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FALL 2014
BUSINESS
@UM-FLINT
THE
ACROSS GLO BE
SOM student experiences studying abroad - pg. 10
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DEAN’S MESSAGE
Excellence: Our Common Bond
TABLE of CONTENTS
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HIGHLIGHTS
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40 Years of SOM
HOLIDAY CHEER
SOM Part-Time MBA Program Ranked 8th
Entrepreneurs Society
Event Spreads Holiday
Cheer to Local Families
Alumnus
John Sullivan Appointed UM Treasurer
SOM
Awards $32,000 to Transfer Students
Dear Alumni and Friends of the School of Management,
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The past year for me has been filled with meeting
many new people who have a common bond. The
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Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Awards
bond is a fondness for UM-Flint and a desire to see
the School of Management thrive and succeed. I am
very proud to be your Dean in this new chapter.
As you will see in this issue, there are many initiatives
that demonstrate our commitment to our students, to
our community, and to being an engaged international
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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SOM Students Across the Globe
Insight into East Asian Culture and Int. Business
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Experiencing the European Economy in Germany
International Internships in Wuppertal
LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE
New scholarship supports students
community engagement efforts
hub for business education. Our rankings in Business
Week, U.S. News and World Report, and The Princeton
Review testify to our national recognition.
Our professors and staff are truly committed to
excellence and student success. We are constantly
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Perseverance, Passion and Payoffs
Keeping the Connection
40th Anniversary
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Engaged Learning/Serving the Community
Free Tax Preparation Tradition Continues
Holiday Cheer to Local Children/Families
seeking new ways to improve existing courses and programs. We also seek to embrace new learning approaches
that will be important to our students in the coming years.
NEW FACULTY & STAFF
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As we approach our 40th anniversary as a School of Management (1975-2015), we will be seeking your involvement
Faculty & Staff Profiles
and continued support in helping us celebrate this milestone. Details will be emerging about our yearlong
FACULTY RESEARCH
celebration. My very best wishes to you!
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Sincerely,
Faculty Research Profiles
DONOR RECOGNITION
Scott D. Johnson, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Management
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SOM Students Abroad
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Learning Through Service
Honoring Family, Giving Back to the Community
Donor Honor Roll
Advisory Board Committees
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
40 YEARS OF SOM
The 2014 / 2015 academic year marks the 40th
anniversary of the School of Management at UMFlint. In honor of this historic milestone, the School
Part-Time MBA Program
RANKED 8
TH
in the Midwest, 46th Nationally
of Management is hosting a number of alumni and
community engagement events that you’re invited to.
See page 18 for specifics.
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SOM Featured in The Princeton Review’s
‘Best 295 Business Schools: 2014’
According to Robert Franek, The Princeton
Review Senior VP-Publisher, “We recommend
UM-Flint’s School of Management as one of the
best institutions a student could attend to earn
a business school degree.”
The company featured the school in
the 2013 and now again in the 2014
edition of its book, “The Best 295
Business Schools” (Random House/
Princeton Review, October 8, 2013).
MasterCard Provides
$90,000
In Grant Funding
for Work/Live Projects
The success of the Work/
Live home concept created by
the School of Management
The School of Management was
Entrepreneurs Society in
awarded another prominent distinction by
partnership with the Genesee
Bloomberg BusinessWeek: a place in the
County Habitat for Humanity
Top 50 of its biennial “Best Part-time
caught the attention of
MBA program” rankings for 2013.
MasterCard.
In the Midwest, only the part-time MBA
The company recently announced
programs at the University of Michigan
it is providing a $90,000 grant
Ross School of Business, the University
to the Genesee County HFH to
of Nebraska and Indiana University were
support future Work/Live projects
ranked higher within the Big Ten than the
in the county.
part-time program at UM-Flint.
See the article on page 20 for more
about the Entrepreneurs Society’s
involvement on Work/Live projects.
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HIGHLIGHTS
SOM Awards $32,000
SOM Alumna, Michelle Goff, named
in Scholarships to Transfer Students
CFO OF THE YEAR
Throughout its history, SOM has forged
by Crain’s Detroit Magazine.
partnerships with community colleges across the
Michelle Goff, BBA ’83, was awarded the
students who transfer to UM-Flint in pursuit of a
state of Michigan to provide an easier transition for
BBA degree.
distinction of “CFO of the Year – large private
company 2013” by Crain’s Detroit Business.
Goff received her undergraduate degree from
the School of Management in 1983 before
continuing her education on the Ann Arbor
campus. Since receiving her MBA in 1986, she
John Sullivan, BBA ‘81,
Appointed as University of Michigan
TREASURER
has held a number of senior finance positions
On April 1 of 2014,
for large companies including CIGNA Behavioral
Sullivan, BBA ’81, took over the
Health, Campbell-Ewald Co., R.L. Polk & Co., and
reins as Treasurer of the University
Highgate, LLC.
of Michigan. In the role, Sullivan
John
A new initiative put in place this year provides
financial support to the highest achieving students
from our partner institutions. Through the initiative,
16 top transfer students from six community
colleges around the state were awarded scholarships
totaling $32,000 for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Francine Cullari, SOM
Lecturer, Receives Prestigious
HUDSON AWARD
management functions. He is also
lead team in the University’s
of Alberta, Canada, in the fall of 2013,
Dr. Michael Witt, Entrepreneur-inResidence and Lecturer of the School
of Management, took part in creating
The Roberts P. Hudson Award,
approach toward successfully
considered the highest award
competing in the global market.
conferred by the State Bar of Michigan, is presented
periodically to commend one or more lawyers
for their unselfish rendering of outstanding and
unique service to and on behalf of the State Bar of
Michigan, the legal profession and the public.
The report, entitled “Sustainable
Prosperity Through Innovation,” outlines
six key recommendations that will form
the foundation for innovation growth in
the province, and played a major role in
The School of Management is proud to congratulate
the government’s decision to launch the
Lecturer of Business Law, Francine Cullari, MA,
Alberta Innovation Council.
MBA, JD, for being selected to receive the Hudson
Visit the Alberta government’s website at:
http://eae.alberta.ca for more details.
Award in 2014.
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As a member of the expert panel on
a report that will steer the province’s
an integral member of the executive
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Guides Innovation in Alberta
innovation engaged by the government
treasury, debt management and risk
Read about how his experiences as a
student at UM-Flint helped him on the
road to success on page 16.
DR. MICHAEL WITT,
technology commercialization and
is responsible for the university’s
Finance Division.
Entrepreneur-in-Residence,
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AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
MAIZE AND BLUE
DECEMBER 2013
SHELBY BROOKS
Bachelor of Business Administration
Distinguished Scholar Award
Marketing
The Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award is
Bachelor of Business Administration
the highest academic award bestowed upon graduates
of the University of Michigan-Flint, and is presented to
no more than 13 graduates at each spring and winter
commencement ceremony. During the 2013/2014 academic
year, Maize and Blue Scholar Awards were presented to
four outstanding SOM students.
ROSALIE CROTHERS-EVANS-KROL
General Business
FOLAJIMI AFOLABI
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting & Finance
EMILY HOFFMAN
Bachelor of Business Administration
Marketing
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 SOM scholarship recipients.
During the ’13/’14 academic year, a total of $78,818 was awarded to 65 students.
Walker E. Fesmire
Accounting
Scholarship
Danielle Adams
Meri Kirshman
Mitchel Woods
R & E Freeman School
of Management
Scholarship
Danielle Adams
Folajimi Afolabi
Amber Beach
Mary Blondin
Joshua Bowers
Robyn Brown
Joshua Connelly
Akrum Eidelsafy
Carol Gao
Erica Henderson
Justin Hernandez
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Emily Hoffman
Meri Kirshman
Teresa Lindhurst
Xiaomin Liu
Makenna Lumley
Katherine McAuliffe
Jamie Muscott
Celina Nickel
Joseph Seitz
Mabel Smeckert
Jacklyn Wallace
Erica Winstrand
Mitchel Woods
Rabi Zaher
R & E Freeman
NetPlus!
