The Carlson School was ranked 32 in the new regional ranking released by the Wall Street Journal on September 22. This ranking is based exclusively on a survey of recruiters. This year, for the first time, the ranking was split into a national list (the top 19) and a regional list (the top 44). With this year's split in the rankings taken into account, our position is approximately the same as when the Carlson School ranked 49 in the list of top 50 schools.
There's a new look to Carlson School merchandise . It will be available at the University Bookstore's Coffman location and website by Thanksgiving. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni will be able to purchase travel mugs, ceramic coffee cups, roller-ball pens, t-shirts, leather portfolios, business card cases, and an array of other merchandise. The bookstore will also staff a merchandise kiosk here at the Carlson School on a few key dates after Thanksgiving, and on other high-demand order times throughout the year.
Marketing Services will continue to source and supply wholesale (at cost) merchandise from a variety of vendors. The merchandise will support Carlson School programs and activities (e.g., speaker gifts, new student gifts, event merchandise, etc.). Contact Louise Muldoon at 5-8567 for more information.
Beginning in October, the Office of Learning Excellence will partner with Wilson Library staff to bring librarians into the Carlson School. Although the first date is undetermined, the librarians will be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00–6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The Wilson librarians will be available to assist students with their research needs. The librarians are also interested in working with faculty on custom support for their students. The librarians will be near the couches in the atrium or in the graduate student lounge.
The bi-annual community meeting will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on November 5 in the 3M Auditorium. Carlson School leadership will provide updates on the Dean’s report, the Office of Learning Excellence, International Programs, and community building initiative. Faculty, staff, and PhD students are encouraged to attend.
Voter registration will be on-site at the Carlson School from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6; Thursday, October 7; Monday, October 11; and Tuesday, October 12.
Benefits Open Enrollment begins on October 16 and closes on November 15. Change or waive medical plan options, add or cancel family medical coverage, enroll in a pre-tax flexible account for 2005, and, if eligible, add or increase long-term disability insurance. For the first time, the enrollment will be entirely on-line, although a hard copy of the guide will be sent by campus mail in mid-October and will include a worksheet to help users gather information. Click here to visit the Employee Benefits website.
October is National Work & Family Month! Take advantage of the many programs that the University will offer during October. Attend seminars on subjects as flexible work arrangements; choosing childcare: where do I start?; elder care: financial and legal issues; parenting with love and limits; job stress and burnout; the work-life balancing act; buying a house; and health care begins at home: medical resources when you need them most. For a full calendar of events, click here.
University policy ensures that employees can report a concern or make an allegation regarding some form of possible financial misconduct, policy infraction, or law violation without fear of retaliation. Each concern or allegation receives serious, formal consideration. If you suspect financial misconduct or University rule violation, contact Karna Kurtz, our school’s designated key administrator. Karna can be reached at 5–0840 or via e-mail at kkurtz@csom.umn.edu.
The Human Resources department encourages you to tell your state representative to support federal hate crimes bill. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) offers information, a sample letter, and the ability to send your message. For more information, click here.
Congratulations
Assistant dean and director of the part-time and executive MBA programs Kathryn J. Carlson will serve on the executive MBA council board of trustees for the next year, filling a one-year appointment and serving as the communications chair. Her previous involvement with the board includes serving as board of trustees member (1991–1995); chairing the Washington DC annual conference (1993–94); second-term board of trustees member (2000–2003); and communications committee member (2004).
Toby Cryns, formerly front desk manager for the Full-Time MBA program, has been promoted to program associate. His new duties include communications planning, advising student clubs and organizations, facilitating student-driven events, and generating the MBA Weekly .
Welcome
Please welcome the following new staff members who started work recently at the Carlson School. This list includes full-time and part time faculty and staff from all job classes who joined the Carlson School last month.
Linda Afdahl, Program Director, Carlson School Enterprises
Gary Smaby, Program Director, Carlson School Enterprises
Joshua Casper, Office Supervisor, Information and Decision Sciences
Julie Johnson, Principal Administrative Specialist, Information and Decision Sciences
Allison Corkey, Career Coach/Assistant Department Director, Graduate Business Career Center
Amy Frasier, Principal Accounts Specialist, Financial Services
Employment Opportunities at the Carlson School
The following are internal career opportunities at the Carlson School. Use the following details to find more information on the positions and how to apply at the University’s Office of Human Resources employment website.
Note: The application process is handled through the University’s central HR office, although Carlson School Human Resources Staff are available to answer questions.
Date posted
Req #
Position Title
Job Code
Department
9/21/04
126954
Web Development Manager
9776
OIT
9/21/04
126833
Pr. Admin. Specialist
1833
Development
Belinda Jensen of KARE-11 to Emcee the “Battle of the Brains”
Belinda Jensen, anchor at KARE-11 television, will emcee the first annual Carlson School Battle of the Brains on Tuesday, October 19 at noon. The event is a fundraiser for the University’s 2004 Community Fund Drive, which hopes to raise $1 million this year for a broad range of Minnesota charities. The Carlson School aims for 65% participation with a series of events to boost excitement about the school's participation, including the October 5 breakfast, the quiz bowl, a putt-putt golf event, and a Halloween party.
