CBT INSIDER Issue 3

CBT Insider

Issue 3

Fall 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

We are coming to the end of another successful semester for the College of Business and Technology (CBT). As the semester and the year comes to a close, I have spent

time reflecting on all the new initiatives for establishing new academic disciplines and Institutes that were developed over the year, the new faculty and staff that were hired, and more importantly the excitement of what is it come next year for the CBT. A number of the new initiatives are highlighted in this newsletter.

I am pleased to announce the plans for a new Business Building. We have been working with the architects to ensure the new building will be a place the CBT can grow for years to come and a source of pride for the College and the University. The building will be 140,000 square feet, four stories tall, and will be located off of University Boulevard. We hope to have the rendering of the building complete in early Spring 2016 and a ground breaking ceremony in Fall 2016.I hope you will stay in touch with our progress as we embark on this new journey.

This fall, we formed the Leadership Institute and are excited to host the first Leadership Speaker Series, April 29, 2016, featuring Lou Holtz. Holtz is one of the most successful college football coaches of all time and is a college football studio analyst on ESPN. The event will be held at the Green Acres Baptist Church Crosswalk and doors open at 6pm. Sponsorship opportunities are available and individual tickets are available as well. Please continue to check our website and CBT Facebook page for more information on the upcoming event.

Finally, as the Fall semester comes to a close and we look ahead to the Spring semester and start of the new year, I would like to thank each of you for the support you continue to show the CBT. Our success as a college would not be possible without the help from our alumni, faculty, staff, students, community partners, and CBT Advisory Board. Your involvement with the college now and in the future is vital to helping us fulfill our mission as we continue to build distinction.

James R. Lumpkin, Dean

2015 Retail Summit The Center for Retail Enterprises hosted the 2015 Retail Summit featuring a panel discussion on April 1, 2015 at the Ornelas Activity Center.

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MBA Alumni After Hours The College of Business and Technology and the UT Tyler Alumni Association cohosted the first ever MBA Alumni After Hours on November 5th at Hollytree Country Club.

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A Message from the Dean

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Overview The 2015 Retail Summit was a huge success. The event was held on April 1, 2015 at the UT Tyler Ornelas Activity Center. The event was a joint summit with Tyler Junior College and included its first ever panel discussion featuring retailer, industry, and technology perspectives.

The Panel speakers were: Al Meyers, Independent Retail Consultant, Justin Clark, Retail Sales Representative for Nestle Retail Operations Center, and Bill Bolton, Small Format Market Manager for Walmart. The speakers discussed and answered questions on the topic, “Growing and Retaining a Loyal Customer: Leveraging Big Data for Customer Insights.”

Retail Summit attendees also learned about UT Tyler’s College of Business & Technology’s new certification programs and TJC’s Department of Labor Retail Management Certificate Program. The College of Business & Technology at UT Tyler discussed the Category Management Certification that is

now available to all UT Tyler Marketing majors at no additional cost.

Sponsors The summit could not have taken place if it wasn’t for the generous support of our sponsors: Austin Bank, Brookshire Grocery Company, Cavender’s Boot City, Texas Retailers Education Foundation (TREF), The University of Texas at Tyler Alumni Association, and Tyler Junior College.

2016 RETAIL SUMMIT

For more information about the 2016 Retail Summit, please contact Jessica Brown, jessicabrown@uttyler.edu or 903.565.5741.

Ph.D. in HRD Enrollment In Fall 2015, two more students successfully completed their dissertation. Currently six doctoral students are writing their dissertation and 18 others have reached the status of doctoral candidate. Presently, 30 doctoral students are attending classes, 11 of which will be taking their preliminary examination in Spring of 2017. This Fall, 12 more students began the program.