MBA Scholarship
Brandon Beede
Rojelio Castel
Aqualia Eady
Ryan Gerulski
Cynthia McNamara
Aaron McWilliams
Kristen Palmatier
William Preseton
Marissa Raymo
P. Viruthiamparambath
Chad Walters
Jessica Hagemeister
CPA Scholarship
Roger Slaght
Linn Family Scholarship
Akrum Eidelsafy
I. Douglas Moon SOM
Undergraduate Merit
Scholarship
Folajimi Afolabi
Meri Kirshman
Charles Erickson
Rachor Scholarship
Alison Bunnell
Brooke Jordan
Elizabeth Ray
Thomas P. Ryan &
Thomas P. Ryan, Jr.
Scholarship Fund
Danielle Adams
Folajimi Afolabi
Joshua Bowers
Angela Bright
Joshua Connelly
Anthony Cookenmaster
Kimon Criner
Barbara Cullinan
Akrum Eidelsafy
The School of Management is dedicated to the development and implementation of new programs
and initiatives that prepare our students for future trends and opportunities in a constantly evolving
global market. Our latest additions to the BBA and MBA programs are outlined below.
MAY 2014
SOM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Professor Robert Cojeen
Scholarship
Danielle Adams
Barbara Cullinan
Erica Henderson
Meri Kirshman
Xiaomin Liu
Program Innovations
Nicole Fortner
Erica Henderson
Emily Hoffman
Meri Kirshman
Teresa Lindhurst
Ming Liu
Xiaomin Liu
Maria Lwantale
May Ma
Katherine McAuliffe
Stephen Miller
Jamie Muscott
Dawn Nedela
Joseph Seitz
Roger Slaght
Mabel Smeckert
Michelle Smith
Tonya Williams
Erica Winstrand
Mitchel Woods
Rabi Zaher
School of Management
Alumni Scholarship
Emily Hoffman
Timothy E. Purman CPA
Scholarship Fund
Mabel Smeckert
David C. Tucker CPA
Scholarship
Folajimi Afolabi
Yeo & Yeo
Scholarship
Danielle Adams
Angela Bright
Anthony Cookenmaster
Meri Kirshman
School of
Management
Study Abroad
Scholarship
Iyad Abufarha
Nil Barua
Tiffany Bowie
Easton Clemons
Autumn DeLavergne
John Paul Demers
Audrey Ditri
Zachary Falishans
Jennifer Kline
Chia Yi Liu
JaQuita Welch
Jessica Winowski
Cody Yearn
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Management Major in 2015
Effective Fall 2015, the School of Management will offer a
new major at the undergraduate level: Entrepreneurship
and Innovation Management.
The School of Management now offers the MBA degree
paired with several doctoral programs in healthcare,
including Anesthesia Practice (DrAP/MBA), Physical
Therapy (DPT/MBA) and Nursing Practice (DNP/MBA).
Students in these programs start the MBA curriculum
while finishing up their doctoral studies or soon after,
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management are
and are able to “double-count” several courses to expedite
widely recognized fields of study within management/
MBA program completion. After successful completion
business degree programs. To date, these complementary
of the dual degree program, students are awarded their
fields of management have been folded into the
doctoral degree and an MBA with a concentration in
Management Major under the Entrepreneurship Track
Health Care Management.
of the BBA program at UM-Flint. By instituting the
new major, both complementary fields will receive the
prominence they deserve.
New Course on Project Management
In the new project management course, students will
Feedback from our students indicated a desire to
learn information systems project management principles
broaden their education beyond the “core” courses in the
and strategies that include project planning, estimating
Entrepreneurship Track. The new major provides greater
costs, developing schedules, managing risks, managing
depth and breadth of educational exposure for students
quality and executing projects. In addition, students will
interested in either starting their own businesses or
learn team building within the realm of information
working in entrepreneurial and innovative organizations.
systems projects, and the development and use of
The program incorporates coursework in innovation
collaboration technologies to support project teams. Upon
management and marketing to help them achieve
successful completion of this course, students should be
those goals.
prepared to take the CAPM certification exam through
the Project Management Institute, and will be able to:
DrAP/MBA, DNP/MBA and
DPT/MBA Dual Degree Programs
At some point in their career, individuals employed in
• Build and lead information systems project teams
• Plan, charter, structure, execute and control
information systems projects
the healthcare sector are likely to assume administrative
responsibilities that require business knowledge and
management skills. Some healthcare professionals may
even consider opening their own practice. Courses in the
MBA program provide the knowledge and skills needed to
• Use advanced project management technologies
• Use collaboration technologies and development
environments
succeed in these situations.
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
THE
ACROSS GLO BE
SOM Students Experience the World of Business Firsthand
JAPAN
AND TAIWAN
Insight into East Asian Culture and International Business
incredible depth to our students’
Today’s dynamic business world demands more than knowledge of the basics. To
understanding of Asia.”
be successful, professionals need to realize the implications of globalization and the
Professor Peng grew up in Taiwan
international marketplace as well as how to effectively communicate across cultures.
and has traveled extensively in
both Taiwan and Japan. Through
his experiences and student
feedback, he emphasizes how
Study abroad opportunities offered through the
University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Management
(SOM) and International and Global Studies Program
go beyond providing students with an understanding
of international business. They allow them to
experience it firsthand.
“Our School of Management is highly involved
internationally, which is unusual for a college this
size,” said Seyed Mehdian, Ph.D., a finance professor
important it is to take advantage
“Our School of
Management is highly
involved internationally,
which is unusual for a
college this size.”
- Seyed Mehdian, Ph.D.
of study abroad opportunities.
“I can say with confidence
that all the students who have
participated in this program (in
2009, 2011 and 2013) concluded
that this was one of their best
experiences at UM-Flint,” said
Dr. Greg Laurence and Study Abroad students at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan
say they want to return to Asia.
In the summer of 2013, Professors Jacob Peng,
In fact, one study abroad alumnus is working in Taiwan,
Ph.D., and Gregory A. Laurence, Ph.D., led a group of 14
and two are applying to work in Japan.
who has led several study abroad trips at the
students to Japan and Taiwan to experience the economic
University over the past 12 years.
systems, business practices and management styles
common in these countries.
“Taiwan provides a very safe and friendly environment
to study international businesses and Chinese culture.
Getting out of one’s comfort zone is not easy—and that’s
“Feedback we’ve received from students and alumni
“Japan and Taiwan are two economies that are quite
why faculty-led study abroad trips add tremendous value
indicated that the intercultural skills they acquired
important for U.S. companies to understand,” said
to students. We take the worry of travel logistics away
Laurence, who worked for several years at the American
so that students can focus on learning and experiencing
Chamber of Commerce in Japan and PADECO, a
culture shock in a safe and fun way.”
and the international connections they made during
study abroad trips had a significant impact on their
development consultancy in Tokyo.
lives, both personally and professionally. Some of our
“Japan is one of the world’s largest economies and
cultural sites and three universities where they attended
students have even landed job opportunities overseas
one of the largest trading partners for the U.S. Taiwan
lectures on history, language and business. A portion
as a result of these experiences.”
may be less obvious to American students, but just as
of the coursework required students to keep blogs that
important to gain some exposure to. Our students tend to
featured their reflections about each country as well as a
be amazed when they learn that brands like HTC, Asus,
general reflection of the experience as a whole.
Acer and Giant Bicycles are all Taiwanese companies.
Then, when you combine the fact that Japan and Taiwan
have a complex and unique relationship, I think that adds
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Peng. “Almost all the students
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During the trip, students visited eight businesses, seven
In her blog, Kelsey Brady, a senior majoring in
international business, wrote, “When I left, I thought
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
that 21 days was such a long time to spend away from home with people I barely
knew, but the time ended up being too short. Anyone who is debating about going
on a trip like that should definitely go at any opportunity.”
Matthew Tanyi, a 2013 graduate, wrote, “The many companies we visited, small
and large, have given me a better idea of how to do business internationally. It’s
helped me to realize that a great product can be marketed anywhere. People may
have core cultural differences, such as language, but we’re not so different after all.”
Experiencing the European Economy in Germany -
THE LOCOMOTIVE OF EUROPE
The partnership between the University of Michigan-Flint and
abroad and working for a foreign company. This increases
Bergische Universitat Wuppertal (BUW) that led to the 2014
their international preparedness significantly and makes them
study abroad trip also spawned the “Internship in Germany”
much more attractive in the job market after returning home
program, launched in the summer of 2013.
with the new skills and perspective they acquired.”
