College of Business Newsletter -Spring 2021
New Term - New Goals- New Accomplishments
Welcome to Spring 2021 term from the College of Business at Governors State University!

The Year 2020 has been an unprecedented year in so many ways. COVID-19 has upended many people’s lives, and presented challenges to COB students, faculty, staff, and supporters. With perseverance, dedication, and support of each other, we were able to accomplish a lot in the past semester despite these challenges. Our students continue to make steady progresses towards their academic goals, with support and guidance from COB faculty and staff.

Academic Year 2020/2021 is a critical year in COB’s history. This is the first year of our new 5-year strategic plan, Strategy 2025, and also the self-study year for our first AACSB Continuous Improvement Review (CIR). COB faculty and staff continued to develop strategic objectives for its new 5-year plan. Continue reading...
Featured Alumni - someone you should know
Christopher Murray
Degree: B.A. in Economics, 2020
Title: Solutions Specialist

Jasmine Lucas
Degree: B.S. in Accounting, 2016
Title: Accountant, Reyes Holdings
Recently Passed CPA

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Aaron Ritter
Degree: M.B.A., 2020
Title :Contract Specialist, U.S. Army

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Well Done...
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Congratulations Marshall Holsapple who earned the SCPro Level 1 certificate.
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Congratulations Mary Comens who earned the SCPro Level 1 certificate.
Dr. Chevonne Alston, AFE Club Co-chair, congratulates the wonderful group of diverse students selected to participate in the Mary T. Washington Wylie program.
Mitzi Soto
B.S. Accounting Student

Brittany Webb
B.A. Business Administration Student
Angel Scott
B.S. Accounting Student

Dylan Webb
B.S. Accounting student
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Are you an alumni of the College of Business, let us know what you have been up to- click here to update us on your professional accomplishments. Giving back your expertise is one of the best legacies for the next generation.

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Faculty Accomplishments
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Dr. Brian McKenna (co-authored with Nancy McKenna), Round three: the Supreme Court Takes Up the Affordable Care Act, Midwest Law Journal, Volume 15, 40-48
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Dr. Tricia Kerns, developed and delivered Certificate in Logistics and Transportation Distribution and SCPro Level 1 certificate preparation workshop. She also host the podcast " Supply Chain A-Z.
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Kankakee County Auditor
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield
2021 Upcoming Events
 Save the Dates
  • College of Business Meet/Greet January 14: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Graduate Information Session Schedule
  • All Graduate programs, February 17: Noon - 1
  • MSHRM/MBA, March 10: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • MSBA, March 24: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  • MSA, March 24: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
  • All Graduate programs, April 21: 5:300 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • MSBA, May 9: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.


 

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