Four candidates for dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas will visit campus over the next four weeks for interviews and public forums.
The four candidates are Sarah Gardial of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; David Urban of Virginia Commonwealth University; Stephen Mangum of Ohio State University; and Eli Jones of Louisiana State University.
Sarah Gardial, vice provost for faculty affairs and professor of marketing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will speak at an open forum from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, in the auditorium of the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development. Gardial received her doctorate in marketing, with a minor in social psychology, from the University of Houston in 1986, after earning a B.S.B.A. and an M.B.A. from the Walton College. She has served as vice-provost at Tennessee since 2008. She was associate dean for academic programs at the University of Tennessee College of Business Administration in 2004-2008 and also has been assistant dean in charge of the full-time M.B.A. program. Her primary expertise and research interests are in the areas of customer value and satisfaction, the decision processes of customers and consumers, consumer information processing and buyer-seller relationships. She is the co-author of the book Know Your Customer: New Perspectives on Customer Value and Satisfaction.
David Urban, executive associate dean of the school of business and professor of marketing at Virginia Commonwealth University, will speak from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, in the Reynolds Center auditorium. He received a bachelor of science in commerce from the University of Virginia and holds both a master’s degree in psychology and a doctorate in business administration from the University of Michigan. Urban has been executive associate dean of the business school at Virginia Commonwealth since 2010 after serving as interim dean of the business school in 2009-2010. He formerly had a joint appointment as director of the Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth. Urban's primary research interests are in customer satisfaction, retailing and distribution channel management. He has published over 30 articles in publications such as the Journal of Advertising Research, Industrial Marketing Management and Human Resource Management, among others.
Stephen Mangum, senior associate dean and professor of management and human resources at Ohio State University, will speak from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in the Reynolds Center auditorium. Mangum received his doctorate in economics in 1984 from George Washington University, where he also earned a master of philosophy in economics. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Utah. He has served as senior associate dean since 1996 and was interim dean of the business school in 2007-2009. Mangum has published in a variety of professional journals, including Labor Law Journal, American Journal of Economics and Sociology and the Industrial and Labor Relations Review. His research topics are diverse: military manpower, national training policy, returns to post-school occupational training, regional economic development, physician migration, contingent employment and poverty. Mangum serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Manpower. His work in international human resource development includes activities in Mauritania, Oman, Northern Ireland, India, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
Eli Jones, dean of the business college and professor of marketing at Louisiana State University, will speak from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, in the Reynolds Center auditorium. Jones earned his undergraduate, M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University, receiving his doctorate in 1997. Jones has been widely published in major marketing journals and is co-author of the books Selling ASAP: Art, Science, Agility, Performance and Strategic Sales Leadership: BREAKthrough Thinking for BREAKthrough Results. Jones’ research primarily focuses on issues related to the changing sales force – sales force diversity, sales force change management and sales force technology adoption and performance, salesperson motivation and buyer-seller relationships. Before becoming a professor, Jones worked in sales and sales management for three Fortune 100 companies. In March 2009, he was named a Mays Business School outstanding alumnus.
A half-hour reception will follow each of the open forums. Complete vitas for all of the candidates are available online at http://waltoncollege.uark.edu/dean-search.asp.
Contacts:
Ashok Saxena, dean
College of Engineering
479-575-3054, asaxena@uark.edu
David Speer, director of communications
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-2539, dlspeer@uark.edu
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Who's Who?
Walton College Alumni, we need your help! We found the following picture in our archives, and we're trying to identify the students in it. We received some help on Facebook, but we haven't had any luck identifying the students highlighted in yellow. Can you help? If so, leave us a comment or email rburton@walton.uark.edu.
According to some input on Facebook, this photo is from spring break 1991, and it was taken on the portfolio management class's trip to the NYSE.
Thanks in advance!
{Hint: Click the picture if you need to see it larger.}
According to some input on Facebook, this photo is from spring break 1991, and it was taken on the portfolio management class's trip to the NYSE.
Thanks in advance!
{Hint: Click the picture if you need to see it larger.}
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Chuck Dudley - Taking Responsibility for Your Retirement
Chuck and his wife, Martha, live in Hot Springs and have two sons, Robert, a 2010 Information Systems graduate of the Walton College, and Thomas, currently enrolled in the Walton College. Chuck, Robert, and Thomas are members of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Chuck is a Past President of the Arkansas Alumni Association, and currently is Past President of the Walton College Alumni Society.
WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR RETIREMENT ACCOUNTABILITY TODAY?
This month's blog post is going straight to the point. Everyone, including you and me, must take responsibility for our own retirement. As stated in previously, HOPE IS NOT A VALID STRATEGY. Hope is important in certain things in our lives, but not when a safe and secure retirement is at stake.
The information out there is cause for concern. Social Security is the political football of the day and many have doubts about what they will receive. The Baby Boomers are just starting to draw this money, and there are a lot of us. It must be paid for by the current contributors to Social Security, and there are not as many of them. You can see the problem.
Qualified retirement plans have had their issues, as well, unless you are a great equity manager. Other factors that must be taken into consideration are inflation, tax increases, and the obsolescence of your material goods that need to be replaced over time. This drives the cost of living higher.
I have so many people tell me that they won’t need as much money when they retire, but try replacing your automobile, your heating and air conditioning unit, or take a trip on an airplane. Have you looked at the costs of health care lately? Why wouldn’t you want as much money as you can have to cope with these hidden assaults on your wealth? I suspect most would want more.
HOW CAN I PLAN FOR RETIREMENT IN THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT?
