DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY Unit Strategic Plan and Annual Report -- Academic Year 2010-11 ____Academic Unit I. __X__ Administrative/Support Unit Unit Title: Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology School/College or University Division: College of Business Unit Administrator: Cooper Johnson, Ph.D. Program Mission: The Office of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology’s mission is to assist entrepreneurs, small business owners/managers, educators, students, and people in the Mississippi Delta, seeking to start their own business in gathering information to reach their goals. Counseling, workshops, and training are offered to help business owners in the Mississippi Delta in expanding their professional networks and understanding the local environment for small businesses. Primarily, the Office offers assistance to entrepreneurs, small business owners/managers, educators, and students in the Northern Delta Counties in efforts to advance community and economic development in the Delta region. II. Educational Program Learning Outcome Assessment Plan (Academics)/User Outcomes Assessment Plan (Non-Academics) For User Outcomes (primarily non-academic units) use TABLE II. TABLE II – User Outcomes A. User Outcomes Assist public and private sector leaders and individual business owners make informed strategic decisions for creating greater business B. Data Collection & Analysis From internal records: Partnerships Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series Business counseling sessions C. Results of Evaluation Partnerships formed: AY 2010-11: 66 AY 2009-10: 44 D. Use of Evaluation Results Continue: Developing partnerships with stakeholders in [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 1 opportunities, and making contributions to local economic development. Services and information that will be provided include: Serve as the source of information for entrepreneurs, owners of existing small businesses, and economic development organizations. Offer workshops and training sessions that respond to the needs of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and supports regional economic development. User outcome aligns with Strategic Plan Goal 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents. Student counseling sessions Speaking engagements Workshops presented Workshops developed Unit publicity Web page developed Advisory board Faculty advisory council In addition to the above information, beginning with the AY 2011-2012 Annual Report: An evaluation document will be used to assess the effectiveness and satisfaction of workshops and training sessions offered by the unit. Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series: AY 2010-11: 2 AY 2009-10: 4 Business counseling sessions: AY 2010-11: 53 AY 2009-10: 63 Student counseling sessions: AY 2010-11: 112 AY 2009-10: 47 Speaking engagements: AY 2010-11: 28 AY 2009-10: 19 Assessment results will be used to make appropriate changes to improve the services offered by the unit. Workshops and training sessions currently are and will continue to be provided in a timely once a request is made – normally within two weeks. Workshops presented: AY 2010-11: 22 AY 2009-10: 18 Workshops developed: AY 2010-11: 20 AY 2009-10: 20 Unit publicity: AY 2010-11: 56 AY 2009-10: 55 Web page developed (1) Advisory board (1) the service region Business and student counseling sessions Speaking engagements Workshop development and presentations Unit publicity Maintain web page Maintain relationships with unit and faculty advisory boards In addition to the above information, beginning with AY 2011-2012 Annual Report: A description of what was learned from the assessment process will be provided. [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 2 Faculty advisory council (1) Assessments of each workshop/training session In addition to the above information, will be completed beginning with AY 2011-2012 Annual immediately following the Report: event. Results will be complied in a spreadsheet Data regarding the for use in determining assessment of workshop and improvements training sessions will be provided. Share knowledge of the economic and social aspects of business and entrepreneurship with Center stakeholders through research presentations, newsletter publications, seminars, and speaking From internal records: Partnerships Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series Business counseling sessions Student counseling sessions Speaking engagements Workshops presented The data will address the effectiveness of and satisfaction with the workshops and training sessions as reported by attendees. Qualitative data will continue to be reported. An analysis of the overall satisfaction with outcomes will be provided. Partnerships formed: AY 2010-11: 66 AY 2009-10: 44 Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series: AY 2010-11: 2 AY 2009-10: 4 Actions that should take place in regards to user outcome results will be provided. Plans for improvement will be provided. Continued assessment procedures will be discussed. Continue: Developing partnerships with stakeholders in the service region [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 3 engagements. Services and information that will be provided include: Serve as the source of information for entrepreneurs, owners of existing small businesses, and economic development organizations. Offer workshops and training sessions that respond to the needs of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and supports regional economic development. User outcome aligns with Strategic Plan Goal 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents. Workshops