INSID E THIS ISS UE:
August 9, 2013
FOCUS
NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Table of Contents:
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The SBE and WSSU Welcome Fall Students
1
Volume 4, Issue 31
Faculty Profile—Dr. George Heilman
2
SBE Faculty & Staff Visit the W-S Dash
2
Where in the World
2
Dr. Bailey Attends Academic Affairs Retreat
2
Preparing the School for a Warm Welcome Back
The finalization of changes and
improvements to the School of Business
and Economics (SBE) as well as to WSSU
have been underway throughout the
summer. At the SBE, the
commencement of work on the
renovation and improvement of office
space has begun and will be complete
after the new semester begins. In
addition, we have added two lobby
monitors for the broadcast of SBE and
WSSU information.
Next door to the dining area, visitors can
watch a pick up basketball game. Other
At the University level, one needs
only to look around to see the progress
first level amenities include the weight
room, and campus hall with two
multipurpose rooms for forums, banquets
and movies.
center as well as student advising areas. It
is designed to help retain and move
students on the track toward graduation.
Artist rendering of the Student Success Center
The last large project is the
construction of our new residence hall in
the central campus area. The hall will be
Level two will house the business
office and meeting spaces for the
Department of Student Affairs, a salon and
that was made. The Donald J. Reaves
Student Activities Center (DJR SAC) is
undergoing final touches in anticipation
of its grand opening on September 6. In
the building, one will find a new food
Artist rendering of the new Residence Hall
barbershop, the cardiovascular fitness
room, locker rooms and a student lounge.
The third floor features an indoor track, a
waterfall, and group exercise rooms.
court with vendors including Subway,
Grab-N-Go, Burger Studio and Popeye’s.
On the other side of campus, one
encounters construction on Hill Hall. The
former science building is being
transformed into a hub for student
success. Renamed the Student Success
Center, the building will house the
International Programs and Career
Services offices, the reading and writing
named the Martin-Schexnider Residence
Hall after Dr. Harold L. Martin, Sr.,
Chancellor from 2000 to 2006 and Dr.
Alvin J. Schexnider, Chancellor from 1996
until 2000.
Dean Jessica Bailey commented, “This
is an exciting time for WSSU. We look
forward to the beginning of the fall
semester and welcoming our new and
returning students. The changes being
witnessed on campus are designed to
make each student’s educational
experience richer and more enjoyable.”
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Faculty Profile—Dr. George Heilman
Dr. George Heilman, Professor of
Management Information Systems
(MIS), recently completed his tenth
year of service at the
School of Business
and Economics
(SBE). Since joining
the WSSU faculty Dr.
Heilman has taught
classes to both
undergraduate and
graduate students in
management
information systems,
Dr. George Heilman
accounting,
production and
operations management, and project
management. He is a prolific author of
scholarly journal articles with an
emphasis on student attitudes toward
technology, end-user computing usage
and satisfaction, and health care. He
has authored book chapters on
computing satisfaction and maternity
care and made numerous
presentations to conferences
throughout the world. He also serves
as a reviewer, session chair and
discussant for academic conferences.
States and throughout the world. He
has visited 44 of our 50 states and
various foreign countries including
Germany, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece,
Turkey, Morocco, South Africa, and
Zimbabwe. He enjoys history, with
particular interest in the
Revolutionary War and Civil War eras.
Before entering academia, Dr.
Heilman’s professional career included
stints as a system developer in the
insurance industry, a system manager
at a small software enterprise, a
founding partner and secretary/
treasurer of a vertical market software
company and an IT and small-business
consultant. Since completing his Ph. D,
Dr. Heilman has taught at Ferris State
University in Big Rapids, Michigan;
Western Michigan University in
Kalamazoo and the University of
Northern Colorado in Greeley. This
circuitous route brought him to WSSU
in 2003.
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Chris Coleman, (‘09), Claims Management
Supervisor, EMS Management and Consultants,
Lewisville, NC
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Mychelle D. Judd, (‘13), Vanguard, Charlotte, NC
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Krystle D. Transeau, (‘13) Local Clerical Assistant,
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Terri S. Morgan, (‘13), Vanguard, Charlotte, NC
Moneka Reaves (‘11), Follett Higher Education
Group
Attention SBE Graduates:
We welcome the opportunity to provide information
about all of our students and alumni in the Focus
Newsletter’s “Where in the World” section. This allows
alumni, students and faculty to be aware of the location
and corporate affiliation of friends and colleagues.
Please send updates, including your name, title,
company name, year of graduation and current city,
and state/country to greenebp@wssu.edu.
We asked Dr. Heilman to share
a fact that no one might ever guess
about him. He responded that he paid
for much of his undergraduate tuition
working as a drummer in small local
Dr. Heilman enjoys the
bands. We’ll have to ask for a drum
opportunity to travel within the United solo!
Enjoying the Winston-Salem Dash
(left to right) Rita Neher, Ken Neher, Craig
Richardson, Jessica Bailey, Kathy Richardson,
Randy Mead, Joyce Jenkins, Beverly Johnson, and
Joshua Jenkins
SBE Leadership Attends Academic Affairs Retreat
The 2013 Academic Affairs Retreat was
held by the Office of Provost at the Old Salem
Visitors Center Tuesday, August 6 and
Wednesday, August 7 and was attended by
members of the Deans’ Council, the Provost’s
Council, and the Academic Council, which
includes key individuals within the Division
of Academic Affairs, academic deans, and
department chairs. SBE representatives
included Drs. Moula Cherikh, Joel Kincaid,
Sharon White and Jessica Bailey.
Tuesday morning began with a
continental breakfast. Following a welcome
and introduction by Provost Brenda Allen,
the assemblage divided into two groups for
two separate presentations by noted
academic consultants. Members of the
Deans’ Council attended a thought-provoking
presentation by Dr. Joseph P. Zolner entitled,
“Acknowledging the Past While Looking to
the Future.” Zolner, a lecturer on education
and Senior Director of the Harvard Institutes
for Higher Education, led a lively discussion
on re-framing organizations. Members of the
leadership team of the Deans’ Council were
able to assess their levels of engagement
along four of necessary frames for effective
organizational leadership—structural,
human resource, political, and symbolic. The
exercise was enlightening and revealing
about the leadership strengths and
weaknesses that exist within the group.
The remaining attendees were the
audience for a lively presentation by Dr.
Jamie Washington, President and Founder of
the Washington Consulting Groups, a
multicultural organizational development
firm, entitled “Building Capacity to Foster
Diversity and Inclusion as an HBCU.”
Members of the Provost’s Council and the
Academic Council heard an introspective
seminar that examined the problems facing
historically Black institutions as they grapple
with the issue of race on their campuses.
Following lunch, the entire group
reassembled for a special session entitled,
“Role of Leadership in Building a Strategic
Diversity Plan, one designed to address some
of the unique issues facing Winston-Salem
State University today.
The morning of the second day of the
retreat was devoted to discussion of the
2013-2014 strategic direction of WSSU and
this year’s priorities. Also discussed was the
mission review and revision process, the
2013 legislative session, and the budget for
the coming academic year. After a luncheon
session, participants from the morning and
the previous day were dismissed and
members of the Chancellor’s Executive Staff
(vice-chancellors and other senior
leadership) had the opportunity to hear Dr.
Washington’s session on building capacity.
Attendees agreed that the retreat was a
valuable experience.