Spring Faculty and Staff MeetingMay 2, 2017

We are in the business of transforming lives through education, engagement, and experiences.

New Family Members

Abraham Christopher Sinkey

• Abraham Christopher Sinkey was born January 8, 2017.

• He weighed 5 lbs. 14 oz. and was 19.5 in. long.

• Congratulations, Mike!

Tabitha Webster

• Tabitha Curson is now Tabitha Webster.

• Department of Marketing & Real Estate

• Departmental Assistant

Cole Fannin

• Cole Fannin

• Business Consultant

• Small Business Development Center

Agnieszka Chwialkowska

• Agnieszka Chwialkowska

• Assistant Professor of Marketing

• Department of Marketing & Real Estate

Lane Dugger

• Lane Dugger

• Director of Development for Richards College of Business

News and Information Items

Upcoming Dates and Events

Spring/Summer Dates

• Best of the West celebration

• UWG Spring Faculty Meeting

• Graduation

• May Session begins

• Grades due

• Faculty Development Seminar

• Innovations in Pedagogy Conference

• Memorial Day – Offices closed

• June Session begins

• July Session begins

• Independence Day – Offices closed

• Today 11:00-2:00

• Today 2:00

• Thurs 5/11 at 10:00

• Fri 5/12

• Mon 5/15 by noon

• Mon 5/15

• Tues 5/16

• Mon 5/29

• Wed 5/31

• Tues 6/27

• Tues 7/4

Fall DatesAugust:

• UWG General Faculty Meeting

• College Faculty/Staff Meeting

• Richards College Fall Party

• Classes Begin

• Welcome Back Ice Cream Party

• Leadership Academy Kick-off

• Wed 8-2 9:00-1:00

• Wed 8-2 1:30-3:00

• Fri 9-4 – Braves Game in Atlanta!

• Wed 8-9

• Tues 8-15 1:30-3:00

• Fri 8-25 10:00

Fall DatesSeptember

• Labor Day – University Closed

• Open Meetings

• Graduate Showcase with Locum Tenens

• Faculty Research Lunch

• Homecoming

• Women Empowering Women

• Mon 9-4

• Wed & Thur 9-6 & 9-7

• Thur 9-21

• Fri 9-22

• Sat 9-23

• Fri 9-29

Fall Dates

October

• Fall Break

• BOA and AAB meetings

• Faculty Research Lunch

• Economic Forecast Breakfast

• BB&T Lecture in Free Enterprise

• Thur & Fri 10-5 & 10-6

• Fri 10-6

• Fri 10-27

• Tues 10-31

Fall DatesNovember/December

• Thanksgiving Break – no classes

• Office Closed

• College Holiday Lunch

• Classes end

• Final exam week

• Graduation

• Grades Due

• Week of Nov 20-24

• Thur & Fri 10-23 & 10-24

• Fri 12-1

• Week of Dec 4

• Sat 12-9

• Mon 12-11 by noon

2016-17 Time Table for Tenure and/or Promotion

Negative Recommendations to Candidate due:

All Recommendations to Next Level due:

From Department Committee

October 3Oct. 14 to Department Chair

From Department Chair October 19Oct. 24 to College Committee

From College Committee October 31 Nov. 14 to Dean

From Dean November 30 Jan. 4 to Provost

From Provost/VPAA January 19 Feb. 2 to President

All candidate packets are due to departments by September 16.

2016-17 Time Table for Post-Tenure ReviewAll candidate packets are due to departments by October 3.

2016-17 Time Table for Third Year ReviewAll candidate packets are due to departments by October 3.

NegativeRecommendations to Candidate due:

All Recommendations to Next Level due:

From College Committee October 31 Nov. 14 to Dean

A Recommendations to Next Level due:

From Department Committee October 24 to Chair

From Department Chair Nov. 14 to Dean

New This Fall!