developed Unit publicity Web page developed In addition to the above information, beginning with the AY 2011-2012 Annual Report: An evaluation document will be used to assess the effectiveness and satisfaction of workshops and training sessions offered by the unit. Business counseling sessions: AY 2010-11: 53 AY 2009-10: 63 Student counseling sessions: AY 2010-11: 112 AY 2009-10: 47 Speaking engagements: AY 2010-11: 28 AY 2009-10: 19 Workshops presented: AY 2010-11: 22 AY 2009-10: 18 Assessment results will be used to make appropriate changes to improve the services offered by the unit. Workshops and training sessions currently are and will continue to be provided in a timely once a request is made – normally within two weeks. Workshops developed: AY 2010-11: 20 AY 2009-10: 20 Unit publicity: AY 2010-11: 56 AY 2009-10: 55 Web page developed (1) Business and student counseling sessions Speaking engagements Workshop development and presentations Unit publicity Maintain web page In addition to the above information, beginning with the AY 2011-2012 Annual Report: A description of what was learned from the assessment process will be provided. Actions that should take place in regards to user outcome results will be provided. Plans for improvement will be provided. [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 4 Assessments of each In addition to the above information, workshop/training session beginning with the AY 2011-2012 will be completed Annual Report: immediately following the event. Results will be Data regarding the complied in a spreadsheet assessment of workshop and for use in determining training sessions will be improvements provided. The data will address the effectiveness of and satisfaction with the workshops and training sessions as reported by attendees. Qualitative data will continue to be reported. An analysis of the overall satisfaction with outcomes will be provided. Continued assessment procedures will be discussed. [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 5 III. Goals -- For the Current Year (2010-11) A. Goal # 1: Maintain/Increase the number of partners among Chair and constituents groups. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents (Improving its image and impact, DSU will increase and enhance outreach, service, and partnership initiatives, in the region and beyond.) 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Measure partnerships established and maintained and compare to previous year. 3. Actual Results: (i.e. improvement percentages, increase/decrease in numbers, measurable data. ) The number of partnerships for AY 2010-2011 year is 62 as compared to 30 for AY 2009-2010. 4. Uses of Evaluation Results: Results show the unit increased the number of Partnerships from 2010-11. This increase shows the unit is succeeding in reaching out to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and other unit stakeholders in a manner that provides outreach to the university’s stakeholders. The data will be used in conjunction with other information to help improve the operations of the unit as it provides valuable information and service to those in the Mississippi Delta who are interested in entrepreneurial activities. B. Goal #2. Invite a nationally recognized entrepreneur to serve as guest lecturer for the Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP 1:Increase student learning (DSU will ensure through high-quality programs that graduates are well prepared for successful careers, meaningful work in a global society, and engaged citizenship.) [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 6 SP 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents (Improving its image and impact, DSU will increase and enhance outreach, service, and partnership initiatives, in the region and beyond.) 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Review of internal office documents. 3. Actual Results: (i.e. improvement percentages, increase/decrease in numbers, measurable data.) Due to funding limitations it was not possible to bring a nationally recognized entrepreneur to serve as guest lecturer for the Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series. However, the unit was successful in bringing to campus several regional entrepreneurs as guest lecturers for Conversations with Entrepreneurs. 4. Use of Evaluation Results: Although it was not possible to bring in a nationally recognized entrepreneur due to funding limitations, the unit was successful in bringing in several regional entrepreneurs. By adapting to the funding situation, the unit was able to provide students and other stakeholders with the opportunity to network and learn from regionally recognized entrepreneurs. C. Goal #3. Collaborate with faculty to introduce research opportunities for students. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP 1:Increase student learning (DSU will ensure through high-quality programs that graduates are well prepared for successful careers, meaningful work in a global society, and engaged citizenship.) SP 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents (Improving its image and impact, DSU will increase and enhance outreach, service, and partnership initiatives, in the region and beyond.) 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Review of internal office documents. 3. Actual Results: (i.e. improvement percentages, increase/decrease in numbers, measurable data. ) In AY 2010-11, three faculty members provided research opportunities for students as compared to none in AY200910. 