International business majors participating in the “Internship
The decision to require international business students to
in Germany” program spend six weeks gaining professional
participate in opportunities like the “Internship in Germany”
experience as interns abroad in the German city of Wuppertal.
program was partially due to feedback provided by alumni of
The program places SOM students in German companies
the School of Management.
and organizations including Sparkasse (bank), Barmenia
(insurance company) and Jackstadzentrum (entrepreneurship
center) from July through August, and students also participate
in cultural trips and lectures at BUW during their stay.
“Through surveys, our alumni indicated the importance of
graduating with internship experience and felt that it should
be a requirement,” said Kandogan. “The relatively new
international business program requires an internship at a
In May of 2014, Professor Mehdian led a
“The business components of our trips
multinational company or study abroad experience, so it is a
group of nine students on a study abroad
allow students to see how business
positive move in the right direction in light of the feedback
trip to Wuppertal, Germany. Students
and styles of management operate in
we’ve received.”
spent two weeks attending lectures at
different cultural settings. In addition
partner institution Bergische Universitat
to informative lectures at our host
Wuppertal (BUW), networking with
universities, students visit and observe
professionals and other students,
specific businesses, then meet with
and visiting cultural landmarks and
company representatives afterward for
businesses. Students also travelled to
discussion and to have their questions
Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Dusseldorf
answered.”
during their time in Germany.
Although it’s considered a young university by European
standards, BUW has already established its reputation as
“a force in business and industry that goes beyond its role
in regional economics.” The school’s business startup and
marketing program won BUW the number one position in the
German university rankings twice in the past 10 years.
In addition to internships, the articulation agreement between
Prior to organizing the 2014 Germany
“While other colleges may provide databases with available
the two universities also allows for student exchange
“Our study abroad trips don’t focus
Study Abroad course, Mehdian
internships, I don’t think many have [international] partner
programs and research opportunities for students and
solely on business,” said Mehdian. “A
conducted similar visits to Russia,
universities like ours, where the partner actively places our
professors from UM-Flint and Wuppertal.
large cultural component is built into our
China, India, Japan and Taiwan.
students into companies with which they have relationships,”
itineraries as well. This includes meeting
with students at the universities hosting
us so that students can interact and, in
many cases, develop friendships. This
connection gives students a glimpse of
“I can’t emphasize enough how
said Yener Kandogan, Ph.D., professor of international business.
important it is for students to take
“Certainly, this is a first for School of Management. While we
advantage of opportunities that will
have international partnerships with other universities, the
provide them with a global education,”
exchange programs [with those partners] have always been
ALUMNI: Did you participate in a study abroad
program as an SOM student? We welcome you
said Mehdian. “You acquire so much knowledge that you
for students to study at each other’s campuses. What makes
can’t possibly learn from staying home—international
this opportunity different is that we ask our partners to place
to share your experiences with current students
experience observing how businesses operate in different
our students not in their courses, but as interns at companies
by speaking at one of our future trip information
During their trip, students met with CEOs, managers and
settings and styles of management that differ from
that are their business partners.
sessions. To get involved, call (810) 762-3160.
other representatives of the companies visited, and made a
what people are familiar with here. These study abroad
trip to the German Stock Exchange.
opportunities are an invaluable experience.”
what life is like at the host university and an opportunity to
communicate within the context of another culture.
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International Internships In Wuppertal
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“Such an opportunity is especially beneficial for international
business students, as it gives them the experience of living
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Perseverance,
PASSION AND PAYOFFS
Prominent healthcare executive Kim Horn is no stranger to grit—“perseverance
and passion for long-term goals” are two of the leading predictors of success.
Throughout her life, Horn has worked relentlessly to
Permanente, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit
achieve the goals she set for herself. In fact, it was
health plans, makes me feel both proud and fortunate.”
perseverance in an ever-changing industry that led
to her current position as President of the Kaiser
Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States in
Rockville, Maryland.
exceeding $2 million annually.
“While our mission is to help people, health care is a
business,” said Horn. “It was one of my professors in
“As a student at the University of Michigan-Flint, I
the School of Management who helped me realize this.
worked full time and took a full class load. This taught
He coached me through my career options, eventually
me self discipline, time management skills and the
inspiring me to pursue health care over the automotive
payoffs of working hard. It was this experience that
industry. What I’ve discovered is that health care is
shaped me into the person I am today—enjoying an
rich with opportunities. I’ve worked with some of the
amazing career that blends the dynamic world of
most brilliant people in the world from several different
operations management with helping people. I get to go
fields.”
lives and improving health in our country.”
In addition to her career, Horn has spent the last 15 to
20 years devoting her time and talent to community,
In her position of leadership, Horn oversees all aspects
philanthropic and industry endeavors, especially those
for Kaiser’s mid-Atlantic region, which serves more
geared toward education, children’s health and making
than 500,000 members and operates 30 medical
communities more viable.
centers throughout the District of Columbia, Northern
Virginia and Maryland.
Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States
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organization grew from 100,000 to more than 600,000
advice: ‘Make a plan, then work the plan,’ ” said Horn.
home each day knowing that I played a part in saving
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Health in Grand Rapids. Under her leadership, the
members across the state of Michigan with revenues
the plan’ often entailed a lot of hard work.
President of the Kaiser Health
as President and Chief Executive Officer of Priority
“Early in my career, one of my mentors offered this
“These words resonated. And, I learned that ‘working
Kim Horn, UM-Flint BBA ’84,
Prior to joining Kaiser in 2012, Horn served for 15 years
“I encourage my daughters, Rachel and Alison, to
devote about 20 percent of their time to service,”
“What a remarkable time and place to be working in
said Horn. “There comes a certain point in your
the healthcare industry,” said Horn. “We’re currently
career where you can give back—utilize your skills
in the midst of accomplishing so much here in our
and connections for something greater. I consider it
nation’s capital. And, to be able to do it at Kaiser
a privilege.”
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
KEEPING THE CONNECTION
The University of Michigan-Flint has always held a special place in John Sullivan’s (’81)
heart. He grew up a few blocks from campus near the College Cultural neighborhood
and graduated from Flint Central.
The downtown area became Sullivan’s second home as a
“Taking on new challenges is what I enjoy most about
young adult; it’s where he hung out, went to college and
my career,” said Sullivan. “As many people who go into
landed his first professional job. And, while he couldn’t
accounting, I like to solve problems. And, I enjoy helping
have known it at the time, that first job at Citizens Bank in
other people solve theirs. In my new position as treasurer,
downtown Flint started Sullivan on a career in the financial
I look forward to working with my colleagues across the
industry that would ultimately lead to his becoming U-M’s
university to offer them the highest-quality financial services
treasurer this past spring.
and exemplary customer service.”
Although he works from the Ann
Before being hired at the University,
Arbor campus, Sullivan continues
Sullivan worked in the financial
to stay connected to the UM-Flint
industry for over 20 years. He earned
campus through his job, and credits
much of his success to the education
he received there.
“When I attended UM-Flint, it
was much smaller than it is now,
but I received an outstanding
education. And, over the past few
“When I attended
UM-Flint, it was much
smaller than it is
now, but I received an
outstanding education.”
decades, I’ve witnessed its amazing
Flint, an MBA in finance from UM and
a JD from Wayne State University.
“Experience has taught me not to
be afraid of trying something new,”
said Sullivan. “It leads to professional
growth, new skills and an increased
awareness of opportunities you may
transformation,” said Sullivan. “The
not have considered. Fortunately, I had
campus has experienced tremendous
the support of my wife Mary as I took
growth—in terms of size, enrollment
on new challenges—career changes
and program offerings—and plays a valuable role as a
catalyst in reviving downtown businesses and expanding
opportunities locally.”
and pursuing MBA and law degrees.”
Sullivan is a father of six and, as a parent and graduate of
UM-Flint, recognizes the value and many benefits of getting
Sullivan was selected as U-M’s new treasurer after a
an education at one of UM’s outlying campuses. In fact, two
national search and was appointed by the Regents in March
of his children have graduated from UM-Dearborn. He’s also
2013. Since 2000, he has worked at the University as the
an active member of his local parish, St. Priscilla in Livonia,
controller for investment accounting, with the responsibility
where he serves on the finance committee and is a member
of ensuring accurate accounting and reporting for billions in
of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
cash and investments.