• Electronic Tenure and Promotion Dossiers Using Google Sites

• Fall 2017 will be pilot version; optional for those going up for P&T

• Fall 2018 full implementation scheduled

Dean’s Update

Degrees Conferred

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FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16

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304267

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333 317352

308 307

351

399 387407

366383

363

436

54

57

46

59

7178

61

61 55

77

120 131 89

7380

88

123

Undergraduate Graduate

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FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16

35,309 33,942

36,677

41,678 43,120

40,887 41,444 41,078 42,348

44,293

46,819

Accreditation and AACSB Issues

• Chaired one AACSB Continuous Improvement Review team (Spring 2016); selected to chair two teams in 2017-18• Completed 2016 AACSB CIR report; hosted pre-visit of team chairs; successful CIR visit in Fall 2016 with positive

recommendations from peer review team and AACSB committees for both business and accounting

Strategic Management

• Restructured administrative duties for four positions in dean’s office after one resignation • Hired new assistant dean; continued training and development of assistant and associate deans• Completed college score card• Deactivation of MEd in business education; conversations with chairs about low-producing programs

Personal and Professional Activities/Awards

• One journal article accepted: “University and Business Accreditation Processes: Building on Commonalities,” with Anderson, Kassis and Prince, forthcoming in Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice

• “Innovation, Engagement, and Quality in MBA Delivery” invited presentation at AACSB MBA Conference• “Developing a Leadership Team and Succession Planning” presented at SBAA Summer conference• Received Thomas S. Upchurch Workforce Education Award, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce• Invited panelist at Agnes Scott College for Impact Investing and Women’s Equality Day• Quoted in Times-Georgian and Atlanta Business Chronicle• Atlanta Business Chronicle Who’s Who in Education• Board Member, Southern Business Administration Association• Attended Ethics in Leadership workshop with PAC• Attended AACSB Annual Conference (ICAM), Assessment Conference and MBA Conference; attended WAME (Women

Administrators in Management Education) at ICAM• Attended SBAA Annual Conference and Summer Workshop• Completed UWG Continuing Education class on Social Media Marketing, Spring 2016

Misc.

• Successful completion of periodic dean evaluation: 161 respondents, overall average 6.33 rating across all questions

Student Development and Engagement• MBA program ranked Top Tier by CEO Magazine; online MBA ranked #55 by U.S. News & World Report;

Georgia WebMBA ranked #12 by CEO Magazine• Worked with Dean’s Council of Student Leaders for projects, including Homecoming parade entry;

planned each meeting around work topic for members• Record number of students participating in study abroad programs (2015-16)• Engaged SSBH students in Green Chamber of the South’s “Sustainability Interactive”• Member, SSBH Steering Committee• Hosted Richards College Preview Day• Hosted College-wide business etiquette dinner• Continued relationships with partner schools: ZUEL and SUIBE (hosted SUIBE student visit to UWG and

funded two staff member visits to China); continued conversations with ESCEM; signed MOUs with University of Munster, ISC Paris and La Rochelle Business School; in conversations to reinstate international research collaboration with one or more French business school

• Hosted summer seminar for graduate students from partner school in Chile (UCSU)• Completed reverse transfer agreement with Gordon State College• Funded student competition in India (Best Innovative Solution, Team Best Speaker, Team Outstanding

Contributor, Best Runner-Up Presentation and 3rd Overall) and misc. student travel needs• Hosted Future Faculty Luncheon, Richards College Scholarship Reception, and Mentor Program• Participated in UWG Breakfast at Midnight • Worked with faculty, DCSL, BOA, AAB for Fall 2016 implementation of Leadership Academy• Hosted event for student, faculty and staff signing of Wolf Pact and wolf statue (purchased from Art

Department)• Introduction of three concentrations for MBA: business intelligence & cyber security, digital marketing,

and sales & consumer research• Participated in PAC Premier and Freshman Convocation• College received Certificate of Appreciation from African-American Male Initiative First-Year Program

Faculty/Staff and UWG Engagement• Overall engagement survey summary score of 4.17 (UWG = 3.79); excellent feedback from college and direct reports• Served on COAO search committee • Hosted Brown Bag series to foster collaborative research in College• Held open faculty/staff meetings, lunch (breakfast) with departments, coffee with DAC• Funded training seminar for faculty and professional staff• Funded misc. development opportunities for faculty and staff• Member, UWG Honorary Degree Committee• Member, Innovation Squad• Member, PAC and President’s Cabinet• Funded one-day staff retreat• Lead Dean for WebMBA: two orientations, faculty retreat, governing board, budget, recruitment open house, AOL• Participated in misc. campus events: SAS Analytics Summit, Honors Convocation, Roundtable, BGS, Town Hall meetings,

