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DEAN T O M O T T AWAY, P H . D . dean, college of business
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s fall courses begin, the lull of the summer
you are now, and provide them with the opportunities that have
months comes to an end and we are
lead you to a successful life. As College of Business alumni, you
greeted with the excitement of welcoming
have journeyed far with us, taken on challenges, gained skills,
new and returning students. With this
knowledge, endurance, and worth ethic-- your education has
comes the start of a new and ever growing family in
impacted who you are and what you do everyday. In this issue, we
the College of Business. These students will each take
celebrate who we are at the College of Business and the impact
their turn building their skills and knowledge through
a college education can have on a person’s life-- from planting an
various club activities, challenges, course work, and
interest in education early on, to nurturing that desire for knowledge
gaining an invaluable connection with their peers and
and success as students.
SINCE 1978
FROM THE
professors. Each of these experiences will guide them to where
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INAUGURAL CLASS
C O L L E G E G R A D U AT E S F I R S T M TA X S T U D E N T S
A
fter launching its new Master of
Pocatello for classes.
Taxation (MTax) program in fall
Aaron Anderson (pictured), a BYU-I accounting
2017, the College of Business
graduate, was the first student accepted into
graduated its first MTax class in
the MTax program and was recognized as the
May. All five students who started in the fall
program’s Outstanding Student Award recipient
received their degrees. The students included,
for the academic year. “From my experiences at
Aaron Anderson, Holly Behling, Nyssa Bradley,
BYU-I, I knew that I wanted to work in the tax
Sheldon Brown and Ayanda Godi.
service line of public accounting,” said Anderson.
taxation
According to the Director of Graduate Studies at
“I had known for quite a while that I wanted to
them the opportunity to build a
the time of the program’s launch, Heidi Shiosaki,
continue my accounting education at ISU, but was
greater understanding of the tax system at a
the program’s start was a success. “For a new
disappointed that it didn’t offer an MTax program.
deeper level.
program it went really well. The students, who are
Once I heard that they were creating the MTax at
“A specialized masters degree in taxation is
all outstanding, really enjoyed it.” Shiosaki said
ISU, I was so happy and knew that it was exactly
becoming evermore important for tax accountants
the students came from a variety of backgrounds-
where I should continue my education.”
in both public accounting and for accountants who
one was a graduate of ISU’s undergraduate
Anderson’s experience in the newly launched
work within a specific company. Many companies
accounting program, one switched from ISU’s
program was just as he had hoped it would
are looking for individuals who have specialized
MAcc to the MTax upon the launch of a more
be. “Overall, the MTax program was fantastic.
degrees and many companies also significantly
specialized program, two students were Brigham
The professors were knowledgeable, but more
increase their salaries for those who have it,” said
Young University - Idaho (BYU-I) accounting
importantly were open, approachable and sincere
Anderson who has also accepted a full-time job
graduates and one was already working in an
in their efforts to help us learn,” said Anderson.
offer at a Big Four firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers
accounting career in Idaho Falls and traveled to
For these students, a specialized degree in
(PwC) in Washington D.C.
has
given
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THE EPITOME OF
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 2 0 1 8 ’ S O U T S TA N D I N G S T U D E N T S E L E C T I O N S
In addition to the College’s overall outstanding student achievement award recipient, each department within the College selects an outstanding student for their major. Some of this year’s outstanding students are pictured below from left to right front to back: Aaron Anderson (MTax), Elisa VanOrden (Accounting), Holly Powell (MBA), Michael Hunn (MAcc), Kendra Hill (HCA), Vanesa Fontes Nava (Marketing), Cody Kelshaw (Informatics), Daniel Ortiz Flores (CoB), [not pictured]: Kyle Whitham (Economics),
DANIEL
ORTIZ FLORES
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originally
and
Gabriel
Huerta
(Management).
in business administration at the Autonomous
was the 2016-2017 Second Runner-Up Student
Student
University of Juarez where he participated in
Employee of the Year.
