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Masters of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) Students
enrolled in PMGT 672: Applied
Leadership Concepts
conducted three executive
interviews during the spring
2014 semester. Students
interviewed Mr. Jim Wigfall, a
1982 Citadel graduate with a
B.S. in Math and Computer
Science, who is now the Vice
President of Business Support
for The Boeing Company.
Other Executive Leadership
Interviews were conducted with
Jim Newsome, The President &
CEO of the South Carolina State
Ports Authority; and Citadel
Athletic Director Larry
Leckonby.
These interviews enabled the
students to analyze the
leadership practices applied by
senior executives in the
workforce, and compare those
successful practices with
concepts presented in the
course material.
Students Learn More About
Leadership Practices
S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F
I N T E R E S T :
Lowcountry’s First
Mechanical Engineer-
ing Program
First MSPM Graduate
to Attend Medical
School
Gordon Muldrow
Becomes Program’s
First 5’er
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
PMGT Students
Visit Clemson
Wind Turbine
Facility
2
Student Spotlight 3
Dr. Charles Skip-
per presents at
Annual EPOS Con-
ference
4
Graduates 5
T H E C I T A D E L
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Department of Engineering Leadership & Program Management
2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 4 V O L U M E 4
Pictured from left to right: Mary Creese, Lana Davis, Joseph Matsell, Lt Isaac Nyangena (USN), Kevin Adcock, Sharon Newman, Elisha Kidwell, Nate Jarvis, Kent Weikel, Lisa Carreiro, Pauletoria Jones, Paul Danos, Bernie Jansen, Krista Walker, Jake Axman, and Mr. Jim Wigfall. (Spring 2014)
Mr. Jim Newsome
Mr. Larry Leckonby
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The Citadel New Mechanical Engineering
Program Housed in Department of
PMGT Students Visit Clemson Wind Turbine
On 13 March, 2014 The Students of PMGT 653 (Technical
Project Operations and Support) visited the new Clemson Wind
Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility in North Charleston, South
Carolina. Students were provided a tour of this innovation
center by Mr Jim Tuten, the Project Manager. Following the
tour student enjoyed a detailed presentation and question &
answer session with Mr. Tuten regarding the project
management challenges that were encountered in the
construction process. PMGT 653 students are enrolled in the
School of Engineering’s Technical Project Management (TPM)
Graduate Certificate program, or The Masters of Science In
Project Management (MSPM) program. The discussion topics
were an excellent complement for the course content in these
programs.
The Citadel Military College was the forerunner in engineering education in the state of South Carolina,
including engineering as part of the college’s curriculum since 1843.
The Citadel School of Engineering, the fifth oldest in the nation, is currently composed of the Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the
Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management. The Department of Engineering Leadership
& Program Management has now become the home of the new Mechanical Engineering Program.
We would like to introduce our two new Mechanical Engineering faculty members Dr. Robert Rabb and Dr.
Monika Bubacz. Dr. Rabb comes to us from West Point. Dr. Bubacz joins The Citadel faculty from Mercer
University.
For more information please visit www.citadel.edu/root/me
P M N E W S
Dr. Robert Rabb Dr. Monika Bubacz
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First MSPM Graduate to Attend Medical
completed in August, 2013. Chase
credits the MSPM program with
helping him meet the extremely
competitive requirements to be
accepted into Medical School.
Chase Yonce, who graduated with a
Master’s of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) from The Citadel,
is our first MSPM Graduate to continue
on to Medical School. Chase is
currently a first year medical student at
the Medical University of South
Carolina, here in Charleston. Chase
came by The Citadel on 13 September,
2013 to receive his Systems Engineering
Management Certificate, which he
P A G E 3 V O L U M E 4
Chase Yonce, MSPM 2013, Receives his Systems Engineering Management (SEM) Certificate From Department Chairman
Col Charles Skipper, USMC (Ret)
Erik Rooman
MSPM, TPM Graduate
When did you know you wanted to pursue a graduate level program in
MSPM?
When I was reviewing potential graduate programs, the MSPM program stood out
because of the significant value the education could provide. I quickly recognized the
fact that this program is not limited by discipline, nor is it limited in applicability.
After I read the course descriptions that made up the core curriculum of the
program, I knew I could apply this knowledge easily in real-life situations. Because of
my multidisciplinary background, it was refreshing to find a program that would not
be limiting in scope or discipline and were aligned to my future professional goals.
What would you tell prospective graduate students about the project
management program at The Citadel?
The program can provide enormous return on the investment of your time, effort,
and money regardless of your profession. Furthermore, the content discussed and
reviewed in the classroom is presented in a logical format. The instructors also
ensure that ‘real-life’ examples are applied to the concepts, which provides a
significant amount of context for the material. The classroom interactions along
with the coursework help to provide a student with a rewarding educational
experience.
Sarah Smith
MSPM, SEM, & TPM Graduate
What would you tell prospective graduate students about the
project management program at The Citadel?
Go for it! It was the best decision I could have made. Not only has it given
me a unique skill-set, it has helped me further develop skills needed to
flourish in today’s businesses. I am one step ahead of many of my
colleagues and I’m helping them get ahead as well by sharing my
knowledge and skills.
Has your experience in the project management program
brought you success you would like to share with others?