Alumni Awards Gala, etc.• Attended Dean Retreat and actively engaged in strategic planning exercise

External Engagement• Past Chair, USG Regents Advisory Committee• Member, Southern Business Administration Association, Board of Directors• Member, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Workforce Education Committee; sponsored Membership Banquet• Member, West Georgia Salvation Army Board• Presented session on Richards College for UWG Board of Trustees meeting, Feb 4• Educational partner with the Green Chamber of the South; attended various events• Hosted Women Empowering Women seminar – sold out audience, sponsored by WalMart• Hosted Fed Day at UWG• Sponsored Atlanta FilmFest; hosted Kidz Keno at Carrollton Elementary School• Attended seminar for USG Collaboratives• Attended Atlanta Business Chronicle, Books of Lists event• Attended Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce E3 Awards• Attended Green Chamber of the South’s Sustainability Interactive; invited roundtable leader• Charter member of TiE Atlanta; invited roundtable leader at TiE Conference; attended various meetings• Presenting Sponsor for two Atlanta Business Chronicle events – Most Admired CEOs and Women Who Mean Business

Fundraising Successes• 100% participation of Richards College faculty and staff in 2016 A Day campaign, for fifth year• $1 million from David Johnson for new building project; pledges for new building from John Paulk

($26k) and Gloria Stewart ($25k)• Tim and Dede Brown Scholarship to benefit military vets majoring in business ($25k)• Angela Kirk and Micheal McConnell Scholarship to benefit student athletes majoring in business ($25k)• Lou Loquasto planned gift for scholarship to benefit student athletes majoring in business (25k)• In-kind donation of 6-passenger golf cart - $14,049 value• $10k for Visionary Endowment from Advantage Office Solutions• $5,5000 for Visionary Endowment from Mark Miller• Planned gift from Betty Jean Sutton (est. value $82k) with annual funding of three $1k scholarships • Three annual scholarships funded by faculty: Jeffries-Best Scholarship, Paul Baker Honorary

Scholarship, and Bryant-Hodges Scholarship • $5k for International Experience Scholarships from James Collins• $10k additional funding from McCalman Foundation for McCalman Executive Roundtable• Continued implementation of Southwire Sustainable Business Honors Program ($110,000 into

endowment, $110,000 for program)• Fuller E. Calloway Endowed Chair (50% salary stipend for tenure of Dr. Dutt)• David A. Johnson Distinguished Scholar ($50k) with pledge to continue funding for Professor of

Predictive Analytics ($300k)• Center for Economic Education grants – $20k from Koch Foundation and $5k from CentSai• Center for Business & Economic Research - $10,000 from Franklin Foundation (8th year), $10k from

CTCA, and $10k from Williams Pipeline • Implementation of annual $100,000 BB&T donation• Donation from Wal-mart.com ($2,000) for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment• Additional funding for Helen Harper Burton Memorial Scholarship ($4,300)

Objectives for 2017Strategic Management:

Implementation of Strategic Action Items

Accreditation and AACSB Issues:

Business School Questionnaire and Accounting Program Questionnaire

Serve on CIR teams for peer schools as invited

Faculty/Staff and UWG Engagement:

Engage West roll-out for College; work with chairs, and asst and assoc deans for departmental roll-out and implementation

Work with UPC and GPC for continued curriculum review and revision; work with chairs on plans for low enrollment programs

Annual training opportunities for faculty and staff

DAC retreat

Renew international research collaboration

Student Development and Engagement:

Use EAB data for academic planning

Assist with G2C efforts for ACCT 2101

Visit with ZUEL and other potential partner universities during China trip

External Engagement:

Partnership success survey

Continued engagement and visibility in Atlanta area

Personal and Professional Activities:

At least one academic intellectual contribution: journal article or conference presentation

Engage West Update

2016-17 Engage West GoalsGoal 1: Create a best place to work in the Richards College of Business for all faculty and staff