About the Program The HRD doctoral program, with a specialization in Organizational Development and Change, is the only such program to be housed in a college of business within the United States. The program is designed to prepare researchers and practitioner leaders

for a rapidly changing and culturally diverse global workforce. The doctorate is intended primarily as an executive-based program that focuses on organizational development and change (ODC) in the context of business and industry that integrates a strategic management prospective. The goal of the program is to develop scholars who are capable of making independent contributions to the profession and serving in leadership positions in higher education, primary and secondary education, and other government and industry-roles.

Contact Information Graduate Programing Advising PHONE: 903.565.5836, OFFICE: HPR 201 EMAIL: cbtGRADadvising@uttyler.edu

2015 Retail Summit Recap

Ph.D. in Human Resource Development

Panel speakers from left to right: Bill Bolton, Al Meyers, and Justin Clark. Back row: Dr. James Lumpkin, CBT Dean, Dr. Kerri Camp, CRE Founding Director, Dr. Robert Jones, CRE Director, Dr. Paul Roberts, CBT Associate Dean, and David Jones, CBT Development Liaison

Doctoral students and professors at the 2015 Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) Conference.

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CBT STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

CBT Business Showcase The College held its first CBT Business Showcase on October 14th. 10 area businesses set up tables to talk to students about potential internships and jobs.

New Student Welcome Party At the start of each Fall semester, the CBT hosts a welcome party for all new CBT students. The event includes live music, a cookout, and free t-shirts. Students have the opportunity to meet the faculty and staff from the College and network with other new students.

FAST FACTS

54% Total CBT enrollment growth since 2011.

65% Growth in total CBT graduates from 2011-2012 to 2014-2015.

CBT DEGREES

CBT offers a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science to undergraduate students with the choice from nine different majors. CBT also offers six different master degrees and a Ph.D. in Human Resource Development. For a full list of degrees, visit uttyler.edu/cbt.

The 2015 Economic Forecast Summit took place on October 29th at the Ornelas Activity Center. Guest speaker was Laila Assanie, Business Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

More than 250 attendees heard Assanie talk about the current Texas economy and outlook. “Texas will continue to outperform the U.S. (overall) in the long term. Texas has a larger share of the fast growth sectors of energy, construction and exports,” stated Assanie. She also discussed the current job and housing markets. Overall the economist predicts modest growth ahead saying it is not the best of times, nor is it the worst of times.

The summit was the fifth annual for the Hibbs Institute for Business and Economic Research. The Hibbs Institute, part of the CBT, facilitates business growth and economic development throughout East Texas by serving as a key source of information for businesses, governments, and economic development agencies.

The event was sponsored by several businesses and individuals: Austin Bank, Brookshire Grocery Company, BTH Bank, Cavender’s Boot City, Citizens 1st Bank, East Texas Council of Governments, Feliciano Financial Group, Garrett & Associates General Contractors, Gaylord Hughey Jr., Gollob Morgan Peddy, Heritage Land Bank, Melvina & Herb Buie, Oncor, Prosperity Bank, Sabine River Authority, Southside Bank, State Farm Insurance, Suddenlink, Texas Bank & Trust, The Genecov Group, Tyler Economic Development Council, and Tyler Junior College.

2015 Economic Summit Recap

The sixth annual Economic Forecast Summit is slated for Fall 2016. More information on the event, including date, time, location, and guest speaker, will be posted on the homepage for the Hibbs Institute as it becomes available. Please continue to check the website, www.uttyler.edu/cbt/hiber.

2015 Economic Forecast Summit

More than 250 people attended the fifth annual Economic Forecast Summit on October 29, 2015.

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Welcome New CBT Faculty

A. J. Burns, Assistant Professor of Computer Science. Dr. Burns received his D.B.A. in Computer Information Systems from Louisiana Tech University in 2013. His focus was on

information security and information systems.

Shirl Donaldson, Assistant Professor of Technology. Dr. Donaldson received her Ph.D. in Industrial Technology from Purdue University in 2012. Her research interests include: entrepreneurship, innovation,

quality systems, technology management, and diversity in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields of study.

