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UTSA BUSINESSANNUAL REPORT 2006

UTSA BUSINESS

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN 2

ADMINISTRATION 4

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 5

FACULTY FORUM 9

FACULTY PUBLICATIONS 15

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT 19

PARTNERSHIPS 21

ALUMNI NOTES 24

ADVISORY COUNCIL 28

FEATURESADMINISTRATION

DEANDr. Lynda de la Viña

SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEANDr. Daniel Hollas

ASSOCIATE DEAN, DOWNTOWNDr. Juan Gonzalez

ASSOCIATE DEAN, EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONDr. Robert Lengel

ASSOCIATE DEAN, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSDr. Don Lien

ASSOCIATE DEAN, GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCHDr. Diane Walz

ASSISTANT DEAN, UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Dr. Lisa Montoya

ASSISTANT DEAN, UNDERGRADUATE PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT Patrick Valdez

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

ACCOUNTINGDr. James E. Groff, interim

ECONOMICSDr. Kenneth Weiher

FINANCEDr. Keith Fairchild

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYMANAGEMENTDr. Glenn Dietrich

MANAGEMENTDr. Robert Cardy

MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND STATISTICSDr. Nandini Kannan

MARKETINGDr. Joel Saegert

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BUSINESS AS USUAL IN BRAZIL

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COMMUNITYPARTNERSHIPSSUPPORT COLLEGEOF BUSINESS VISION

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ACCOUNTING STUDENT HONES HIS SKILLSDURING NATIONALINTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

SETTING THE STANDARDS FOR FUTURE ACCOUNTINGPRACTICES

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In addition to our Department of Finance ranking, Dr. Don Lien, the Richard S. Liu Distinguished Chair

in Business, and Dr. Yiuman Tse, professor of finance, were named the number one and number

20 ranked finance professors in the world. Dr. Cheryl Linthicum, associate professor of accounting,

recently returned from a one-year academic fellowship at the Securities and Exchange Commission,

and we’ve recently hired Dr. Hamid Beladi, a leading international economist. Dr. Beladi is the editor

of two international economic journals that are now based in the College of Business—the International

Review of Economics and Finance and Frontiers of Economics and Globalization. Lastly, we are in the

process of developing a new Ph.D. in financial and international economics and in establishing a finan-

cial trading lab for our students.

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Center for Professional Excellence leads our efforts in transformational leadership. This year the

CPE has hosted leadership development programs for the Air Force Intelligence Agency, NSA, the

UT-Health Science Center Medical School and Zachry Construction Corporation. Dr. Ken Allard,

former dean of students at the National War College, has joined our faculty to develop security-based

leadership training for homeland security and the national intelligence communities. In convergence

with these efforts, the college has established a new partnership with the James MacGregor Burns

Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland to co-develop leadership programs. These pro-

grams run in concert with the CPE’s innovative Executive MBA program, which provides a unique

educational experience for individuals preparing for strategic leadership responsibilities. Leading our

entrepreneurship efforts, Dr. Cory Hallam has been hired to direct the new Center for Innovation and

Technology Entrepreneurship, which is a joint program between the College of Business and the

College of Engineering. He will be teaching in the college’s Management of Technology program.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

THEMATICS LEAD THE COLLEGE’S QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE

by Dean Lynda de la Viña

THE COLLEGE COMBINES RIGOR WITH RELEVANCE AND PROVIDES INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

TO GLOBAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES.

THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESSIS DEDICATED TO CREATING AND SHARING KNOWLEDGE.

HEALTH/TECHNOLOGY

As the only business college in the UT-System co-located with a Health Science Center, it is imperative

that the College of Business leverage this positioning to launch innovative programs in the business

of health. The college currently offers an MBA concentration in health care management, and we are

exploring partnership opportunities with the UTHSCSA to develop dual degree programs. We have also

begun the process to formally accredit our health care program with the Commission on Accreditation

of Healthcare Management Education. This fall we launched a new Ph.D. program in applied statistics

with an emphasis in biostatistics that is being taught jointly by faculty at the UTHSCSA, and we received

a $900,000 grant by the National Science Foundation to prepare future biomedical researchers.

Important to the continuation of this focus area is the appointment of Dr. Dana A. Forgione as the

recipient of the Janey S. Briscoe Endowed Chair in the Business of Health.

I have briefly highlighted some of our accomplishments in our five focus areas, and I encourage you to

read this year’s report to learn more about our successes in all areas of the College of Business. It is my

charge as dean and my personal mission to keep us focused on this path of distinction. I look forward

to your continued support and patronage to help us achieve these goals. ■

While my first year as dean was focused on planning and visioning, this past year has centered on the

convergence of execution and implementation.

The goal that the faculty and college administration set for the college was to raise our academic profile

to become one of the nation’s best business schools. As you’ll see in this annual report, we’re already

on target to meet these milestones. The college has received numerous accolades including the recent

ranking of our finance department as one of the top 100 programs in the country; the top 10 ranking of

our MBA program for minorities by the Princeton Review; and our number two ranking nationally for the

number of undergraduate business degrees awarded to Hispanics. And, as we were going to press, the

College of Business received the Brillante Award for Educational Excellence from the National Society

of Hispanic MBAs, recognizing us as the top MBA program.

Throughout 2006, the college has been moving to capitalize on the five threads of distinction that we

have identified as our comparative advantages: globalization/cultural pluralism, security, capital

markets, transformational leadership/entrepreneurship and health/technology. Here I’d like to share

with you the accomplishments and strategies that we are employing to move forward our vision to

leverage these thematics.

GLOBALIZATION/CULTURAL PLURALISM

As Thomas Friedman wrote, “The World is Flat,” and in recognition of this business reality we must

expose our students to the internationalization of business. We have expanded study abroad and

exchange opportunities for our students, and this summer the college launched a Brazilian immersion

program for undergraduates that is featured in this report. In addition to developing opportunities for our

students, we are also developing opportunities for our faculty. Dr. Victoria Jones joined the college

faculty to lead the new Business Studies for the Americas program. She is also the newly appointed

executive director of the Business Association of Latin American Studies (BALAS). The UTSA College of

Business is now the headquarters of BALAS, the largest business academic association in Latin

America. In collaboration with this new program, we are developing a Spanish-language undergraduate

certificate program for our students as well.

The expansion of these programs complements our robust programming in Asia. Through the generos-

ity of donor Richard Liu, the college has established prominent MBA and Executive MBA exchange

programs with China. At the MBA level, the program has expanded to six universities with the addition

of Shanghai Maritime University. The EMBA program features participants from the Shanghai Education

Centre for Administrators and executives from Tianjin. Lastly, the College of Business has established a

new Center for Global Entrepreneurship, which is positioned to meet the educational and career needs

of entrepreneurs in the emerging markets of the world.

SECURITY

UTSA is one of 60 universities designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance

education by the National Security Agency (NSA). This designation was based on the curriculum and

programs in the College of Business. We offer programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral

levels in information assurance and security (IAS). Our academic programs and research focus on how

businesses can protect their assets and maintain secure transactions for their clients. Based on the IAS

research that we are doing in the college, we have been awarded more than $500,000 in grants from

NSA over the past two years. This year we will be looking to fill the new AT&T Endowed Chair in

Infrastructure Assurance and Security. This new position will further establish our preeminence in the

IAS area.

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COLLEGE NAMES NEW ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSThroughout the past year, new administrators have been appointed to lead the college’s downtown operations and undergraduate initiatives.

ADMINISTRATION

In January, Dr. Juan Gonzalez was named asso-

ciate dean for the Downtown Campus in the UTSA

College of Business. Dr. Gonzalez handles all down-

town administrative operations for the college.

Teaching at UTSA since 1983, Dr. Gonzalez is an

associate professor of management science. He

received a doctorate in production/operations

management and a master’s in international

business from the University of South Carolina and

his bachelor’s in chemical engineering from the

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.

His research interests include multiple objective

decision making, integer programming, production

planning and scheduling, and quality management

and control.

“Dr. Gonzalez excels in this role,” said Dean

Lynda de la Viña. “His experience at UTSA and

his collegiality among the faculty allow him to run

an efficient administrative office and to provide

excellent support and service to our students

and faculty located downtown.”

As assistant dean for undergraduate studies, Dr.

Lisa Montoya directs undergraduate programs

for the college, oversees the college’s undergradu-

ate advising office and spearheads mentoring activ-

ities including the college’s award-winning Business

Scholars Program.

Dr. Montoya holds a doctorate from Washington

University in St. Louis, a master’s of public affairs

from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s

of public affairs from the University of Denver. Dr.

Montoya’s research interests include economic

development policy, health care policy and the eco-

nomic impacts of micro-lending.

She also is director of the Latino Financial Issues

Program, which is funded by a grant from the Casey

Foundation. The Latino Financial Issues Program is

a yearlong course of study and service learning to

teach students community economic development

policy. Students, known as LFI Scholars, interact

with city, state and national leaders and work in

area high schools to promote financial literacy. The

program is a partnership between the College

of Business and ACCION Texas, the largest micro-

business lender in the state.

Patrick Valdez leads the college’s new Center for

Student Professional Development. In this role, he

develops external relationships with local, regional

and national business leaders in the pursuit of

greater career opportunities for business students.

He also advises and assists students in preparing

for internship and postgraduation job opportunities

by hosting career management workshops and

certification programs.

Prior to joining the college, Valdez directed commu-

nity outreach programs at UTSA and served as the

executive director of leadership development for

the Hispanic Association of Colleges and

Universities. With more than seven years of experi-

ence working in student development, Valdez also

served as assistant director of student life at St.

Edward’s University. He holds a master’s in student

personnel administration from Columbia University

and a bachelor’s in international studies from St.

Edward’s University.

The Center for Student Professional Development

will complement the college’s current academic

programming with enhanced professional develop-

ment resources and services for students. By com-

bining theory with practice, students will be given

access to a well-rounded portfolio of academic,

career readiness and leadership training programs.

The center will also provide employers and

recruiters with a single point of contact for industry-

specific and discipline-specific placement needs

directly from the College of Business.

Niki Stutzman leads the college’s Undergraduate

Advising Office, which services more than 5,000

undergraduates. She previously had worked as an

academic adviser in the college since 2003.

“Niki came into this job with impressive creden-

tials,” said Dr. Daniel Hollas, senior associate

dean for the college. “She brings a unique blend

of knowledge, experience and creativity to her

new role.”

Prior to joining UTSA, Stutzman had served as busi-

ness manager and director of undergraduate pro-

grams for the Bauer College of Business at the

University of Houston. She has over 18 years of

experience in university management and holds a

bachelor’s in marketing and an MBA from the Bauer

College of Business. ■

IMMERSION PARTICIPANTS MEET WITH JORGE AGUIRRE, RESTAURANT ENTREPRENEUR ANDBRAZILIAN PIZZA HUT EXECUTIVE.

Business as Usual in Brazi l

“My goal was for students

to become familiar with the issues and

complexities that affect international

markets and to learn how to adapt

management activities to the Brazilian

market situation.” —DR. VICTORIA JONES

DR. JUAN GONZALEZAssociate Dean forDowntown Campus

PATRICK VALDEZAssistant Dean for Undergraduate ProfessionalDevelopment

NIKI STUTZMANDirector of UndergraduateAdvising

DR. LISA MONTOYAAssistant Dean for UndergraduateStudies

Exploring the complexities of international markets, discovering cultural

differences among Brazilian consumers and learning adaptive manage-

ment practices were the hallmarks of an inaugural business immersion

course that featured field experiences in São Paulo, South America’s busi-

ness capital, and Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian Business Dynamics, an undergraduate marketing course, was

taught this summer by Dr. Victoria Jones, associate professor of market-

ing and director of the Business Studies for the Americas program. The

intensive class included six business students. Dr. Mark Suazo, assistant

professor of management, participated in the field experience.

During the course, the students were trained in Brazilian business

practices and introduced to top-level corporate executives, including the

vice president of marketing for Globo Television, the strategic planning

director of Whirlpool Brazil, the director of partner relations for Embraer

aircraft manufacturing and the president of Embratel.

“This course gives students an introduction to the challenges of doing

business internationally by comparing U.S. practices with those of Brazil,”

said Dr. Jones, who previously served as associate dean for international

relations at Brazil’s top business school. “My goal was for students to

become familiar with the issues and complexities that affect international

markets and to learn how to adapt management activities to the Brazilian

market situation.”

Prior to the immersion experience, students were presented with an intro-

duction to the history, culture and socioeconomic conditions of the region.

The students then participated in the immersion program in Brazil, which

consisted of corporate visits, academic presentations by Brazilian scholars

and cultural activities. Upon returning to San Antonio, the students

received additional coursework that culminated in a business adaptation

group project and an individual reflective essay.

“This trip was an opportunity of a lifetime for me,” said Ariel de la Cruz, a

junior majoring in international business and finance. “It opened my mind to

the global market and allowed me to learn about Brazilian business culture.

I am truly thankful for the privilege of being part of this experience.”

Other student participants in the class were Geoff DeLaune, Mitchell

Feichtinger, Paul Rafael, Marvin Smith and Alberto Sotelo.

The Business Studies for the Americas (BSA) program gives strategic

focus to the Latin American activities in the College of Business. BSA pro-

grams develop the academic and professional skills of students and

enhance faculty research. ■

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areas. The faculty includes individuals with exten-

sive publication records in biostatistics, discrete

distributions, multivariate analysis, time series

analysis and survival analysis.

Statisticians are in very high demand in the growing

biomedical field to develop methods for evaluating

the efficacy and safety of new medications,

surgeries and other treatments and in the support

of cutting-edge research in the biomedical sci-

ences such as genetics, neurosciences and geron-

tology. Places of employment for graduates include

health science centers, pharmaceutical and finan-

cial industries, the National Institutes of Health,

Centers for Disease Control, National Cancer

Research Institute and the Census Bureau. ■

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREEPROGRAM ADDED IN REALESTATE FINANCE ANDDEVELOPMENT

The college has implemented a new bachelor’s

of business administration degree in real estate

finance and development. The degree is designed

for students interested in managing businesses

associated with real estate and the planning, financ-

ing, development and construction of building

projects. Students have the opportunity to minor in

either building development or finance.