Measurement: Maintain 4.2 score on overall survey average (or engagement score if available)

Maintain overall average (or engagement score) higher than UWG overall

Richards UWG Difference

2014 74% 53% +21%

2015 4.17 3.79 +.38

2016 4.175 3.88 +.295

2017 4.11 3.90 +.21

2017 Survey Results

UWG Item UWG Category 2017 UWG

I think highly of (department leader). Department Leader 4.72 4.26

(Department leader) is helping to move UWG in a positive direction. Department Leader 4.69 4.21

(Immediate supervisor) cares about me as a person. Immediate Supervisor 4.69 4.38

(Immediate supervisor) gives me the opportunity to do my best work. Immediate Supervisor 4.69 4.3

(Immediate supervisor) supports my attempt to balance my work and home responsibilities.

Immediate Supervisor 4.69 4.38

(Department leader) is sincere in wanting to know how I feel. Department Leader 4.68 4.17

(Immediate supervisor) treats me fairly. Immediate Supervisor 4.68 4.35

I have confidence in my abilities of (immediate supervisor). Immediate Supervisor 4.67 4.28

(Immediate supervisor) gives me feedback about my performance. Immediate Supervisor 4.66 4.33

I am committed to the mission and goals of my Department. Dept. Mission/Goals 4.66 4.39

My work is important to the success of my Department. Dept. Mission/Goals 4.66 4.47

With (Department leader), I am confident UWG will be successful. Department Leader 4.64 4.14

(Immediate supervisor) recognizes outstanding work. Immediate Supervisor 4.63 4.27

(Department leader) communicates openly on university issues. Department Leader 4.62 4.16

(Immediate supervisor) has worked with me this year on my development. Immediate Supervisor 4.61 4.15

I work with (immediate supervisor) to set clear objectives and goals. Immediate Supervisor 4.53 4.2

I have a good understanding of the mission and goals of my Department. Dept. Mission/Goals 4.53 4.18

(Department leader) is transparent when making decisions. Department Leader 4.49 4.01

I am committed to the mission and goals of my college. College Mission/Goals 4.44 4.29

I am encouraged by the progress I see in my Department. Dept. Mission/Goals 4.43 3.98

My work is important to the success of my college. College Mission/Goals 4.4 4.37

I have a clear understanding of the future direction of my Department.

Dept. Mission/Goals 4.36 3.93

I am committed to the mission and goals of UWG. UWG Mission/Goals 4.34 4.36

I think highly of (institutional leader). Institutional Leader 4.31 4.01

I have a good understanding of the mission and goals of my College Mission/Goals 4.29 4.09

My work is important to the success of UWG. UWG Mission/Goals 4.28 4.37

(Institutional leader) is helping to move UWG in a positive direction. Institutional Leader 4.27 3.98

I have a clear understanding of what is expected of me at work. Engagement 4.26 4.08

I recommend this university as a good place to work. Engagement 4.26 4.06

With (institutional leader), I am confident UWG will be successful. Institutional Leader 4.25 3.93

I feel a sense of pride when I tell people where I work. Engagement 4.24 4.14

(Institutional leader) communicates openly on University issues. Institutional Leader 4.22 3.86

I think highly of (senior leader). Senior Leader 4.2 4.05

This is a comfortable environment in which to work. Climate 4.19 3.96

I have a good understanding of the mission and goals of UWG. UWG Mission/Goals

4.19 4.24

In general, employees in this University take initiative to help others when the need arises.

Climate 4.18 4.07

I feel supported in my attempt to balance work and personal life. Worklife 4.16 3.91

The university invests in my individual development. Engagement 4.13 3.84

I am provided with adequate funding for my professional development. Engagement 4.13 3.67

I think highly of Kyle Marrero. President 4.13 4.29

I feel my efforts count. Engagement 4.12 3.98

I receive the support needed to accomplish my work objectives. Engagement 4.09 3.82

Kyle Marrero communicates openly on University issues. President 4.09 4.1

(Senior leader) communicates openly on University issues. Senior Leader 4.09 3.9

(Senior leader) are helping to move UWG in a positive direction. Senior Leader 4.09 4.04

