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Farewell to Dean Radson

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A big thank you to Dean Darrell Radson for his last four years at Michigan Tech.

The School of Business and Economics bids farewell to Dean Darrell Radson following his resignation to accept the position of dean of the Foster College of Business Administration at Bradley University, effective May 1.

Dr. Darrell Radson has been the dean in the School of Business and Economics since 2008.

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Darrell’s service to the School of Business and Economics and the University,” said Provost Max Seel. “Under his leadership,we have changed curricula, developed new programs including an online MBA program, hired very talented faculty and staff, renewed the School’s accreditation and established new endowed professorships. The School is on the path to increased recognition and greatness.”

At a School reception, Radson thanked the high-caliber students he worked with and acknowledged the great administration, faculty, and staff who he will miss.

“My family and I are grateful for the opportunity to work with you in these last four years,” said Dr. Darrell Radson. “The School of Business and Economics is well on the road to future successes, and I’m proud to have taken part in its growth. A goal of our life’s journey is to always have a positive impact.”

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Entrepreneurial Lunch ‘N Learn on Tuesday

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Learn all about paying your startup team members with equity.  Attorney Don Baker of Safford & Baker, PLLC will provide a noon time webinar all about stock grants and options for startup companies. Don is one of Michigan’s most experienced attorneys in startup companies and a down to earth presenter as well.   Bring your lunch and join local host John Diebel in room 101 in the School of Business and Economics building for this informative session sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forum.  The session runs from noon – 1pm on Tuesday April 24.

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Economics Major Elected USG President

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Eli A. Karttunen, USG president, a senior in economics.

New members have been elected to the Executive Board of Undergraduate Student Government (USG)  for one-year appointments.  The School of Business and Economics is proud to announce that one of our own, Economics major Eli Karttuenen, has been elected to serve as president.

2012 USG members and Titles:

* Eli A. Karttunen, president, a senior in economics

* Donnie L. Palmer, vice president, a junior in chemical engineering

* Jennifer M. Zarzecki, secretary, a senior in mechanical engineering

* Abhishek Gupta, treasurer, a senior in civil engineering

As a member of the USG for the past 2 years, Eli has seen many ways in which USG could improve student life on campus by making student’s opinions heard, which is a big reason why he chose to run for president. USG is supposed to be the collective voice of students on campus.  Eli hopes improve the current relationship between students, USG, and the administration during his time as president.

When we asked Eli about his goals as president, he responded “My first priority is to improve the relationship between USG and the students. An organization only has as much influence as its constituents afford, and this is one area USG has been lacking. I know how this organization works and what students need.”

We wish Eli and the rest of the Undergraduate Student Government the best of luck in attaining and surpassing their goals during their appointments!

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Tech MBA Online Rated a Best Value

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Michigan Tech MBA Online is recognized as a Best Value Online MBA by businessmba.org.

The accolades continue to accumulate for the Tech MBA Online program. It is now rated in the top twenty-five nationally, according to the Business MBA website (www.businessmba.org). The School of Business and Economics’ program was ranked number thirteen and in some impressive company. Florida, Florida State, Auburn, UMass, Colorado State, Georgia, and Arizona State are all on the list.

Of the Tech MBA Online, the website stated, “The nationally ranked School of Business and Economics at Michigan Technological University is known for its commitment to the business of technology as well as the technology of business education.” They gave the Tech program high marks for being American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) accredited, the fact that it can be completed in two years, and its focus on the integration of technology and business.

“This recognition comes at a critical time as the cost of education continues to increase,” said Associate Dean Tom Merz. “Our goal is to provide a high-quality education while not sacrificing learning and professional development in an online learning environment.”

The website also stated that “. . . we’re confident that the combination of high quality and low cost offered by the programs on our list gives students looking to get the biggest bang for their MBA buck a great place to start their search.”

Previously, the Tech MBA Online was recognized by US News and World Report among the honor roll programs in their first-ever online rankings. Michigan Tech was ranked 24th in Admission Selectivity and 38th in Teaching Practices and Student Engagement, among the 161 online graduate business programs honored.

See the complete list of recognized programs.

Michigan Tech was previously recognized as packing an ROI (or return on investment) punch by Bloomberg’s Businessweek.

Written by Dennis Walikainen, senior editor in University Marketing and Communications.

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GM Marketing Manager Speaking Tonight

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Cindy McColley teaches Introduction to Digital Marketing for the School of Business and Economics.

Student organizations DECA and the American Marketing Association will host Cindy McColley via web conference on April 9th, 2012 at 7pm in Rehki 214.

Cindy is a marketing professional with many different backgrounds including digital marketing, internet marketing, brand management, and currently extended warranty marketing manager. She has worked with GM since 1997 and has rapidly advanced within.

  • Learn about digital media marketing
  • Learn how to become a marketing professional
  • How to have the competitive edge over your peers
  • Learn about the complexity of marketing on a global scale
  • Network with a successful professional in the marketing industry
  • How to be successful in the marketing and business profession

To find out more information on Cindy, follow her on Twitter @cindymccolley. You can also find her on LinkedIn.

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