JungHwa (Jenny) Hong, Assistant Professor of Marketing. Dr. Hong received her Ph.D. in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton in 2015. Her research interests

include: consumer well-being (e.g. experiential purchases and variety seeking, financial behavior, time and money, sustainability, WOM, emotion and cognition).

The College of Business and Technology and the UT Tyler Alumni Association cohosted the first ever MBA Alumni After Hours in November. The event took place at Hollytree Country Club.

MBA alumni and their guests enjoyed complimentary drinks and appetizers while networking with their fellow alums as well as College of Business and Technology faculty and staff. Attendees were also provided with an update on the College from Dean Lumpkin that included current enrollment numbers and updates on the new Business Building.

Hui Liang James, Assistant Professor of Finance. Dr. James received her D.B.A. in Finance from Louisiana Tech University in 2011. Research interests include: mechanism firms use to mitigate total

agency costs, including both agency cost of equity and agency cost of debt, how managerial compensations, board structure, and other corporate governance tools align the interests between managers, shareholders, and interests between managers and debt holders.

JJ Massey, Lecturer of Management. Mr. Massey received his MBA from The University of Texas at Tyler in 2012. His research interests include: organizational commitment, corporate

reputation, and current trends in electronic commerce and data analytics.

Brandy Meadows, Lecturer of Management. Mrs. Meadows received her MBA from The University of Texas at Tyler in 2012. Her research interests include: non-profit management and marketing,

labor relations, business writing, and critical thinking.

The idea for the event had come highly recommend from MBA alumni. It is an opportunity for alums to meet new friends of UT Tyler and way for them to connect to the University.

After a successful first event, the College and Alumni Association plan to cohost another MBA Alumni After Hours in the future. If you are a MBA alum and would like to be included, contact the Alumni Office: alumni@uttyler.edu or call 903.566.7316.

Nicholas Prince, Assistant Professor of Management. Dr. Prince received his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2015.

Tom L. Roberts, Chair and Professor of Computer Science. Dr. Roberts received his Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Auburn University in 1993. His research interests include:

behavioral information security, cybersecurity, information privacy and disclosure, information quality, data analytics, sports data analytics, healthcare informatics, and IT research methods. His teaching interests include: cybersecurity, digital forensics, IT risk assessment, ethical hacking, and research methods.

Robert Schumaker, Associate Professor of Computer Science. Dr. Schumaker received his Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona in 2007. His

research interests include: business analytics, information retrieval, electronic commerce, and knowledge management.

MBA Alumni After Hours

Left to right: Dr. James Lumpkin, CBT Dean, Brittany Childs, Director of Alumni Relations, Mary McClenny, Bobby McClenny, MBA alumni, Dr. Marilyn Young, CBT professor

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CBT Mock Team Interviews

Each Spring and Fall semester, CBT students are required to participate in a team interview as part of the course requirements for MANA 3170 How to Get a Job and TECH 4372 Capstone Experience. Students come dressed for success, bring their resume, and present themselves as an ideal candidate for a targeted position and demonstrate the ability to answer challenging questions.

Each semester an average of 125 students participate for their course final and 50+

UT Tyler Homecoming 2015 The CBT was the only college to participate in the UT Tyler Homecoming traditions this year. The College placed second in the University wide door decorating contest and had a tent at Patriot Alley on Saturday.

business representatives attend to conduct mock team interviews for the students. The intent of the event is to give the students more hands on experience, however, some students leave with follow up interviews for a real position with the business they interviewed with. Many students have received internship and job offers following the event.

At the beginning of the semester, students indicate which businesses they are most interested interviewing with for the Mock Team Interviews at the end of the semester.