My job meets my expectations. Engagement 4.07 3.89

Kyle Marrero is helping to move UWG in a positive direction. President 4.04 4.32

I believe I have a career with this institution. Engagement 4.03 3.93

With (senior leader), I am confident UWG will be successful. Senior Leader 4.03 3.99

I have a clear understanding of the future direction of my college. College Mission/Goals

4.02 3.86

I am given credit for my contributions and achievements. Engagement 4.01 3.82

(Institutional leader) is sincere in wanting to know how I feel. Institutional Leader 4.01 3.83

With Kyle Marrero, I am confident UWG will be successful. President 3.97 4.25

Kyle Marrero is transparent when making decisions. President 3.97 3.92

(Senior leader) is transparent when making decisions. Senior Leader 3.97 3.72

I find I am able to balance my home and work life effectively. Worklife 3.92 3.7

I am encouraged by the progress I see in my college. College Mission/Goals

3.92 3.91

(Senior leader) is sincere in wanting to know how I feel. Senior Leader 3.88 3.76

(Institutional leader) is transparent when making decisions. Institutional Leader 3.88 3.67

Discrimination is NOT tolerated at UWG. Climate 3.88 3.94

Kyle Marrero is sincere in wanting to know how I feel. President 3.85 3.91

I know where to go if I have questions about my benefits plan. Benefits 3.85 4.13

I am kept informed on matters that affect UWG. Communication 3.83 3.75

The amount of work I am asked to do is reasonable. Engagement 3.82 3.69

Faculty are treated fairly at UWG. Climate 3.82 3.78

I understand my benefits plan. Benefits 3.78 4.03

I am encouraged by the progress I see at UWG. UWG Mission/Goals 3.78 4.02

Benefits at UWG are comparable to those provided by other academic institutions.

Benefits 3.77 3.86

I have a clear understanding of the future direction of UWG. UWG Mission/Goals 3.77 4.01

In my workplace, I believe people are generally treated fairly, without favoritism. Climate 3.73 3.52

Policies are applied fairly to all faculty and staff. Climate 3.69 3.42

Benefits can be selected to meet individual needs. Benefits 3.69 3.96

Open and honest communication is encouraged at UWG. Communication 3.67 3.68

Staff are treated fairly at UWG. Climate 3.64 3.56

Employees here are treated better than employees at other academic institutions.

Climate 3.56 3.45

The University is consistent in handling issues of all employees. Climate 3.49 3.33

My pay is fair when compared with similar colleagues here at UWG with similar responsibilities.

Pay 3.45 3.1

Staffing levels in my department are appropriate for the workload. Worklife 3.45 3.18

I find the University website helpful in keeping up with the latest developments.

Communication 3.42 3.52

UWG is effective at retaining valuable people. Climate 3.42 3.21

The right information gets to the right people at the right time. Communication 3.38 3.3

Leadership around campus is working to improve my benefits plan. Benefits 3.27 3.61

I am paid adequately for the level of work I do. Pay 3.2 2.88

Leadership around campus is working to improve my pay. Pay 3.19 3.46

My pay is fair when compared with similar colleagues in similar organizations.

Pay 2.97 2.85

My pay keeps pace with the cost of living. Pay 2.68 2.73

UWG Item UWG Category College Direct Reports

UWG

I think highly of (institutional leader). Institutional Leader

4.31 4.88 4.01

(Institutional leader) is helping to move UWG in a positive direction.

Institutional Leader

4.27 4.88 3.98

With (institutional leader), I am confident UWG will be successful.

Institutional Leader

4.25 4.75 3.93

(Institutional leader) communicates openly on University issues.

Institutional Leader

4.22 4.75 3.86

(Institutional leader) is sincere in wanting to know how I feel.

Institutional Leader

4.01 4.75 3.83

(Institutional leader) is transparent when making decisions. Institutional Leader

3.88 4.50 3.67

2016-17 Engage West GoalsGoal 1: Create a best place to work in the Richards College of Business for all faculty and staff

Measurement: Maintain 4.2 score on overall survey average (or engagement score if available)

Maintain overall average (or engagement score) higher than UWG overall

2017-18 Engage West Goals

One Personal Note!

Faculty and Staff Awards!