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- John Sullivan
his BBA in accounting from the UM-
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As a busy professional, Sullivan acknowledges that
UM-Flint alumnus John Sullivan was named Treasurer of the University of Michigan in the Spring of 2014
balancing time between work and family can be a challenge.
professors contributed most to developing a firm grasp
Fortunately, he developed a strategy for this early in his
of accounting,” said Sullivan. “I still remember one of my
career as he juggled working full time and attending UM-
professors making us memorize the definitions of debit and
Flint to finish his accounting degree.
credit. To this day, I can recite them verbatim and often ask
“When I first started college, I wasn’t sure which career
job candidates to define these terms.
path to pursue,” Sullivan said. “So, I started working full
“Another aspect I enjoyed most about UM-Flint was its Rec
time at Citizen’s Bank across from campus and attended
Center. As a student, I used the track and swimming pool
school part time. Very quickly, I realized I needed to finish
and, after graduation, I purchased an alumni membership so
my degree if I wanted to succeed professionally, so I
I could continue using the facility on a regular basis.
returned to school as a serious and focused student. During
my last semester, I took an educational leave from my job to
finish my degree as a full time student. This allowed me to
structure my day and approach school like a full-time job, so
that I could fit in classes, homework and studying.”
“While Flint is not without its challenges, I was fortunate
to grow up in a city that presented me with so many
opportunities to succeed. These past few years have seen
remarkable growth in the Flint campus, which is so
important to the Greater Flint area. In my new role as
While Sullivan considers earning his degree at UM-Flint
Treasurer for the University of Michigan, I look forward
a significant milestone, what he treasures most were the
to working with the UM-Flint campus and surrounding
experiences he had as a student.
community to make the future even brighter.”
“I feel like the smaller class sizes and direct access to my
“Taking on new challenges is what I enjoy most about my career.”
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
40 Years Som
OF
SOM 40TH ANNIVERSARY BUSINESS PLAN
COMPETITION — $5,000 GRAND PRIZE
‘THE ECONOMIC FORUM’ PRESENTED BY
SOM & THE FLINT ROTARY
1st Round: December 6, 2014 | 2nd Round: May 19, 2015
December 12, 2014 | 11:30 a.m. | Northbank Center Ballroom
Location: 1 Riverfront Center W, Flint, MI 48502
432 N. Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502
Deadline to Register: November 18, 2014
In 1975, the School of Management was established as the first professional school on the
University of Michigan-Flint campus. This academic year marks the school’s 40th anniversary.
Learn about the state of U.S. and World Economics from
The University of Michigan
SOM faculty and other expert panel members during
Flint’s School of Management
this annual event hosted in partnership with the Rotary
invites all UM-Flint students
Club of Flint.
and alumni to compete for a cash prize and resource
package in the school’s 40th Anniversary Business Plan
Over the past 40 years, the School of Management has
evolved from a regional college into a nationally recognized
institution known for providing high-quality business
educations to domestic and international students
alike. With recurring top 50 rankings in Bloomberg
BusinessWeek’s “Best Part-Time MBA Programs,” and
regular inclusion in The Princeton Review’s “Best Business
Schools” annual publication, the School of Management
continues to build its reputation as an engaged,
international hub for business education.
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, the School of
Management will be hosting a number of events throughout
the academic year, just a few of which are outlined to the
right. Visit the School of Management website at
www.umflint.edu/som for additional details about these and
Competition this winter. The $5,000 cash 1st place
SOM ALUMNI AT THE GO BLUE TAILGATE &
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
1202 S. State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
1975
1956
University of Michigan-Flint established
under original name of The Flint College
of the University of Michigan;
Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA) program begins
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1981
Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
program begins
put toward the implementation of the winning business
Management and the history and traditions of
Michigan Football by participating in the biggest
pre-game tailgate in Ann Arbor.
event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a
lunch buffet served at 11:30 a.m. followed by the program
beginning at 12:00 p.m.
outlined later this year.
Event admission is $10 per person, which includes lunch.
The competition, the first of its kind hosted by SOM, will
consist of two rounds — a preliminary elevator pitch round,
where teams outline their business idea in three minutes
For tickets or more information, please contact Kristin
Arntz at [email protected] or 810.762.3253 by
December 8, 2014.
The School of Management will have a reserved
or less, and a final round in May 2015, where the finalists
section for our alumni to enjoy spirited
will present their full business plan. To be eligible, all
entertainment by some of Michigan’s great
teams must include one or more actively enrolled UM-Flint
student performance groups, games and activities
students. The first 40 teams to register before the October
Remember to visit the SOM website frequently
for children of all ages, appearances by university
18 deadline will be guaranteed a spot in the first round.
to find out about additional anniversary events:
leaders, and, as always, a memorable performance
by the mighty Michigan Marching Band.
In partnership with the UM-Flint Innovation Incubator
program, workshops will be provided to support teams
Contact Anna Swartz about complimentary
selected for the final round. Workshop dates and details
tickets to the Tailgate party by email at annas@
will be released later this year. Visit the SOM website at
umflint.edu or by calling (810) 762-3160.
www.umflint.edu/som to register or for additional
UM-Flint receives
AACSB accreditation
in business
administration
SOM moves to the
William S. White Building;
SOM organizes first
faculty-led study abroad
program to Russia
Number of tenured
business faculty grows
to 10; SOM signs first dual
degree program agreement
with Tamkang University
of Taiwan
1992
2002
2006
2001
First year of the Netplus!
MBA program
www.umflint.edu/som
contest details.
other events to be announced in coming months.
The School of Management
(SOM) is established as a
separate academic unit
Ballroom at 432 North Saginaw Street, Flint, Mich. The
Pharmacy, is contingent upon the prize money’s being
idea. Complete details on the resource package will be
Celebrate the anniversary of the School of
of Flint invite you to “The Economic Forum” on Friday,
December 12, 2014, in the Northbank Center Grand
prize, provided by event sponsor Diplomat Specialty
November 1, 2014 | 12:30 p.m. | Oosterbaan Fieldhouse
The School of Management (SOM) and the Rotary Club
2005
Online Bachelor
of Business
Administration
program begins
SOM signs its first
student exchange
agreement with Zagreb
School of Economics and
Management of Croatia
2009
2008
Number of full-time business
faculty grows to 20
SOM moves to the Riverfront Center in January;
Master of Science in Accounting
(MSA) program begins;
Number of international business
students reaches 100+ in Fall;
Business students participating in
Business internship program exceeds 50
2012
2010
First time the MBA program
is recognized among
top 50 part-time programs
in the U.S. by Bloomberg
BusinessWeek
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ENGAGED LEARNING
Habitat for Humanity and Entrepreneurs Society
Work/Live Concept Garners International Recognition
“The Entrepreneurs Society is deeply invested in the
Humanity as they build the houses.”
future of our city,” said Witt. “We don’t want to see empty
storefronts. We want to encourage businesses that will
Student Perspectives
University of Michigan-Flint’s Entrepreneurs Society
and Genesee County Habitat for Humanity has evolved
into an international prototype that is building hope in
communities around the world. The Work/Live program
for everyone—the new owners of the homes/businesses,
our students, Habitat for Humanity and neighboring local
will include a tabletop gaming business.
residents/businesses. We’ve broken new ground with
Emily Hoffman, a senior marketing student and member
communities around the world.”
The local Work/Live project and Habitat International’s
owners Tyler Bienlein and Scott Hempel to share the
Work/Live program is funded in part by MasterCard
organization’s advice toward their business plan and
through Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.
insights on how to market to their target audience.
MasterCard recently announced it is providing an
in the community (as an active way of addressing poverty
resource for all UM-Flint students,” said Hoffman. “The
housing issues) by including space for functional and
survey was then distributed to the students at UM-Flint,
profitable home-based businesses under the guidance and
Mott Community College, Baker College and Kettering
recommendations of the Entrepreneurs Society.
University.