Obviously, you need a better plan. It starts by analyzing your current strategy. Look at your 401k, your IRA and other investments to determine where you are. That’s a good beginning.
You must realize that we all have economic dilemmas. It’s called the Science of Scarcity, another term for basic economics. How do we utilize our scarce resources to be efficient in our wealth preservation and accumulation? That is the million dollar question, isn’t it?
LIQUIDITY, USE AND CONTROL------LUC
We could all use a little LUC, which stands for Liquidity, Use and Control. Using our money wisely to solve several of these issues is an admirable goal.
Liquidity— This means having resources available when tough times arrive or when opportunities present themselves.
Use—there can be multiple uses for your money including protection, savings, growth, college education, retirement.
Control—YOU control how YOU use your money, and don’t become subject to ever changing government rules and regulations. Protect yourself against the unseen factors that come up unexpectedly in life. Find yourself a safety net.
HOW DO I START?
First, you have to want to do something different than your current strategy. Once you come to that conclusion, it’s time to look at the BIG PICTURE of your retirement needs. Gather bank statements, brokerage statements, loan information, 401k and IRA statements insurance policies and Long Term Care information. Then we can see where you have been, and can help you chart a course for the future.
We’ll look at the scarcity of resources, and help you determine a path to greater financial security, and concentrate on having some LUC!
ACTION PLAN
Please consider your wants, needs and desires for financial security. We really want you to have independence and LUC. We would be honored to visit with you about how to help you and your business. My number is 501-318-0010, or you can send me an email at cdudley@argentmoney.com.
An hour of your time spent analyzing your situation might make a lifetime of difference.
This month's blog post is going straight to the point. Everyone, including you and me, must take responsibility for our own retirement. As stated in previously, HOPE IS NOT A VALID STRATEGY. Hope is important in certain things in our lives, but not when a safe and secure retirement is at stake.
The information out there is cause for concern. Social Security is the political football of the day and many have doubts about what they will receive. The Baby Boomers are just starting to draw this money, and there are a lot of us. It must be paid for by the current contributors to Social Security, and there are not as many of them. You can see the problem.
Qualified retirement plans have had their issues, as well, unless you are a great equity manager. Other factors that must be taken into consideration are inflation, tax increases, and the obsolescence of your material goods that need to be replaced over time. This drives the cost of living higher.
I have so many people tell me that they won’t need as much money when they retire, but try replacing your automobile, your heating and air conditioning unit, or take a trip on an airplane. Have you looked at the costs of health care lately? Why wouldn’t you want as much money as you can have to cope with these hidden assaults on your wealth? I suspect most would want more.
HOW CAN I PLAN FOR RETIREMENT IN THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT?
Obviously, you need a better plan. It starts by analyzing your current strategy. Look at your 401k, your IRA and other investments to determine where you are. That’s a good beginning.
You must realize that we all have economic dilemmas. It’s called the Science of Scarcity, another term for basic economics. How do we utilize our scarce resources to be efficient in our wealth preservation and accumulation? That is the million dollar question, isn’t it?
LIQUIDITY, USE AND CONTROL------LUC
We could all use a little LUC, which stands for Liquidity, Use and Control. Using our money wisely to solve several of these issues is an admirable goal.
Liquidity— This means having resources available when tough times arrive or when opportunities present themselves.
Use—there can be multiple uses for your money including protection, savings, growth, college education, retirement.
Control—YOU control how YOU use your money, and don’t become subject to ever changing government rules and regulations. Protect yourself against the unseen factors that come up unexpectedly in life. Find yourself a safety net.
HOW DO I START?
First, you have to want to do something different than your current strategy. Once you come to that conclusion, it’s time to look at the BIG PICTURE of your retirement needs. Gather bank statements, brokerage statements, loan information, 401k and IRA statements insurance policies and Long Term Care information. Then we can see where you have been, and can help you chart a course for the future.
We’ll look at the scarcity of resources, and help you determine a path to greater financial security, and concentrate on having some LUC!
ACTION PLAN
Please consider your wants, needs and desires for financial security. We really want you to have independence and LUC. We would be honored to visit with you about how to help you and your business. My number is 501-318-0010, or you can send me an email at cdudley@argentmoney.com.
An hour of your time spent analyzing your situation might make a lifetime of difference.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Woo Pig Sooie in Dallas!
Ah memories...this time last year, a good time was had by all in Dallas at our Walton College alumni luncheon.
We are headed back there this week in celebration of the third annual Southwest Classic and will once again be hosted by Jeff Cole (BSBA '85) and Patton Boggs LLP for lunch. Please join Dean Dan Worrell, Walton College alumni, staff and friends for networking, and to learn about the latest and the greatest back at "the Hill".
Thursday, September 29, 2011
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Registration is required. Register now!
$15 Arkansas Alumni Association members
$20 for non-members (Join the Association today!)
Free garage parking will be available for registered guests-
Enter off of Harwood Street or Woodall Rogers access road.
Questions? E-mail alumni@walton.uark.edu or call Carolyn at 479-575-6153.
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| Ed Lynch (BSBA '77) & host, Jeff Cole (BSBA '85) |
Thursday, September 29, 2011
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Patton Boggs LLP- Presidential Suite
2000 McKinney Ave, Ste. 1700
Dallas, Texas
Registration is required. Register now!
$15 Arkansas Alumni Association members
$20 for non-members (Join the Association today!)
Free garage parking will be available for registered guests-
Enter off of Harwood Street or Woodall Rogers access road.
Questions? E-mail alumni@walton.uark.edu or call Carolyn at 479-575-6153.
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