“This degree capitalizes on the department’s

existing expertise in real estate,” said Dr. Keith

Fairchild, chair of the Department of Finance.

“It will increase our visibility in the real estate com-

munity through an enhanced and broadened per-

spective of the industry.”

According to a 2005 study by the San Antonio Real

Estate Council, the real estate industry employs

more than 86,000 people in San Antonio and has

an economic impact of $19.4 billion each year,

second only to the health care industry as an

economic generator.

Coursework includes real estate law, principles of

real estate, mortgage banking and real estate

finance, real estate investment and real estate

development. Graduates can explore career oppor-

tunities in areas such as financial analysis, market

analysis, mortgage banking and real estate finance,

real estate development and real estate investment.

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FINANCE DOCTORAL GRADUATES PARAMITA BANDYOPADHYAY AND JAMES HACKARD PARTICIPATE IN COMMENCEMENT CERE-MONIES THIS MAY.

FIRST BUSINESS DOCTORAL STUDENTS COMPLETE THEIR DEGREES

Following four years of long hours, countless reading assignments and a dissertation defense, the first 10

business doctoral students in the college have successfully completed their degrees.

Dr. Ju Xiang, finance, was the first to defend his dissertation and complete his academic program in

December. Through this summer, nine more students completed their studies and have embarked on

successful academic careers at prominent universities.

“I’d like to express my appreciation to the College of Business,” said Dr. Xiang. “I will remain forever

indebted to the superb group of faculty and staff in the College of Business. They have each made this

program successful.”

Spring graduates were Dr. Craig Armstrong, Dr. Paramita Bandyopadhyay, Dr. Tammy Beck,

Dr. Art Conklin, Dr. Brian Daugherty, Dr. James Hackard, Dr. Juan Manuel Sanchez, Dr.

Wayne Tervo and Dr. Stephanie Thomas. Each have accepted faculty positions at leading institutions

such as the University of Wisconsin, University of Arkansas, California State University Long Beach, Southern

Illinois University, University of Houston and Mississippi State University.

“I visited five campuses and had five job offers,” said Dr. Daugherty, who had previously worked for 15

years as an auditor with Arthur Andersen. “I firmly believe that the faculty wanted us to succeed as much

as we did.”

The college has offered a Ph.D. in business administration since 2002, with concentrations in accounting,

finance, information technology, and organization and management studies. Beginning in fall 2006, a new

Ph.D. in applied statistics with a concentration in biostatistics has been added. ■FINANCE DEPARTMENTRECEIVES NATIONALRANKING

The UTSA College of Business was ranked 82nd

in the world in the field of finance according to

the Business School Research Rankings compiled

by the University of Texas at Dallas School

of Management.

The ranking is based on the research publications

of business faculty members from 2000 to 2005 in

the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Financial

Economics and the Review of Financial Studies.

Faculty members publishing in these journals were

Dr. Rajan Kadapakkam, professor of finance;

Dr. Ron Rutherford, Elmo J. Burke Jr. Endowed

Chair in Building/Development; and Dr. Yiuman

Tse, professor of finance.

“I am extremely proud of the research accomplish-

ments of our finance faculty members,” said Dean

Lynda de la Viña. “This supports our goal to raise

the college’s academic profile and become one of

the nation’s best business schools. The ranking is

even more impressive due to the relatively small

nature of our department, with only eight full-time

faculty members.” ■

COLLEGE’S ACADEMICPROGRAMS RECOGNIZED

Both the college’s undergraduate and graduate

academic programs received top marks in national

rankings this year. The MBA program was ranked as

one of the top 10 business schools nationally for

minority MBA students. The ranking was compiled

by the Princeton Review. The Princeton Review

annually conducts surveys with students attending

the schools and receives institutional data from

universities to round out its rankings.

Business schools were judged by those offering

the greatest opportunity for minority students

based on percentage of minority students,

percentage of minority faculty and resources for

minority students.

As the only UT System school ranked, the College

of Business shared the spotlight with such schools

as Howard University, American University,

Thunderbird and the University of San Francisco.

“Nationally MBA programs average only a 4.5

percent Hispanic student body, yet UTSA is leading

the nation with more than 34 percent of our graduate

body being Hispanic,” said Dr. Diane Walz, asso-

ciate dean for graduate studies and research. “This

is crucial as the demographic shift in the United

States will soon reflect a larger Hispanic population.

Our students are valuable assets to national compa-

nies looking to boost their minority representation in

response to this need.”

For the fifth consecutive year, the college’s under-

graduate program was ranked No. 2 in the nation for

the number of Hispanic undergraduates who com-

plete their degrees in business. This ranking is com-

piled by the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education.

Of the college’s 5,000 undergraduates, 46 percent

are Hispanic and 57 percent are minorities. ■

NEW DOCTORAL PROGRAMLAUNCHED IN APPLIEDSTATISTICS

Beginning this fall, the College of Business offered

a new doctoral degree in applied statistics with a

concentration in biostatistics. With 11 students in

the first class, this program offers full- and part-time

plans of study for interested candidates.

“The College of Business recognizes the need for

trained professionals in the field of biostatistics

and bioinformatics in San Antonio and throughout

the nation,” said Dr. Nandini Kannan, chair of the

Department of Management Science and Statistics.

“Partnering with San Antonio’s UT Health Science

Center, this program will address an area of unmet

need throughout the region. Currently only three

other public universities in the state offer this type of

degree program.”

Students will take courses in statistics and biology at

UTSA and in epidemiology and clinical trials at

the UTHSCSA. Students in the applied statistics

program will be prepared to collaborate with med-

ical researchers to design clinical trials, evaluate

new treatment for diseases and assess the safety,

efficacy and effectiveness of medications. The pro-

gram will also prepare students to work in academic

and nonacademic research settings.

The college’s Department of Management Science

and Statistics is composed of an experienced

faculty that is uniquely prepared to meet the diverse

needs of academia, medicine and professional

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FACULTY MEMBERS (LEFT TO RIGHT) RAJAN KADAPAKKAM, YIUMAN TSE, KEITH FAIRCHILD, KARANBHANOT, THOMAS THOMSON, RON RUTHERFORD AND LALATENDU MISRA CELEBRATE THEIR NATIONAL RESEARCH RANKING.

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A NOBEL PRIZE WINNER, A GOVERNMENTAL LEADER AND AN ACCLAIMED ECONOMIST HIGHLIGHTED THE 2005–2006 FROST BANK DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES

Economic policy, social policy and career growth and opportunity were three diverse themes that highlighted the 2005–2006 Frost Bank Distinguished

Lecture Series. The College of Business hosted Dr. James Heckman, Patricia Diaz Dennis and Dr. Ray Perryman in this popular lecture series, which

has been sponsored by Frost Bank since 1988.

JAMES HECKMAN

Dr. James Heckman, the Henry Schultz Distinguis-

hed Service Professor of Economics at the

University of Chicago, presented the keynote

address during the Frost Bank Distinguished

Lecture Series Sept. 22.

Dr. Heckman, who shared the Nobel Prize in

Economic Sciences in 2000 for his development

of theory and methods for analyzing selective

samples, presented “Investing in the Very Young.”

His research findings have proven that social

programs can make a bigger difference and

have more of an impact with younger children.

“America underinvests in the early years of its dis-

advantaged children,” he said. “On a purely eco-

nomic basis, it makes a lot of sense to invest in

the young.”

According to Dr. Heckman, both the quality and

quantity of the labor force is not keeping pace

with the demands of the skill-based economy.

“The workforce is aging and the U.S. labor force

skills are poor,” said Dr. Heckman. “More than 20

percent of U.S. workers are functionally illiterate.”

Dr. Heckman argues that instead of increasing

spending in the criminal justice system, crime can

instead be reduced by sponsoring early childhood

enrichment programs.

He is director of the Economics Research Center

and director of the Center for Social Program

Evaluation at the Harris School of Public Policy

at the University of Chicago. He is also a senior

research fellow at the American Bar Foundation.

PATRICIA DIAZ DENNIS

Patricia Diaz Dennis, senior vice president and

assistant general counsel of AT&T Inc., possesses

a breadth of experience in community service,

government service and business. She presented

the keynote address Oct. 20.

Diaz Dennis shared with the students her path to

success and left the students with one key idea:

“define yourself or society will define you.” She

advised the students to develop a clear set of goals

and principles to drive their futures. “The key is to

develop, identify and retain values and priorities

that work for you and the people around you,”

said Diaz Dennis, who has been presidentially

appointed to three federal government positions.

With a career spanning from labor and employ-

ment law to a seat on the National Labor

Relations Board and the Federal Communications

Commission to ultimately assistant secretary of

state for human rights, she has led a successful

government and business career. “I’ve learned

that not everyone is going to like me or the deci-

sion that I make, but I must stick to my principles,”

said Diaz Dennis, who is chairwoman of the nation-

al board of the Girl Scouts of the USA.

At AT&T, she is responsible for all legal advice

and assistance in the areas of corporate compli-

ance, procurement, real estate and information

technology. Diaz Dennis encouraged students

to be flexible and open to change and to lead a

balanced life.

RAY PERRYMAN

Dr. Ray Perryman, president and chief executive

officer of The Perryman Group, presented the

keynote address April 19. He leads The Perryman

Group, an economic research and financial analy-

sis firm headquartered in Waco, Texas.

Dr. Perryman identified four areas that are shaping

the world of business today: demographics,

technology, globalization and market economies.

“The global economy is huge,” said Dr. Perryman,

one of the world’s most influential and innovative

economists, during his address to more than 350

students and business leaders. “The only way we

can grow the way we want to grow is to sell things

to emerging markets. Demographics is one reason

we have globalization.”

Dr. Perryman credits the United States’ economic

success with its ability to identify and create

the next big thing. “Technology is leading

advances in medicine and other areas,” he said.

“Always be associated with companies that are

doing cutting-edge work.

“The economy that we live in today presents you

with a world of opportunities,” he said. “Use the

education that you are receiving now to prepare

you to take on these new challenges.”

During his more than 20 years of experience, he

has received citations throughout the world

from presidents, governors and Congress.

He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from

the International Institute for Advanced Studies

and was nominated for the Nobel Memorial

Prize in Economics. Dr. Perryman holds a

bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Baylor

University and a doctorate in economics from

Rice University. ■

FACULTY FORUM

Accounting faculty member Dr. Cheryl Linthicum was chosen as a

prestigious Academic Accounting Fellow for the U.S. Securities and

Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Her work put her at the SEC

during a time of unprecedented “hot topic” accounting issues such

as Sarbanes Oxley, the convergence of global standards and the backdat-

ing of stock options.

“I’m returning to UTSA with a newfound enthusiasm,” said Dr. Linthicum,

who was only one of five academic fellows chosen in the nation. “Faculty,

like students, benefit from learning experiences that take us out of our

comfort zones. Being out in the business world has allowed me to expand

on my practical knowledge, which will only benefit my work in the class-

room and motivate my academic research.”

Dr. Linthicum, associate professor of accounting, began her one-year

term with the Office of the Chief Accountant in the international area last

August and recently completed her fellowship. She was introduced to this

opportunity by Walter Scheutze, a friend of the College of Business and

former chief accountant of the SEC.

The Academic Fellows program is co-sponsored by the American Accounting

Association. Fellows serve as a research resource for the SEC staff by

interpreting and communicating research materials as they relate to var-

ious areas of interest. The mission of the Securities and Exchange

Commission is to protect the investing

public and to maintain fair, orderly and

efficient markets.

“I was afforded an insider’s view

of accounting from a regulation and

standard setting perspective,” said

Dr. Linthicum, who has taught at

UTSA for 12 years. “European compa-

nies were filing with the SEC

using International Financial Reporting

Standards for the first time last year.

It was a pivotal time for the SEC and

the future of standard setting.”

She focused on two main projects while

at the SEC. The first called into play her

curriculum development experience as

she worked with others in developing

a training program for SEC staff on

the International Financial Reporting

Standards. But most of her time was

spent studying the adoption of the

new International Financial Reporting

Setting the Standards for Future Accounting Practices

“I’m returning to UTSA

with a newfound enthusiasm. Faculty, like

students, benefit from learning experi-

ences that take us out of our comfort

zones. Being out in the business world

has allowed me to expand on my practical

knowledge, which will only benefit my

work in the classroom and motivate my

academic research.” —DR. CHERYL LINTHICUM

Standards and the application of those standards by companies who report

to the SEC. As part of this experience, Dr. Linthicum attended meetings of

the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Financial

Reporting Issues Committee in New York and London.

“I left with the greatest respect for the SEC and the dedicated individu-

als who work there,” she said. “I made working relationships that will

last a lifetime. It will benefit my research and my students. I plan on

encouraging our students to pursue opportunities with the SEC.”

Dr. Linthicum teaches financial and

international accounting to undergrad-

uates, doctoral students and execu-

tives. Her research interests have been

focused on international accounting

issues, including the application of

International Financial Reporting

Standards. She serves as associate

editor for the Journal of International

Accounting Research.

“What I’ve learned at the SEC will

shape the questions that I ask in my

research and shift my teaching

philosophies to current issues of the

day,” said Dr. Linthicum, who teaches

Intermediate Financial Accounting this

semester. “I plan on using more real

world examples, so students can

understand the ‘why,’ not just the

‘how,’ of accounting issues.” ■

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FACULTY FORUM

DEAN RECEIVESPRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

Dean Lynda de la Viña received two prestigious

awards this past academic year. Hispanic Business

magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential

Hispanics in its October 2005 edition. She was

also awarded the Jesse H. and Sue Oppenheimer

Achievement Award this spring at the “Beyond the

Glass Ceiling” dinner sponsored by San Antonio

law firm Oppenheimer, Blend, Harrison and Tate.

More than 100 women business leaders were

in attendance.

Dr. de la Viña is the Peter Flawn Professor of

Economics and the executive director of the Center

for Global Entrepreneurship in the UTSA College of

Business. She is the first woman to serve as UTSA

College of Business dean and the only female

Hispanic business dean in the University of

Texas System.