Achievement Award recipient
an exchange program to Reykjavik University in
for the 2018 school year was
Iceland.
Daniel Ortiz Flores. Flores,
Upon returning from Iceland, Flores decided to
from
Juarez,
undergraduate
(Finance)
as the 2016 November CPI of the Month, and
Outstanding
his
Rammell
education
he
started
Brooke
Chihuahua,
join his good friend at the ISU College of Business.
Mexico, graduated from the College
As an ISU student, Flores was heavily involved
of Business in May with a Bachelor of
and graduated with a triple major.
Business Administration in Finance,
He was a member of the International Student
Management and Marketing. Initially,
Association, the Finance Association, was selected
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treasure and an opportunity” that she greatly
has been home to many
appreciates; in fact, her personal motto while
outstanding students over the
earning her degree has been, “You’re never
years who have risen from
too old to ISU.” Considering that she has 20 or
challenging backgrounds to succeed.
more years to make a difference in the industry,
One
non-traditional
Powell says “education is never a waste.” This
College
in
insatiable desire to learn coupled with her
first-generation,
student Holly
he
stands Powell.
out After
of
particular:
earning
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her
strong work ethic, effective leadership style
undergraduate degree in journalism
and academic excellence have all contributed
from Brigham Young University, Powell
to her selection as 2018’s outstanding Master
spent two decades away from school
of Business Administration student.
while raising a family before deciding
Showcasing her natural leadership capability,
to come back for a master’s degree
Powell was also the CEO of the ISU team
in business administration. Although
competing in the International Collegiate
neither of Powell’s parents are college
Business
educated, her dedication to education
Powell is the first student to participate in the
is clearly demonstrated by the sacrifices
competition twice, an impressive feat given the
she has made to obtain it: she has
rigorous selection process with an applicant pool
completed her degree while working
that expands each year.
as Treasurer for the City of Blackfoot
The competition has been the highlight of Powell’s
and while commuting several times a
MBA experience by far, explaining that it has been the
week from Rigby, Idaho—a 130-mile
best bridge between academia and the outside world.
round trip drive to campus.
It has given her an appreciation for the incredible
Powell chose to come to ISU because
pressure that CEOs and executive board members
of its proximity to home and the quality
experience and respect for all those who run
of education. Powell says, “ISU is a
their own company.
Strategy
Competition
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RETURNING TO SCHOOL
AFTER 2 DECADES H O L LY P O W E L L 2018 outstanding mba graduate
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As another bridge between the academic and “real world,”
it will take to get her there. It is a treat to work with a student
Powell presented her own professional case study at the Society
like Holly because she is thirsty for knowledge and she sees joy
for Case Research workshop in Kansas City during her time as
in the learning process,” says Bolinger. Powell hopes to write
a student. The process started when Alex Bolinger, associate
more cases in the future so that MBA students like her will have
professor of management, approached Powell to gauge her
the benefit of applying theory to the complexity of real-world
interest in turning her real-world negotiation class paper into
problems.
a professional case study. Seeing this as yet another unique
As is characteristic of other ISU students, Powell exemplifies what
opportunity to learn, she accepted the invitation and went through
Bolinger refers to as the ‘Eastern Idaho Ethic’: “One of the things
the detailed process of co-authoring the case with Bolinger. She
that I enjoy about teaching at Idaho State is that so many of our
revised the document eight times before sending it in to the Case
students come from farm families and understand the value of
Research workshop, then presented it to a group of faculty by
hard work. On the whole, our students tend to dig in and work
herself, which is particularly uncommon. Bolinger noted that
– there is very little sense of entitlement. They may not always
because of her unique work ethic in revising the submitted
come from families where their parents went to college and they
document, “her draft of the case was more polished than the
have many responsibilities outside of school, but they tend to
drafts of the cases of many of the faculty at that workshop.” The
value school and put in tremendous effort to succeed. [Powell]
case will soon be published in the Journal of Case Studies.
exemplifies the very best of Eastern Idaho,” says Bolinger.