“This is the first time anything like this has been done at
“After we received the results, I reviewed them and shared
United States,” said Margaret Kato, Executive Director
this model, and we look forward to sharing it with other
research analysis for the business. She met with future
“First I created a survey using Qualtrics, which is a great
School of Management students at work on the first Work/Live project
the neighborhoods where they’re located. It’s a win-win
developing plans with the future owners of a house that
expands upon Habitat’s current model of building homes
any of our 1,000 Habitat for Humanity locations in the
be viable and best serve the community and, specifically,
Currently, the Entrepreneurs Society is in the process of
of the Entrepreneurs Society, was in charge of market
What started as a local collaboration between the
additional $90,000 grant to the Genesee County HFH, and
a total of $400,000 in grants to be awarded to five HFH
affiliates in MasterCard target markets that will replicate
the model created by Genesee County HFH and the UMFlint Entrepreneurs Society.
my findings with Tyler [Bienlein] and Scott [Hempel]. This
information changed the way they saw their customers
FOR MORE INFORMATION
about the Entrepreneurs Society, visit
at Genesee County Habitat for Humanity. “In fact, it
through with the homes/businesses after they are up and
and helped them alter some of the ways they planned on
has been so successful, Habitat International is sending
running. The first Work/Live house was completed near 5th
conducting business, specifically their hours of operation.
representatives from other locations around the globe to
and Stockton streets in the summer of 2012, with plans for
Properly preparing new business owners on what to
Flint to see how we’ve implemented the program here.
six more projects to be completed in coming years.
expect after opening day is integral to their success. I am
The Genesee County Habitat for Humanity can be
still in contact with Tyler and Scott, and plan to assist
found at http://www.geneseehabitat.org.
Flint will be their training ground.
“The Work/Live program has provided our students
http://som.umflint.edu/esofumf/.
them with their future questions, as will all members of
“Our partnership with the Entrepreneurs Society was
with experiential learning—a real world opportunity to
critical to the success of this project. While Habitat
reinforce what they’re learning in the classroom,” said
oversees the construction of these functional homes, we
Professor Michael Witt, PharmD, JD, faculty advisor to the
relied on the students’ business knowledge and expertise
Entrepreneurs Society and Entrepreneur in Residence/
to help ensure that the businesses going into these homes
Lecturer at UM-Flint.
Planning for the Future
of Flint and Beyond
“Our students are involved in each step of the process,
Beyond providing living space for the owners and
as mentors to our student members, who are full
from researching the needs of the community to assisting
commercial space for their businesses, Work/Live houses
of innovative ideas and eager to pursue them.
Experiential Learning through
Community Engagement
with the construction itself. They research census data,
have the potential to increase employment and income
Send an email to Entrepreneurs-Society@umflint.
conduct surveys, and examine demographics to determine
opportunities for lower income families. On a larger scale,
edu or attend one of our weekly meetings to see
As part of the Work/Live program, students in the
what type of business would be the most viable for a
they can help to strengthen neighborhoods while making
how you can get involved with projects like the
Entrepreneurs Society engage with potential owners (and
specific neighborhood. Then they develop a plan and
them safer. Witt believes projects like these are what our
groundbreaking Work/Live program.
members of the community) to plan, construct and follow
recruit executives to develop the business. Finally, many
community needs moving forward.
would be successful.”
19
of the students serve as volunteers to assist Habitat for
FALL ‘14
Entrepreneurs Society.”
Alumni, we need you! You are invited to serve
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CONTINUED TRADITION:
UM-Flint Students Provide Free Tax Preparation
During the 2014 “tax season,” 35 accounting students from UM-Flint spent their Saturdays in
February and March at the Flint Public Library providing free tax filing services to the public. The
students assisted a total of nearly 700 local taxpayers who qualified for the program (low income
families, elderly adults and disabled adults). They also spent two Saturdays in April on campus in
the Riverfront Building classrooms assisting nearly 200 additional local taxpayers.
Entrepreneurs Society Spreads
H LIDAY CHEER
to Local Children/Families
Together with the Student Veterans Association and Toys
that can not afford, or have not had the opportunity,
for Tots, the UM-Flint Entrepreneurs Society organized a
to have a family portrait taken. The concept was
campus event, Pictures for Presents, that coincided with
designed to not only help Toys for Tots, but to help the
the city’s holiday parade
community as well.”
in early December 2013. By offering free holiday portraits
in exchange for toys or monetary donations that
went to the local marines’ Toys for Tots
This filing service is offered as part of the volunteer
As part of the VITA program, students provided free
program, the five-hour event brought in
income tax assistance (VITA) program, a national
basic income tax return preparation with electronic
50 donations and provided holiday
effort organized by the Internal Revenue Service. Prior
filing and informed taxpayers about special tax credits
photos for 17 families.
to participating in the program, students received
for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax
training in tax preparation through the Income Tax
Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or
Preparation course (ACC 325) taught by Cathleen Miller,
the Disabled. In addition to the federal tax preparation,
Bryon Killin and his wife Natalie,
Ph.D., associate professor of accounting in the School of
the students complete the State of Michigan and City
professional photographers and
Management. Professor Miller trained the students and
of Flint tax returns for free. For several taxpayers, the
owners of Timeless Surroundings in
oversaw their work during each tax preparation session.
State of Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit and
Clio. The Killins, who opened their web-
Home Heading Credit were the
only credits available and provided
much-needed income for these
taxpayers.
Serving as organizers and
photographers at this event were
based studio (www.timelesssurroundings.
net) earlier in 2013 under the guidance and
assistance of the Entrepreneurs Society, saw this as
an opportunity to give back.
In addition to promoting students’ engagement in
the community, the Pictures for Presents event
served as experiential learning—a real world
opportunity for students to apply what
they’re learning in the classroom.
“Pictures for Presents taught me a
lot about how to market an event,
and that location plays a major role
in the success of any public event,”
explained Killin. “To promote the event,
we [the Entrepreneurs Society] wrote and
distributed press releases to local media
outlets, while the Student Veterans Association
walked in the parade and handed out leaflets to
attract people who were already in the downtown area,
and we ran a large advertising campaign on the UM-
“The idea for this event was a joint concept of my wife
Flint campus. Our marketing efforts garnered a radio
Annually supported by Beta Alpha
and myself,” said Killin, junior accounting student
interview on AM 1570 with Lou Lobsinger, multiple
Psi, the accounting and finance
and director of marketing/public relations for the
radio promotional spots on 103.9 FM, and television
national honor fraternity at
Entrepreneurs Society. “We know many people who
spots on WJRT 12’s “Mug Shots” as well as WNEM 5’s
UM-Flint, the free tax assistance
have benefitted from the Toys for Tots program in
“Weekend Outlook.”
program has offered help with
the past, and it is a charity that is dear to both of our
filing taxes since the late 1960s.
This tax season, Professor
Miller received funding for the
hearts. Children deserve the experience of opening a
toy on Christmas, the joy of feeling special, and the love
of someone who cares. The photo idea seemed to click
almost immediately.
program from the new UMFlint Civic Engagement Course
“The turnout for the event was not as large as we had
hoped, but we identified a number of ways we can
improve next time. We are looking at making this an
annual event and are brainstorming ideas to generate
more buzz in the community.”
“There are many people in the Flint community
Implementation Grant Program
and the School of Management.
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“We know many people who have benefitted from the Toys For Tots program
in the past, and it is a charity that is dear to both of our hearts.” - Bryan Killin
NEW FACULTY & STAFF
NEW FACULTY & STAFF
Phil Longstreet, Ph.D.
Amy Maynard
Phil Longstreet, Ph.D., joined the School of Management in 2013 as an Assistant Professor in Information Systems.
Amy Maynard joined the School of Management in 2013, with 15 years of experience in Accounting and Finance within
Phil received his B.S. in Production Operations Management & Information Systems at the University of Idaho,
the Defense and Aerospace and Music Distribution industries, and holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from Walsh
his MBA from Idaho State University, and his Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Washington State
College. Most recently, she was employed at DRS Technologies in Madison Heights as Division Financial Analyst/
University. Phil’s notable industry experience includes working as Director of Technology for Cagnor Homes Inc.
Manager for six years and, prior to DRS, at PD Systems, Inc., as a project analyst for more than a year.
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
Business Manager
and Manager of Quality Assurance at Workscape Inc. Phil’s research has been published at prestigious conferences
including Americas Conference on Information Systems and the Hawaii International Conference for System
Sciences. Phil is actively researching in e-commerce visual appeal, computer selfefficacy and technostress.
