MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Spring is one of the most rewarding and exciting times to be a professor, because that’s when the greatest number of students graduate, that’s when the awards ceremonies occur, and that’s where we get to see the true height of student accomplishments. This year was no exception. We had the opportunity to celebrate and showcase students from each of our concentrations at an awards celebration and are excited to highlight and share all their achievements with each of you.
Much of management is about relationships – how to build, develop, and maintain relationships with all types of stakeholders. We enjoy connecting with our students and look forward to staying connected as those students graduate and become alumni representing (1) the University of Nebraska Omaha, (2) the College of Business Administration, and (3) the Management Department.
Let us know about your success along the way so we can share it with others. After all,
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Once a Maverick, Always a Maverick.DR. JOHN ERICKSON JR. CHAIRPERSON DR. ERIN PLEGGENKUHLE-MILES ASSISTANT CHAIRPERSON
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
COLLABORATION | COMMUNICATION | PROBLEM-SOLVING
Versatile and portable, Management & Leadership is ideal for students looking to gain a broad range of skills that will prepare them to manage organizations and lead people. The concentration is structured around 5 Power Skills that are cultivated in every course. All Management & Leadership students kick-start their skill development in three foundational courses. After completing these courses, students can choose to take a deeper dive by completing one of two tracks.
The Managing Organizations Track centers on how to manage organizations by focusing on concepts such as operational effectiveness, structure, and competitive advantage. The Leading People Track focuses on leading others, including individuals and teams, by highlighting the skills needed to motivate and engage a diverse workforce and collaborating in teams for high performance. Through these two tracks students enter the workforce with a greater understanding of their role as leaders.
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CONNOR MOCKENHAUPT
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Management & Leadership; Marketing; Sales
HOMETOWN
Oakland, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
Oakland High School
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
Competing in the North Shore Sales Competition
Exploring Omaha and experiencing unique job opportunities
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dr. Nicholas Arreola - Instructor, Management Department
Gaye Walker - Instructor, School of Health and Kinesiology
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Staying in Omaha for at least a year. Part-Time work at CED, with a potential for a full time position. Looking to transition into a sales role.
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"Find and be willing to reach out to your professors. Build relationships with them. Get out of your shell. Meet people. Don't be afraid to be social."
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ERIN EPP
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Management & Leadership; Marketing
HOMETOWN
Omaha, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
Mercy High School
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
Internship opportuntity with Werner Enterprises
Attending the Career Fair
Fostering relationships with CBA faculty
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mr. Ed Cochran - Instructor, Management Department
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Pursuing her Masters, then proceeding to a doctoral program in education
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"Try to stay on top of homework and not putting it to the last minute. Create some type of plan or schedule. Time management is key. Try to use the resources that are available; professors, tutors, the various labs that are open to help."
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LUCAS SCHLIESMAN
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Management & Leadership
HOMETOWN
Rochester, MN
HIGH SCHOOL
Century High School
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
Experiencing the diverse, thriving city of Omaha
Having access to available internships/job opportunities
Interning at LOUP
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dr. Nicholas Arreola - Instructor, Management Department
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Stay in Omaha, gain experience in the job market
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"Don’t sit in the back of class. Front three rows at least. Second row is the best. First row you’re going to get called on a lot. Pay attention is all. Don’t skip class. Showing up to class and doing the work is a big part of success."
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
PEOPLE | ENGAGEMENT | PERFORMANCE
Imagine helping an organization to create and maintain a culture that supports employee growth and development, fosters innovation and collaboration, and leads to success for both the organization and each employee. Think about the satisfaction of finding talented people to join the organization and watching them flourish in their careers. Picture yourself working side by side with managers to help them achieve great results through effectively working with their employees. All of these dreams, and plenty more, can result from studying Human Resource Management.
UNO is proud to be aligned with the HR curriculum guidelines of the Society for Human Resource Management. UNO is the only university in the NU system that holds this designation, and it ensures that our students graduate with all the essential knowledge to hit the ground running in the HR profession. If you study HR at UNO, you can confidently enter the field of HR knowing that you have mastered all the vital information to be successful. There are also many opportunities for students to work in an HR-related Internship. And, our students are eligible to sit for the HR certification exam (SHRM-CP) in their final year of study. This is a major differentiator when students hit the job market.
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MORGAN DICKEY
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Human Resource Management; Management; Business Finance
HOMETOWN
Papillion, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
Home Schooled
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
CBA Scholars Academy Member
Interning at Valmont Industries
Co-creating the Valmont Challenge
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dr. Patricia Meglich - Professor, Management Department
Laurel Raymond - Mentor, CBA Scholars Academy
CBA Faculty & Staff
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Continuing at Valmont, growing their internship program
Acquiring SHRM/CP certification and PHR certification
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"Be organized; whatever that looks like for you. Secondly, spend time talking with faculty and staff. Build relationships with them as they provide a wealth of information beyond just academics."