I really can’t say enough about the program. To say that it has turned my
life and career around, would be an understatement. In less than a
semester, I had job offers, career opportunities, and a lot of excitement in
my life. If it weren’t for this intense program and dedicated staff, I
couldn’t be where I am today. I owe my success to this program and the
outstanding mentors I’ve been surrounded by.
To hear more student testimonials, visit our website at
http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-student-testimonials
Student Spotlight
P A G E 4
Gordon Muldrow Becomes Program’s
First 5’er Gordon Muldrow, who graduated with
his MSPM in May 2014 has taken
maximum advantage of his Project
Management Studies. Through his
enrollment in The Citadel’s project
management program, hard work, and
determination, he has become the first “5
-er”! His academic achievements include
earning the following:
Technical Project Management
(TPM) Graduate Certificate
Systems Engineering Management
(SEM) Graduate Certificate
Masters of Science in Project
Management (MSPM) Diploma
Certified Project Management
Professional (PMP)
Certified Systems Engineering
Professional (CSEP)
Congratulations to Gordon for setting a
standard that other students can aspire
to achieve.
Gordon Muldrow being presented his Systems Engineering
Management Graduate Certificate by the School of
Engineering’s Dean, Col. Ron Welch (May 2014)
Dr. Charles Skipper presents at Annual EPOS
Dr. Skipper attended the annual Engineering Project Organization Society
(EPOS) Conference at Winter Park, Colorado from 9-11 July, 2013. The
conference was attended by 65 people from 17 different countries,
presenting technical papers on Engineering Project and Program Research.
Dr. Skipper presented a paper that he and Dr. Keith Plemmons had
collaborated on: Graduate Leadership and Management Education for
Professional Development. In addition to Dr. Skipper, only one other
conference attendee represented a non Tier I Research University.
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P A G E 5 V O L U M E 4
Technical Project Management Certificate Graduates
Congratulations to our Graduates! Technical Project Management Certificate Graduates - December 19, 2013
Regimental Commander’s Riverview Room
Guest Speaker: Mr. James Thigpen, Senior VP, Science Applications International Corporations
From Left to Right:
Mary Creese, Justin Robinette, Paul Danos, Krista Walker, Elisha Kidwell,
Jessica Newbury, Paul Fagala, Lisa Carreiro, Tim Albrecht, Margaret Jeffer-
son, Gordon Muldrow, Robert Floyd, Doug Miller, Nate Jarvis, Chris Fuchs,
Ardean Buggs, and Ralph Arzbach.
Systems Engineering Management Certificate Graduates
From Left to Right: Gordon Muldrow, Robert Floyd, Joshua Heller, Kevin Crafton, & Ervin Chase
Spring Graduation Dinner - May 7, 2014 Altman Athletic Center Guest Speaker: Mr. Dan Mooney, VP Engineering Design Center, Boeing South Carolina
Back Row: Jonathan James, Mike Simpson, Willie
White, Reg Christopher, Trae Redmond, Ed
Stephens, Skip Mulligan, Andrew Kavanaugh, Kent
Weikel, Cassandra Thomas, Phillip Straney, Kaci
Gaskill, Renee Nahabedian Front Row: Wannetta
Mallette, Karen Abernathy, Phillip Obie, Jim
Mossman, Franklin Rinaca, Nicole Wells, Kari
Martin, Ervin Chase, Caitlyn Lees, Tanya Cook
Front Left to Right Back Row: Jessica Newbury,
Phillip Obie, Justin Robinette, Joshua Heller,
Gordon Muldrow, Paul Danos, Nancy Bright,
Wes Holcombe, Lana Davis, Mary Creese Front
Row: Pauletoria Jones, Tim Albrecht, Elisha
Kidwell, Karen Abernathy, Nicole Wells, Ervin
Chase, Kent Weikel, William Simmons, Cassan-
dra Thomas, Alex Hahn
Master of Science in Project Management Graduates
171 Moultrie St.
Charleston, SC 29409
Phone: 843-953-0115
E-mail: [email protected]
The Citadel is a four-year, public college in historic Charleston,
South Carolina. The Citadel offers a classic military college
education for young men and women profoundly focused on
leadership excellence and academic distinction. Graduates are
not required to serve in the military but about 30 percent of
each class commission as officers in every branch of U.S.
military service. Graduates of The Citadel have served the
nation, their state and their community as principled leaders
since the college was founded in 1842. The Citadel Graduate
College offers more than 40 Master's degrees and graduate
certificates in a wide range of disciplines, plus five
undergraduate programs, through an all-evening schedule.
Some graduate courses are available online.
Class of 2014 MSPM Graduates at Citadel Graduate College Commencement
Joyous graduates of the Masters of Science in Project Management (MSPM) gathered at the Bulldog after commencement for the traditional class picture on 10 May, 2014.
Front row kneeling, left to right: Tim Albrecht, Ed Vogel, Paul Fagala
Standing, left to right: Halie Kennie, Pauletoria Jones, Elisha Kidwell, Lana Davis, Nicole Wells, Justin Robinette, Ervin Chase, Josh Heller, Kent Weikel, Gordon Muldrow, Phillip Obie, Jessica Newbury, Nancy Bright, and Karen Abernathy