She was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to the

17-person advisory committee for the Emerging

Technology Fund, a $200 million fund created to

foster innovation, research and job creation in high-

tech industries. She also recently completed the

prestigious Kellogg Leadership Fellows Program

sponsored by the Hispanic Association of Colleges

and Universities.

Dr. de la Viña has developed a strategic plan for the

College of Business that includes raising the aca-

demic profile of the college to become one of the

nation’s best business schools and creating national

distinction through strategic threads of excellence.

She has enhanced Latin American partnerships,

raised funds for two endowed professorships and

developed alliances with other nationally and inter-

nationally recognized institutions.

The first Mexican-American woman at the secretarial

level of the U.S. Treasury, Dr. de la Viña was appoint-

ed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy

and served from 1998 to 2001. She is a member of

the board of directors of the Center for International

Private Enterprise, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of

Commerce, the Texas Business Hall of Fame, the

San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and

Operational Technologies, a technology company

that she co-founded.

Dr. de la Viña received her master’s and doctorate

in economics from Rice University and her bache-

lor’s in government and economics from UT-Pan

American. She was the first Mexican American

woman to receive a Ph.D. in economics in the

United States. ■

UTSA INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIST AT THE HELMOF TWO LEADING JOURNALS

Dr. Hamid Beladi, professor of economics, is the

editor of two prestigious international economic

journals: the International Review of Economics

and Finance and Frontiers of Economics and

Globalization. Dr. Beladi has served as editor of IREF

since 1992 and was named editor this year of

Frontiers. He has also served as associate editor of

the Review of International Economics since 1993.

IREF is a quarterly journal devoted to the publication

of high-quality theoretical and empirical articles

dealing with contemporary economics and financial

issues faced by national, regional and global

economies. Frontiers of Economics and Globali-

zation is aimed at economists and financial econo-

mists worldwide and provides an in-depth look at

current global topics. Each volume focuses on

specialized topics.

“Professor Beladi is one of the most widely known

and frequently published researchers in the field of

international trade theory,” said Dr. Ken Weiher,

chair of the Department of Economics. “He serves

on numerous editorial boards and his connections to

a broad variety of authors, editors and associations

will help to raise the profile of the college throughout

the world.”

Dr. Beladi has published more than 120 papers in

refereed academic journals. His research interests

have centered on the pure theory of international

trade, technology transfer and joint ventures, and

exchange rate pass-through. He was named as a

top-cited author in 2003 based on the number of arti-

cles published during 1990–2000. He is a founding

member of the International Economics and Finance

Society. He holds a doctorate in economics from

Utah State University. ■

IS DEPARTMENT UTILIZESGRANTS TO BENEFIT STUDENTSAND COMMUNITY

In the last two years the Department of Information

Systems and Technology Management has secured

over $500,000 in grants, primarily from the National

Security Agency, to fund student scholarships,

equip new computer labs and benefit the local com-

munity. The latest project is a $95,000 grant from the

Bureau of Fire Research Laboratories Extramural

Fire Research Program to develop a biometric inte-

gration system for San Antonio firefighters. The

project, which is being led by Dr. Jan Clark, pro-

fessor of information systems, began this summer

and will conclude next year. Additional investigators

are information technology doctoral students

Darrell Carpenter and Alexander McLeod.

“The primary objective of this project is to

demonstrate the feasibility of integrating biometric

technology with a fireground accountability

system,” said Dr. Clark. “We are also going to study

the impact of biometric technology implementation

as it relates to firefighter privacy concerns.”

“The biometric system will utilize digital fingerprint

readers to ‘log’ each firefighter electronically into an

incident scene, which will allow incident command-

ers to better track who is on the scene, and what

skills and capabilities they possess,” said Carpenter.

Currently firefighters use a manual system to check

in at the command post upon arriving at an emer-

gency scene. “That system presents a burden for

the incident commander and lacks individual identi-

ty verification,” said McLeod, who previously worked

for 28 years with the San Antonio Fire Department

as a paramedic/firefighter. “These problems are of

great concern at large-scale emergencies.”

The pilot study will be conducted at Fire Station 11,

near the UTSA Downtown Campus. If the project is

successful, it will roll out to the entire department of

1,200 personnel over 50 stations.

“This grant allows us to participate in meaningful and

important research,” said McLeod. “We plan on

publishing our findings and presenting at national

conferences. It also allows us to use this knowledge

to benefit the City of San Antonio and our local

fire department.” ■

FACULTY MEMBER NAMEDBALAS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Victoria Jones, director of the Business

Studies for the Americas Program in the College of

Business, has been named the executive director for

the Business Association of Latin American Studies

(BALAS). As part of her appointment, UTSA will now

become the executive headquarters of BALAS.

Active in BALAS since 2000, Dr. Jones co-chaired the

2003 annual conference in São Paulo and served as

the Brazilian representative to the BALAS board.

“San Antonio is strategically located at the geogra-

phic and academic crossroads of Latin America, and

the College of Business is honored to be the new

home of BALAS,” said Dean Lynda de la Viña.

“We have recently focused and expanded our Latin

American activities through the creation of the

Business Studies for the Americas program, which is

led by Dr. Jones.”

Dr. Jones joined the college’s faculty in 2005.

Previously she had served as associate dean

for international relations at Escola de Administração

de Empresas de São Paulo da Fundação Getulio

Vargas in Brazil. Dr. Jones’ research specialties

include international marketing, international man-

agement and Latin American studies.

She received her doctoral degree from Cornell

University, a master’s from the Annenberg School

at the University of Pennsylvania and a double

bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern

California.

BALAS is the first international business and eco-

nomics professional association to focus exclusively

on the study of economics, management, leadership

and industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. The

organization is international in character, with mem-

bers from all over the world and 30 countries. ■

TWO FACULTY RECEIVEPRESIDENT’S DISTINGUISHEDACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Two College of Business faculty members were

honored at the university’s Faculty Honors

Convocation in May.

Dr. Yiuman Tse, professor of finance, received

the President’s Distinguished Achievement Award

for Teaching Excellence. Dr. Tse develops courses

that are challenging, but he still receives outstand-

ing ratings from his students. He translates theoret-

ical knowledge into practical applications and

incorporates current affairs into his classes to cap-

ture developments within the financial markets.

Joleen Beltrami, lecturer III in management sci-

ence and statistics, received the President’s

Distinguished Achievement Award for Non-Tenure

Track Teaching Excellence. She has taught a

variety of quantitative courses that are typically

difficult for students. In these courses, her students

have commented that she explains complex issues

with clarity and makes the subject matter truly

enjoyable. She has had a lasting impact on the

undergraduate statistics program and is one of the

highest-rated faculty members in the department.

College of Business faculty were also recognized

for their distinguished service to the university.

Dr. Joel Saegert, professor and chairman of the

Department of Marketing, received his 30-year

service pin. Completing 20 years of service were

Dr. Ted Skekel, associate professor of account-

ing, and Dr. Lynda de la Viña, dean and Peter

Flawn Professor of Economics. ■

FORMER DEAN OF NATIONALWAR COLLEGE JOINS COLLEGEAS EXECUTIVE-IN-RESIDENCE

Dr. Ken Allard, a former dean of the National War

College and army colonel, has joined the College of

Business as an executive-in-residence. His primary

duties include teaching global management and

business strategy courses in the Executive MBA

program as well as collaborating with the college’s

Center for Professional Excellence to develop

security-based leadership training for homeland

security and the national intelligence communities.

“Every organization is in need of transformational

leadership from the military to Microsoft,” said Dr.

Allard. “Organizations need to learn how to break

down the stovepipes. This is what is being taught

here in the CPE.”

Dr. Allard is a well-known commentator on ethics,

leadership and international security issues and is

featured as a military analyst with MSNBC and NBC

News. His military career as an operational intelli-

gence officer also included service on the faculty

of the United States Military Academy. He is the

author of four books including Business as War:

Battling for Competitive Advantage and has

just released his latest book, Warheads: Cable

News and the Fog of War, published by the Naval

Institute Press.

He holds a doctorate from the Fletcher School

of Law and Diplomacy, an MPA in public policy

from Harvard University, a master’s in interna-

tional relations from the University of Southern

California and a bachelor’s in political science from

Lycoming College. ■

Five faculty members and three staff members

were honored at the College of Business Awards

Reception this spring.

Teaching awards were presented to Dr. Yiuman

Tse, professor of finance, and Joleen Beltrami,

lecturer III in management science and statistics. Dr.

Tse received the E. Lou Curry Teaching Excellence

Award, the college’s premier teaching award

presented in memory of Lou Curry, a respected fac-

ulty member who passed away in 1995.

Dr. Tse consistently receives outstanding ratings

from his students, and his passion for teaching is

clearly infectious. He develops courses that

challenge the students and utilize his research

background. In addition to his teaching prowess,

Dr. Tse has been a driving force in the doctoral

program of the Department of Finance. He has

co-authored numerous papers with his doctoral

students, presented at national conferences and

chaired four dissertation committees.

The Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award for Non-

Tenure Track Faculty was presented to Beltrami.

Since joining the college’s faculty in 2003, she has

had a lasting impact on the undergraduate statistics

program. Beltrami is one of the highest-rated facul-

ty members in the department, and she teaches

students not only how to compute statistics, but

how these techniques apply to real life applications.

In addition to teaching three courses each semes-

ter, she also serves as the undergraduate adviser

for the actuarial science program. She assists the

students with their degree plans and works with

outside organizations such as USAA to develop pro-

gramming for the students.

In the area of research excellence, Dr. L. J.

Shrum, professor of marketing, was named the

Col. Jean Piccione and Lt. Col. Philip Piccione

Endowed Research Award recipient. Dr. Shrum is

one of the college’s top researchers, and he rou-

tinely publishes in the highest-ranking journals in

not one but two disciplines: consumer behavior

and advertising/communications. He has put the

Department of Marketing on the research map

nationally, and he shares his expertise by mentor-

ing new faculty. Most recently his article

“Television’s Cultivation of Material Values”

appeared in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Dr. Ted Skekel, associate professor of account-

ing, received the Patrick J. Clynes Service Award.

Dr. Skekel has been an active participant in service

activities for his department, college and university.

He has served as faculty adviser for Beta Alpha Psi,

the National Accounting Honors Society, and Alpha

Kappa Psi, a national business organization. He has

served as chair of the MBA and International MBA

graduate committees and chair of the university’s

Graduate Council. He has also spearheaded the

annual Kathleen Reymann Keil Scholarship Golf

Tournament, which is in its 14th year and raises

money for accounting scholarships.

Finally, Dr. Don Lien, the Richard S. Liu

Distinguished Chair in Business, received the col-

lege’s Endowed 1969 Commemorative Faculty

Award for Overall Faculty Excellence. This award

honors a faculty member for their accomplish-

ments in teaching, research and service. A world-

renowned researcher, Dr. Lien has been named the

No. 1 researcher in the world in the field of finance,

and he has published more than 180 papers in

academic journals in the fields of economics,

finance and statistics.

In addition to his research prowess, Dr. Lien is also

a valued contributor in the classroom. He has

taught a variety of courses for the Department of

Economics and receives praise from his students

as well as high teaching evaluations. As associate

dean for international programs, Dr. Lien has been

instrumental in the expansion of the college’s Asian

programs, which now include six universities in

China as well as executive programs with Shanghai

and Tianjin.

The recipients of the college’s staff awards

were John Jennings, Elaine Miller and

Judy Olivarez. Jennings served as assistant

dean for undergraduate professional development

in the college. Before retiring this summer,

Jennings was instrumental in creating a student

professional development program for business

undergraduates.

A 21-year employee of the College of Business,

Elaine Miller is an administrative analyst in the

Dean’s Office. In this role she oversees the

operations of all of the academic departments and

has been instrumental in helping the college pre-

pare for AACSB reaccreditation. As an administra-

tive assistant II in the Department of Finance, Judy

Olivarez is extremely efficient and responsive to the

needs of the faculty and the students. Despite mul-

tiple demands on her time, she organizes workflow

and manages her priorities effectively. ■

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DEPARTMENT CHAIRS KEN WEIHER, ECONOMICS, AND NANDINIKANNAN, MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND STATISTICS, RECOGNIZEELAINE MILLER (MIDDLE) ON HER STAFF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

FIVE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FACULTY MEMBERS RECEIVE ACCOLADES DURING THE COLLEGE AWARDS RECEPTION. PICTURED FROMLEFT TO RIGHT: SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN DAN HOLLAS, TED SKEKEL, YIUMAN TSE, DON LIEN, JOLEEN BELTRAMI, L. J. SHRUM AND DEANLYNDA DE LA VIÑA.

NEW FACULTY JOIN COLLEGE

The College of Business hired eight new faculty

members in 2005.

Dr. Hamid Beladi joined the college as professor

of economics. He is the editor of the International

Review of Economics and Finance and Frontiers of

Economics and Globalization. The author of more

than 120 research articles and an expert on interna-

tional trade, he previously taught at North Dakota

State University and the University of Dayton. He will

lead the international economics track of the

college’s planned doctoral program in economics.

He holds a doctorate and master’s degree in eco-

nomics from Utah State University.

Dr. Keying Ye taught for 14 years at Virginia Tech

University before joining the college’s Department of

Management Science and Statistics as professor.

His research applies statistical methodologies to the

fields of environmental and ecological systems and

computational biology. He received a doctorate in

statistics from Purdue University, a master’s degree

in mathematics from the Institute of Applied

Mathematics in Beijing, China, and a bachelor’s

degree in mathematics from Fudan University in

Shanghai, China.

The Department of Marketing has named two new

associate professors. Dr. Victoria Jones, who

also directs the college’s Business Studies for the

Americas program, previously served as associate

dean of international relations at the Getulio Vargas

Foundation School of Business Administration in

São Paulo, Brazil. She received a doctorate in

intercultural communication from Cornell University,

a master’s in mass communications from the

University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s in broad-

cast journalism and political science from the

University of Southern California. Specializing in

consumer behavior, Dr. David Silvera joins the

marketing faculty as an associate professor. He has

a doctorate in social psychology from the University

of Texas at Austin, and an MBA and a bachelor’s in

mathematics from the University of California at

Irvine. Silvera previously taught at the University of

Cincinnati and in Norway.

