed an The iMakerSpace is a student-led space that welcomes students from all 18-hour certificate program that combines traditional academic classes majors. Once students enter the iMakerSpace, they are devoid of “labels” with equivalency hours in the form of external, entrepreneurial activities. that tie them to a specific major. Rather, they are labeled “makers” and are The certificate program is unique in that it will leverage foundational or responsible for communicating their various skill sets to one another. subject matter expert knowledge for three credit hours and require nine credit hours in innovation and entrepreneurship classes. The certificate “We’re trying to create a culture of caring,” says Michael Aikens, di- will also require six hours of external activity, at least three of which rector of Entrepreneurship and Student Innovation. “We want students to must be interdisciplinary in nature. Such activity might include the Eagle have a sense of social responsibility, and a desire to be engaged with their Works Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Student Research peers, the university community, and the city of Cookeville.” Day, or another approved activity. Under Davis’ direction at the college level, the proposal for the new certificate came together in short order, The efforts surrounding the cultivation of this type of environment and is currently being reviewed by TBR. are inherently student-driven. Regular meetings with the Social Entre- preneurship Society provide unique approaches to creating value for stu- ENGAGEMENT dents within the iMakerSpace, and the results of this creative atmosphere Both the development of the iMakerSpace and the creation of the BONITA BARGER are astonishing. In the short time since its inception, SEDS students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate have facilitated student, Retirement (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space) along with the administrative, and community engagement on a large scale. Students are Autonomous Robotics Club have used the iMakerSpace to contribute to taking the initiative to engage their peers by promoting the iMakerSpace InMoov, the world’s first open-source, 3-D printed, life-size robot. This meeting room and encouraging tours of iCube. Faculty members have world-wide initiative currently consists of a robotic head, forearms, and also begun to bring students, or even entire classes, to tour the spaces. As hands. After Tennessee Tech students contributed altered designs back a result, iCube and the iMakerSpace have been exposed to a large number to the project, the InMoov robot included 3-D printed, working robotic of students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds. In fact, iMak- fingers. Technology within Tennessee Tech’s iCube also allows makers to erSpace was exhibited to over 1,000 students within the first six weeks of take advantage of virtual reality. For example, when makers design a cog its inception. The response, as one might imagine, was overwhelmingly for 3-D printing, the design can also be input into a virtual reality setting positive, and the iMakerSpace staff is currently training approximately The first business classes were taught in new Business Alumnus and former Lt. Robert Gardenhire graduated MBA program to test for workability. This process incorporates academic knowledge 175 student volunteers who are eager to be involved. Business Building. In 1975, the building was Governor Jared Maddux received the with a marketing degree. officially started. stemming from business, art and computer science disciplines, to name a officially renamed “Louis Johnson Hall.” very first “Outstanding Alumni Award.” few. Continued (Page14)

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 11 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 1970 1971 1974 1976 IMPACT POSSIBILITIES Entrepreneurship is a perspective, and the College of Business is making great strides to instill that perspective in as many students as possible.

“We want these students thinking about things in an innovative and creative way,” explains Aikens. “We want to change the way that students think and interact with one another, and teach them to create something new that contributes value. We want them to understand how they can effect real change and solve real problems through their own creativity.”