2015 Alumni Gala Recognizes Two CBT Alums The UT Tyler Alumni Association recognized three graduates at the UT Tyler Alumni Gala on March 21st, two of which were CBT alums. Awards are presented to alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professional achievements, contributions to society, and support to UT Tyler. Distinguished alumnus Dr. Scott Scarborough earned his MBA from UT Tyler in 1999. He currently serves as president of the University of Akron. Scarborough previously served in administrative leadership positions within the University of Toledo, DePaul University, UT System, and also at UT Tyler as the University’s Vice President for Business Affairs. Distinguished alumna Traci Kenner earned her bachelor of business administration from UT Tyler in 1985. Kenner serves as assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, as the district’s appellate chief. Among other accolades, Kenner was given the Director’s

Students then spend the semester preparing for the interview and researching the businesses they are interested in. Professors for the two courses share the students’ LinkedIn profiles with the business representative they will be sitting with prior to the Mock Team Interviews. This gives both students and employers a chance to get to know each other prior to the event and allows them to have a better connection and networking experience. The event consists of a meet and greet, team interviews, and wraps up with a question and answer session.

Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant U.S. Attorney from the Executive Office for United States Attorneys in 1998, 2004, and again in 2014.

Mock Team Interviews

Front row: Traci Kenner Back row left to right: Dr. James Lumpkin, CBT Dean, Dr. Scott Scarborough, Dr. Paul Roberts, CBT Associate Dean

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Leadership Institute The CBT has formed the Leadership Institute, a focal point of leadership education, research, and outreach within the College, across the University, and in the community. Addressing all aspects of leadership, the Leadership Institute will include critical thinking, team building, and ethics, as well as both the fundamentals and advanced topics in leadership.

The Leadership Institute will consist of three academic components: a Leadership Certificate, a Leadership Minor, and an Introduction to Leadership course. The Leadership Certificate will incorporate courses in critical thinking, ethics, and leadership from a variety of disciplines across the University into the nine-hour certificate. The Leadership Minor will consist of two courses offered by the College. These courses will be in team building and advanced leadership studies, including the Team of Teams concept.

The Leadership Institute will connect to the community through practitioner workshops providing leadership training. The Institute will bring thought leaders on leadership to the campus and community through the CBT Leadership Speaker Series. Lou Holtz will kick off the series in April 2016. Students in MANA 1300 Introduction to Business will attend as part of the course requirements. Students enrolled in the Leadership Certificate and/or Leadership Minor may also be involved. The Institute will provide co-curricular leadership activities in a partnership with the UT Tyler Office of Leadership and Service.

Certified Professional Category Analyst (Category Management)

The CBT’s marketing department is proud to offer marketing majors the opportunity to participate in the certification program for Certified Professional Category Analyst. Through an affiliation between the College and an industry-leading program developer, students will have access to the 10 required competency modules. Completion of the modules qualifies students to sit for the National Category Analyst exam and will differentiate them from competition when looking for a career with top-brand retailers and manufacturers, such as: PepsiCo, Seven Eleven, Walmart, Brookshire Grocery Company, Red Bull, Kraft, and many others. To learn more about the certificate program, please contact the Department of Management and Marketing, 903.565.5585 or cbtinfo@uttyler.edu.

CFP® Professional Certificate The CBT’s Department of Accounting, Finance, and Business Law is now offering a CFP® Professional Certificate Program. The program will offer the 74 topics that are required for someone to take the CFP® exam. Seven courses will be taught over nine months: general principles of financial planning, insurance and risk management planning, investment planning, tax planning, estate planning, retirement planning, and a capstone course that is a case-based course. For more information, visit: http://www.uttyler.edu/cbt/fabl/cfp.php.

JAN: Lean Champion Training Sessions

FEB 23: Retail Summit (Tyler)

FEB 25: Retail Summit (Longview)

APR 22: Spring Mock Team Interviews

APR 28: CBT Awards Day

APR 29: Leadership Speaker Series

MAY 7: Spring Commencement Continue to check uttyler.edu/cbt for events or for more information, contact Jessica Brown, jessicabrown@uttyler.edu.