Three new faculty members have been appointed

to the Department of Accounting. Dr. Jeff Boone,

associate professor of accounting, comes to the

college from academic positions at Louisiana State

University and Mississippi State University. He holds

a doctoral degree in accounting from the University

of North Texas, and master’s and bachelor’s

degrees in accounting from Texas A&M University.

His research interests are in financial accounting.

Dr. Veronda Willis, assistant professor, received

a doctoral degree in accounting from the University

of Colorado at Boulder, and a master’s in public

accounting and bachelor’s in business from the

University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests

include financial reporting and corporate gover-

nance. Dr. Jennifer Yin, assistant professor, previ-

ously taught at Rutgers University. Her research

interests include executive compensation and

capital markets. She holds a doctorate in accounting

from the University of Houston, and master’s

and bachelor’s degrees in accounting from the

University of New Orleans.

Dr. Mukul Gupta joins the Department of

Information Systems and Technology Management

as assistant professor. He received his doctoral

degree from Purdue University, a master’s from the

Indian Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s

degree from G.B. Pant University in India. He previ-

ously served as an assistant professor at the

University of Connecticut. His research interests

include information security, electronic commerce

and databases. ■

KUDOS

Tom Cannon, director of the Tourism

Management Program, has been named vice chair-

man of the advisory board of the newly created Sales

& Marketing Faculty Special Interest Group of the

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association

International (HSMAI). He has also been selected to

serve a two-year term on the Destination Marketing

Association International Student and Faculty

Advisory Council.

Dr. Jerome Keating, professor of management

science and statistics, was presented with the 2006

Don Owen Award by the San Antonio Chapter of the

American Statistical Association. The award is given

to nominees who are exemplary in the areas of

scholarship, dissemination of statistical knowledge

and service to the profession. Dr. Keating is world-

recognized for his research in the Pitman nearness

criterion as an alternative in comparing estimators.

He is also one of a few statisticians to have received

a patent using his expertise.

Dr. John Merrifield, professor of economics, has

been named the guest editor for the Journal of

School Choice for the January 2007 issue on the

economics of education.

Linda Shepherd, lecturer III in the Department of

Information Systems and Technology Management,

was named a multiple-year honoree in the 10th

edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

This is her second consecutive nomination to this

publication and third overall.

Dr. Rick Utecht, associate professor of marketing,

was one of seven faculty nationally to receive the

2006 Hormel Meritorious Teaching Award from the

Marketing Management Association.

The MBA Association honored five faculty members

at their annual award ceremony. Dr. Richard

Utecht, associate professor of marketing, was

named Top Core Professor. Dr. Jennifer Yin,

assistant professor of accounting, was named Top

Foundations Professor. Dr. Donde Plowman, pro-

fessor of management, was named the Outstanding

Electives Professor. The Outstanding Extra Effort

Professor was Dr. Wayne Tervo, accounting. Dr.

Mark Phillips, lecturer II in management, was

named the Outstanding Overall Professor. ■

PROMOTION AND TENURE

Dr. Fathali Firoozi, economics, promoted to professor

Dr. Tina Lowrey, marketing, promoted to professor

Dr. L. J. Shrum, marketing, promoted to professor

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSHONORS FACULTY ANDSTAFF AT AWARDSCEREMONY

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ACCOUNTING

Dr. Pamela Smith–The Impact of Charity Care

on Tax-Exempt Status

ECONOMICS

Dr. Yong Bao–Ratio of Quadratic Forms

Dr. Robert Collinge–Equal but Better–Uniformity and

Diversity in School Choice

Dr. Fathali Firoozi–Procedures for Joint Testing of

Linear Inequality Constraints

Dr. Saeid Mahdavi–Does the Size of Government Affect

the Unemployment Rate? An Empirical Assessment of the

“Abrams Curve” Based on the U.S. State Level Data

Dr. John Merrifield–Toward a Kinder and Gentler

Residential Property Tax

Dr. Dale Truett–The Mexican Textile Industry in the

New International Environment

Dr. Lila Truett–The Mexican Textile Industry in the

New International Environment

Dr. Su Zhou–Convergence to Purchasing Power Parity:

Evidence from Nonlinear Unit Root Tests

FINANCE

Dr. Karan Bhanot–“Stock PIKing”–A Forward Contract to

Control Bankruptcy

Dr. Palani-Rajan Kadapakkam–Impact of Trade Settlement

Procedures on Security Prices

Dr. Lalatendu Misra–Option-Based Compensation and the

Sensitivity of Employee Turnover to Changes in Stock Price

Dr. Thomas Thomson–A Database of Residential Mortgage

Foreclosure Auction Results in Bexar County

Dr. Yiuman Tse–The Impact of the Size of Futures Contracts

on Trading Activity

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Dr. Kevin Grant–Shared Mental Models: Improving the

Performance of Industrial Work Teams

Dr. Myung Ko–Evaluating Performance of Data Mining

Techniques for Measuring the Productivity Impact From

Information Technology Investment

Dr. Sang Lee–Violation of Trust in an Online Environment:

When Does It Affect Customer Intentions?

Dr. John Warren–The Effect of Expertise and Gender

Composition on Face-to-Face and Virtual Team Interaction

and Performance

MANAGEMENT

Dr. Cynthia Lengnick-Hall–Deconstructing Dynamic

Capabilities: Four Types for Four Contingencies

Dr. Mark Lengnick-Hall–Does Being Overqualified

Affect Chances of Obtaining an Employment Interview?

Dr. Katsuhiko Shimizu–Prospect Theory, Behavioral

Theory, and Threat-Rigidity Thesis: Combinative Effects on

Organizational Decisions

MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND STATISTICS

Dr. Jerome Keating–Point and Interval Estimation for

Step-Stress Models Related to Material Fatigue Tests with

Type II Censored Data

Dr. Daijin Ko–Smoothed Machine Learning Classification Models

for Defining Gene-Pathway Functions and Pathway Relationships

Dr. Mark Leung–Institutional Trading Behaviors Surrounding Analysts’

Earnings Forecast Release Events: Evidence from Taiwan

Dr. Anuradha Roy–A Study of Generalized Linear Mixed Models

for Doubly Multivariate Data

Dr. Minghe Sun–Development of a Training Algorithm for a

Multi-Class Support Vector Machine

Dr. Ram Tripathi–Joint Distribution of Placement Statistics for

Two Progressively Censored Samples

Dr. Kefeng Xu–Scheduled Delays? Scheduled Time Competition

and On-Time Performance in the Airline Industry

SUMMER 2006 RESEARCH GRANTS

The College of Business awarded $131,000 in competitive summer research grants to faculty.

The research awards allow faculty members to pursue academic and research pursuits through the summer.

ACCOUNTING

Dr. Marshall Pitman

Co-author. “CPAs in Public Practice: Which Code of

Conduct Do They Use When Faced With an Ethical

Dilemma?” Research on Professional Responsibility

and Ethics in Accounting. Vol. 10, (2005): 95–122.

Dr. Pamela Smith

Co-author. “Machiavellian Tendencies of

Nonprofit Healthcare Employees.” Journal

of Health Care Finance. Vol. 32, No. 2,

(2006): 19–31.

“An Examination of the Financial Structure of

Not-for-Profit and For-Profit Hospitals Engaging in

Joint Ventures: Is Tax-Exempt Status in Jeopardy?”

Research in Healthcare Financial Management.

Vol. 10, No. 1, (2005): 41–58.

“The Need for Strategic Tax Planning Among

Nonprofit Hospitals.” Journal of Health Care

Finance. Vol. 31, No. 4, (2005): 31–39.

Dr. Sandra Welch

Co-author. “The Role of Accounting Practices in

the Disempowerment of the Coahuiltecan Indians.”

The Accounting Historians Journal. Vol. 32, No. 2,

(December 2005): 105–144.

Dr. Jennifer Yin

Co-author. “The Effect of Differential Accounting

Conservatism on the ‘Over-Valuation’ of High-Tech

Firms Relative to Low-Tech Firms.” Review of

Quantitative Finance and Accounting. Vol. 27,

No. 2, (2006).

Co-author. “Accounting Information and CEO

Compensation: The Role of Cash Flow from

Operations in the Presence of Earnings.”

Contemporary Accounting Research. Vol. 23,

No. 1, (2006): 227–265.

Co-author. “Executive Compensation, Investment

Opportunities, and Earnings Management: High-

Tech Firms versus Low-Tech Firms.” Journal of

Accounting, Auditing and Finance. Vol. 21, No. 2,

(2006): 119–148.

Co-author. “Explaining Firm Willingness to Forfeit

Tax Deductions Under Internal Revenue Code

Section 162(m): The Million-Dollar Cap.” Journal

of Accounting and Public Policy. Vol. 24, No. 4,

(2005): 300–324.

ECONOMICS

Dr. Yong Bao

Co-author. “Evaluating Predictive Performance

of Value-at-Risk Models in Emerging Markets:

A Reality Check.” Journal of Forecasting. Vol. 25,

(2006): 101–128.

Co-author. “Moments of the Estimated Sharpe

Ratio When the Observations Are Not IID.” Finance

Research Letters. Vol. 3, No. 1, (2006): 49–56.

Co-author. “Asymmetric Predictive Abilities of

Nonlinear Models for Stock Returns: Evidence

from Density Forecast Comparison.” Advances

in Econometrics. Vol. 20, No. B, (2006): 41–62.

Dr. Hamid BeladiCo-author. “A Stackelberg Differential Game

Model of Trade in Renewable Resources.”

Review of International Economics. Vol. 14,

No. 1, (2006): 136–147.

Co-author. “Renewable Resource Management

in Developing Countries: How Long Until Crisis?”

Review of Development Economics. Vol. 10,

(2006): 103–112.

Co-author. “International Trade and Biological

Invasions: A Queuing Theoretic Analysis of

the Prevention Problem.” European Journal

of Operational Research. Vol. 170, No. 3,

(May 2006): 758–770.

Co-author. “Strategic Advertising: The Fat-Cat

Effect and Stability.” Mathematical Social Sciences.

Vol. 51, No. 2, (March 2006): 153–161.

Co-author. “Uniform Technical Progress: Can It Be

Harmful?” Pacific Economic Review. Vol. 11, No. 1,

(February 2006): 33–38.

Co-author. “Is Free Trade Deflationary?”

Economics Letters. (December 2005): 343–349.

Co-author. “Foreign Investment, Urban

Unemployment and Informal Sector.” Journal

of Economic Integration. Vol. 20, (September

2005): 123–138.

Co-author. “Maritime Trade, Biological Invasions,

and the Properties of Alternate Inspection

Regimes.” Stochastic Environmental Research and

Risk Assessment. Vol. 19, (August 2005): 184–190.

Co-author. “Foreign Investment Policies and

Environment.” Natural Resource Modeling.

Vol. 18, No. 2, (August 2005): 113–126.

Dr. Fathali Firoozi

Co-author. “Property Assessments and

Information Asymmetry in Residential Real

Estate.” Journal of Real Estate Research.

Vol. 28, No. 3, (July-September 2006).

“On the Martingale Property of Economic and

Financial Instruments.” International Review of

Economics and Finance. Vol. 15, (2006): 87–96.

Dr. Daniel Hollas

Co-author. “Property Assessments and

Information Asymmetry in Residential Real

Estate.” Journal of Real Estate Research.

Vol. 28, No. 3, (July-September 2006).

Dr. Don Lien (Da-hsiang Lien)

Co-author. “Moments and Properties of

Multiplicatively Constrained Bivariate Lognormal

Distributions with Applications to Futures Hedging.”

Journal of Statistical Planning and Inferences.

Vol. 136, (2006): 1349–1359.

Co-author. “Cross Hedging with Futures and

Options: The Effects of Disappointment Aversion.”

Journal of Multinational Financial Management.

Vol. 16, (2006): 16–26.

Co-author. “A Survey on Physical Delivery

Versus Cash Settlement on Futures Contracts.”

International Review of Economics and Finance.

Vol. 15, (2006): 15–29.

“On the Optimal Quality of Domestic Higher

Education Programs.” Economic Modelling.

Vol. 23, (2006): 265–275.

“A Note on Beneficial Emigration.” International

Review of Economics and Finance. Vol. 15,

(2006): 260–262.

Co-author. “Are Options Redundant? Further

Evidence from Currency Futures Markets.”

International Review of Financial Analysis.

Vol. 15, (2006): 179–188.

Co-author. “Same-Sex Sexual Behavior: U.S.

Frequency Estimates from Survey Data with

Simultaneous Misreporting and Non-Responses.”

Applied Economics. Vol. 38, (2006): 757–769.

Co-author. “Provisional Liquidation of Futures

Hedge Programs.” Energy Economics. Vol. 28,

(2006): 266–273.

Co-author. “Does Society Benefit From Investor

Overconfidence in the Ability of Financial Market

Experts?” Journal of Economic Behavior and

Organization. Vol. 58, (2005): 95–116.

FACULTY PUBLICATIONS

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FACULTY PUBLICATIONS

Co-author. “Correlation and Return Dispersion

Dynamics in Chinese Markets.” International

Review of Financial Analysis. Vol. 14, (2005):

477–491.

Co-author. “Estimating Optimal Hedge Ratio with

Focus Information Criterion.” Journal of Futures

Markets. Vol. 25, (2005): 1011–1024.

Co-author. “On Regression Analysis with Data

Cleaning via Trimming, Winsorization and

Dichotomization.” Communications in Statistics—

Simulation and Computation. Vol. 34, (2005):

839–849.

“A Note on the Superiority of the OLS Hedge

Ratio.” Journal of Futures Markets. Vol. 25, (2005):

1121–1126.

Co-author. “Effects of Electronic Trading on the

Hang Seng Index Futures Market.” International

Review of Economics and Finance. Vol. 14, (2005):

415–425.

Co-author. “Multinational and Futures Hedging

Under Liquidity.” Global Finance Journal. Vol. 16,

(2005): 210–220.

Co-author. “Availability and Settlement of Individual

Stock Futures and Options Expiration-Day Effects:

Evidence from High-Frequency Data.” Quarterly

Review of Economics and Finance. Vol. 45, (2005):

730–747.