In short, both the iMakerSpace and the Innovation and Entrepre- neurship Certificate are impacting students with regard to how they can improve their own or another’s situation through creativity and inno- Students are also being engaged by way of the annual case compe- vation. Simultaneously, the COB and the university as a whole is being NAT NATARAJAN tition, officially known as the TTU Eagle Works Innovation & Entrepre- impacted by the interdisciplinary nature of both initiatives. Appointed Associate Dean of the neurship Competition. Participants in this competition are highly en- College of Business couraged to create interdisciplinary teams and, in doing so, are realizing “[Entrepreneurship] is important for the university because it’s the benefits of collaborative efforts across several disciplines. important for the community,” explains Davis. “The certificate fulfills a need for businesses to grow and thrive in this area, and the College of “The competition is the glue that holds everything together,” says Business stepped in at the right time to have an impact on this move- TICKET TO RIDE Aikens adamantly. “The competition is EVERYTHING – it opens their ment and an impact in students’ lives.” eyes to how everything is interrelated.” PROGRAM The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate is slated to launch Out of those who participated The business community has become involved in entrepreneurial in Spring 2016 with the ultimate goal of helping students become more efforts on campus as well. External stakeholders have volunteered as employable and capable of starting their own companies. The potential judges for the Eagle Works competition, and Launch TN has partnered for students equipped with this knowledge is limitless. Charles Jordan, 95% with the iMakerSpace by way of donations and sponsorships. a former participant in TTU’s Eagle Works competition, developed a mobile app that provides restaurants with “a quick and easy way to take WERE REVIEWED Students and faculty members have also proven to be overwhelm- reservations and seat guests. Wait Saver takes the inconvenience out OR FOLLOWED UP BY ingly excited about the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate, of lobby wait times for consumers while providing a modern hosting especially about the cross-disciplinary and collaborative opportunities platform that cannot be rivaled.” Since introducing his idea at the Eagle A COMPANY that will stem from the new program. Works Competition, Jordan has grown his mobile application into a viable company, valued at upwards of $200,000. “We have an awesome committee that is highly interested in entrepreneurship, and have demonstrated that they care about the case “We really are tying together academic standards and rigors with the LIST 4093 competition,” says Aikens. entrepreneurial perspective,” says Aikens. A course containing a major service com- “It really speaks to the nature of what Tennessee Tech stands for,” The COB is playing an active role by sponsoring a University ponent through which COB students adds Davis. “Our faculty are willing to think outside the box and par- provided over 400 hours of service to Innovation Fellow and through administrative representation. Tennes- ticipate in opportunities to provide this supplemental knowledge to our communities across Tennessee. see Tech, and specifically the College of Business, boasts outstanding students.” physical spaces for creativity and innovation, but is shifting focus efforts regarding the student perspective, which is imperative to entrepreneurial And student demand truly is coming from the desire for additional success. Professional development, positivity, creativity and collaboration knowledge. are integral components to the success of the entrepreneurial movement, and the COB has incorporated all of them into this initiative. “So many students have business ideas and are unclear how to focus those ideas,” Davis points out. “These programs have the potential to make a significant difference in people’s lives,” says Davis. “Even if it just changes a handful of lives, Through the grassroots student efforts and collaborations between it’s worth it.” colleges, the certificate and the competition are steps forward in bringing Bob Bell joined the faculty Bill Arthur named Dean of Nevada “Al” Kent graduated Undergraduate program Seven students graduated the entrepreneurial spirit to Tech’s campus. of the College of Business. the College of Business. with an accounting degree. accredited by AACSB. from the MBA program which included Lark Mason.

TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 14 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 1976 1977 1978 adding value LEAD imagine • inspire • innovate EXPANSION OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER ALLOWS FOR ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

