Volume IV| April 2019

April 2019

On Friday, April 12th, the Leavitt School of Business recognized this year's outstanding students. The awards were presented at the 17th Annual Excellence in Scholarship Banquet. We want to thank all those who sponsored the awards and congratulate all those who received these honors.

2019 Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees:

Briley Butler Hanyun Chang Averi Christiansen Kyle Clarke Cassie Jenkins Hadin Jones David Kuhn Brent Maloy Jeffrey Colton Kaysha Curtis

Benjamin Gardner Braxton Godderidge Charles Hermansen Kaleigh Hill Christopher Marsh Luke Peck Marin ward James Woolley Zhuosheng Zhou

Faculty Member: Jeff Orton Honorary Inductees: Lanor Warby Kaylynn Jensen Professor of the Year: Jeff Orton

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Student Spotlight: School of Business Valedictorian

Jordan Caldwell This year's Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business Valedictorian is Jordan Caldwell. Jordan is a senior Accounting major with a double minor in Finance and German. He grew up here in Cedar City. He enjoys spending time with his wife and family, traveling, and being outdoors. He served an LDS mission from 2013-2015 in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. After returning home, he began his schooling at Southern Utah University. Shortly after he met and married his wonderful wife, Katelyn. They have been happily married for almost three years. Jordan plans to earn his Masters of Accountancy here at SUU starting this Fall. After his time at SUU, he plans on moving to Northern Utah to work for Tanner LLC. Jordan has loved his experience at SUU and wants to thank his wife, family, and professors for all their support.

Club Review: Women In Leadership (WIL)

Women in Leadership Club (WIL) was formed by Kayla Centeno and advisor Madalyn Swanson, with the goal to create a network of women that support and encourage each other through shared goals and objectives. This club helps students gain confidence in their leadership abilities and learn skills that will help them in their future careers. Kayla says she was surprised there was not a student club on campus that promoted leadership development for women. She was inspired by leaders, Dean Mary Pearson, and Career Service Coordinator, Madalyn Swanson, to finally organize this club. Kayla says, “ I wanted to start this club as a tool to empower and support women who are striving to obtain leadership positions, get a job, set career goals, start their own company, or whatever the members of this club are striving for.” Kayla and Madalyn have big plans for WIL. They will be having socials where students can receive advice from distinguished leaders, participating in workshops, and finding service opportunities. Each meeting will include networking and bouncing ideas off other students and leaders, and forming a campus-wide support system. WIL meets on the last Thursday of each month through Spring Semester, and will really kick off in Fall 2019. Kayla and Madalyn will be having a planning meeting with club presidents to decide which speakers and events students want for next year.  Feel free to email kaylacenteno@hotmail.com or follow @womeninleadershipSUU for more information.

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Major Review: MBA

The MBA program at Southern Utah University’s Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business produces talented business leaders prepared with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively lead organizations in today’s increasingly turbulent environment. Whether in large, multinational corporations or small, entrepreneurial start-ups, an MBA from the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business provides you with the powerful foundation required to successfully launch or further enhance your already productive career. Our flexible program design allows you to tailor the MBA experience to best meet your specific needs. From enrolling full-time and completing the MBA degree in just one year, to taking only one course a semester, you set the pace that works for you. Our classes are available both on-campus and online, so you can register for those that best fit your schedule, whether they are all on-campus, all online, or a combination of both. With four online MBA Preparation courses required prior to registration, you can enter the MBA program with a basic level of business proficiency, regardless of your undergraduate degree. All MBA courses are taught by our highly qualified faculty, with both academic and professional experience, ensuring you obtain a solid foundation of leadership and managerial skills. The MBA program at the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

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