4. Use of Evaluation Results: [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 7 Three faculty members encourage and provided opportunities for students to engage in small business research which provided the students with exposure to challenges facing small businesses. The chair of the unit will continue to work with faculty in an effort to provide additional opportunities for students to be involved in research that will be beneficial to the students as well as to the stakeholders of the unit. D. Goal #4. Increase the number of grant applications. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents (Improving its image and impact, DSU will increase and enhance outreach, service, and partnership initiatives, in the region and beyond.) 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Review of internal office documents to determine the number of grant activities. 3. Actual Results: (i.e. improvement percentages, increase/decrease in numbers, measurable data. ) The number of grant proposals submitted in AY 2010-11 was 3 as compared to 2 for AY 2009-10. Two grant proposals were funded for a total of $300,000. 4. Use of Evaluation Results: Funding of two grant proposals supports two programs related to small business and entrepreneurship. The unit is currently seeking to identify appropriate grant opportunities for the unit. E. Goal 5. Establish Council of Advisors. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents (Improving its image and impact, DSU will increase and enhance outreach, service, and partnership initiatives, in the region and beyond.) 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Review of internal office documents. [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 8 3. Actual Results: (i.e. improvement percentages, increase/decrease in numbers, measurable data. ) A Council of Advisors was established for AY 2010-11. The Council of Advisors is comprised of representatives from business, industry, education, government, non-profit, and foundation sectors. 4. Use of Evaluation Results: This Council of Advisors provides critical feedback as to the direction of the Chair. Suggestions regarding services that should be considered for offering are be provided by the Council of Advisors. Additionally, the Council provides an important source of information for those interested in entrepreneurship and small business. -- For Coming Year(s) (2011-12) A. Goal # 1: Increase both faculty and community participation in Unit activities. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents (Improving its image and impact, DSU will increase and enhance outreach, service, and partnership initiatives, in the region and beyond.) 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Measure faculty and community participation in Unit activities and compare to previous year. 3. Expected Results: (i.e. improvement percentages, increase/decrease in numbers, measurable data.) The number of faculty and community participation in Unit activities will increase. 4. Anticipated/Intended Uses of Evaluation Results: Increasing the number of faculty and community participation in Unit activities will allow access to valuable information needed by entrepreneurs and small business people. Additionally, outreach by the Unit will be increased. Both of these results will support SP 5. [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 9 B. Goal #3. Collaborate with faculty and students to increase research, publication, and presentation opportunities for faculty and students. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP 1: Increase student learning (DSU will ensure through high-quality programs that graduates are well prepared for successful careers, meaningful work in a global society, and engaged citizenship.) SP 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents (Improving its image and impact, DSU will increase and enhance outreach, service, and partnership initiatives, in the region and beyond.) 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Review of internal office documents. 3. Expected Results: (i.e. improvement percentages, increase/decrease in numbers, measurable data. ) At least four faculty members will provide research opportunities to their classes. It is expected a minimum of 45 students will be involved assuming each faculty member offers the opportunity to at least one of their classes and assuming a minimum enrollment of 15 in each class. 4. Anticipated/Intended Uses of Evaluation Results: Faculty members and students will have the opportunity to present research findings via publications, conference presentations, internet, and/or presentations to the community. C. Goal #3. Increase the number of fundraising activities to support Unit activities and student scholarships. 1. Institutional Goal(s) supported by this goal: SP 5: Improve the quality of life for all constituents (Improving its image and impact, DSU will increase and enhance outreach, service, and partnership initiatives, in the region and beyond.) 2. Evaluation Procedure(s): Review of internal office documents to determine the number fundraising activities. [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 10 3. Expected Results: (i.e. improvement percentages, increase/decrease in numbers, measurable data. ) It is expected the number of fundraising activities will increase given the importance of external funding to the Unit and the University. 