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MEGHAN THIES
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Human Resource Management
HOMETOWN
Hastings, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
St. Cecilia High School
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
Interning w/ American Red Cross in Fort Lauderdale, FL Studying abroad in Pamplona, Spain
Attending the Las Fallas Festival
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
College of Business Administration Faculty
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Attending law school at UNL; obtaining a dual degree with a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"When you’re younger, it’s very normal to graduate high school and go to college, which is what I did, but even then, there’s so many experiences you haven’t had yet or pathways you haven’t explored. As you learn more about new things, maybe what you want to do changes. It’s ok to deviate from the ‘4-year plan’ to find your passion. Be open minded and find out what you care about."
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ELLEN VOGLTANZ
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Human Resource Management; Management & Leadership
HOMETOWN
Omaha, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
Home Schooled
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
CBA Scholars Academy Member
Spring Break study abroad to Paris and Dijon, France
Participating on the Dean's Student Advisory Council
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dr. Patricia Meglich - Professor, Department of Management
Dr. Robert Otteman - Professor, Department of Management
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Continue to work for Medical Solutions
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"Get involved. Be positive. These four years are such a unique time in your life; you get opportunities you would have never gotten without being a college student. You’re only one connection away from your entire life changing."
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LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
LOGISTICS | PROCUREMENT | RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The Institute for Supply Management defines supply chain management as the following:
"The design and managment of seamless, value-added processes across organizatioal boundaries to meet the real needs of the end customer."
This study is ideal for students looking to work in a team environment, utilize technology for planning and execution, conduct data analysis, manage distribution networks, negotiate contracts with supplies, and to bring new products into the market.
For graduates, career opportunities are numerous. Some examples include planners and schedulers; buyers and procurement officers; product managers; distribution center managers; business analysts; account managers; and sustainability leaders to name a few.
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SAVANNA DENTON
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Logistics & Supply Chain Management
HOMETOWN
Platte Center, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
Lakeview High School
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
Participating in a pilot class for the exploratory studies program Working at Valmont Industries
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
University of Nebraska at Omaha Faculty
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Continuing her career at Valmont Industries
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"Try everything, whether it’s social activities, class, explore all your options. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Don’t be afraid to accept change. Find the subjects that interest you and turn your passions into a career."
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GRANT JOHNSON
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Accounting, Business Finance, Banking and Financial Markets, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
HOMETOWN
Omaha, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
High School
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
Thompson Learning Community Peer Mentor Internship opportunities
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Dr. Burch Kealy - Professor, School of Accounting
Ms. Lori Simonsen - Instructor, School of Accounting
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Working for the Suzann & Walter Scott Foundation as an Associate Financial Analyst
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"Do internships. They’ll enable you to figure out what you like and don’t like, plus give you a resource of experience to pull from. And secondly, be real with yourself. Know what you want and pursue it."
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SYDNEY MEISINGER
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Logistics & Supply Chain Management
HOMETOWN
Columbus, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
Columbus High School
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
Switching majors and school, finally settling at UNO Being awarded the Nebraska Promise scholarship
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
College of Business Administration Faculty
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Continue with Nebraska Furniture Mart
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"It’s ok to take your time. It’s ok to change your mind. You don’t have to complete everything in four years. If you need to take a breather to figure out what you want to do, I recommend that. That way you have a better understanding.”
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AUSTIN WARD
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
BSBA / Logistics & Supply Chain Management
HOMETOWN
Omaha, NE
HIGH SCHOOL
Millard North High School
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS/MEMORIES
Interning at LOUP Logistics
Beta Gamma Sigma member
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
College of Business Administration students services; Career Fair, Handshake, Tutoring
POST GRADUATION PLANS
Continuing with Loup/UPRR
ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENTS
"Get to know the people around you. Make the connections, networking and building those relationships is extremely valuable.”
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DEAN
Dr. Michelle W. Trawick
ASSOCIATE DEAN
Dr. Susan Eldridge
Dr. Lynn Harland
DEPARTMENT CHAIR
Dr. John Erickson Jr.
DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT CHAIR
Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles
FACULTY
Dr. Matt Allen
Dr. Nick Arreola
Dr. Erin Bass
Mr. Aaron Cerrone
FACULTY (CONT.)
Dr. Brent Clark
Mr. Ed Cochran
Dr. Chris Diller
Dr. Jenny Hoang
Dr. Ziaul Huq
Dr. Gina Ligon
Dr. Leif Lundmark
Dr. Thomas Martin
Dr. Kelsey Medeiros
Dr. Patricia Meglich
Dr. Robert Ottemann
Dr. Steve Schulz
Dr. Ahn Ta
STAFF
Monica Boyer, Administrative Associate
Abi Leyden, Graduate Assistant
Sam McDermott, Graduate Assistant
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DEPARTMENT
CONNECT
Dr. Michelle W. Trawick | Dean
Dr. John Erickson Jr. | Department Chair johnerickson@unomaha.edu
Dr. Erin Pleggenkuhle-Miles | Department Assistant Chair erinpmiles@unomaha.edu
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