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| 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397 • (909) 537-5700 | August 2008 |
 Karen Dill Bowerman, Dean |
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Job creation is more important than ever, as the I.E. experiences a net job loss in 2008 for the first time in over 40 years. The housing market's effect is profound. As we graduate students for the workforce, the College remains committed to economic development at the same time. There are many important pieces to that puzzle, and one is increasing exports from the region. This year's National District Export Council Conference is being held in Palm Springs October 15-17; hear leaders in world trade to help guide your export plan. Hope to see you there! Again, I focus on the fact that WE GRADUATE COMMUNITY LEADERS. It's not too late to set up an internship with our students for the Fall Quarter, so give us a call if we can be of assistance. Our interns are prepared for community leadership because of your mentorship. ~Karen Dill Bowerman |
STUDENTS WIN INFO COMPETITION: Near the end of the Spring Quarter, two CSUSB teams competed in Pomona's12th annual Information Technology Competition, sponsored by the Information Assurance and Security Management Center. Our Systems Analysis team won first place for their case design for a fictitious aerospace knowledge management and secure search system. The team was required to document and communicate the business needs of clients into an effective enterprise solution. Multi-disciplinary team members Alfredo Gonzales, Andrew Shaw and Abhay Sharma divided a $1000 cash prize. "The most important outcome is that the students learned a lot in a high pressure competition,” said faculty coach Dr. Jake Zhu. |
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ECONOMIC IMPACT: In four short years of operation, the IEWBC has achieved $6.5 million in economic impact and assisted in the creation and retention of 278 jobs. Assistance includes business counseling to 959 clients for a total of 4,194 hours, entrepreneurial training for 5,262 participants, and the facilitation of mentoring for 1,047 women. Approximately 91% of the clients of the IEWBC in all programs have been socially or economically disadvantaged and 70% of the workshop attendees (1457 out of 2109) of the IEWBC in all programs have been socially or economically disadvantaged. The Inland Empire Women's Business Center received a $100,000 grant for providing services to low-income, minority, disabled and/or women-owned businesses. Wells Fargo Foundation recognized the small business assistance program with a $50,000 grant in 2008 and another $50,000 for 2009, contingent upon the organization making successful progress in goals outlined in the original proposal. The Center offers an array of low-cost workshops to help business owners advance their potential for success at any stage of business development. |
| College alumna JEAN STEPHENS, Chief Executive Officer of RSM International, addressed the graduating class of the university's College of Business and Public Administration at its 2008 commencement ceremony. She holds the MBA in Finance from the College and became the first woman to lead RSM International, a global network of independent professional services firms, ranked seventh in the world in terms of size, with 66 member firms and 25,000 total staff in 64 countries. During commencement weekend, students from our nationally-ranked Beta Alpha Psi organization held a dinner in her honor, and bestowed honorary membership. Before beginning international work, Jean Stephens held leadership positions in the San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce (president - 1995), Rotary International, United Way (treasurer), YWCA (president 1992 – 1995) and the Inland Empire Symphony (VP finance).
Thank you, Jean, for flying in from the U.K. to address our graduates!
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 Larry Sharp receiving doctoral regalia from Provost Fernandez (l) and President Karnig (r). |
LARRY SHARP, president and CEO of Arrowhead Credit Union in San Bernardino, received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree at commencement ceremonies on June 15 with the College of Business and Public Administration. He has a long connection with the College, including receiving his MBA for Executives degree in 2003. In 1998 he received the Arrowhead Distinguished Chief Executive Award in recognition of his contributions to the region. He serves on the Dean’s Executive Advisory Board, is president of Inland Empire Economic Partnership,
chair of the Riverside-San Bernardino Community Foundation Board, and served three terms on the board of the San Bernardino County Employees Retirement Association.
President Karnig said, “Larry represents the very best in our local business community, in terms of energy, acumen, integrity and commitment to the larger good.”