4. Anticipated/Intended Uses of Evaluation Results: Increased external funding will support Unit activities such as faculty development, student scholarships, and support for students and faculty to attend conferences to present research. IV. Data and information for department: Brief Description and/or Narrative of programmatic scope: The Chair of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology provides leadership in the College of Business on curriculum development, teaching, scholarship, and service in the areas of entrepreneurship and business technology. The Chair works closely with area entrepreneurs, University and community partners to expand the entrepreneurial knowledge and effective use of business technology. Comparative Data (enrollment, CHP, majors, graduation rates, etc): N/A The unit is not an academic unit. There is no enrollment, CHP, graduation rates, etc. data for the unit. Following is comparative data for the unit. Partnerships formed: AY 2010-11: 66 AY 2009-10: 44 Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series: AY 2010-11: 2 AY 2009-10: 4 Business counseling sessions: AY 2010-11: 53 AY 2009-10: 63 Student counseling sessions: AY 2010-11: 112 AY 2009-10: 47 [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 11 Speaking engagements: AY 2010-11: 28 AY 2009-10: 19 Workshops presented: AY 2010-11: 22 AY 2009-10: 18 Workshops developed: AY 2010-11: 20 AY 2009-10: 20 Unit publicity: AY 2010-11: 56 AY 2009-10: 55 Grants, Contracts, Partnerships, Other Accomplishments: Grant Awarded – PRIME and Delta Health Alliance (Total Awarded: $300,000) Partnerships: 66 Other Accomplishments: Curriculum evaluation and development for the entrepreneurship track of the General Business Administration major Classes taught (5) Maintained partnerships in the gaming industry (3) Presented Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series (2). Founder and Advisor – Student Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Club Student Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Club meetings (4) Business counseling sessions (53) Student counseling sessions (112) Speaking engagements (22) Workshops presented (18) Workshops developed (20) [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 12 Unit publicity (56) Grant proposals (3) Delta Economic Development Center: Small Business Leadership Series Grenada Chamber of Commerce: Business Training Workshops Belzoni Humphreys Development Foundation: Business Training Workshops Cleveland/Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce: Business Workshop Small Business Resource Forum Included students in unit activities: research, presentations, and outreach Web page maintained Grant writing team Faculty advisory council Unit advisory board Economic Development initiatives and/or impact: Small Business Resource Forum Delta Economic Development Center: Small Business Leadership Series Grenada Chamber of Commerce: Business Training Workshops Belzoni Humphreys Development Foundation: Business Training Workshops Cleveland/Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce: Business Workshop Presented Conversations with Entrepreneurs lecture series (2). Student Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Club meetings (4) Business counseling sessions (53) Speaking engagements (28) Workshops presented (22) Workshops developed (20) Included students in unit activities: research, presentations, and outreach Diversity Compliance Initiatives and Progress: Partnerships with small business owners, entrepreneurs, and other Unit stakeholders are diverse in terms of age, gender, and race. Committees reporting to unit (Committee records archived in ________): N/A No committees report to the unit. [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 13 V. Personnel: Noteworthy activities and accomplishments: Cooper Johnson, Ph. D. Scholarship How to Hire to Hire the Best Employees”, Economic Development Center of Washington County, July 2010 “Communication: Business Etiquette and Interpersonal Skills”, Harlow’s Casino and Resort, July 2010 “Customer Service”, Grenada Chamber of Commerce, July 2010 “Communication: Listening and Hearing are Different”, Economic Development Center of Washington County, August 2010 “Economic Challenges Small Business Currently Face”, Tri-State Small Business Forum, August 2010 “Recruiting and Attracting Ideal Employees”, Business Conference for Women and Minorities, September 2010 College of Business Lecture Series, October 2010 “How to Resolve Conflict and Overcome Changes”, Economic Development Center of Washington County, October 2010 Sexual Harassment Workshops (Two – 11/22/10), Harlow’s Casino and Resort and Hotel, November 2010 Sexual Harassment Workshops (Two – 11/29/10), Harlow’s Casino and Resort and Hotel, November 2010 “Customer Service: The Key To Success”, Cleveland/Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, November 2010 Co-Author and submitted a paper titled, “A Unique Approach to Improving Economic Conditions in States Experiencing Financial Hardships to the Journal of Applied Business and Economics Co-Author and submitted a paper titled, “Changes Created by the Introduction of Legalized Gaming: A Review of the Tunica County, Mississippi Experience to the Journal of Management Policy and Practice Time Management: How to More Accomplished in Less Time presented for the Economic Development Center Increasing Profitability presented for the Economic Development Center Expanding the Role of Continuing Education accepted for presentation at Spring Conference of the Association for Continuing Higher Education, San Antonio, Texas Long, J., C. Johnson, and S. Faught (2011). “A Unique Approach to Improving Economic Conditions in States Experiencing Financial Hardships.” Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 12(4). Accepted for publication. Long, J., C. Johnson, and J. Oakley (2011). “Changes Created by the Introduction of Legalized Gaming: A Review of the Tunica County, Mississippi Experience.” Journal of Management Policy and Practice 12(4). Accepted for publication. [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 14 Journal Publications Long, Jamye, Johnson, Cooper, & Faught, Samuel. (2011). A unique approach to improving economic conditions in states experiencing financial hardships. