For the ninth time in Michigan Tech men’s basketball history and seventh time in the last 14 years, the GLIAC Player of the Year wears a Huskies jersey. Senior Ben Stelzer (Manitowoc, Wis.) earned the honor in voting from the league’s head coaches.
Stelzer was also named to the All-GLIAC First Team while backcourt mate Jordan Chartier (Chatham, Mich.) earned a spot on both the All-GLIAC Second Team and GLIAC All-Defensive Team.
Stelzer led the GLIAC in scoring all season, finishing at 22 points per game. The recently-named Academic All-American posted 20 or more points in 18 games with three 30-point performances. He leads the nation in 3-point field goals made per game (3.96) and ranks among the national leaders in scoring and 3-point percentage (45.0). Stelzer, with 572 points this season, has totaled 1,709 career points—seventh most in Michigan Tech history. The senior guard also reset Tech’s record for 3-pointers made (355). Stelzer was the preseason GLIAC Player of the Year and four-time GLIAC Player of the Week during the 2014-15 campaign that saw the Huskies finish second in the GLIAC standings.
Chartier ranks second on the team in scoring at 10.3 points per game. He leads the GLIAC and ranks seventh nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (3.26-to-1) with 88 assists and just 27 turnovers all season. The 6-2 guard also averages 4.5 rebounds—second most on the team—while playing 36.2 minutes of each contest.
The two Huskies helped Tech to a 16-6 mark in GLIAC play—tied for the second best mark in the league. Tech holds the No. 2 seed in the GLIAC Tournament, which begins Wednesday (Mar. 4). The Black and Gold host No. 7-seeded Walsh for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.
Notes: Other GLIAC MVPs from Michigan Tech were Ali Haidar (2011-12 and 2012-13), Josh Buettner (2003-04 and 2004-05), Matt Cameron (2001-02 and 2002-03), Matt Trombley (1994-95) and Russ VanDuine (1980-81) … The All-GLIAC Women’s Basketball Teams will be announced at a banquet on Friday (Mar. 6) prior to the GLIAC Final Four.
| 2014-15 GLIAC Men’s Basketball Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams | ||||
| Player of the Year: Ben Stelzer – Michigan Tech |
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| Freshman of the Year: Ben Haraway – Malone |
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| Coach of the Year: Steve Hettinga – Lake Superior State |
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2014-15 All-GLIAC First Team |
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| Name | School | Year | Pos. | Hometown/Previous School |
| Ben Stelzer | Michigan Tech | Sr. | G | Manitowoc, Wis. / Roncalli |
| Drew Lehman | Ferris State | Sr. | G | Toledo, Ohio / Central Catholic |
| Kyle Cooper | Hillsdale | Jr. | F | Northville, Mich. / Detroi Catholic Central |
| Wendell Davis | Ashland | So. | F | Reynoldsburg, Ohio / Bell |
| Alex Williams | Lake Superior State | Sr. | G | Benton Harbor, Mich. / Benton Harbor |
| C.J. Turnage | Saginaw Valley State | So. | F | Ypsilanti, Mich. / Milan |
| Jake Heagen | Findlay | Sr. | F | New Concord, Ohio / John Glenn |
| Will Bowles | Northwood | Sr. | F/C | East Detroit, Mich. / South Lake |
| Jesse Hardin, Jr. | Walsh | Jr. | G | Warren, Ohio / Harding |
| Tony Harris | Lake Superior State | Sr. | G | Auburn Hills, Mich. / Avondale |
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2014-15 All-GLIAC Second Team |
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| Name | School | Year | Pos. | Hometown/Previous School |
| Jared Stolicker | Ferris State | Jr. | C | Middleville, Mich. / Thornapple-Kellogg |
| Damon Bozeman | Saginaw Valley | Jr. | G | Detroit, Mich. / Madison Heights |
| Garrett Hall | Saginaw Valley | So. | G | Indianapolis, Ind. / Cathedral |
| Dylan Langkabel | Northwood | Jr. | G | Morristown, Ind. / Morristown |
| Maurice Jones | Northwood | Jr. | G | Saginaw, Mich. / Arthur Hill / USC |
| Jamil Dudley | Lake Erie | Sr. | F | Massillon, Ohio / Massillon |
| Ricardo Carbajal | Grand Valley State | Jr. | F | Munster, Ind. / Quincy |
| Ryan Sabin | Grand Valley State | Sr. | G | Byron Center, Mich. |
| Jordan Chartier | Michigan Tech | Jr. | G | Chatham, Mich. / Superior Central |
| Josh Fleming | Ferris State | Jr. | F | Carol Stream, Ill. / Glenbard North |
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2014-15 GLIAC All-Defensive Team |
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| Name | School | Year | Pos. | Hometown/Previous School |
| Tony Harris | Lake Superior State | Sr. | G | Auburn Hills, Mich. / Avondale |
| Kellen Smith | Saginaw Valley | Jr. | G | Covington, Ky. / Scott |
| Jared Stolicker | Ferris State | Jr. | C | Middleville, Mich. / Thornapple-Kellogg |
| Akaemji Williams | Lake Superior State | Fr. | G | Rochester, Mich. / Adams |
| Dawuan Thomas | Ashland | Sr. | G | Dayton, Ohio / Trotwood-Madison |
| Jordan Chartier | Michigan Tech | Jr. | G | Chatham, Mich. / Superior Central |
| Ryan Sabin | Grand Valley State | Sr. | G | Byron Center, Mich. |
| John Staley | Findlay | Jr. | F | Dayton, Ohio / Chaminade-Julienne |
| Davonte Beard | Walsh | Sr. | G | Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary |
| James Chappell | Ferris State | Jr. | F | Detroit, Mich. / Southwestern |
Michigan Tech has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The Bachelor of Science in Finance has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This program positions students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, which has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.
Entry into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that Michigan Tech’s curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. Through participation in this program, Michigan Tech is eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Program each year.
“Students in these programs study the Candidate Body of Knowledge, which includes the core knowledge, skills, and abilities identified by practitioners worldwide as essential for successful practice,” said Charles Appeadu, PhD, CFA, Head of University Relations at CFA Institute. “By mastering the fundamentals of the CFA Program as well as the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, these future investment professionals gain a strong foundation that helps prepare them well to join the growing CFA Institute community dedicated to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.”
The School of Business and Economics is home to the Bachelor of Science in Finance Program. The BS in Finance is an AACSB accredited program in which students learn financial management, investment analysis, derivatives and financial engineering, and banking and financial institutions. The Applied Portfolio Management Program (APMP) is available to a students who distinguish themselves in their foundational courses. APMP provides students with hands on portfolio management experience with $1.5 million. Recognition by the CFA Institute as a recognized university program signals alignment of the BS in Finance with the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK).
On September 11th, Barbara Johnson-Rossi spoke with Accounting students about her field, and how they can aspire to be Chief Financial Officers. Johnson-Rossi worked for nearly 30 years within the healthcare industry as an Internal Auditor, Manager of Accounting, Director of Operations, and CFO. Now retired, she maintains 8-10 hours/week of consultancy work helping with payer contracting and managing data around cost-of-care.
Based on popular demand, Johnson-Rossi will be presenting once again, this time to the Kappa Sigma Iota (KSI) Accounting Club and members of the greater Tech community. Her discussion will cover the various career options available within the field of Accounting, including a deeper look at the jobs she has held. KSI Accounting Club welcomes any interested parties to join them in welcoming Barbara Johnson-Rossi back to campus this Wednesday, October 1st at 5:30 pm in Fisher Hall, Room 131.