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NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED NOW for Arrowhead Distinguished Executive Officer award. Held annually since 1990, the event has become the premier award recognition for executives in the region, attracting business and governmental leaders from throughout Southern California. Prior honorees are Jack H. Brown, Ralph and Goldy Lewis, Martin Matich, Nicholas Coussoulis, Glenda Bayless, Neal Baker, Evlyn Wilcox, Larry Sharp, William Leonard, D. Linn Wiley, Bob Kain, Donald Driftmier, Bruce Varner, Candace Hunter Wiest, George H. Schnarre, Don Baker and Dr. Dev GnanaDev. Please email.the.dean the nominee's name and contact information with a paragraph highlighting accomplishments and contributions to the region. |
 An awards luncheon will be held to recognize our honoree. |
WE ARE CO-SPONSORING the 20th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues November 9-12, 2008 in Paris, France. This year’s main theme is “Corporate Governance and Accountability.” The primary objective of the conference is to provide an important forum to enhance the understanding of international accounting issues. There is international interaction between academicians and practitioners, so let us know, practitioners, if you register. Register online. |
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RAFIQUL BHUYAN, Associate Professor of Finance, was recognized as the 2008 College of Business & Public Administration outstanding research faculty for his prolific research activities. Dr. Bhuyan coauthored seven peer-reviewed journal articles since joining the College in September 2007. In five years, he has published 34 journal articles, with another 7 or so in the stream for next year. An example of one title is “Earnings and Equity Valuation in Emerging Markets: Evidence from the Bangladesh Stock Market.” |
DAVID BAKER, Assistant Professor of Public Administration, was recognized by the College for 2008 instructional-related activities. He has integrated contemporary teaching technologies including the development of a fully online class that received an Outstanding Originator in Distributed Learning Award. Dr. Baker routinely brings in the Inland Empire's top experts as guest speakers in class. He authored a Governmental Budgeting Workbook that bridges theory and practice for public administration students, complementing prior service as County Administrator in both San Joaquin and Tuolumne counties. |
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DON DROST’s service to the University, the College, and the Management Department has been long term and thus led to his recognition by the College for the 2008 Service Award. We are all indebted to Dr. Drost as Associate Dean five years ago when he handled much accreditation-related reporting. He has served on literally tens of committees over the years to keep faculty governance meaningful, such as the Outcomes Assessment Committee to evaluate and "close the loop" on continuous improvement of our undergraduate program. |
OUTSTANDING GRADUATES of 2008 were MPA student Scott Catlett and undergraduate accounting and finance (dual) major Christine Gibson. Both graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA (there were only three 4.0 GPAs among over 600 graduates). Scott Catlett maintained a full time position as principal management analyst for the City of Riverside. Prior to enrolling at CSUSB, Scott was halfway completed with his degree at Tulane University in New Orleans until as a result of Hurricane Katrina, he relocated to the Inland Empire. Christine Gibson is beginning her career with KPMG after graduating with dual B.S. As a presidential scholar, Christine has been involved with the University and in the community. For the past six years she has volunteered with the City of Readers program in San Bernardino, and served for three years in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Christine Gibson is shown in the center, with Dean Bowerman and RSM International CEO Jean Stephens. Scott Catlett, CBPA's 2008 Outstanding Graduate Student, is shown with President Karnig. |
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Three years ago, Alumni Affairs researched all addressable alumni of the College to find the percentage that had remained in San Bernardino and Riverside counties over the last 40 years. The figure was 62%. Figures shown here from one class alone would lead us to believe that the percentage remaining here in the I.E. has grown by 10-11% to about 73%. Whether or not those grads will still be here ten years from now remains to be seen, for example, when they believe their careers could be given a shot upward if they moved to another county. Alternatively, these grads may remain in the two-county area because there is a viable career path to sustain their professional growth, and housing is relatively affordable. Time will tell. But whether the percentage is 62% or 73%, the point remains the same: the College is educating future leaders of the Inland Empire for business and government.
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EXPANSION OF UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING: Advising services - including the Peer Advising Center - will be moving to Jack Brown Hall room 134 to open the new academic year. Detailed advising and registration questions are answered, and also peers will answer general questions such as "Where is my faculty advisor?" "What organizations should I join?" or "How do I sign up for weekly career advising sessions?" Community leaders are invited to talk with students about careers in a particular industry; for further information, email.Jessica Chavez or call (909) 537-3386. |
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Bonnie O'Connor, the College's Director of Development, says DONORS MAKE A DIFFERENCE…donations to provide scholarships, student awards, and to fund innovative programs help to enhance the learning environment for our students. The margin of excellence at great universities is private support, not reliance on only public funds. As CSUSB continues to offer the highest quality undergraduate and graduate level education, we remain an educational leader in Southern California. Community support is vital to our providing strong leadership for the long-term economic vitality of our region. You can make a difference in the life of a student and create a lasting legacy. To learn more about our programs, new initiatives, scholarships, and events, please contact Bonnie O’Connor at (909) 537-7295, or via e-mail. We would be happy to send you a packet of information on CBPA and the ways that you can make a difference. |
Coyote Business Alliance Members
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Business Alliance Members Ameriprise Financial Services Arrowhead Credit Union Downs Energy Eadie & Payne, LLP George H. Schnarre Inc. Real Estate Los Angeles Better Business Bureau Parke-Guptill and Company, LLP Press Enterprise San Bernardino Convention and Visitors Bureau Security Bank of California Sempra Energy, the Gas Company Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management Stater Bros. Markets Upside Thinking Wilkin-Guge Marketing |
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Thanks to Robert Whitehead whose photography lends an important dimension to our events and our memories of them. |
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