CBGA Newsletter 1 Winter 2016

Dean’s Dash Dr. Ross Dickens, Dean College of Business and Global Affairs

Since his arrival, Dr. Robert Smith has touted

research that shows a graduate’s value from

his/her college education is tied more to

making a connection with a mentor and

participating in experiential learning than the

university attended. This newsletter

demonstrates that we provide our students

with an environment matching that increased

value. Note the numerous opportunities

reported for experiential learning (e.g. Super

Bowl) and the success of our students beyond

the walls of our campus (e.g. Charles

McClellan’s nation-leading CMA exam score).

Our faculty and staff are the foundation of this

educational opportunity and our biggest

challenge in the near future is hiring faculty to

replace retiring faculty (see article below). In

many ways we are remaking the College on

the fly and we must do that job well to

continue to earn plaudits such as the #22 in the

nation ranking (tied with Ole Miss and

Mississippi State) of our online MBA program

from US News & World Report.

I ask you to continue to reach out to us

(rdicken2@utm.edu) and I thank you for your

continued financial support. Mostly, we want

you to recommend students to UT Martin.

This College is a wonderful place to study the

world and compete on par with the best. Sincerely, Ross Dickens Dean

Table of Contents

Student News ........................................... 2 International News .................................. 4 Faculty News ............................................ 7 Alumni News ............................................ 8 Meet the Editors ....................................... 8 More Student News ................................. 9 MBA Program ......................................... 10 Contact Information .............................. 10

Volume III Winter 2016 Number 2

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CBGA Students Represent UTM at Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature Twenty-four students from The University of Tennessee at Martin traveled to the 46th general assembly of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature on November 12–15 with a reputation to defend. They returned with a record-breaking number of awards and three new state offices, including the 2016 TISL governor’s seat. The 2015 UT Martin student delegation was recognized as the Best Overall Delegation for the first time in TISL history and also received the Best House Delegation Award. UT Martin students also hold three of the nine state offices for the second year in a row: The fifth consecutive year UT Martin has held at least one seat on the state executive council. John Domanski, a senior political science major from Dickson, was elected to serve as the 2016 TISL governor. He is the second UT Martin student in two years and the third student ever to fill this position. Domanski was named an outstanding state senator at the 2014 general assembly and has served as a UT Martin senator for the past four years, been speaker pro tem of the senate twice and spent one year as chairman of the Supreme Court Nominating Commission. Marabeth Kennedy, a junior political science major from Franklin, was elected secretary of state and Jordan Long, a freshman political science major from Martin, will serve as speaker pro tem of the senate. Three of the last four secretaries of state and speaker pro tems have been from UT Martin. Toshya Leonard, a senior communications major from Jonesboro, Arkansas, won the Best

Print Media Award; and Katelin Brown, a junior political science major from Dresden, led the Best Lobbying Firm, which included Tanner Bell, a sophomore accounting major from Martin, as lobbyist. Logan Rangel, a freshman engineering major from Wartrace, was also named the best lobbyist of his firm, as chosen by the collective lobbying associations. Justin Morgan, a senior political science major from Cookeville, and Ryan Leatherbarrow, a junior management major from Smyrna, were both inducted into the TISL BAR Association. Breydon Horton, a freshman communications major from Camden, received a coveted Carlisle Award. The UT Martin TISL delegation is co-advised by Dr. Chris Baxter, professor of political science, and Dr. Anderson Starling, assistant professor of political science. For more information on TISL or how to become part of next year’s delegation, contact Baxter at 731-881-7367 or by e-mail at cbaxter@utm.edu, or Starling at 731-881-7305 or by e-mail at astarlin@utm.edu Pictured in the replica of Tennessee Gov. Ned Ray McWherter’s office located in UTM’s Paul Meek Library (l – r): Marabeth Kennedy; John Domanski; and Jordan Long

Student News

CBGA: Student-focused excellence

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Newman, CBGA Graduate, Receives Paul and Martha Meek Leadership Award SUPERIOR CHAPTER AWARD---- Dr. Ross Dickens (right), dean, CBGA, presented the UT Martin chapter of the Financial Management Association with the FMA Superior Chapter Award for the 2014-15 academic year on behalf of FMA International. This designation was awarded to only 26 chapters last year and marks the first time the UTM chapter has earned the honor. Pictured (front row, l–r) are Emily McCartney, of South Fulton; Erica Brimm, of Kingston Springs; Andrew Terrell, of Union City; Dickens; (back row, l–r) Mark Graubner, of Nolensville; and Dr. Ty Perry, assistant professor of finance and UT Martin FMA faculty adviser.