“On the Maximum and Minimum of Bivariate

Lognormal Variables.” Extremes. Vol. 8, (2005):

79–83.

Co-author. “Trading GPA Futures Contracts as a

Teaching Tool: A Classroom Exercise.” Journal of

Financial Education. Vol. 31, (2005): 54–67.

Dr. John Merrifield

“Charter School Legislation: Disaster, Detour,

Irrelevant, or Reform Tool.” Journal of School

Choice. (January 2006): 3–22.

Dr. Dale Truett

Co-author. “Production Function Geometry with

‘Knightian’ Total Product.” Journal of Economic

Education. (Summer 2006).

Co-author. “NAFTA’s Impact on the Mexican

Automotive Sector.” Journal of Economic

Development. Vol. 30, No. 2, (December 2005).

Dr. Lila Truett

Co-author. “Production Function Geometry with

‘Knightian’ Total Product.” Journal of Economic

Education. (Summer 2006).

Co-author. “NAFTA’s Impact on the Mexican

Automotive Sector.” Journal of Economic

Development. Vol. 30, No. 2, (December 2005).

FINANCE

Dr. Karan Bhanot

Co-author. “Anatomy of a Government

Intervention in Index Stocks—Price Pressure or

Information Effects?” Journal of Business. Vol. 79,

No. 2, (March 2006): 963–986.

Co-author. “Should Corporate Debt Include a

Rating Trigger?” Journal of Financial Economics.

Vol. 79, No.1, (January 2006): 69–98.

Dr. Julie Dahlquist

Co-author. Technical Analysis: The Complete

Resource for Financial Market Technicians.

Prentice Hall Financial Times, (2006).

Dr. Palani-Rajan Kadapakkam

Co-author. “Anatomy of a Government Intervention

in Index Stocks—Price Pressure or Information

Effects?” Journal of Business. Vol. 79, No. 2,

(March 2006): 963–986.

Co-author. “Stock Splits, Broker Promotion,

and Decimalization.” Journal of Financial and

Quantitative Analysis. Vol. 40, (December 2005):

873–895.

Dr. Ron Rutherford

Co-author. “Property Assessments and

Information Asymmetry in Residential Real

Estate.” Journal of Real Estate Research. Vol. 28,

No. 3, (July-September 2006).

Co-author. “The Impact of Range Pricing on

Marketing Time and Transaction Price: A Better

Mousetrap for the Existing Home Market?” Journal

of Real Estate Finance and Economics. Vol. 31, No.

1, (August 2005): 71–82.

Dr. Thomas Thomson

Co-author. “Property Assessments and Information

Asymmetry in Residential Real Estate.” Journal of

Real Estate Research. Vol. 28, No. 3, (July-

September 2006).

Dr. Yiuman Tse

Co-author. “Multi-market Trading in the Eurodollar

Futures Markets.” Review of Quantitative Finance

and Accounting. Vol. 26, (May 2006): 321–341.

Co-author. “Holy Mad Cow! Facts or (Mis)percep-

tions: A Clinical Study.” Journal of Futures Markets.

Vol. 26, (April 2006): 315–341.

Co-author. “Stock Splits, Broker Promotion, and

Decimalization.” Journal of Financial and

Quantitative Analysis. Vol. 40, (December 2005):

873–895.

Co-author. “Market Quality and Price Discovery:

Introduction of the E-mini Energy Futures.” Global

Finance Journal. Vol. 16, (December 2005):

164–179.

Co-author. “Effects of Electronic Trading on the

Hang Seng Index Futures Market.” International

Review of Economics and Finance. Vol. 14, (2005):

415–425.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Dr. Jan Clark

Co-author. “Digital Forensics Curriculum

Development: Identification of Knowledge

Domains, Learning Objectives and Core Concepts.”

Proceedings of the Twelfth Americas Conference

on Information Systems. (August 2006).

Co-author. “A Model for Predicting Hacker

Behavior.” Proceedings of the Twelfth Americas

Conference on Information Systems. (August 2006).

Co-author. “Development of an Information

Assurance Curriculum.” Proceedings of the Hawaii

International Conference in Business. (May 2006).

Co-author. “Dealing with Terabyte Datasets in

Digital Investigations,” in Research Advances in

Digital Forensics. Springer: Norwell, (2005).

Dr. Glenn Dietrich

Co-author. “Cyber-Emergency Management: What

Managers Can Learn From Chaos and Complexity

Theories.” Proceedings of the Twelfth Americas

Conference on Information Systems. (August 2006).

Co-author. “Development of an Information

Assurance Curriculum.” Proceedings of the Hawaii

International Conference in Business. (May 2006).

Dr. Tim Goles

Co-author. “The Impact of Sourcing on the IT

Workforce Pipeline.” Proceedings of the Twelfth

Americas Conference on Information Systems.

(August 2006).

“Capabilities for Information Systems Outsourcing

Success: Insights from the Resource-Based View

of the Firm,” in Information Systems Outsourcing:

Enduring Themes, Emergent Patterns, and Future

Directions. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, (June 2006).

Co-author. “IT Workforce Trends: Implications for IS

Programs.” Communications of the Association for

Information Systems. Vol. 17, (June 2006):

1147–1170.

Co-author. “The Information Technology Workforce:

Trends and Implications 2005-2008.” MIS Quarterly

Executive. Vol. 5, No. 2, (June 2006): 47–54.

Co-author. “Moral Intensity and Ethical Decision-

Making: A Contextual Extension.” DATABASE. Vol.

37, No. 2 and 3, (May-June 2006).

Co-author. “Ethical Decision-Making in an IT

Context: The Roles of Personal Moral Philosophies

and Moral Intensity.” Proceedings

of the Thirty-Ninth Annual Hawaii International

Conference on System Sciences. (January 2006).

Dr. Kevin Grant

Co-author. “Improving Federal to Private Sector

Technology Transfer.” Research-Technology

Management. Vol. 49, No. 3, (May-June 2006):

36–40.

Co-author. “Project Management Maturity: An

Assessment of Project Management Capabilities

Among and Between Selected Industries.” IEEE

Transactions on Engineering Management. Vol. 53,

No. 1, (February 2006): 59–68.

Co-author. “Launching the Projects in Space

Learning Program.” Engineering Management

Journal. Vol. 17, No. 4, (December 2005): 39–44.

Dr. Mukul Gupta

Co-author. “Matching Information Security

Vulnerabilities to Organizational Security Profiles.”

Decision Support Systems. Vol. 41, No. 3, (March

2006): 592–603.

Co-author. “Computational Experimentations in

Market and Supply-Chain Co-design: A Mixed Agent

Approach.” Journal of Information Systems and

E-Business. Vol. 4, No. 1, (January 2006): 25–48.

Dr. Huoy Min Khoo

Co-author. “The Evolution of E-commerce

Research: A Stakeholder Perspective.” Journal

of Electronic Commerce Research. Vol. 6, No. 4,

(2005).

Dr. Sang Lee

Co-author. “The Effect of Buyer Feedback Scores

on Internet Auction Prices.” Journal of

Organizational Computing and Electronic

Commerce. Vol. 16, No. 1, (2006): 51–64.

Co-author. “An Experimental Study of Online

Complaint Management in the Online Feedback

Forum.” Journal of Organizational Computing and

Electronic Commerce. Vol. 16, No. 1, (2006):

65–85.

Co-author. “The Competitiveness of the Information

Systems Major: An Analytic Hierarchy Process.”

Journal of Information Systems Education. Vol. 17,

No. 2, (2006): 211–222.

Co-author. “Consumers’ Initial Trust Toward

Second-Hand Products in the Electronic Market.”

Journal of Computer Information Systems. Vol. 46,

No. 2, (2005): 85–98.

Dr. Chino Rao

Co-author. “Security Cultures in Organizations:

A Theoretical Model.” Proceedings of the Twelfth

Americas Conference on Information Systems.

(August 2006).

Co-author. “Technical and Business Competencies:

Generating Competitive Advantage with the

Effective Use of ERP Systems.” Proceedings of

the Twelfth Americas Conference on Information

Systems. (August 2006).

Co-author. “An Effort Toward Identifying and

Defining the Occupational Culture Among

Information Systems Professionals.” Proceedings

of the Annual Conference of ACM SIGMIS-CPR.

(April 2006).

Dr. Woodie Spivey

Co-author. “Take a Portfolio View of CRADAs.”

Research-Technology Management. (July-August

2006): 39–45.

MANAGEMENT

Dr. Dennis Duchon

Co-author. “Leader Influence Tactics Under

Conditions of External Environmental Uncertainty.”

Proceedings of the Southwest Academy of

Management Meeting. (2006).

Dr. Cynthia Lengnick-Hall

Co-author. “HR, ERP and Knowledge for

Competitive Advantage.” Human Resource

Management Journal. Vol. 45, No. 2, (2006):

179–194.

Co-author. “IHRM and Social Capital/Network

Theory,” in Handbook of Research in International

Human Resource Management. London, UK:

Edward Elgar Publishing, (2006): 475–487.

Co-author. “Adaptive Fit Versus Robust

Transformation: How Organizations Respond to

Environmental Change.” Journal of Management.

Vol. 31, No. 5, (2005): 738–757.

Dr. Mark Lengnick-Hall

Co-author. “HR, ERP and Knowledge for

Competitive Advantage.” Human Resource

Management Journal. Vol. 45, No. 2, (2006):

179–194.

Co-author. “IHRM and Social Capital/Network

Theory,” in Handbook of Research in International

Human Resource Management. London, UK:

Edward Elgar Publishing, (2006): 475–487.

Dr. Katsuhiko Shimizu

Co-author. “De-commitment to Losing Strategic

Action: Evidence From the Divestiture of Poorly

Performing Acquisitions.” Strategic Management

Journal. Vol. 27, (2006): 541–557.

Dr. Mark Suazo

Co-author. “The Role of Perceived Violation in

Determining Employees’ Reactions to

Psychological Contract Breach.” Journal of

Leadership and Organizational Studies. Vol. 12,

(2005): 24–36.

MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND STATISTICS

Dr. Juan Gonzalez

Co-author. “Forecasting the Long-Term Viability of

an Enterprise: The Case of a Minor League Baseball

Franchise.” Journal of Sports Management. Vol. 20,

No. 2, (April 2006): 248–259.

Co-author. “Statistical Process Control in the

Remanufacturing Industry: The Case of a Mexican

Automotive Water Pump Company.” Transactions

on Manufacture Engineering RJOA. Vol. 6, No. 1,

(2006): 133–144.

Co-author. “Exploring the Efficiency of Small

Business Development Centers,” in Review of Small

Business & Entrepreneurship Research. (2005):

112–125.

Dr. Jerome KeatingCo-author. “Detecting Abrupt Leaks in UST’s.”

Communications in Statistics, Theory and Methods.

Vol. A35, (2006): 727–742.

Dr. Mark Leung

Co-author. “Modeling Time Series Information Into

Option Prices: An Empirical Evaluation of Statistical

Projection and GARCH Option Pricing Model.”

Journal of Banking and Finance. Vol. 29, No. 12,

(2005): 2947–2969.

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FACULTY PUBLICATIONS STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Senior Brandon Moore joined a selective group of 45 students in Home

Depot’s Future Leaders Program this summer at its Atlanta national

headquarters. His colleagues, both undergraduate and graduate

students, hailed from Duke, Michigan, MIT, Stanford and Yale. The Future

Leaders Program is an intensive internship experience for students

who are highly motivated, goal oriented and interested in honing their

leadership skills.

“This summer has been an extraordinary learning experience for me,”

said Moore, an accounting major who will graduate in December. “I real-

ize now that being a leader is a privilege, not a right. My greatest

takeaway has been the interaction I have had with the senior leaders

of Home Depot. Their experiences and knowledge have been a great

value to me, and their willingness to offer advice to future leaders

is unparalleled.”

Through his 10-week internship program, Moore worked in the internal

audit department in the store operations rotation. “Home Depot is going

away from a traditional internal auditor role,” said Moore, who has

worked for Home Depot for six years, most recently as a manager

in Helotes. “Their auditors work to improve current corporate processes,

determine ways to reduce costs for the company and ensure the accura-

cy of Home Depot’s financial

statements.” He also participated

in team building exercises and

leadership programs and was

exposed to functional accounting

skills, Six Sigma and process

improvement methodologies.

“Brandon was very passionate

about his internship and took full

advantage of all the opportunities

provided to him,” said Ashley

Noble, manager of the Internal

Audit Leadership Program. “He

was able to combine his prior

work experience and education to

help out on our project teams and

provide our group with a unique

viewpoint. He has been exposed

to business methodologies and

skills that he will be able to use

throughout his career.”

Following his graduation, Moore aspires to become a store manager,

then a district manager for Home Depot. Eventually he hopes to return

to corporate headquarters to expand on his leadership experiences with

the company.

“This challenging program

allowed me to utilize my educa-

tion and my experiences with

Home Depot to take on new

opportunities,” said Moore, who

is married with two young chil-

dren. “I now feel comfortable in

that environment and can say

that I’ve met with a CEO of a $90

billion company. I encourage all

students to aim high as they pur-

sue internship opportunities.” ■

“This challenging program

allowed me to utilize my education and

my experiences with Home Depot to

take on new opportunities. I now feel

comfortable in that environment and

can say that I’ve met with a CEO of a

$90 billion company. I encourage all

students to aim high as they pursue

internship opportunities.”

—SENIOR BRANDON MOORE

Accounting Student Hones His Skills During NationalInternship Experience

Dr. Rolando Quintana

Co-author. “A Dip Spin Coating Manufacturing

System for Silicone Cardiovascular Membrane

Fabrication with Prescribed Compliance.”

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing

Technology. (Summer 2006): 1–13.

Dr. Anuradha Roy

“A New Classification Rule for Incomplete Doubly

Multivariate Data Using Mixed Effects Model with

Performance Comparisons on the Imputed Data.”

Statistics in Medicine. Vol. 25, No. 10, (2006):

1715–1728.