recent increase in funding for the Tennessee Tech Small four, Tennessee Tech’s SBDC depends on student interns to pro- BRIAN NAGY BRITTANY COLE STEVE GARNER BRUCE THROCKMORTON Decision Sciences & Accounting & Business Business Development Center (SBDC) has allowed vide help with client cases. A competitive internship program en- Economics, Finance & Management Marketing Law I had just completed my PH.D. at the Afor augmented experiential learning opportunities for sures that top tier junior and senior students are selected to work students, as well as increased visibility for the center within University of Akansas when I joined the with startup clients and existing business owners. The students Cookeville and its nine county territory. The center has recently he College of Business welcomed three new tenure-track professors this past economics faculty at Tennessee Tech in the confirmed relocation to Regions Bank in the center of Cookeville, stem from a variety of business backgrounds such as accounting, year, one in each of the three academic departments. Brittany Cole holds a Ph.D. T fall of 1971. This was to be my first stop on a move that will triple the size of the center’s Entrepreneurship finance and marketing, and have demonstrated both success in Finance from the University of Mississippi, and will be taking over the prestigious my higher education career. As it turns out, Development Lab. The move positions the SBDC to be a more within their respective disciplines and the determination to go Investment Challenge class at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Steve Gar- prominent resource for clients and increases opportunities for above and beyond the demands of a conventional internship. ner joined the Accounting department after earning his Ph.D. in accounting from the it was my only stop. We found Cookeville a students to be connected with real business clients. Faculty members have also revealed an overwhelming willing- University of North Texas. One of Garner’s research interests is international account- great place to live and Tennessee Tech a ness to help by teaching seminars for the center and promoting it ing, and he has presented his findings in both Hong Kong, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The great place to work. All five of my children INNOVATION within the community. Department of Decision Sciences and Management welcomed Brian Nagy, who earned The SBDC is currently under the leadership of Director Jen graduated from Cookeville High School his Ph.D. in strategic management with a concentration in entrepreneurship from the Dangelo. Both Dangelo and Assistant Director John Woodard, and all took classes at TTU with three of IMPACT University of Alabama. Nagy’s insight will be particularly helpful as the College explores have extensive backgrounds in technology, management infor- them receiving degrees. In 2011, in honor of Dangelo believes that an underlying change in the way our the development of new courses in entrepreneurship. Larry Smith and Susan Wells mation systems and technology purchasing, the three pillars of economy functions has led to an increased need for a presence were appointed instructors. my 40 years on the faculty and in memory innovation within the center that allow staff to effectively meet of entrepreneurship, especially among the Millennial generation. of my wife Virginia, I endowed the renova- client needs. Such backgrounds allow the center to give clients a There appears to be a shift from corporate job opportunities to tion of a classrom (JH318). Virginia was by competitive edge with regard to recent technology, social media self-employment and the creation of small businesses. my side for nearly 55 years. and high-tech innovations. This technological background also gives Dangelo’s staff expertise and experience with online educa- “It’s critical that we give the students the ability to function in tion, allowing TTU to host the only online training website in the a business capacity on a local level if they want to,” says Dangelo. state. Combined with marketing, branding and communications expertise, Tennessee Tech’s SBDC is poised to serve the Upper By providing supplemental knowledge to classroom content, 231 Cumberland region both effectively and competitively. and by pairing students with people who need them within the community, the SBDC finds itself in a position to impact not ENTREPRENEURS ENGAGEMENT only the co-curricular activities that students are exposed to, but ASSISTED AT TTU TSBDC While extensive expertise in business, training and entrepre- also the small business infrastructure of the Upper Cumberland through neurial development is evident within the SBDC, no level of skill region. 476 SMALL BUSINESS can transcend the need for manpower. With a full-time staff of COUNSELING SESSIONS LARRY SMITH SUSAN WELLS Economics, Finance & Marketing Decision Sciences & TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 15 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Management MENTOR invest imagine • inspire • innovate STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION RESOURCES DOUBLE, THANKS TO PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT FROM UNIVERSITY STAKEHOLDERS