Powell speaks of the pleasure it was to write the case, seeing
Now a graduate, Powell plans to continue to apply the tools and
it as a challenging educational adventure: learning for the
confidence she has gained from her graduate education to her
sake of learning. It is this love of learning that stands out in her
position as Treasurer for the City of Blackfoot, where she plans
nomination: “It is clear that Holly loves to learn and that she
to continue to oversee the $6.5 million in grant funding that she
seeks knowledge not only for how it will advance her career, but
has helped secure during her tenure. She is optimistic about the
also because learning is an end in itself. She is very reflective
future, as she stated with her characteristic zest for learning:
and good at acknowledging how she can improve and what
“There is so much to learn!”
Extending
OPPORTUNITY For the fourth year, the CoB hosted the fifth grade classes of Pocatello’s Jefferson Elementary School for a day at ISU. During their visit, the 60 students participated in activities including a chemistry demonstration hosted by chemistry professor Joshua Pak, a “History of the Future” presentation given by informatics professor, Bob Houghton discussing the history of computers and technology, all followed by a campus tour given by student ambassadors. Houghton and Jefferson’s fifth grade teacher, Chris Richardson developed the event four years ago when Richardson realized a need to show students the benefits and fun of
Planting the Idea of College Early On continuing their education after high school. “Mr. Richardson came to me concerned about the future of his students,” said Houghton. “While teaching an advanced placement math course at Jefferson he asked his students if they planned to attend collegemost of them did not raise their hands.” Houghton said this was a major concern for Richardson, especially among a group of students that had demonstrated such high academic potential. According to Houghton, he and Richardson arranged for the group
of math students to attend a college-style lecture at ISU. “Overtime that single lecture has turned into a day at ISU and the group of students has expanded from the advanced math students to Richardson’s fifth grade class and now to Jefferson’s entire fifth grade program,” said Houghton. According to Richardson, the event has been a great program to help his students realize the fun and potential of going to college. “With this event, we are able to provide the idea of going to college as a constant thought. By introducing this idea to them at a young age it allows them to start thinking about it,” explains Richardson. “By providing
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students with a fun and memorable experience at
me excited to learn about a lot of things such as
ISU, they are more likely to put the idea and intent
the history of the future and the evolution and
of going to college in their plans for the future.”
advancement of technology.”
Over the past few years, Richardson said
“We hope to continue this program for Jefferson’s
students still talk about the fun they had at ISU,
fifth graders every year,” said Houghton. “It’s a lot
and some of the students still have their College
of fun to have the kids on campus for a day and
of Business pennants hanging up at home. One
it’s a great feeling knowing we may be making a
of Richardson’s students exclaimed, “This trip to
major difference in their futures by just showing
ISU got me excited for college because of all
them one day of fun at ISU.”
the science that we were involved with. It got
Dual Enrollment
The College of Business found opportunity in both sharing real-world
Program course, related to Citizen’s PHS financial literacy program.
applicable skill and knowledge with incoming and current college students,
The Early College Program allows Idaho high school or homeschool students
while also creating an awareness and interest in the business curriculum.
to earn college credit while in their junior or senior years. “Their credits are
The project worked in two phases; the first began with devising a way
recorded to an official ISU transcript and can be transferred upon request by
for the College to offer courses within the University’s general education
the student,” said Chelsia Rauh, director of the Early College Program.
requirements and then expanding those offerings outside of the University to
The program requires curriculum equivalent to the college-level course and
high school students.
is taught by carefully qualified instructors that meet the same qualifications
“The goal was to make connections with high school students and generate
as University adjunct faculty. “High school faculty receive training, ongoing
enrollment while providing a course that would help students make better
support, and are provided with all of the class materials needed including
decisions and learn concepts and skills to evaluate financial information,”
lecture materials, internet links, assignments, tests and test questions, and
said finance and economics department chair, Ann Hackert.
other support materials,” said Rauh adding that the high schools do have to
After two years, Hackert was able to add the Personal Finance course (FIN
invest in the textbooks.