“Estimating Correlation Coefficient Between Two

Variables with Repeated Observations using Mixed

Effects Model.” Biometrical Journal. Vol. 48, No. 2,

(2006): 286–301.

“Testing of Kronecker Product Structured Mean

Vectors and Covariance Matrices.” Journal of

Statistical Theory and Applications. Vol. 5, No. 1,

(2006): 53–69.

Co-author. “The Influence of Water Removal on the

Strength and Toughness of Cortical Bone.” Journal

of Biomechanics. Vol. 39, No. 5, (2006): 931–938.

Co-author. “A Study of Covariance Structures for

Repeated Measures in the Context of Classification

Analysis.” Journal of the Indian Statistical

Association. Vol. 43, No. 2, (2005): 127–145.

Co-author. “Classification Based on Multivariate

Repeated Measures with Time Effect on Mean

Vector and an AR(1) Correlation Structure on the

Repeated Measures.” Calcutta Statistical

Association Bulletin. Vol. 57, (2005): 49–65.

Co-author. “On Implementation of a Test for

Kronecker Product Covariance Structure for

Multivariate Repeated Measures Data.” Statistical

Methodology. Vol. 2, No. 4, (2005): 297–306.

Dr. Minghe Sun

“Solving Uncapacitated Facility Location Problems

Using Tabu Search.” Computers and Operations

Research. Vol. 33, No. 9, (2006): 2563–2589.

Co-author. “New Multiobjective Metaheuristic

Solution Procedures for Capital Investment

Planning.” Journal of Heuristics. Vol. 11, No. 3,

(2005): 183–199.

“Warm-Start Routines for Solving Augmented

Weighted Tchebycheff Programs in Multiple

Objective Network Programming.” INFORMS

Journal on Computing. Vol. 17, No. 4, (2005):

422–437.

Dr. Raydel Tullous

Co-author. “Attitudes Toward E-Commerce and

Levels of Anxiety and Involvement: Gender

Differences.” USASBE/SBI 2006 Joint Conference

Proceedings. (January 2006).

Co-author. “Exploring the Efficiency of Small

Business Development Centers,” in Review of Small

Business & Entrepreneurship Research. (2005):

112–125.

Co-author. “A Rapid Supplier Selection

Methodology.” Allied Academies Fall International

Conference Proceedings. (October 2005).

Dr. Kefeng Xu

Co-author. “The Effects of Customer Contact on

Conformance Quality and Productivity in Chinese

Service Firms.” International Journal of Quality and

Reliability Management. Vol. 23, No. 4, (2006):

367–389.

Dr. Keying Ye

Co-author. “D-optimal Designs for Poisson

Regression Models in Toxicological and Medical

Studies.” Journal of Statistical Planning and

Inference. Vol. 136, (2006): 2831–2845.

Co-author. “Power Prior Approach to the Binomial

Test in Water Quality Assessment.” Journal of

Agriculture, Biology and Environmental Statistics.

Vol. 11, (2006): 1–18.

Co-author. “Evaluating Water Quality: Using Power

Priors to Incorporate Historical Information.”

Environmetrics. Vol. 17, (2006): 95–106.

Co-author. “Analyzing Quantitative Trait Loci for

the Arabidopsis Thaliana Using Markov Chain

Monte Carlo Model Composition with Restricted

and Unrestricted Model Spaces.” Statistical

Methodology. Vol. 3, (2006): 69–78.

Co-author. “Assessment of Two Approximation

Methods for Computing Posterior Model

Probabilities.” Computational Statistics and

Data Analysis. Vol. 48, (2005): 221–234.

MARKETING

Dr. Tina Lowrey

Co-author. “The Future of Television Advertising,”

in Marketing Communication: New Approaches,

Technologies and Styles. Oxford University Press,

(2005).

Dr. Ashwani Monga

Co-author. “Domain-Based Asymmetry in

Expectations of the Future.” Organizational

Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Vol. 100,

No. 1, (2006): 35–46.

Co-author. “Buyers Versus Sellers: How They Differ

in Their Responses to Framed Outcomes.” Journal

of Consumer Psychology. Vol. 15, No. 4, (2005):

325–333.

Co-author. “The Fading of Optimism: Temporal

Changes in Expectations About Product

Performance.” Advances in Consumer Research.

Vol. 32, (2005): 360–361.

Dr. Sonia Monga

Co-author. “Brand Concept Maps: A Methodology

for Identifying Brand Association Networks.”

Marketing Science Institute’s Working Paper

Series. (2005).

Dr. L. J. Shrum

Co-author. “Moving On.” Media Psychology.

Vol. 8, No. 2, (2006): 61–63.

“Perception,” in Psychology of Entertainment.

Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum, (2006).

Co-author. “Television’s Cultivation of Material

Values.” Journal of Consumer Research. Vol. 32,

(December 2005): 473–479.

Co-author. “The Future of Television Advertising,”

in Marketing Communication: New Approaches,

Technologies and Styles. Oxford University Press,

(2005).

Co-author. “The Role of Television in the

Construction of Consumer Social Reality,” in

Consumer Behaviour. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence

Erlbaum, (2005).

Dr. David Silvera

Co-author. “Debiasing Omission Neglect.” Journal

of Business Research. Vol. 59, No. 6, (June 2006):

786–792.

Co-author. “Consumer Style and Health: The Role of

Impulsive Buying in Unhealthy Eating.” Psychology

& Health. Vol. 20, No. 4, (August 2005): 429–441.

Dr. Rick Utecht

Co-author. “A Rapid Supplier Selection

Methodology.” Allied Academies Fall International

Conference Proceedings. (October 2005).

Dr. Yinlong (Allen) Zhang

Co-author. “The Impact of Self-Construal on

Aesthetic Preference for Angular Versus Rounded

Shapes.” Personality and Social Psychology

Bulletin. (June 2006): 794–805.

Co-author. “Decision Difficulty: Effects of

Procedural and Outcome Accountability.” Journal

of Consumer Research. (December 2005):

465–472. ■

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Academic programs are the heart of any business school. Yet, what

sets top business schools apart is the ability to enhance the students’

educational experiences with enrichment activities and professional

development opportunities. With state support decreasing, the College

of Business relies on the support of friends and donors to provide these

high quality experiences.

WACHOVIA

When banking giant Wachovia came into the San Antonio and Texas

market, it left an indelible mark on the College of Business. In an effort

to announce its arrival to the community, Wachovia donated $90,000 as

a title sponsor to launch the college’s inaugural Signature Speaker

Series featuring Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang.

“We are pleased to partner with the UTSA College of Business in such

a meaningful way,” said Mark Metcalfe, president of Wachovia’s San

Antonio Market. “Supporting the Signature Speaker Series is an

excellent way for Wachovia to achieve its goal of becoming involved

in the communities where we do business and contributing to their devel-

opment as vibrant and economically thriving places for people to live,

work and play.”

In addition to Wachovia’s financial support, Metcalfe also serves on the

college’s advisory council and participates in career fairs on campus.

FROST BANK

A consummate supporter of

the College of Business, Frost

National Bank has partnered

with the college to support

the Frost Bank Distinguished

Lecture Series since 1988.

The lecture series brings

prominent business and com-

munity leaders to UTSA to

share their knowledge and

experiences with students

and others in the university

and business community.

The series presents a forum

for business leaders and

academics to share their

experiences in business so

that students can broaden

their understanding of the

business world and the indi-

viduals who lead it.

“Frost is proud to be a long-standing partner with the College of

Business,” said Pat Frost, president of Frost National Bank and vice

chairman of development for the college’s advisory council. “We like to

focus our efforts on programming that has a direct benefit on the col-

lege’s 5,000 undergraduate students.”

Frost has also supported the college by establishing endowed scholar-

ships, supporting the college’s AT&T Endowed Chair in Infrastructure

Assurance and Security and securing outside funding for college

programs and activities.

CITIBANK

Citibank Service Center in San Antonio has stepped up to support men-

torship and retention activities in the College of Business. This spring,

under the direction of Lynn Belk, senior director of communications and

community relations, Citibank hosted 10 students from the college’s

Business Scholars Program for a panel discussion, company tour

and etiquette luncheon. Company executives met with the students and

shared their experiences in the industry. Michael White, vice president

at Citibank, encouraged students to look for more than a paycheck

in their careers. “The full

balance of a work experi-

ence is crucial,” said White,

who received his MBA from

UTSA in 1993. “Explore the

opportunity for advance-

ment and the quality of life

within an organization.”

The executives then joined

the students for lunch to

provide them with dining

etiquette tips. Citibank has

also provided financial

support to the Business

Scholars Program through

its foundation.

“The Citibank Service Center

strives to create social and

economic opportunities—

opportunities that will

strengthen our community

for years to come,” said

Belk. “Our partnership with the UTSA College of Business and the

Business Scholars Program addresses local community needs, targets a

population that is underserved and impacts the community. We feel this

program is unique and innovative, has a huge potential for growth and is

a great vehicle to accomplish our goals.” ■

“We are pleased to partner with

the UTSA College of Business in such

a meaningful way.” —MARK METCALFE

PRESIDENT, SAN ANTONIO MARKET, WACHOVIA

Community Partners Support College of Business Vision

PARTNERSHIPS

TREPALINA NAMED BUSINESSSTUDENT OF THE YEAR

Kate Trepalina, the college’s Business Student of

the Year, literally traveled around the world to make

her mark at UTSA. Trepalina, who recently complet-

ed her undergraduate degree in finance and

accounting, is a native of Lagan, Russia, near the

Caspian Sea.

Trepalina set the bar high as president of the

Financial Management Association, Honors College

graduate, recipient of multiple scholarships and as an

exceptional student with a 4.0 GPA.

She came to the United

States as a high school

senior through a Depart-

ment of State competition.

She received her degree

at Alamo Heights High

School and later trans-

ferred to San Antonio

College to complete her

prerequisites.

“I’ve always been interested in business,” said

Trepalina, who completed an internship with Tesoro

Petroleum Corporation. “In Russia, the only areas of

business study are management and marketing.

I knew I needed to stay in the U.S. to complete my

education in more analytical fields.”

As part of the Honors College, she completed a the-

sis with Dr. Lalatendu Misra, professor of

finance, titled “An Analysis of Mergers and

Acquisitions in the Telecommunications Industry.”

The paper, which examined the evolution of the

industry and evaluated stock price performance

of merger parties, was presented at the annual

Academy of Economics and Finance meeting and

at the National Conference for Undergraduate

Research annual meeting.

“My professors provided help beyond the academ-

ic basics to make me a more well-rounded stu-

dent,” said Trepalina, who currently works with the

Argonaut Group. “That is what distinguishes a good

school from a great school, how they prepare their

students for future success. I am eager to see

where my career will lead me and what opportuni-

ties occur along the way.” ■

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

TWO BUSINESS SCHOLARSSTUDENTS SELECTED TOATTEND ENTREPRENEURIALCONFERENCE

Aspiring entrepreneurs and College of Business

undergraduates Barron Perales and Elena

Valdez were two of 50 students nationwide chosen

to attend the 2005 Emerging Business Leaders

Summit held in Washington, D.C. UTSA was the only

institution at the summit that had two students

selected to participate.

Both Barron and Elena currently own their own busi-

nesses in bartering and hotel supply distribution

respectively and are members of the college’s

Business Scholars Program. Elena completed her

undergraduate degree in international business this

fall and plans to continue her studies in the college’s

MBA program specializing in management science.

Barron is a senior majoring in finance and market-

ing. His goal is to complete a doctorate in business.

The two-day summit exposed students to the chal-

lenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship.

Topics addressed included capital development,

marketing, business plan development and emerg-

ing trends in the marketplace. The program was

sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s

Minority Business Development Agency. ■

MANAGEMENT STUDENTSPARTICIPATE IN ETHICSPROJECT

Teams of UTSA College of Business students in

a business ethics course taught by Dr. Victor

Heller, associate professor of marketing and

director of executive education, participated in a

community service project for the San Antonio

Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health.

The students conducted an educational assessment

to identify the first recipients of the center’s San

Antonio Ethics in Business Awards. They

interviewed 46 for-profit and nonprofit business

owners as well as individuals who were nominated

for the awards. Then, they prepared papers outlining

the qualifications of each nominee. The students’

papers were given to a selection committee and

were used to select the final recipients.

“Ethics is no longer a peripheral concern of corpora-

tions, it stands at the very core of every employees’

working lives as well as society as a whole,” said

senior Jennifer Snyder. “This project gave life to

the meaning of business ethics for me.”

“The ethical practices of a firm are a reflection of

the integrity of its leaders,” said graduate student

Ashley McDonald.

Of the 300 students participating in the project,

nine students were chosen to receive a scholarship

from the Ecumenical Center for the exceptional

quality of their work. The students were Kenneth

Blackwell, Jacqueline Michelle Folacci, Emily

Gass, Georgina Martinez, Ashley McDonald,

Cesar Rodriguez, Itay Sharoni, Jennifer

Snyder and Rikita Urias.

“Everyone has different experiences in life, and

they use those experiences to look at ethical

situations from different perspectives,” said Dr.

Heller. “Through this course and this project,

students learned to look at ethical decision making

with new assumptions.” ■

TOM FROST III, SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF FROST BANK, DEAN LYNDA DE LA VIÑA AND PRESIDENTRICARDO ROMO WELCOME FROST LECTURER PATRICIA DIAZ DENNIS.

DON LIEN NAMED RICHARDS. LIU DISTINGUISHED CHAIR

Dr. Don Lien, associate dean of international affairs

for the UTSA College of Business, has been named

the Richard S. Liu Distinguished Chair in Business.

Dr. Lien, professor of economics and finance, has

been instrumental in the expansion of the college’s

Asian programs, which now include six universities

in China as well as executive programs with

Shanghai and Tianjin. He has been a visiting profes-

sor and guest speaker in Canada, China, Singapore

and Taiwan.

A world-renowned researcher, he has published

more than 180 papers in academic journals in the

fields of economics, finance and statistics. The

Financial Academic Ranking System ranks Dr. Lien

as the No. 1 finance researcher in the world based

on his publications in the top 17 finance journals for

2000–2005. His primary field of interest is in the

futures market with supporting areas in economet-

rics and development economics. He has served as

a reviewer for more than 50 academic journals.