The Battle of the Brains will pit a team of Carlson School faculty against a team of staff members on their knowledge of a variety of esoteric facts. The losing team will make a contribution to a local charity.
Carlson School faculty will be represented by professors John Boyd, Judy Rayburn, Stefanie Lenway, Mike Houston, and Bob Ruekert. Staff will be represented by Carleen Kerttula, Bill Scheurer, Chris Mayr, Mary Maus Kosir, and Dave Hopkins.
“I hear that Bob Ruekert is already spending his lunch hour studying in the library reference room,” notes Dave Hopkins, director of the Carlson Brand Enterprise and staff team member. “Clearly, the faculty team is running scared.”
“We’ll see who stumbles on questions like the number of home runs hit by Hank Aaron, or the capital of Madagascar,” replied faculty team member Mike Houston, associate dean for international programs. “Don’t forget to bring your checkbook, Dave.”
The Elite Eight Comes to the Carlson School
The Carlson School welcomes the Elite Eight Brand Management Case Challenge on November 4, 5, and 6. This three-day competition and discussion series highlights the challenges facing brand managers in today's competitive marketplace. Top brand management MBA students, professionals, and academics from across the country participate at this nationally known event.
Eight student teams, representing top MBA programs from across the country, are presented with a strategic brand management challenge currently faced by a partner company. The teams are given 36 hours to prepare a structured case analysis and accompanying recommendations. They present these findings to a panel of expert judges who critically assess students’ brand management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Following the conclusion of all presentations, the participants and partners attend a social hour and awards banquet.
The Carlson School of Management is joined by the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, the Anderson School at the University of California, Los Angeles, the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, the Kellogg School of Management, the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Michigan Business School; and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
Carlson School Leadership Visit China
Between October 11–17, 2004, several leaders from the Carlson School of Management will visit Lingnan (University) College in Guangzhou, China. They will visit Guangzhou to inaugurate the start of the academic year for the China Executive MBA and to welcome a new cohort of students into the fourth year of the program. Larry Benveniste, dean, Dennis Ahlburg, senior associate dean, Mahmood Zaidi, China Executive MBA co-academic director, Robert Kaufman, China Executive Academic Council member, Chun Chang, China Executive MBA Academic Council member, Connie Wanberg, China Executive MBA Orientation Leader, Randal Zimmermann, International Programs Director, and Jessica Vogt, Global Executive MBA Coordinator, will all travel to Guangzhou.
The faculty members and staff will conduct the first meeting of the China Executive MBA Academic Council, which will oversee the academic quality and development of curriculum to ensure that the program remains a top executive MBA offering in China. Professor Wanberg will join with Lingnan faculty to provide an orientation program for incoming students. She will also open the academic year with a course module on organizational behavior. The Carlson School and Lingnan (University) College renewed the Agreement of Cooperation for the China Executive MBA Program for another three years in May 2004.
Faculty News
At the annual faculty retreat, Assistant Professor Mary Zellmer-Bruhn of the Strategic Management Organization, Steve Huchendorf of Operations and Management Science, and Associate Professor Rajesh Chandry were each recognized by the Carlson School Awards for Excellence in Teaching Award at the 2004 Faculty Retreat. John Budd and Alfred Marcus were recognized for their exceptional media relations with the new Faculty Media Star awards. John Mauriel received the Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Carlson School.
Faculty are encouraged to attend the Carlson School Faculty Media Training on Friday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in Room 2-260R. A local media panel from noon to 1:00 p.m. will answer questions. Attendees will learn media expectations and standards. Attendees will also learn how to manage an interview and not be misquoted. See real examples of Carlson School faculty in the news and learn what works and what doesn’t. Lunch will be provided.
The Office of Learning Excellence is working on the learning management system. They’re currently seeking volunteers for the design consultation group—in particular, representatives from Office of Management Science, Accounting, Finance, Strategic Management Organization, and Master of Healthcare Administration. The group meets alternate Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. to guide the development group with input about functionality and other important issues.
An Office of Learning Excellence work group recommended a new student evaluation of teaching form that the Carlson School is using this year (to see the form, click here ). Members of the group include Regina Anctil, Steve Huchendorf, Chris Nachtsheim, Frank Blau, Susan Meyer, Rohini Ahluwalia, Paul Ching, and Paul Wieser. In the 2004-2005 school year, the group will complete work on a portfolio system of evaluation.
Media Hits
Carlson School People and Programs
“Blackboard blues” Star Tribune, September 29
John Budd, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
“Gay rights group targets Ecolab for offering coverage for pets not partners” Pioneer Press, September 4
John Budd, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
International Programs Autumn Reception An annual event welcoming and highlighting international students, faculty and staff.