1115) to ISU’s Goal 8 options. Two years later, with the help of Citizen’s
“In its inaugural year, the course was offered at Highland High School,
Community Bank business development and marketing officer, Stephanie
Meridian Medical Arts, New Horizons, Pocatello High School, and
Albano, the course entered Pocatello High School as an Early College
Renaissance High School,” said Hackert. “Word of mouth led to schools
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approaching ISU after teachers realized how valuable the class was.”
interest of going on to college and providing the preparation students’ need
The personal finance course, now enrolling just over 285 students, broadly
for determining the best college fit. “Students can use the information from the
covers topics related to budgeting, understanding financial institutions and
class to better plan their college or post-high school careers,” said Hackert.
instruments, the time value of money, credit management including all types
“The class includes information literacy on digging deeper to understand
of debt, identity theft, auto, home and student loans, debt and bankruptcy,
college costs and consider career opportunities. For example, researching
taxes, insurance, investment basics, mutual funds, stocks, bonds and
ISU beyond the basic cost calculators helps students discover scholarship
wealth accumulation. Hackert said the feedback for the course has been
opportunities and the Career Path Internship program.”
“overwhelmingly positive” from both the students’ and teachers’ perspectives,
Now, after its first full year, Hackert said the next step is to begin establishing
largely because the topics are all applicable to everyday adult life. “[With
and growing relationships with not only high school students, but with high
the course], students can begin applying what they learned as soon as they
school faculty and administrators. In the future, she would also like to connect
learn it,” said Hackert.
the students with business alumni that could speak to similar topics and share
At the junior level, the course is also particularly valuable in establishing the
a real-world perspective.
Free Enterprise High The College of Business has put forth an initiative to promote free enterprise
schools. We see this outreach program as a great way to help our state’s
and business education in Idaho high schools.
“go-on” rate and the high school students by teaching the value of business
As part of the new “Free Enterprise High” program, faculty in the College
in our communities, state and country,” said College of Business dean, Tom
will guest teach in Idaho high school classes starting in the fall of 2018.
Ottaway.
The faculty will introduce students to the career opportunities in the different
Idaho high school teachers interested in having an ISU College of Business
business fields including: accounting, computer information/data analytics,
professor guest lecture in their classroom can visit isu.edu/cal/liberal-arts-
economics, finance, management and marketing. The professors will teach
high/ to book a topic and professor. Additional questions can be directed
high school students how business can spur economic development and
to College of Business assistant dean, John Ney at 208.282.3637 or by
provide career opportunities in southeastern Idaho and beyond.
emailing neyjohn@isu.edu.
“We are excited to launch this key initiative to send our faculty to Idaho high
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Collegiate
Krystal Scott worked as a team of executives in
formulas and numerous integrated workbooks.
Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC)
a simulated business competing against graduate
“The model allowed me to accurately predict
team returned from their competition in
students from other universities. The competition
sales to help our other members make decisions,”
Anaheim, Calif., with a second place
required the students to make quarterly business
said Scott. “The model had an average accuracy
trophy for Overall Performance.
decisions once a week for six weeks and then
of 91.12 percent. This means, all forecasts were
“This is the fourth straight year that a team
twice a week for three weeks before competing
within 10 percent of actual results.”
from ISU has brought home hardware from the
in an intense 48-hour competition in California.