Dr. Lien was recently named the only U.S. judge for

an international essay competition sponsored by the

World Bank, and he has twice received the

President’s Distinguished Achievement Award in

Research from UTSA. His teaching honors include

the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

and the Excellence in Teaching Award from the

University of Kansas. He is the president of the

Chinese Economic Association in North America. He

received his doctorate from the California Institute

of Technology.

The Richard S. Liu Distinguished Chair in Business

was established by philanthropist and international

businessman Richard S. Liu. A native of Taiwan, Liu

is the owner and CEO of Hong Kong–based Superior

Holdings Limited, one of the world’s leading manu-

facturers of leather goods. Liu established the Liu’s

Family Foundation U.S.-China Business Education

Initiative in the College of Business in 1998, and he

has since contributed more than $4 million. The pro-

gram promotes graduate student and faculty

exchanges, executive educational opportunities and

research collaborations between the College of

Business and top universities in China. ■

FACULTY FELLOWSANNOUNCED

The College of Business established the Faculty

Fellows Program to attract and retain faculty that

are best-in-class. These sponsorships recognize

College of Business faculty for their outstanding

scholarship, teaching and research and pair them

with private donors who want to take an active

role in encouraging and rewarding excellence in

the college.

Through partnerships with the local business com-

munity, two fellowships have been established: the

Clear Channel Junior Fellow in Accounting and the

Dan Hanke Scholar in Accounting.

Dr. Cheryl Linthicum, associate professor of

accounting, has been named the Clear Channel

Junior Fellow in Accounting in recognition of her

outstanding scholarship and research in internation-

al accounting. Dr. Elaine Sanders, associate pro-

fessor of accounting, is the Dan Hanke Scholar in

Accounting. Her award is in recognition of her

scholarship, teaching and research in cross-cultural

issues in accounting.

The college is seeking multiyear commitments

directed across a number of disciplines including

accounting, economics, finance, international busi-

ness, management, management science, market-

ing and statistics. As a benefit to supporting faculty

members, naming opportunities and other forms

of recognition are available. In addition, donors are

offered the opportunity to collaborate with the

faculty fellow in a mutually beneficial manner, be

it through guided research, consulting, guest

lecturing or other means.

Fellowship opportunities begin at $10,000 a year

for a fellow, $5,000 a year for a junior fellow and

$2,500 a year for a scholar. For more information

on these and other giving opportunities, contact

Kimberly West, director of advancement for the

College of Business at (210) 458-7307. ■

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PARTNERSHIPS

COLLEGE’S ADVISORY COUNCIL RESTRUCTURED

The College of Business Advisory Council is an advi-

sory group to assist the dean, faculty and staff in rais-

ing the academic profile of UTSA’s College of

Business. Under the direction of Dean Lynda de la

Viña, the council has been restructured and reinvig-

orated with new bylaws, new members and a more

streamlined committee structure.

“Through the Executive Committee’s leadership, we

have undertaken a restructuring of the College of

Business Advisory Council in order to best align the

membership and its goals with the mission Dean de

la Viña has set forth for the College of Business,”

said Kimberly West, director of advancement in the

college. “We are recruiting new members so that

this council reflects the leadership and diversity of

our community, and so that the council’s action

agenda is structured so the members truly serve the

college through their contributions—both financial

and otherwise.”

Council members are asked to participate in

fundraising activities through personal contributions

and solicitation from others. They provide input on

the college’s curricula and programs, career plan-

ning and placement of students, external affairs and

strategic planning. Members receive increased

exposure to faculty and students, priority access

for recruitment, internships and employment oppor-

tunities and exclusive consulting and executive

education opportunities.

New members are James F. Clingman, MBA ’01,

chairman of the San Antonio Region of JPMorgan

Chase & Co.; Steve E. Edlund, president of the

International Bank of Commerce; Mark H. Metcalfe,

president of the San Antonio Market of Wachovia; A.

Lanham Napier, president and CEO of Rackspace

Managed Hosting; Brant Taylor, managing director

of Merrill Lynch & Co.; and Charles Martin Wender,

co-founder and CEO of Wender & Hall LLP. ■

COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS SUPPORT COLLEGE’SKNOWLEDGE FOR A NEW WORLD FUND

Since 1987, community and business leaders have contributed more than $1.8 million to the college’s

Knowledge for a New World Fund, providing support where no state funds were available—strengthening

curriculum, aiding faculty and student development and enabling the recruitment of high caliber educators

and students. In this new era, the college is striving to build its reputation on recognized strengths and capi-

talize on unique comparative advantages in the areas of globalization, capital markets, security, transforma-

tional leadership and health/technology.

The College of Business appreciates the participation and contributions of these community leaders who

have given over the past year to the Knowledge for a New World Fund.

❙ VISIONARY ($20,000 AND ABOVE)

H-E-B

❙ INNOVATOR ($10,000 AND ABOVE)

AT&T Inc.

Frost National Bank

The USAA Foundation

❙ CHAMPION ($5,000 AND ABOVE)

Bromley Communications

International Bank of Commerce

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.

Security Service Federal Credit Union

South Texas Money Management

Southwest Business Corporation

Wachovia Corporation

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Wender & Hall LLP

World Savings & Loan Association

❙ PARTNER ($2,500 AND ABOVE)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

San Antonio Federal Credit Union

❙ SUPPORTER ($500 AND ABOVE)

Dublin & Associates, Inc.

Abigail Erwin, EMBA ’99

Jim and Diane Kahan

Mandelbrot Ventures

Mass Mutual Insurance—The South Texas Agency

Nelnet

Deborah M. Prost, ’79

Dayton L. Schrader, ’93

Smith Barney, Inc.

W.P. Carey & Associates

THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AWARDED 89 SCHOLARSHIPS ANDMORE THAN $116,000 IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS DURING THE 2005–2006 ACADEMIC YEAR. DEAN LYNDA DE LA VIÑA AND DONOR BARTLETT COCKE CONGRATULATE ONE OF HISSCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.

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ALUMNI NOTES

COLLEGE HOSTS ALUMNI RECEPTIONS

The College of Business hosted numerous alumni

receptions and dinners throughout the nation

this year.

In May, Frost Bank sponsored an alumni reception

for their employees at the Plaza Club. Pat Frost,

president of Frost National Bank, sponsored the

event. Carol Severyn, ’92, executive vice president

for audit, served as host. Dean Lynda de la Viña

shared with the alumni her vision for the College of

Business and her plans to bring national recognition

and ranking to the college.

Alumni participants were Shawna Barrientos,’04;

Stacey Czaja, MS ’05; Ismael DeHoyos,’97; Carolina

Garza,’90; Jamie Glass, ’02; Stuart Henderson,’98;

Bridgette Hurley, ’02; Steve Klein, ’94; Janet Lane,

’05; Carmen Pagan, ’95; Ilene Reyes,’05, MS ’06;

Cathy Ritter, ’93, MBA ’99; Jerry Yost, MBA ’89; and

Rosario Zarb-Cousin, ’85.

The college also participated in an alumni reception

hosted by the UTSA Alumni Association and H-E-B in

July. The gathering featured more than 50 H-E-B

employees who are UTSA alumni. Dean Lynda de la

Viña was one of the speakers at the event, which was

hosted by Suzanne Wade, president of the San

Antonio Food/Drug Retail Division at H-E-B and a

member of the college’s advisory council.

In addition, the dean has sponsored dinners and

meetings with alumni in Las Vegas, New York, San

Diego and San Francisco. ■

BREAKFAST SERIESESTABLISHED FOR BUSINESS ALUMNI COMMUNITY

Dr. Ken Allard headlined the college’s first

Knowledge Forum breakfast in May. Dr. Allard is the

former dean of the National War College and a

well-known commentator for NBC News on interna-

tional security issues. He currently is serving as an

executive-in-residence for the college.

Dr. Allard shared with the breakfast crowd of more

than 75 how military strategies can be applied

to help businesses succeed in a competitive

global economy.

The breakfast was sponsored by Boeing with

Security Service Federal Credit Union and USAA

sponsoring tables. The Knowledge Forum allows

alumni and friends of the college to gather and dis-

cuss relevant business issues of the day. Additional

forums will follow biannually. ■

“Yahoo!” summed up the spirit of the evening as the College of Business

launched its inaugural Signature Speaker Series Nov. 17, 2005. The event,

which was attended by 400 alumni, business and community leaders,

featured a keynote address by Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang and honored

College of Business friends and alumni. Presenting sponsor for the series

was Wachovia Bank.

“This inaugural Signature Speaker Series provided a first-class opportunity

for the San Antonio community to hear from a nationally recognized busi-

ness leader and to showcase UTSA and the College of Business,” said Dean

Lynda de la Viña. “We are delighted that Wachovia shares our vision and

agreed to be the title sponsor of this event. They have demonstrated their

strong commitment to higher education in San Antonio and at UTSA with

their leadership gift.”

Celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, Yang used the opportunity

to not only highlight Yahoo’s creation as the first online navigational guide

to the Web, but also his vision for the industry in the coming years. “Ten

years ago only academics and geeks like me used the Internet,” said Yang,

a Taiwanese native raised in San Jose, Calif. “Now, there are more than

1 billion users.

“We’ve been lucky to be in the right

place at the right time,” said Yang,

who considers himself a dinosaur in

the industry. “We knew the hype

of the dot-com industry wasn’t sus-

tainable, so we kept finding ways to

be innovative. One of the defining

moments for Yahoo was partnering

with our friends at AT&T.”

As for the future of the Internet,

Yang envisions a convergence of tech-

nology, media and telecommunica-

tions. “The next five to 10 years will

revolve around the simplification of

this technology.”

The college also honored two individuals who have excelled in their leader-

ship to the college as well as distinguished themselves in their careers. Jim

Kahan, senior executive vice president with AT&T Inc. and chairman of the

College of Business Advisory Council, received the Leadership and Service

Award. He has served as a member of the college’s advisory council since

1994 and as chair since 2002. He led the fundraising charge to secure a $1

million endowed chair for infrastructure assurance and security in the col-

lege, personally securing a $375,000 commitment from AT&T.

“I’ll forever cherish this award,” said Kahan, who is responsible for all

domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and ven-

ture capital investments for AT&T and its subsidiaries. “I personally believe

that UTSA is an institution that will lead the future of San Antonio. I ask

each of you to recognize the importance of UTSA and the College of

Business and do what you can to help them recognize their goals.”

Ernest Bromley, MBA ’80, president and CEO of Bromley Communications,

received the college’s first Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award.

Bromley has been a trailblazer in building his agency, which is the largest

Hispanic advertising agency in the country. His clients include Procter &

Gamble, Burger King, Continental Airlines, Coors, the San Antonio

Convention & Visitors Bureau, Nestlé Foods and Nationwide. He has served

on the college’s advisory council since 1991 and as chair from 1999 to 2002.

“I cannot put into words what this school means to me,” said Bromley, who

established a graduate business scholarship at UTSA with his wife, Aimée.

“Coming from a humble background, I can tell you that you can do it, too.

I thank all the professors for their work and for giving me the skills and the

ability to apply it in the world of business.”

The event was organized by an honorary alumni committee. Members

were April Ancira, MBA ’03, Ancira Automotive Group; Samuel Berrios

Jr., ’00, ’01, MBA ’04, U.S. Department of Energy; Abby Erwin, EMBA ’99,

Deacon Recruiting; Laura McNutt, MPA ’88, Polansky McNutt Perry

& Company; William E. Morrow, ’86, Grande and Broadband Energy; A.J.

Rodriguez, ’98, MBA ’00, San Antonio

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce;

Dan Slattery, MPA ’86; Terry Witte,

MBA ’87, Wachovia; and Jeanie R.

Wyatt, MBA ’86, South Texas Money

Management.

Through the continued support of

Wachovia’s San Antonio Market

President Mark Metcalfe, the college

will present its next Signature

Speaker Series in February to coin-

cide with the university’s annual

Homecoming festivities. ■

THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS HONORED ALUMNI AND FRIENDS DURING THE INAUGURALSIGNATURE SPEAKER SERIES. DEAN LYNDA DE LA VIÑA AND PRESIDENT RICARDO ROMO (MIDDLE) CONGRATULATE RECIPIENTS ERNESTBROMLEY AND JIM KAHAN (OUTSIDE).

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CLASS NOTES

1980Albert Cantu, ’81, Helotes, is an IT senior analyst

with USAA in San Antonio.

Albert Estrada, ’83, is the senior vice president and

market executive of Stillwater National Bank & Trust

Co. of San Antonio.

Lisa (Chowanec) West, ’88, is an accounting/IT

manager for Triad Associates in Kirkland, Wash.

1990Jonathan Ashkenaze, ’94, is a financial adviser

with United Planners in San Antonio.

Shane Menking, ’95, is the president and chief

financial officer of Data Foundry Inc. in Austin.

Peter Morales, ’97, MBA ’04, was named an

international affairs specialist with the City of San

Antonio. In this role, he will promote San Antonio

businesses in import/export matchmaking.

Judy (Juarez) Crockett, ’98, is a client service

associate with Morgan Stanley in San Antonio.

Toby Loftin, MS ’99, works in equity sales for

Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets in Dallas.

2000Samuel Berrios, ’00, ’01, MBA ’04, is an energy

industry analyst at the Federal Energy Regulatory

Commission in Washington, D.C.

Melissa Degon, ’00, is a senior auditor with Ernst

& Young in Pearland.

Christopher Rosas, ’00, is a senior tax associate

with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Rockwall.

Robert Smart, ’00, is a senior specialist with Merrill

Lynch in Houston.

Charles Booth, ’02, is a manager for Union Pacific

Railroad in Round Rock.

Paul Kjelsberg, ’02, is an attorney with Sheehy,

Serpe and Ware in Houston.

John Payne, EMBA ’02, is the associate director

of enterprise process at AT&T.

Jay Shah, ’02, was named an account executive

with ESPN in Houston.

Charles Dowd, ’03, is a staff accountant at Time

Warner Cable in San Antonio.

Kevin Albrecht, ’04, is the retail information group

manager with the Gambrinus Company in San

Antonio.