The Tennessee Society of Accounting

Educators’ Logo Designer The Tennessee Society of Accounting Educators (TSAE) held a contest for students to design a logo that will be used officially by the organization. Students enrolled in the Advertising and Promotion Management course in the CBGA under the instruction of Dr. Ashley Kilburn, participated in the contest by creating logos specific to the TSAE organization. CBGA student, Allison Craft (pictured) was chosen as the winner for the contest. Craft’s design was created “to focus on the analytic nature of accountants and show the push for progression through education.” As the winner of the contest, Craft received a $100 check for her work and participation.

Mark Anadell Emory University School of Law

Andrea T. Argo Who’s Who Recipient

Joseph Barefoot Who’s Who Recipient

Heather M. Coleman Who’s Who Recipient

Kelsey Gregory Who’s Who Recipient

Paul H. Jordan Who’s Who Recipient

Charles McClellan CMA Award for highest score on exam in 2015

Erica Brimm Mid-South Memphis IMA Scholarship recipient

STUDENTS’ SUCCESSES

ACCEPTED

HONORS

AWARDS

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International News Three faculty and three International Studies majors attended the Global Action Summit last November and joined national and international leaders in tackling world problems in food scarcity, health, and the global economy. Accompanying the students were Dr. Malcolm Koch (political science) and Sandra Koch (International Studies), both from CBGA, as well as John Cole from the College of Agriculture Geosciences and Natural Resources. This year is the second time that a UTM team attended the high-level two-day summit held

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CHANCE OF A LIFETIME – Six students from The University of Tennessee at Martin’s sport business program traveled to San Francisco to work hospitality events at Super Bowl 50. Pictured (l–r) are Jennifer Dinning, of Joelton; Luke Brittain, of Humboldt; Casey Dowty, of Fulton, Kentucky; Dr. Dexter Davis, assistant professor of sport business; Twyla Pratt, of Parsons; Rebecca Lund, of Martin; and Cayce Wainscott, of Dresden.

CBGA Students Attend Super Bowl 50

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Global fellows from around the country joined CNN host of Global Public Square, Fareed Zakaria,(center) as well as conference organizer Dr. Scott Massey (center). Representing UTM were Sandra Koch (far left), (first row, second from right) Kayla Tunstall, Chelsea Doughtery and Darcy Hulon and (second row, on right) Malcolm Koch and John Cole

Additional “Student News” and pics featured on pp. 9–10.

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(International News continued from p. 4) in Nashville. The students will be working on a entrepreneurship project to present next November that aims to alleviate food insecurity in West Tennessee with possible applications internationally. The three UTM “fellows” who attended were Chelsea Doughtery, Darcy Hulon and Kayla Tunstall.

VISITING PROFESSORS ---- Dr. Fumio Yamada and Mariko Akibe, education faculty members at Hirosaki University in Japan, recently visited the University of Tennessee at Martin as part of an annual research scholar exchange. Yamada presented on “Zen Mondo” dialogues and performed with a traditional bamboo flute called a “sakohachi.” Akibe gave a presentation titled “Economic Growth and the Middle Income Trap in Vietnam.” Pictured (l–r) are Shoko and Dr. Fumio Yamada; Amy Fenning, director, UT Martin Office of International Programs and International Admissions; Akibe; and Dr. Bob Smith, UT Martin interim chancellor. Dr. Ross Dickens and Dr. Todd Winters traveled to Hirosaki University in Japan as distinguished visiting faculty Nov. 9–13. Dickens and Winters spent their visit speaking on matters of importance in global finance and

agriculture and interacting with international educators and business representatives. Dickens, professor of finance and dean of the UT Martin College of Business and Global Affairs, spoke on topics related to the U.S. financial system, emphasizing the commercial banking industry. “The chance to work with our international programs faculty and staff to strengthen ties with our sister school in Japan is a wonderful part of my job and the primary professional goal of the trip,” he said Winters, professor of animal science and dean of the UT Martin College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, spoke on GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in agriculture. “I’m very excited about the trip to Hirosaki and learning more about Japanese agriculture and culture,” said Winters. UT Martin established a partnership with Hirosaki University in 1980, initiated by the late Dr. John Eisterhold, then UT Martin director of international programs, in cooperation with the president of Hirosaki University at that time. The institutions have each exchanged more than 30 students and faculty members since the practice began in 1985. Hirosaki is located on the northern part of Japan’s main island, Honshu, in the Aomori Prefecture.