Qunfeng Liao, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Qunfeng Liao, Ph.D., is a new member of the School of Management faculty beginning in the fall semester 2014.
Keith Kelley, Ph.D.
Qunfeng earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she also taught undergraduate
courses in financial and managerial accounting before relocating to Flint. Qunfeng completed her master’s in finance
Assistant Professor of International Business
at Hunan University in China, and received her bachelor’s in accounting from the same. Her research interests include
Dr. Kelley received his Ph.D. in Business Administration from Florida International University in Miami, Fla.,
earnings management, corporate governance and financial reporting.
alongside a Master’s degree in International Business. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration & International Affairs from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H., and has more than five
years of experience teaching subjects including international business, strategic management, global strategy and
entrepreneurship. His research focuses on the performance outcomes of international diversification strategies, such
as firm reputation, and has been presented at major conferences such as the Academy of Management, Academy of
International Business, and the Strategic Management Society. Professionally, he has worked in various capacities
for small, medium and large enterprises in the service industry for more than 20 years.
Antonio Riggs
Student Services Coordinator
Antonio Riggs joined the School of Management as Student Services Coordinator in January 2014. Previously, Antonio served
as a career advisor at Delta College, as well as the Student Judicial Officer, Title IX Committee Member and MyAlert Advisor.
He was also employed as the Director of Residence Life at Kettering University, Housing Director at Northwood University,
and as a Job Search Instructor, working with adult learners, for SVRC Industries, a nonprofit organization.
Antonio graduated from Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) last year with a Specialist in Educational Leadership, and
received a Master’s of Arts in Leadership – Student Affairs Administration in 2010. As an alumni member of Phi Beta Sigma
Sima Fortsch, Ph.D.
Fraternity, Inc., he currently serves as President and Membership Intake Chair of the Zeta Gamma Sigma Chapter.
Assistant Professor of Operations Management
Sima Fortsch holds a Doctorate in Supply Chain & Operations Management with a minor in Industrial Engineering
from the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), where she won the Graduate Student Excellence In Teaching
Award in the year 2012. Prior to joining UM-Flint, Dr. Fortsch taught: Strategic Management, Supply Chain &
Global Operations (UB), Managing New Product and Process Development (Rochester Institute of Technology, RIT),
Statistics, Contemporary Economics, and Principals of Management (State University of New York at Brockport).
Her research interests are in the area of Supply Chain and Operations Management using Econometrics, Statistics
and Meta-Analysis tools. Prior to receiving her Ph.D., Sima Fortsch worked in several industries at companies
including Eastman Kodak and Proctor & Gamble corporations.
Min Jung Kang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Finance
Min Jung Kang earned her Ph.D. in Finance from Michigan State University in 2012. As an instructor at MSU, Min received the
“Excellence in Teaching” award for the 2009-2010 academic year. Her MBA, with concentrations in Finance & Strategy and
Management was completed at the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Seoul, South Korea. Her research interests
include corporate finance and governance, and CEO turnovers and compensation. Her professional experience includes
positions for HSBC and Korea International Trade Association (KITA), in Seoul, South Korea.
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FACULTY RESEARCH
Greg Laurence, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management
“Breaking the Rules” to Gain a Competitive Advantage
Feeling uninspired or emotionally exhausted at work lately? Maybe it’s because your workspace doesn’t have the right amount of
“you” in it.
For a business, the ability to recognize and respond to the forces at work in the world can lead to unprecedented success or an “Out of Business” sign on the door.
Syagnik (“Sy”) Banerjee, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing
On-the-go shopping - A shopper’s mobility paradox
Mobile phones are everywhere. Their potential to conveniently connect you to anyone, anywhere, at anytime have helped
them become the fastest adopted consumer technology in the history of the world. So, why is 80 percent of mobile usage still
taking place within the home?
Asked about his study’s findings, Banerjee said, “Some customers have no problem searching for information on the go, but
they would not make purchases or transactions because of concerns they had about network security. Those who felt more
comfortable shopping anytime/anywhere were also more open to receiving ads via mobile devices than situated users.
Marketers could use these insights to segment and target their mobile customers and campaigns accordingly.”
Brian Blume, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior & HR
Management
Breaking Down the Barrier of Communication Apprehension
When commenting on the results of a study that identified the greatest fears among Americans, comedian Jerry Seinfeld
joked, “At a funeral, more people would rather be the guy in the coffin than the one delivering the eulogy.”
Fear of public speaking ranked higher on the list than death itself.
“My studies indicate that CA can prevent otherwise highly-capable individuals from reaching their full potential,” said
Blume. “Most research from the communication literature focuses on reducing CA in the context of a speech or presentation.
However, the ability to overcome CA in a team setting and in a one-on-one conversation is likely to influence practices that are
important for both business students and working professionals.”
Yener Kandogan, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Professor of International Business
How international trade and investment impacts market concentration
Yener Kandogan, Ph.D., associate dean and professor of international business for the School of Management, examines
data from 168 countries to explore the impact of globalization (and other factors) on economic activity.
“What I found is that international liberalization alone (the process of globalization) does not necessarily cause economic
agglomeration or the development of mega cities. Other factors, such as the size of a market and its level of economic
development, also play significant roles,” he said. “The results suggested that less developed countries with small
markets tend to have more concentrated economic centers, and that globalization leads to more concentration for
developed and smaller countries.”
FALL ‘14
Erin Cavusgil, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing
Workspace personalization and its impact on professional success
“Workspace personalization is far more complex and beneficial to individuals and organizations than we previously realized,”
said Laurence. “Freedom to express one’s self through particular symbols in the professional environment serves a purpose in
employees’ relationships at work and can inspire them to achieve more of their goals. The research tells us that in the interest of
employee performance, organizations should avoid placing heavy constraints on how people customize their cubicles and offices.”
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FACULTY RESEARCH
In the article, “A Perspective on Destruction Regeneration in International Marketing,” Erin Cavusgil examines how the global business landscape has changed in
recent decades and how this affects companies searching for a leg up on the competition.
“As academics, we need to take a closer look at how our fields have evolved over the years—to better understand the current status and predict future
outcomes,” said Cavusgil. “The article identifies the ways the global landscape has changed in recent decades and how these changes impact corporations as
they search for competitive advantage.”
Syagnik Banerjee
“Assessing Prime-Time for
Geotargeting with Mobile Big Data”
Journal of Marketing Analytics
Peter Bush
“The Monday Effect in the DJIA and
its Component Stocks: A Three period
Comparative Analysis from 1962
through 2012”
Global Business and Finance Review
(*with Seyed Mehdian)
Erin Cavusgil
“Complements or Substitutes? Internal
Technological Strength, Competitor
Alliance Participation, and Innovation
Development”
Journal of Product Innovation
Management
“Developing Strategic Supplier
Networks: An Institutional Perspective”
Journal of Business Research
“Integrating Global and Local
Procurement for Superior Supplier
Working Relations”
International Business Review
“Does IT Alignment between
Supply Chain Partners Enhance
Responsiveness and Customer Value
Creation? An Empirical Investigation”
Industrial Marketing Management
Thomas Hemphill
“The ISO 26000 Guidance on Social
Responsibility International Standard:
What are the Business Governance
Implications?”
Corporate Governance: The
International Journal of Business in
Society
“The Obama Innovation Strategy:
How will it Influence U.S. Corporate
Innovation an R&D Management?”
Innovation: Management, Policy &
Practice
“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
and New Drug Approvals: A Safety vs.
Innovation Paradox?”
Innovation: Management, Policy &
Practice
“The Global Food Industry and Creative
Capitalism: The Partners in Food
Solutions Sustainability Model”
Business and Society Review
“The U.S. Advanced manufacturing
Initiative: Does it Translate into an
Innovation or Industrial Policy?”