hilanthropy is a vital component to the success of our College of Business Board of Trustees Scholarship Banquet to the interactive and en- Business. Initiatives in faculty and staff innovation, alumni and gaging Fall Celebration, the College of Business produces events to assist student engagement, and student impact are all made possible our students in building a professional network long before they cross Pthrough munificent donor support. the commencement stage. INNOVATION “Each of our alumni have a story worth telling and we hope every- The spirit of innovation has permeated every facet of the College one will continue to play an active role in the College of Business follow- of Business, and much of this innovation can be directly attributed to ing graduation,” says Cheryl Montgomery, director of development. the alumni and friends who provide philanthropic support through unrestricted giving and endowment creation. Newly piloted projects Our Distinguished Lecture Series is open to all alumni and we are often such as iCube’s Google Cardboard, the Eagle Works Competition, iCube looking for alumni to share their life experiences with our students. If internships, and the advancements in the College of Business’ Student to you are interested in becoming a speaker please contact the Develop- Career program, were all made possible because of unrestricted private ment Office at 931-372-3649 or via email at giving. While unrestricted giving is vital for the production of innova- CHARLIE HAWKINS [email protected]. tive ideas, endowment creation allows those ideas to become sustainable Lobby Dedication programs and ensures future students similar opportunities. With ever IMPACT dwindling state support, the college relies on both types of philanthropic The impact of private financial support is felt in every corner of Over the years, Hawkins has served on support to meet the needs of our students and to support our faculty and Johnson Hall, with over 50 percent of philanthropic spending dedicated the College of Business Board of Trust- staff as they produce innovative ideas for student success. to student scholarship awards, faculty research and staff support. Private ENGAGEMENT funding dedicated to scholarship support helped us increase our overall scholarship spending by $10,000 for a total of $163,400 this past year. ees, including several years as its pres- The College of Business Development Team is truly invested in By effectively utilizing our unrestricted funds, the College of Business providing students and alumni with unique engagement opportunities. ident. He has received the university ensures the continual enhancement of academic and extracurricular Throughout our history, the College of Business has been a campus student experiences. Outstanding Alumni award and Louis model for student and alumni engagement. From the annual College of Johnson award. 2014-2015 Philanthropic Revenue Cash Gifts ...... 29% ��$184,205 Interest Earnings ...... 59% ��$372,144 COB Pledged Support ...... 12% ��$77,628 Impact of Your Gifts (Gifts & Endowment Spending) Scholarships ...... 35%...... $163,400 Renovations & ...... 10%...... $47,261 Construction COB Program Support ...... 5%...... $23,086 Student Recruitment ...... 9%...... $39,649 COB & Retention Activities Alumni & Dev. Activities ...... 13%...... $61,315 STEPHANIE Faculty Research & Staff Support...... 26%...... $120,693 SCARBOROUGH Supplies & Postage ...... 1%...... $6,333 Outstanding Staff Award TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY 18 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Bill & Joan Armstrong Gregory High Don & Rebecca Atkinson Richard & Deanna Hill Thank you to our donors Lloyd & Pam Baldridge Brian & Priscilla Hogue Haywood & Jean Barry David & Leslie Holman THE DONORS LISTED BELOW CONTRIBUTED TO THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DURING THE 2014-2015 Jim & Cheryl M. Baxter Doug & Brenda Hooper Wayne & Darnell Belcher Roy & Peggy Horner ACADEMIC CALENDAR YEAR, WHICH SPANS FROM JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015. Jacky Bellar Drue & Mary Ann Huffines Gene & Ernestine Berkau Mitch & Connie Ingman Leslie Berry Morris & Linda Irby Louis Johnson Circle Steven & Marla Cassetty Senior Associates Jay & Meredith Bingham Dan S. & Angie D. Johnson (Over $20,000) John & Linda D’Amanda ($500-$999) Randy & Glenda Bond Ron & Marty Johnson Derek & Diana Baranowski Scott & Mary Edwards Sonny & Betty Sue Allen Roger & Tamara Brewer Tom & Deborah Johnson Jerome & Linda England Andrew Blevins John & Nancy Brittle Josh & Trish Johnson Louis Johnson Society Mark & Martha Ezell Martha Bonner Joan & Brock Richard & Cynthia Kaspar ($10,000-$19,999) Garry & Brenda Floeter John & Legina Chaudoin Phillip & Sharon Buell Terry & Jan Kendall James & Alice Kennon Chris & Julie Galloway R. John & Margaret Clark Pat Callahan Brandy Lambert James H. Rifkin & Jane Packard Matthew & Kim Hall Bobby & Jean Davis Charlie & Dana Campbell Jeff & Laura Lasher Greg & Mary Hayes Tony & Celeste Gammon R. Dennis Canata Steve & Donna Lewis Dean’s Circle Jim & Evon Hicks Doug & Sherry Gentry Andrew & Sonya Carwile Ryan & Lauren Lisa Bill & Barbara Osborne Clayton & Lori Williams ($5,000-$9,999) Chris & Carey Hight Frank & Rowena Gwinn Glenda Casteel John & Rebecca Luckett Jerry & Sandra Osborne Judy Wilson Dean & Martha Anderson David & Jill Horner Brian Huguenard & Deborah Ballou Steven & Catherine Cavin Scott & Sherri Lytal Sean & Anita Owens Donald & Lori Winningham Charlie E. 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Donald & Brenda Gay Rickey & Margaret Smith Gary & Tracy Black Charles & Susanne White Nolan & Carol Goolsby Dennis & Margaret Gartman Rodley Pineda Shane & Debra Gibson Ryan & Traci Smith Ken & Sherry Blackburn Robert & Anne Williams Jay Grannis Ed Jared James & Elinor Ross Brian & Melinda Gilbert Omer & Selma Soykan Kim Blaylock Curtis & Ellen Williams Dave & Jo Griffith David Morgan Charlie & Judy Rush Guy & Shirley Hart Bill Gruenewald Bill & Pam St. John Robert Bobo Dick & Mary Jo Murphy Jack & Kelly Smith Brant & Susan Holt Cliff & Marilyn Guthrie Harry & Rachel Starnes Sandra M. Bohannon Clarence & Sara Stewart Mark & Pamelia Stephens Peggy Horne Managing Associates Jerrold & Montie Swafford Bob & Katherine Boles ($100-$249) David Hall Stuart & Susan Wells Michael & Joyce Swallows James & Joy Houk-Raper Robert & Ashley Swann Robert & Camille Boydston Mark & Connie Adams Mike & Beth Hamby Tom & Bethany Timmerman Erika Hurd Louise Thomas Roger & Pauletta Brady George & Alacia Ainsley Ken & Leyanne Harper Dean’s Associates Scott & Meg Word Alan & Jennifer Hutcheson Brownie & Diane Vantrease John & Donna Brevard Joyce Alcorn Mark Harrington ($1,000-$1,999) James & Janice Wright Tom Irvin David & Barbara Venrick Jason & Julie Brewer Keith & Kaye Allen Marty & Alice Harris Donald & Dianna Aichele Dwayne Jackson John & Kathy Wampler Bill & Janice Britt Ken & Julia Ament Matthew & Jessica Hart Jim N. & Sharon Birdwell Andy & Dawn Lile Eric & Elizabeth Ward B. Nathan & Kimberly Brock Robert Andrews Ellen Hauser

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