Daniels, International Study Program Outstanding Student

The UT Martin International Studies Program helps position students to begin careers as analysts with government, non-profit, and private sector companies in the area for national security. Nathan Daniels, a senior international studies major at UT Martin, will start his career with two high-profile internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. Daniels completed an internship with the

International Visiting Professors

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American Security Project (ASP) in which he worked closely with the ASP’s director of nuclear security on issues such as nuclear non-proliferation and arms control. Daniels also observed and participated in policy debates regarding the Iran nuclear talks and attended several Congressional hearings on Capitol Hill. As a French minor, Daniels took advantage of a 10-day travel study opportunity to Saint-Malo and Paris, France, as well as a one-month language immersion program at the University of Lorrain in Nancy, France. He is a founding member and past president of the International Club at UT Martin and spent fall of 2015 working as a press intern for Senator Claire McCaskill to gain additional experience.

Photo of Nathan Daniels with Senator Claire McCaskill

Chinese New Year Celebrated UTM’s Chinese Student Association recently held a dinner in celebration of the “Year of the Monkey.” Their New Year gathering took place on February 6, 2016 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Martin, Tennessee. Approximately 70 people enjoyed an authentic Chinese meal and an evening of fun and

entertainment. Dr. Christie Chen, Asst. Prof. of Mgt., is faculty advisor for the organization.

Pictured (l–r) Bobby Bruce, Caroline Ideus, Miki

Hatanaka, Tomomi Aramaki, Hyunsuk Park, and

Mike Osment

International Club News On November 4, 2015, the International Club organized a panel to discuss prejudices faced on campus and around the world. This panel was a part of Student Government Association’s Diversity Week. Questions for the panelists ranged from gender, socio-economic, resourcing, intercultural and interracial relations, and social prejudices. The panel and their respective specialties included Dr. Henry Parker (race and ethics), Dr. Hyung Ju Hur (Eastern Asian studies), Dr. Charles Hammond (European relations), and students Natalia Konstantinova (Russian relations), Omodolapo Olofinsua (African relations), Abdulrahman Zendah (Middle Eastern relations) and Drew Ballinger (domestic abroad relations). Communications specialist Dr. Chara Van Horn served as the moderator of the event. The discussion was considered a success and more than 50 people attended the event, which was facilitated by CBGA student, Marcus Wakefield.

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Faculty Awards

Jennifer Schlicht (above, left), program resource specialist, Dunagan Chair of Excellence in Banking, and Trudy Henderson (above, right), coordinator, athletics administration, received Fall Outstanding Employee Awards for non-exempt and exempt status, respectively, during the Clerical Coffee held Oct. 15 in the Boling University Center. Dr. Bob Smith (center), interim chancellor, presented the awards, which were determined by staff nominations and committee approval.

Landy Fuqua,

director of the UT Martin REED Center, has been selected to participate in the 2015–16 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy. Individuals must be nominated by their respective governor to participate in the yearlong leadership training program. The academy consists of six sessions across the Delta region and in Washington, D.C., to engage in advocacy training, case study discussion and on-the ground field studies in priority issue areas for the region.

Faculty Publications & Presentations Dr. Sean Walker, assistant professor of management, has recently completed a week of mediator training for Rule 31 general civil mediation. He is now certified as a Rule 31 mediator, which allows him to serve as a facilitator for disputes between employees and employers through the court system. Also, Walker presented two papers in Fall of 2015 one of which earned the best paper award for the Management/Strategy Division.

Faculty News

UC Balloon Man” Entertains Crowd at CBGA Homecoming Tent Hosted by Faculty/Student Committee. The theme and decorations for this year’s tent were chosen and designed by students

in the INFS 236 class.

STUDENT INTERNSHIPS Briana Berry, The Med, Memphis Tabitha Edwards, Twin Oaks, Martin Jacqueline Edwards, Cane Creek, Martin Miller Price, JTEKT of North America Naif Alsayara, Saudi Hypermarkets Company (CARREFOUR), Saudi Arabia Amber Costello, Wise Foundation, Dyersburg Lauren Hughes, State Farm Ins, Union City Tanner Bearden, Hardin County Bank, Savannah Jonathon Miller, UTM Ripley Center

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Meet the Editors

Editors for this addition of the CBGA newsletter include senior business communication students (pictured below, l–r) Asha Jenkins, Jonathan Crawford, and Jordan Sinclair. These students were responsible for completing write-ups, photography, and editing of articles.

