Darden’s New Online Education Offerings Darden successfully launched its first two massive open online courses, or MOOCs, receiving impressive enrollment rates for Professor Edward Hess’ “Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses” and Professor Michael Lenox’s “Foundations of Business Strategy.” The School will offer two new five-week MOOCs in partnership with the online learning platform Coursera this year.
To register, go to www.coursera.org/uva. “NEW MODELS OF BUSINESS IN SOCIETY”
“DESIGN THINKING FOR BUSINESS INNOVATION”
PROFESSOR R. EDWARD FREEMAN PROFESSOR JEANNE M. LIEDTKA Begins 2 September 2013 Begins 4 November 2013
Freeman’s course offers a revolutionary perspective on the critical role that business plays in society. This course aims to create a global conversation among participants about exciting new models of business that are changing the way companies create value. It will feature interactive sessions, videos and prominent guest speakers.
Liedtka’s course addresses a popular new idea in the business world: design thinking. The aim is to demystify the design-thinking process and ignite entrepreneurial innovation through the use of design tools. Through a series of videos, assessments and workshops, participants will assess customers’ needs and develop a disciplined approach to innovation and growth.
PROFESSOR EDWARD D. HESS will offer his popular “Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses” MOOC beginning 20 January 2014.
Professors Allen and Brownlee Retire Professors Brandt R. Allen and E. Richard Brownlee II retired from Darden following the spring 2013 school term. The two men, both professors of accounting, represent 81 years of history building, transformational teaching and enduring commitment to improving society through business education. BRANDT R. ALLEN, the James C. Wheat Jr. Professor of Business Administration, joined Darden’s Accounting area in 1970 and was hired during the tenure of Darden’s founding dean, Charles C. Abbott. During his tenure at Darden, Allen taught courses in accounting, information systems and general management, and he authored nearly 50 articles and books. His research interests spanned accounting and information systems strategy. Allen’s work also explored the impact of emerging technology on the transformation of companies. Allen served as Darden’s associate dean for Executive Education for 14 years.
E. RICHARD BROWNLEE II (fondly known as “Mr. B”), the Dale S. Coenen Professor of Business Administration, joined Darden’s Accounting area in 1975 and quickly began making his mark on the School. Brownlee taught courses in accounting and financial reporting. A former leader in Darden’s initiative on environmental sustainability, Brownlee also co-taught a course called “Business and Sustainability” with Professor Mark White of the McIntire School of Commerce. Brownlee authored several accounting textbooks, numerous cases and other teaching materials. In addition, he taught extensively in Darden’s Executive Education program in the areas of financial and managerial accounting, financial management and sustainable business practices. SPRING/SUMMER 2013 THE DARDEN REPORT
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