Innovation: Management, Policy &
Practice
“Wholly Owned Foreign Subsidiary
Relation-Based Strategies in Volatile
Emerging Markets”
International Business Review
“Professional Boards: An Assessment
of Pozens Corporate Governance
Model”
International Journal of Law and
Management (*with Greg Laurence)
Yener Kandogan
“Globalization and Shifting Economic
Center of Gravity”
Thunderbird International Business
Review
“The Effect of Foreign Trade and
Investment Liberalization on Spatial
Concentration of Economic Activity”
International Business Review
Peeth Kartha
“On impact of ISO9000 Certification on
Organizations”
Journal of American Academy of
Business
Greg Laurence
“Is Resistance Futile? Acculturation
and Disadvantage Theory in Immigrant
Entrepreneurship”
Journal for International Business and
Entrepreneurship Development
“My Space: A Moderated Mediation
Model of Architectural Privacy and
Experienced Privacy and Workspace
Personalization on Emotional
Exhaustion at Work”
Journal of Environmental Psychology
“Fiscal and Financial Stability in
Romania: An Overview”
Transylvanian Review of
Administrative Sciences
“Changes in Investors’ Reactions to
Uncertainty in CEE Emerging Markets
after the 2008 Financial Crisis”
Transformations in Business and
Economics
“The Relationship between Job
Complexity and Abdominal Obesity: A
Longitudinal Study”
Journal of Occupational Health
Psychology
“The Impact of Internet Banking on
Performance of Romanian Banks:
DEA and PCA Approach”
Procedia: Economics and Finance
“Diplomas, Photos, and Tchotchkes
as Symbolic Self-Representations:
Understanding Employees’ Individual
Use of Symbols”
Academy of Management Journal
“The Monday Effect in the DJIA and
its Component Stocks: A Three period
Comparative Analysis from 1962
through 2012”
Global Business and Finance Review
(*with Peter Bush)
“Professional Boards: An Assessment
of Pozens Corporate Governance
Model”
International Journal of Law and
Management (*with Thomas
Hemphill)
Weiqi Li
“Constructing a Solution Attractor for
the Probabilistic Traveling Salesman
Problem through Simulation”
Advances in Intelligent Systems
and Computing 227: EVOLVE – A
Bridge between Probability, Set
Oriented Numerics, and Evolutionary
Computation
“The Solution Attractor of Local
Search in Traveling Salesman Problem:
Concept, Construction, and Application”
International Journal of Metaheuristics
Seyed Mehdian
“The Impact of European Integration
on Efficiency and productivity Growth
of Romanian Banks”
Engineering Economics
“An Empirical Analysis of the
Diffusion of Information across Stock
Markets of Central and Eastern
Europe”
Prague Economic Papers (*with Mark
Perry)
Mark Perry
“An Empirical Analysis of the
Diffusion of Information across Stock
Markets of Central and Eastern
Europe”
Prague Economic Papers (*with
Seyed Mehdian)
Jacob Peng
“Fraudulent Expense Reporting:
Impact of Manager
Responsiveness and Social Presence”
Journal of Applied Accounting
Research
“Recommendations for Implementing
Short-Term, Multi-Country
Business”
Journal of International Business
Education
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DONOR RECOGNITION
Learning Through Service:
New Scholarship Supports Student Participation
in Community Engagement Activities
Education and service—these two values are frequently at the heart of family discussions in the
home of Carroll G. Baker, Sr. (B.A., ’70), his wife Kimberly Roberson (MPA, ’92; MSW, ’95; Ph.D.,
’99), and daughters Madeline (15) and Molly (13). The family’s commitment to education and service
is what inspired them to establish the Baker-Roberson Service Scholarship Fund in support of
students who are making a difference in their communities.
“While academics are important, I’ve found that some of the most meaningful
experiences happen outside the classroom,” said Baker, a practicing CPA and
founding partner of Fromholz, Paauwe & Baker, PC, a Flint-based accounting
“The Baker-Roberson Service
firm established in 1977. “As a student at the old Flint Jr. College (now Mott
Community College), I was President of Student Government and Vice President
Scholarship provides not
of the Student Union. Service projects and involvement in organizations are what
only financial support, but
experience to be invaluable in my work life.”
also an incentive for our
students to learn through
service. Being engaged in
the community through
this scholarship will help
develop students into
future community leaders.”
- Scott D. Johnson, Ph.D.
helped me apply what I learned in my classes. Over the years, I’ve found this
Even as a busy accounting professional, Baker has actively served on the boards
of several community organizations, including United Way, Chamber of Commerce,
Leadership Flint (now part of Resource Genesee) and The Community Foundation.
He met Roberson through the Genesee Valley Rotary Club.
Roberson is program director of the Flint Area grant making team at the C.S. Mott
From left: Daughter Molly, Kimberly Roberson, daughter Madeline, Carroll G. Baker, Sr.
Foundation. She received her doctoral degree from the Rackham Graduate School
at the University of Michigan and has taught classes on the UM-Flint campus
service gives students an opportunity to think and
where her father M. Joseph (Joe) Roberson (former athletic director at Michigan)
immerse themselves in what they’re learning through
served as interim chancellor.
service projects instead of working long hours at a parttime job. We have close ties with UM-Flint and believe it
Adding to the impact of the couple’s gift was the C.S. Mott Foundation’s generous
provides a high quality education that is a first choice for
matching program. While it is not unusual for employers to match the charitable
a lot of people. We are happy to support the Flint campus
gifts of their employees, the Foundation’s 3:1 match significantly increased the
and its students.”
amount of the recently established scholarship.
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Management faculty-advised program.
“Service to the community has become increasingly
important for business leaders,” said Scott D. Johnson,
Ph.D., Dean of the School of Management. “The BakerRoberson Service Scholarship provides not only financial
support, but also an incentive for our students to learn
through service. Being engaged in the community
The Baker-Roberson Service Scholarship Fund
through this scholarship will help develop students into
“Assistance like this can really make a difference in someone’s life,” said
provides a scholarship stipend for selected accounting
future community leaders.”
Roberson. “A scholarship can be the deciding factor in keeping a student in
students’ “learning through service” projects with
school—allowing them to pursue their dreams. Combining a scholarship with
an area non-profit organization or a School of
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DONOR RECOGNITION
HONORING FAMILY,
Giving Back to the Community
Local entrepreneur establishes SOM’s first faculty excellence award in his father’s name
Avid pilot, competitive sailor, successful entrepreneur. Winfield (“Win”)
Cooper, III, attributes many of these extraordinary accomplishments
to lessons he learned from his father Winfield L. Cooper, “The Elder,” a
prominent real estate professional/educator who recently retired after an
outstanding 50-year career. This past fall, Cooper decided to honor his
father by establishing the School of Management’s first faculty award in
his name, the Win Cooper Faculty Excellence Award.
Grandson (and co-pilot) Gabriel
“We were watching Michigan play down at the Big House
recognize and help retain faculty who are already doing an
when I told him the news,” said Cooper, CEO of Cooper
outstanding job and possibly even recruit new professors to
Commercial Group, Ltd., a commercial real estate business
the Flint campus.
based in Flint.
“Plus, the Greater Flint area is my community. It’s where I
“He was obviously pleased that I chose to honor him in this
live and work, and it has been good to me. Supporting local
way. And, it made him feel good to know how significant he
education and the future of our children is essential. My
is to me—not only as a father, but also as my mentor. I have
grandson Gabriel is 7. He is a ray of sunshine to me and my
such amazing memories of him and how he’s impacted each
wife Jodie. If anything else, you’ve got to give back for your
stage of my life. I’m glad I had the opportunity to do this for
kids—your grandkids.”
him while he’s still alive.”
The Win Cooper Faculty Excellence Award will be awarded
In addition to a strong entrepreneurial spirit and passion for
to two tenured faculty in the School of Management for
sailing the Great Lakes, both father and son share the desire
a three-year period. The operating stipend may be used
to give back to their communities. Cooper earned his B.A. and for professional growth and development (not part of
From left: Win Cooper, III, his father Win Cooper “The Elder,” mother Carol, and wife Jodie
MBA from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, yet he
salary). Criteria will be based on the professors’ abilities to
chose to make his gift to the Flint campus, where he serves
demonstrate extraordinarily fine teaching skills and produce
on the School of Management Advisory Board.
distinguished intellectual contributions.
“From discussions I had with the dean and other members
“Retaining and recognizing our outstanding faculty is the
of the board, I knew this type of gift would have a much
key to creating an excellent business education for our
greater impact in Flint than it would in Ann Arbor,” Cooper
students,” said Scott D. Johnson, Ph.D., Dean of the School
explained. “I decided to establish an award for faculty,
of Management. “I am grateful and elated that Win Cooper
because I know how important it is to have strong leadership
has chosen to invest in the School of Management. His
in the classroom. My father taught courses and served as
leadership demonstrates a commitment to our students and
Education Chair at the Great Lakes Chapter of the Appraisal
to the community.”