Dr. Haddad’s Students Represent UTM in Memphis

On November 5 and 6, 2015, in Terre Haut, Indiana, UTM students, accompanied by Dr. Mahmoud Haddad, presented a report at the SMIF-Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium Conference describing their management of the approximately $600,000 TVA Investment Fund.

Students: Front (l–r) HanJing Jia, Christopher Mullins, Blake Parham, Houston Cozart, Dimitric Brown, Dr. Mahmoud Haddad, Mohammed Alyousef, Mohsin Aleirani, and Ashley King; Back (l–r) Ryan Stevenson, Andrew Terrell, Jonathan Kelly, Casey McNeil, Mark Graubner, Ahmad Almaloogi, and Mohammed Alamro

CBGA Hosts Annual Career Day with Shockey as Guest Speaker The CBGA Career Day was a success this past fall semester with over 300 students in attendance to hear approximately 14 faculty and speakers deliver presentations on various topics such as the job search process, networking, and professionalism, etc. The guest speaker at the Career Day luncheon was Ms. Leigh Shockey. Ms. Shockey is a graduate of UTM and is now the Chairman & CEO of Drexel Chemical Company in Memphis, Tennessee. Career Day is an annual fall event hosted by the CBGA Faculty/Student Committee.

PBL Members Attend FBLA Competition with Dr. Leland Smith

Dr. Leland Smith, CBGA Business Communication Instructor, and two PBL organization members, Cody Inman and Joshua Dyer, attended an FBLA high school competition at Henry County High School in Paris in January to assist with competition judging. The students and Dr. Smith scored such events as job interviews, marketing and management cases.

Cody Inman and Joshua Dyer (l–r)

Alum News

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Golf Week Attendees: Courtney Caton, Marketing; Elizabeth Francisco, Rebecca Lund, and Twyla Pratt, Accounting & Finance; Nate Guttman, Carson Perry, Sarah Rohde, Sport Business; Chelsea Monroe, Communications & Marketing; Leanna Newman, Management & Finance; McKenzie Perry, Marketing; and Dr. Dexter Davis, Asst. Prof. of Sport Business

Golf Week Amateur Tour National Championship

The ‘Golf Week Amateur Tour National Championship’ was held on October 13–20, 2015 on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Although the third year for UTM students to be involved with the tournament, 2015 was the first year that students participated in an expanded internship program with faculty-student collaborative research. Students were responsible for the registration of approximately 900 golfers across five different flights and eight different courses. They also assisted with the director’s dinner, as well as the annual “State of the Association” meeting held prior to the tournament. The students were responsible for collecting and distributing approximately $100,000 in cash prizes, referred to as “skins money,” for the tournament. Some students were involved with a data collection project to determine the economic impact of the tournament while other students were able to meet with Mike Lyons, the director of data analytics for the Buffalo Bills.

More Student News

UT Martin students attended the IMA’s Student Leadership Conference at the Walt Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Florida. Students pictured above (l–r): Jessica Wright, Wynter Crowell, Erica Brimm, Tara Adcock, Stephan Smith, Chase Thweatt and Samantha Morgan.

Students Attend IMA’s 2015 Student Leadership

Conference

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The West Tennessee Chapter of CPA’s Student Night took place at the Jackson Country Club in Jackson, TN, on November 19, 2015. CBGA students attended and were accompanied by professors Darlene Adkins, Richard Griffin, and Hurshell Knox

West Tennessee Chapter of CPA’s Student Night

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UT Martin’s online Master of Business Administration degree program is no stranger to national and regional praise. The latest rankings list, published by onlinembareport.com places UT Martin at number 11 for the “Top-20 Best Online MBA Programs in the South” and in 37th place in the country. The university is the only Program in Tennessee to make the national top-50 list and rose two slots as compared to the 2015 report. UT Martin is also one of only also one of only three Tennessee

three Tennessee schools to be included in the regional rankings, with the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga rounding out the top-20 at numbers 19 and 20, respectively. UT Martin is up four slots in this ranking, having come in at number 15 last year. The program has also been ranked 11th overall by onlinecoursereport.com, 13th by collegechoice.net and 14th by estcollegereviews.com in the past year alone. (Article reprinted from the Addendum)

Online MBA Program Gains Additional Accolades