DEAN'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the Spring 2019 issue of our e-newsletter! Spring shows us that life is truly a constant
beginning, full of new opportunities. I love spring because of the energy the season demonstrates—
from flowers pushing their way up to reach the sunlight after a cold winter to the promise of longer
days filled with activities with loved ones. Spring is about renewal and new beginnings. This is
especially the case as we prepare for our 2019 Symposium and Graduation, where we will welcome
our newest graduates who are preparing to embark on the next part of their professional journeys!
Among the good news you will read about in this issue is the School's strategic planning efforts—
what strategic planning is, how it unfolds, and where we are headed. The opportunity to formulate
a new strategic plan every few years enables us to better respond to the needs in the professional
world and ensure our students are equipped with the tools they need to succeed.
You will also read about more of the people involved with the School of Business – faculty, alumni,
and leadership. Each of these individuals has an important role in helping us shape the future of the
School of Business as we discuss new initiatives and directions to include in our strategic plan for the
forthcoming years. I hope you will take the time to explore this newsletter. It is packed with details on
some of the topics mentioned here as well as other School news you won't want to miss.
Best,
Dr. Kelley Walters
Dean
School of Business
Happy Spring!