Institute for several years. Our hope is that this award will
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DONOR RECOGNITION
DONOR RECOGNITION
Dear friends,
2013 was a good year for the School of Management in fundraising efforts. Our sincerest
thanks to all who have made a gift! As an alumna of SOM, it is my pleasure to work with
such a committed alumni base and community members who support the great efforts of our
students, faculty and staff.
C ON TA C T I N F O :
Development and Alumni Relations
University of Michigan-Flint
1001 Northbank Center
Flint, MI 48502
Desk: 810.424.5480
Cell: 810.577.2173
Email: [email protected]
Of particular note, the 2013 calendar year brought our first ever faculty award, The Win
Cooper Faculty Excellence Fund, which provides support for professional growth and
development to faculty who exhibit excellence in teaching. SOM also received our first
scholarship dedicated to students committed to service in our community. The BakerRoberson Service Scholarship Fund aims to reduce students’ financial burden, allowing them
more time to participate in service related activities.
This is just a glimpse of the full story. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any
questions. I would also be pleased to assist you in exploring how you can support the School
through a donation or by utilizing your talent to engage with students in a meaningful way.
Our fundraising effort is young, please know that a gift at any level can make a difference!
Sincerely,
Melissa Stephens-Farrell
P.S. You can also make a gift through the School of Management website at www.umflint.edu/som by
clicking on the “give online” button.
Fundraising Highlights:
Nearly $66,000 was available to award to School of Management students this past year in scholarships. This
represents 18 scholarship funds. It should also be noted that three new scholarships were established in 2013:
The School of Management would like to thank our donors for their tremendous
support for calendar year 2013 (January 1 – December 31, 2013).
The School of Management DONOR HONOR ROLL:
EXECUTIVE LEVEL
($15,000 and above)
John and Kathleen Heitmann
PricewaterhouseCoopers
DEAN’S CIRCLE
($5,000 – $14,999)
Carroll Baker, Sr. CPA, MST and
Dr. Kimberly Roberson
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Win and Jodie Cooper
Cooper Commercial Group LTD
Pamela J. Devon, BBA, MBA
Dr. Scott D. and Mary T. Johnson
PARTNER LEVEL
($1,000 – $4,999)
Stephen Bolerjack and Susan Gasparian
Jennifer and Andrew Flagel
Cathleen Hale
Cathleen L. Miller, PhD, CPA
OLV Investment Group, Inc
Rick and Michele Tromble
• The Oliver, LaGore, VanValin Investment Group Scholarship
• The Pamela Hernandez Devon Scholarship
• The Cathleen Miller, Ph.D., CPA Accounting Scholarship
Total Gifts for 2013: $80,431.00
ALLOCATION OF GIVING:
67% toward endowed and non-endowed scholarships
67%
15%
12%
6%
15% t oward strategic initiatives (gifts made to the
Excellence Fund)
12% toward faculty support
6% t oward program support (gifts made to the
accounting fund, study abroad, NetPlus)
School of Management Endowment
December 31, 2012 –
Total market value of the SOM Endowment:
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December 31, 2012 - $1.24
million
$1.24 million
December 31, 2013 –
$1.42 million
SUPPORTING LEVEL
($500 – 999)
Michael and Nancy Frawley
David and Diane Gibbons
Michelle Goff and Kevin
Kruszewski
Robert and Annie Joubran
Marcus and Suzanna Holzer
Teresa Irland-Munley and
Michael Munley
Paul Wenstrom, CFP, CIMA, CRPC and
Janet Wenstrom
CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL
($100 – $499)
American International Group
Richard and Kathleen Bacha
Bank of America
Bank of America Foundation
Robert Beauchamp
Freddie and Phyllis Bridges
Cheryl and Robert Catton
Timothy and Mary Caughlin
Mark and Laura Chal
Joel Churches
William and Virginia Churchill
Louis Ciccone
Consumers Energy Company
Consumers Energy Foundation
Elaine Couturier
Matthew and Cheryl Delecki
Barbara and Jerry Ellis
Shahram Esfahani
Cynthia Fairgate
Ed and Melissa Farrell
Richard Fortner
Eric and Lauren Gasper
Gregory Gates
Clifford and Alice Hart
Jackson National Life Insurance
Dr. Yener Kandogan
Kellogg Company
Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund
Marilyn and Curtis Kimball
Herbert and Mary Kops
Ken Leslie, CPA
Steven and Sandra Light
Heidi Lund
M.P.A. Group, LTD.
James Mitchell
Plante and Moran
Theodore and Genevieve Nelson
David A. Page, CPA
James Rau
Joseph Reynolds
Emil and Nancy Sabolish
Stephen and Maribeth Shaheen
John and Lynda Simpson
Catherine Sluys
Michael Torrey
Melody and Richard Warzecha
Charles Wyse
DONOR LEVEL
(UP TO $99)
Jason Bristol
Michael and Laura Burke
Julie Byrd
Anthony Caldwell
Sharon Leaman-Case and David Case
Nancy and Raymond Collins
Egas and Jill DeSousa
Charles and Megan Gearing
Carl Gretzinger
George and Christy Harburn
Richard Harmon
Linda Hrcka
Ying Huang and Min Ye
John Hubbard
Stephen and Janet Jacobson
Ashley Johnson
Ellen and James Klobuchar
Steven and Elizabeth Kramer
Ryan Kuyawa
Linda and Randy Leach
Gerard Lilly
Anthony Macksoud and Linda
White-Macksoud
John and Patricia Marquardt
Scott Maxson
Timothy Meyer
Connie Palmer and John Hemingway
William and Shannon Peterson
Robert and Marilyn Ringler
James and Rebecca Roberts
Tomas and Veronica Rose
Michael and Bernice Shegos
Kelvin Tippit
Tracy and David Truchan
Richard and Pat Utley
Catherine and Thomas Washabaugh
Alan Wilson
Jed and Paula Winters
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ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS
ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEES:
Development and Membership Committee
Cliff Hart
Teri Irland Munley
Ken Leslie
Kevin Shaw
Melissa Stephens-Farrell
Strategic Planning Committee
Michael Burke
Win Cooper
Scott Johnson
Bob Light
External Partnerships and
Marketing Committee
Janice Karcher
Preston Means
John Potbury
Sheila Smith
David Stickel
Curriculum and Student Professional
Development Committee
Brian Blume
Mike Frawley
Cathleen Hale
Larry Nichols
Paul Wenstrom
(faculty representative)
Teresa Irland Munley
Advisory Board Chair
Retired, Senior Vice President
Huntington National Bank
Michael J. Burke, Jr.
President, CSB Bank
Bruce J. Cady
President and CEO,
Lapeer County Bank and
Trust Co.
Winfield L. Cooper III
President,
Cooper Commercial
Group, Ltd.
Sam Cox
Owner
McDonalds
Erik Eastman
VP of Marketing
Eastman Outdoors
Mike Frawley
Principal Partner
Yeo and Yeo
A. William Golling
President
Golling Chrysler Jeep
Dodge, Inc.
Cathleen Hale Clifford H. Hart
Attorney
Law Office of Clifford H. Hart
Michael Rachor
Advisor
Ranchor Investment Advisory
Services, LLC
Yener Kandogan
Associate Dean, SOM
University of Michigan - Flint
Sheila Smith
Convention Sales Manager
Flint Convention & Visitors
Bureau
Janice Karcher
Vice President
Genesee Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Melissa Stephens-Farrell
Development and Alumni
Relations, SOM
University of Michigan-Flint
Ken Leslie
Managing Partner
Plante & Moran, PLLC
David G. Stickel
Retired
First Merit Bank
Preston Means
President/CEO
Accu-Shape Die Cutting, Inc.
Paul Wenstrom
First Vice President Investments
Merrill Lynch
Larry Nichols
Executive in Residence/
Consultant
University of Michigan - Flint
John Potbury
Special Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney
Genesee County Prosecutors
Office
Samuel Winegarden
Executive Director
GM Powertrain
Headquarters