2015 HIGHLIGHTS

Small Business Boot Camp Series The Center for Family and Small Enterprises hosted its second annual Small Business Boot Camp. The event was co-sponsored by the City of Tyler and Mayor’s Innovation Pipeline and was held on four Tuesday evenings during the months of October and November. Guest speakers provided attendees with legal, banking, entrepreneurial, and financial advice. The event provided an interactive learning and networking experience for UT Tyler students, and family and small business owners.

Texas Productivity Center Summit The Texas Productivity Center held its annual summit on September 24th at the Ornelas Activity Center. Guest speaker was T. Ron Gewin, certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Attendees participated in a bucket list discussion for a successful lean six sigma deployment. Gewin will be hosting training sessions for the center beginning Spring 2016.

2015 Outstanding Students Select students were chosen from each field of study to be recognized as standing out among their peers. Students were selected by faculty vote.

Spring 2016 Events

New Academic Ventures

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Kyle Bowker

MBA, 1984

Current Position: Executive Vice President, Global Account Management & Marketing – Aptean, Inc.

Kyle Bowker grew up in Tyler, Texas and attended Whitehouse High School. After graduation in 1978, Bowker attended Tyler Junior College. After graduating from TJC in 1981, he attended Southern Methodist University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1982 from the Cox Business School with a major in Management Science and Computers. Bowker then moved back to Tyler, Texas and worked for Buford Television as a financial analyst and attended UT Tyler and graduated with an MBA from the Business School in 1984.

“I enjoyed my time at UT Tyler. I attended eveing classes since I was working full-time at Buford Television. One of my favorite classes was the Principles of Marketing course taught by Professor Joyce. This course gave me both academic and practical perspectives into the discipline of Marketing that have allowed me to be successful in my career in field of Sales and Marketing.”

During his tenure at Buford Television, Bowker worked as a financial analyst and was responsible for participating as a project team member for the implementation of the Management Science America (MSA) financial accounting systems. “I have always enjoyed technology, and given my major of Management Science and Computers at Southern Methodist University, this was a perfect fit for my background and interests.”

Upon completing his MBA at UT Tyler and his successful completion of the implementation of the MSA solutions at Buford Television, MSA recruited Bowker and he joined the firm as a consultant in the Dallas, Texas office.

“This opportunity provided me with the foundation of my career of over 30 years to follow in the Enterprise Software industry.”

Bowker has over 30 years of leadership and management experience within the Enterprise Software industry in roles that included Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, Sr. Vice President and General Manager and Sr. Vice President of Sales and Field Operations. He has a proven track record of success in organic and acquisition-based growth strategies enabling the development of long-term, sustainable relationships with shareholders, customers, partners, and colleagues.

“I am currently the Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for Aptean, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Aptean gives businesses of all sizes a competitive edge. We empower people and businesses with end-to-end, industry-specific solutions to address complex business challenges more effectively. Our software applications and services enable more than 5,000 customers, in more than 100 countries, to satisfy their customers, operate most efficiently, and stay at the forefront of their industry.” Bowker is responsible for the go-to-market strategy for the global field organization including the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA.

“My time at UT Tyler helped create a foundation that has enabled my success over the 30 years of my career in the Enterprise Software industry. I enjoy working with college students as they begin their careers. I actively participate as a guest lecturer in the Business School at Georgia State University and look forward to helping coach and mentor young people as they begin their careers after college.”

“My advice to students at UT Tyler is to enjoy their experience and leverage the diverse background of all the professors and students as these experiences will be invaluable in their future endeavors.”

“My experiences at UT Tyler provided the foundation for my career in the Enterprise Software industry and I will always be grateful to the professors and staff that were influential in my career.”

The University of Texas at Tyler College of Business & Technology 3900 University Blvd. Tyler, TX 75799 Phone 903.566.7360 Email: cbtinfo@uttyler.edu

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