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 12(4). Long, Jamye, Johnson, Cooper, & Oakley, Jose. (2011). Legalized gaming: A review of the Tunica County, Mississippi experience. Management Policy and Practice, 12(4). Conference Presentations Roles of community satisfaction and community attachment in the out-migration of rural residents, Academic Business World International Conference, May 2011 Expanding the role of continuing education: Using corporate partnerships to increase enrollment, Association for Continuing Higher Education, April 2011 Marketing Your Business, Small Business Resource Forum, May 2011 Recruiting and Attracting Ideal Employees, The 2nd Annual Business Conference for Women and Minorities, September 2010 Economic Challenges Small Business Currently Face, Tri-State Small Business Forum, August 2010 Scholarly Awards Excellence in Presentation Award 2011 Academic Business World International Conference Roles of Community Satisfaction and Community Attachment in the Outmigration of Rural Residents Excellence in Presentation Awards 2010 Academic Business World International Conference Changes Created by the Introduction of Legalized Gaming: A Review of the Tunica County, Mississippi Experience A Unique Approach to Improving Economic Conditions to States Experiencing Financial Hardships [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 15 Small Business Research in Progress Exploring the “Sticky Floor Effect” within the Southern U.S’s Higher Education’s College of Businesses Researching the educational needs of local small businesses/entrepreneurs Applications of grounded theory in meeting organizational workforce needs Researching the economic and social impact of lowering the legal alcohol consumption age to 18 in the Mississippi Researching the economic impact of the Mississippi River Flood of 2011 on the river casino industry in Mississippi and developing a strategy for maintaining operations during future floods Researching ethical decision making by blending three streams of related research: cognitive moral development of the decision maker, rational choice theory and a subjective expected utility model A comparison of industry and higher education succession management strategies Researching the “The Role of Community Satisfaction and Community Attachment in the Out-migration of Professionals” Student Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Club (SBLE) A new organization sponsored by the Office of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology. Designed to expose students to potential business careers, connect them with mentors and professionals, and guide them in building their own pathways to success. The ability of this organization to meet its goals and provide students with valuable tools in their future careers can be attributed to the participation of the students. This organization is lead by the students, who are the driving force for the organization’s goals and quality. One unique aspect of this new student organization is the creation of a climate in which all students on campus are welcome. Service to the Profession Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management – Conference reviewer Academic Business World International Conference – Conference reviewer and discussant [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 16 Delta Economic Development Center Appointed to the Education/Workforce/Healthcare Committee University Tenure and Promotion Appeals Committee Appointed to Delta State Tenure and Promotion Appeals Committee Continuing education/Professional development FORBS Conversations with Entrepreneurs The Annual Business Conference for Women & Minorities, Delta State University Beyond the Edge of Recruiting Technology: How to Change the Game, Human Resource Executive Webinar Tri-state Small Business Forum Epidemic in the Courts: Steps to Avoid Wage-and-Hour Class-Action Lawsuits, Human Resource Executive Webinar But Isn’t That an HR Thing?, Human Resource Executive Webinar College of Business Lecture Series M&A Today - More Speed, Risk, and HR Involvement, Human Resource Executive Webinar Effective Rules for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent, Human Resource Executive Webinar Talent Evolution: New Strategies for a Challenging Global Economy, Human Resource Executive Webinar Renaissance in Talent Management: Talent Intelligence Paves the Road to Knowing Your People and Growing Your Business, Human Resource Executive Webinar Achieving a Measurable ROI Through Talent Development, Human Resource Executive Webinar Oracle Human Capital Management: Enabling Better Overall Management of the Workforce, Human Resource Executive Webinar Tomorrow’s Leaders: Best Practices for Identifying and Developing High Potentials, Human Resource Executive Webinar [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 17 More Than Just Friends: Creating Vibrant Social Communities for Recruitment and Retention, Peterson’s Interactive Marketing Webinar Building a High-Performing Culture, Human Capital Institute Webinar How Much Does the Recruiting Process Really Cost? Human Capital Institute Webinar New position(s) requested, with justification: No new positions are requested. Recommended change of status: There are no recommended changes of status. VI. Degree Program Addition/Deletions and/or Major Curriculum Changes: Changes made in the past year: None Recommended changes for the coming year(s): No changes for the coming year [Center of Entrepreneurship in Business Technology] Unit Plan and Report 2010-11 18