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Carlson School Atrium.
Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend.
Thursday, October 7
Minnesota Mutual Leadership Lecture Series
Brent Blackey, partner, Ernst and Young, speaks on “Leadership & Finance & the Accounting Professional.”
Noon –1:00 p.m.
3M Auditorium
Friday, October 8
Simulations and Virtual Field Trips At the year’s first Technology Enhanced Learning seminar, University instructors present their work at a free seminars featuring a moderator and panel who will discuss how they use technology to enhance students' exploration of simulated real-life environments and experiences.
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Room 2–213
For more information, click here.
Monday, October 11
Great Conversations: A Revolution in Women's Sports Sport sociologist Mary Jo Kane (kinesiology) and Donna Lopiano, Executive Director of the Women's Sports Foundation look back on Title IX, their hard-won accomplishments, and discuss their dreams for the future.
7:30 p.m.
Ted Mann Concert Hall
Tickets are $23.50 for U of M faculty, staff and students.
For more information, click here.
Tuesday, October 12
Putt-Putt Golf The 2004 Community Fund Drive invite all Carlson School staff, faculty, and students to participate in a putt-putt golf game. Enjoy juice, donut holes, and coffee while you sink a hole-in-one for the chance to win great prizes.
Carlson School Atrium
Time to be announced.
Monday, October 19
Community Fund Drive Quiz Bowl
It's faculty versus staff in a "Jeopardy" style quiz bowl, hosted by television news anchor Belinda Jensen (at right). This event is part of the Community Fund Drive.
3M auditorium.
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 23
Homecoming Breakfast. Buffet-style pancake breakfast with VIP pancake flippers including U of M President Bob Bruinicks.
7:30–10:00 a.m.
Sports Pavilion, adjacent to Williams Arena.
Friday, October 29
Active Learning with PowerPoint & Macromedia Breeze Make your PowerPoint presentations more engaging and better suited to Active Learning techniques and learn Macromedia Breeze, a program that translates concept-review PowerPoint into ultra-light Flash files.
9:00–11:30 a.m.
Room LL117
Click here for more information.
Carlson School Faculty Media Training 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Room 2–260R
RSVP required by October 22 to John Merritt (extension 4–8770)
Community Fund Drive Halloween Event Have fun at the last fund drive event of the year—and your last chance to make a pledge.
Carlson School Atrium
3:00–5:00 p.m.
November 2, 2004
First Tuesday Luncheon Lenny Pippin, President and CEO, the Schwan Food Group, will discuss “America's Food Industry: Focusing on the Future."
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center, East Bank campus, 200 Oak Street, Minneapolis
Sponsored by the Carlson School and US Bank
Pre-registration is $23; $28 at the door
For more information, please contact 612–626–9634 or click here.
Thursday, November 4
Carlson School Research Lecture Series
Professor Deborah Roedder John, Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Marketing will speak on "Children's Consumer Socialization: Growing Up in a Material World"
4:00 pm lecture, followed by a reception from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
2–260R
Friday, November 5
Brand Matters: Motorcycle Madness: Brand or Vanish
Mark Blackwell,General Manager, Victory Motorcycles, Polaris Industries, Inc. and Derek Scott, Marketing Manager, Victory Motorcycles, Polaris Industries, Inc. will speak at this event, co-sponsored by Yamamoto-Moss.
7:30 a.m. breakfast
8:00-9:30 a.m. program
$25 admission at the door.
Community Meeting School leadership will discuss issues important to the community.
2:00-3:00 p.m.
3M Auditorium
All staff, faculty, and PhD students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Monday, November 8
Inside the Boardroom with Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Marilyn Carlson Nelson speaks with Linda Alvarado, president and CEO of the Denver-based Alvarado Construction.
6:00-7:30 p.m.
3M Auditorium
Seating is limited, but the event is open to the public.
Wednesday, November 10
Great Conversations: An International Perspective on Politics. Humphrey Institute Dean J. Brian Atwood and Clare Short, a member of the British Labour Party who has served as a Member of Parliament since 1983, will bring an international perspective to the discussion of how the nation is perceived in world affairs.
7:30 PM
Ted Mann Concert Hall
Tickets are $23.50 for U of M faculty, staff, and students.
For more information, click here.
Monday, November 15
Open enrollment for benefits plans ends
Tuesday, December 7
First Tuesday Luncheon Stephen B. Young, Global Executive Director, The Caux Round Table will speak on "Moral Capitalism: Transvaluation of Value.”
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center, East Bank campus, 200 Oak Street, Minneapolis
Sponsored by the Carlson School and US Bank
Pre-registration is $23; $28 at the door
For more information, please contact 612–626–9634 or click here.
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Yulefest Buy and sell crafts and baked goods at the second annual yulefest.
11:30 a.m.–1:00p.m.
Carlson School Atrium
Crafters and venders alike are urged to contact Jacquelyn Wingfield at 6–8129 for information on the free registration.