Matthew Berry, ’04, is a field engineer with M.A.

Mortenson in Saint Paul, Minn.

Seth Cowand, MS ’04, is an IT specialist with the

U.S. Department of Defense in Washington, D.C.

Raymundo Rivera, MBA ’04, was named an engi-

neer manager for the University of Texas at Austin.

He married Alane Alvarez in March.

Roberto Villalta, ’04, is a system administrator

for San Antonio Aerospace. He is married with one

child.

Alfonso Castillo, ’05, is a business management

associate with General Mills at its headquarters

in Minnesota. He works in strategic planning and

national category management with the Yoplait

account.

Erik Henderson, MS ’05, is a management analyst

for the City of San Antonio Aviation Department.

David Jackson, MBA ’05, is a business review spe-

cialist with Watson/Sysco Food Service in Lubbock.

Manuela Jaramillo, ’05, was named a central

registration assistant for the Region 20 Education

Service Center.

Martin Schmid, MSMOT ’05, is a project consultant

with Autodesk in Westwood, Mass.

Andres Bello, MBA ’06, was named a manager of

the Core Development Group at Security Service

Federal Credit Union. He welcomed the birth of his

daughter, Olivia, in May of this year.

Eva Honzik, MBA ’06, is an assistant controller at

Clear Channel Worldwide.

“We knew the hype of

the dot-com industry wasn’t

sustainable, so we kept find-

ing ways to be innovative. One

of the defining moments for

Yahoo was partnering with our

friends at AT&T.”—JERRY YANG

CO-FOUNDER, YAHOO

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Class of ’76

Robert O. Dunk

Robert M. Horn

Class of ’77

Herbert Alloway

Karen A. Darnell

Patricia M. Dily

John E. Justice

Julie Mielke

Gustavo C. Segura

Class of ’78

Bobbie G. Bernish

John L. Kotara

William E. Martin

Class of ’79

Randy P. Corbin

Shannon R. Dakin

Robert E. Green

Class of ’80

Dyanne M. Adams

Manuel M. Casanova

Fariba A. Daryapayma

Yolanda M. McCormick

Edward A. Montez

Lesley M. Radius

Ronald J. Schultz

Walter C. Smith

Dennis D. Stout

Scott G. Wiederkehr

Class of ’81

Louis A. Alanis

James F. Hamby

Margaret R. Hayes

James D. Hunter

Paul J. Micheli

Judith E. Reiffert

Victor A. Rodriguez

Donald E. Stine

Class of ’82

Ruben T. Arias

Elizabeth P. Campbell

Ronald T. Ellis

Cynthia A. Gay

Byron A. Glunz

Janice H. Lenz

Robert C. Rosales

Lucy Saez

Shea Soria

Diane Valderama

Class of ’83

John E. Allen

Daniel K. Booth

Dewey W. Chambers

Thomas W. Jones

Terry W. Moore

Jane A. Peek

Deborah A. Pool

Susan S. Swanson

Christina M. Weiss-Trefethen

Diane O. Whittington

Class of ’84

Arnold R. Davila

Virginia L. Gonzales

Mary H. Green

Kathleen L. Jones

Ann J. Makris

Rosanne Medina

Michacel E. Pierce

Robin G. Pierce

Wanda M. Rohne

Kimberly A. Scheffler

Albert Y. Solis

Class of ’85

Linda L. Bellah

Melanie K. Chaney

Kay Cohen

Michael M. Dupont

Yvonne L. Fernandez

Kathleen S. Fischnar

Janine A. Mendez

Marie T. Nowak

Stella L. Reyna

Mary I. Simon

Class of ’86

Lonny J. Ahr

Jay A. Aragon

Quentin A. Baker

Juanita C. Carabajal

Mark C. Friesenhahn

Vickie K. Hamby

Christopher T. Nowak

Jill R. Ricketts

Bruce J. Rutkowski

John R. Scherrer

Albert R. Seguin

Patricia L. Sullivan

Tod P. Weingand

Deborah L. Zucker

Class of ’87

Jeffrey D. Anderson

Luis T. Flores

James L. Hardee

Ralph H. Hernandez

Magdalena Marotta

Richard R. Mendez

Eric M. Norman

Kathleen J. Rater

Bonita F. Richardson

Paul A. Sanchez

Ingrid Torres

Theresa B. West

Gregory M. Williams

Class of ’88

Kathryn A. Babiak

Kimberly N. Bass

Wendell P. Child

Nannette M. Cole

Edward A. Elmendorf

Julie D. Farish

David G. Loe

Antonio R. Mata

Michael J. Motley

Theresa G. Ortiz

Elwin A. Rozyskie

Marjo G. Stach

Steven L. Telaroli

Class of ’89

Kay L. Cittadine

Catherine Coffman-Newton

Robert J. Dieckow

Wilson D. Dunn

Robert J. Garcia

Anthony E. Inskeep

Vicki A. Kamphoefner

William A. Porro

Charles D. Slover

Cynthia A. Wilkerson

Class of ’90

Rebecca K. Bradley

Richard J. Cazares

Cynthia Y. Cohen

James L. Dorman

Javier Gonzalez

Gail F. Gray

Christopher S. Kunz

Gina T. Lozano

Rosemary Martinez-U’Ren

Anna A. Mcnally

Louis A. Mendoza

Deborah A. Pawelek

Tricia D. Ruiz

Deborah B. Schueneman

Lisa M. Shead

Tamara T. Tapp

Class of ’91

Alida L. Canion

Charles C. Coats

Selina R. Escobar

Charles P. Kelch

Rafael L. Martinez

Jayne M. Saucedo

Cathy J. Scott

Garry M. Starnes

Todd A. Stein

Class of ’92

Dilip T. Adhihetty

Michael H. Calloway

Elaine Cline

Bryan J. Crowley

Donna G. Dell

Elia R. Garza

Aide Jimenez-Hernandez

Gregory A. King

Annette M. Kruciak

Richard Obregon

Ernesto Perusquia

Katherine A. Pope

Hector Silva

Ellen L. Weissmann

Class of ’93

Martha De Han

Joyce I. Dore

Jesus A. Garza

Marilynn P. Hartman

University alumni are given the opportunity to contribute to their alma mater each year through the UTSA Annual Fund phonathon and direct mail campaigns.

These unrestricted gifts support activities around the university, including the College of Business. We are pleased to salute the College of Business alumni who

contributed more than $24,000 this past year.

ANNUAL FUND

Tammy L. Sanclemente

Bobby J. Sawyer

Debra A. Smith

Kenneth L. Wake

Class of ’94

Mark D. Barrett

Monica L. Crowley

Omar E. Longoria

Maria E. McPherson

Melva R. Sanchez

Rasika B. Shetty

Class of ’95

Eric P. Beckerwerth

Rukmini Ganeshappa

Scott N. Ghaffari

Charles H. Grabow

Jeffrey S. Hall

Stephen B. Hug

Stacy E. McMichael

Richard Silkworth

Matthew L. Theiss

Class of ’96

Nicholas C. Bolum

Lorraine J. Gonzalez

Troy D. Griggs

James C. Lobo

Timothy L. Roberson

Osyve D. Rodgers

Geraldine S. Smith

Shirlene D. Wagner

Edward J. Willey

Class of ’97

Robert S. Adkins

Gustavo J. Anguiano

Karen E. Campbell

Julie A. Lyssy

Debra S. Moczygemba

Josue J. Pacheco

Monica Uribe

Class of ’98

Stephen J. Boudreaux

Enrique Darwich

William T. Drake

Christine K. Harisis

Kevin M. Harris

Kristin L. Koenig

Richard J. Medina

Norma L. Milner

Heather M. Nicholson

Kedar D. Patel

John D. Shicora

Cynthia D. Sowders

Michael R. Stallings

John R. Wandrisco

Class of ’99

Delbert H. Buchanan

Easton W. Crafts

Beverly J. Daley

Curtis E. DeWitt

Daniel D. Hierholzer

Christina V. Hinojosa

Nancy E. Kent

Rosario D. Martínez

Melahat Morgan

Melissa M. Palos

Richard D. Pina

Mark E. Reynolds

Katherine R. Smith

Jamie P. Stottlemyre

Stephanie A. Tolbirt

Timothy J. Turner

Jennifer D. Vazquez

Jeffrey L. Vernor

Veronica Williams

Class of ’00

Hector D. Cavazos

Gregory K. Cook

Paul J. Couch

John E. De Han

Mark A. Garcia

Yvonne A. Garibay

Cynthia V. Glosup

John P. Kowat

Patrick J. Lang

David Legere

Teresa B. McFalls

Tammy L. Milligan

Kandee M. Moczygemba

Sameer A. Mohiuddin

Kaye M. Mosley

Victor Moy

Juan M. Pardo

Christopher J. Rosas

Judith E. Surratt

Ruth E. Thomson

Valerie Tovar

Makoto Wajima

Denise M. Wright

Class of ’01

Paul R. Blasingim

Guillermo G. del Barrio

Janet M. Faulkner

Mayela S. Flores

Donna M. Gonzalez

Debra S. Hackerson

Linda G. Jimenez-Broesche

Laura C. Manoff

Veronica Muzquiz

Kathleen M. Navarro

Khanh T. Nguyen

Robert M. Ortiz

Matthew Osten

James E. Rader

Brian A. Ramirez

Maria G. Souther

Richard Unda

Joe R. Vasquez

Irasema Villanueva

Jinpeng Xu

Class of ’02

Edward E. Alfaro

Linda Alvarado

Mark E. Babbitt

James L. Bagley

Linda K. Bookout

Carla A. Brassfield

Michelle M. Bryant

Michael E. Capps

Linda D. Dennis

Lille F. Gough

Jesus Hernandez

Harvest M. Jones

William O. Moore

Chang B. Oh

Regina L. Peaches

Michael J. Popp

JoAnn M. Quinn

Ladd W. Roberts

Raudel Rodriguez

Marcia Salinas

James L. Waterbury

Class of ’03

April A. Ancira

Eric R. Barrientez

Ellen D. Barshop-Ollervidez

Brady K. Busby

Edward L. Buys

James T. Capps

Judge M. Chen

Diane C. Donoghue

Elizabeth A. Dorn

Sandra Espinosa

John B. Hacker

Sharon L. Hall

Geoffrey S. Hirschheim

Brandi M. Hoover

Aric C. Jimenez

Guy S. McElhaney

Frances C. Miller

Thomas M. Peralta

David P. Prejza

Giovanni P. Rivas

Joel E. Rocha

Arthur O. Rodriguez

Franciso D. Zambrano

Class of ’04

Mark R. Caraveo

Victor A. Garcia

Edward T. Gatzert

Patricia Hawryluk

Elizabeth Hurst

Scott T. Jackson

William Lara

Jaime C. Llamas

Diana Llanio

Sandra M. Lowak

Michele L. Parker

James M. Ramirez

Marisol H. Ramirez

Todd M. Schneider

John J. Tristan

Damon A. Victoria

Class of ’05

Charles S. Barba

Jefferson D. Cheshier

Aurelio De La Fuente

Jordan C. Fults

Mariel Garcia

Vanessa C. Gonzalez

Ashaki Jackson

David-Vu H. Le

Arael Mata

Mark J. Moore

Dawn L. Mund

Brandee R. Perez

Elizabeth H. Ramirez

Alana E. Rico

Martin J. Schmid

Michele C. Schneider-Sierra

Stacey M. Taliancich

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ernest Bromley, MBA ’80Chairman and CEO, Bromley Communications

Patrick B. Frost, Vice Chair for DevelopmentPresident, Frost National Bank

James S. Kahan, ChairSenior Executive Vice President–Corporate Development, AT&T Inc.

Joe C. McKinneyVice Chairman of the Board, Broadway National Bank

Suzanne A. WadePresident, San Antonio Food/Drug Retail Division, H-E-B

Jeanie Wyatt, MBA ’86, Vice Chair forPartnershipsCFA, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, South Texas Money Management, LTD.

MEMBERS

Ernesto AnciraPresident and CEO, Ancira Enterprises

Jerry W. BonhamDirector of Internal Audit, Zachry, Inc.

James F. Clingman, MBA ’01Chairman, San Antonio Region, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Luis A. de la GarzaVice President of Administration, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas

Walter D. Downing, MBA ’86Executive Vice President of Operations, Southwest Research Institute

James R. DublinChairman and CEO, Dublin & Associates

Steve E. EdlundPresident, International Bank of Commerce

R. Rene Escobedo, BBA ’84Attorney-at-Law, Law Offices of R. Rene Escobedo

Jeffrey H. FarverPresident and CEO, San Antonio Federal Credit Union

Richard W. Holt, MBA ’83Senior Vice President, Bank of America

Cindy L. Jorgensen, EMBA ’00Chief Financial Officer, Southwest Business Corporation

Joe Earl LinsonChelsea’s Sandwiches of Texas, Inc.

Mark H. MetcalfePresident, San Antonio Market, Wachovia

William E. Morrow, BBA ’86Founder, Grande and Broadband Energy

A. Lanham NapierPresident and CEO, Rackspace Managed Hosting

Aurora Ortega-GeisDirector, San Antonio Partnership Office of Fannie Mae

Rolando B. Pablos, MBA ’94Attorney, R.B. Pablos P.C. Attorneys

Philip J. PfeifferManaging Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.

David E. ReynoldsPresident and CEO, Security Service Federal Credit Union

David A. SpencerPresident, Mandelbrot Ventures, Inc.

Brant TaylorManaging Director, Merrill Lynch & Co.

Charles Martin WenderCo-founder and CEO, Wender & Hall LLP

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Jeanie Wyatt founded South Texas Money Management in 2000. The San Antonio-based

company, with offices in Austin and Houston, is committed to producing competitive invest-

ment returns and providing highly individualized client services. With over $1.2 billion in assets

under management, it is among the fastest growing investment advisory firms in the country

servicing high-net-worth clients, trusts, endowments and retirement plans.

For 30 years, Southwest Business Corporation (SWBC) has been providing a wide range of

insurance, mortgage and investment services to financial institutions, businesses and

individuals. With offices across the country, SWBC is committed to providing quality products,

outstanding service and customized solutions.