The
ICBSC,” said Alex Bolinger, associate professor
Throughout the simulation, the team was faced
forecasting model and built a comprehensive,
of management and co-advisor for the team.
with challenges that mirrored real-world issues
spreadsheet-based decision model to collectively
Over the course of three months, students (pictured
that companies may face. For instance, Krystal
make decisions about production, advertising,
front to back, left to right) Tim Roth, Holly Powell,
Scott, the VP of Sales Forecasting, had to create
research and development, hiring and training
Michael Hunn, Thad Curtis, Joss Stewart and
a statistical model to predict sales using complex
salespeople and production employees, and
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then
incorporated
Scott’s
sales
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financing the company’s operations.
very price-sensitive and the costs of producing
throughout their professional careers. “There is no
“What made our model better was the integration
a high-quality product dramatically compressed
other class on campus that prepares a student for
[across functional areas of the company],” said
margins,” said Bolinger.
the workforce better than the ICBSC,” said Holly
Tim Roth, the company’s chief financial officer
“In Anaheim, we were having trouble controlling
Powell, chief executive officer for the team and the
(CFO). “We connected the spreadsheets together
costs,” said Scott. “One team member suggested
first student at ISU to ever compete in the ICBSC
so that they communicated to one another
selling a plan to gain cash and lower costs. This was
twice. “It is the bridge to the professional world.
simultaneously. Having the model allowed us to
a decision that was unheard of in the competition,
Academia teaches in terms of silos; students take
speed up our decision-making process and helped
but ultimately was a primary contributor to how
finance classes, marketing classes, etc. In this
us make more accurate decisions.”
we rose from last place to second place.”
competition every role feeds into the next and if
In order to function properly and accurately,
For the team members, facing the real-world
you do not embrace this- you, as an individual,
however, the members of the student team had to
difficulties that the ICBSC competition presented
will suffer and team performance will suffer. In the
continually coordinate to avoid data input errors,
instilled in them confidence in their ability to work
real world, the business environment is largely an
miscalculations, and other errors that would make
together as a team and persist. “The biggest
integrated team environment and you cannot learn
their data inaccurate. This, too, was a learning
thing I learned was the need for everyone on the
how to function in that arena from a textbook, but
experience for the team members. For instance, a
team to be committed to the team, to share the
ICBSC will teach you how.”
data entry error in one quarter led to a situation
same goals, to stick to the core principles of the
The ICBSC represents another unique real-world
where the company had to take out a short-term
company but be flexible in all other areas, and
opportunity for College of Business graduate
emergency loan.
realize it’s not always going to work out at first.
students in which ISU is the only university in the
Once the model was completed, the team
But, if you have the right strategy and work ethics,
states of Idaho, Utah, Montana and Wyoming that
was faced with more difficulty in developing a
you will eventually see the rewards,” said Joss
participates in the competition, thanks to generous
pricing model that would allow for the level of
Stuart, VP of marketing and human resources.
support from Idaho Central Credit Union.
quality they wished to maintain, but at a price
Overall, the students agreed that the graduate
“This was without a doubt the best experience of
that was attractive to the consumer. “Our team
competition provided them with an experience
my collegiate career,” concluded Scott.
was operating in a world where consumers are
they would never forget and would continue to use
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graduates is the ability to work well in a team.
development from a small railroad town in the
However, “teamwork skills are hard to teach
1880s to the largest city in Idaho (briefly) in the
out of a textbook,” said the class’s instructor
early 1960s. The students devised the unique
and Associate Professor of Management, Alex
structure for the book, which roughly follows the
Bolinger. “In my experience, students learn best
sections of a newspaper. Among other topics, the
T H E P O C AT E L L O H I S T O R Y
from intensive tasks that require the same skills
book includes advertisements that appeared in
book project
(e.g., conflict management, coordination and
the Pocatello Tribune (the Journal’s predecessor)
communication) that they will need to collaborate
from as early as 1907, compelling stories of
select group of six ISU students had
effectively in their careers.”
Pocatellans during wartime, and stories of famous
a unique opportunity to write a book
Thad Curtis, a Masters of Business Administration
former Pocatellans; such as Edgar Rice Burroughs
about the history of Pocatello as part
student and member of the class, agrees. “Some
(the author of Tarzan) and pianist Roger Williams.
of a class in the College of Business.
courses introduce students to theory and we work
At the end of the fall 2017 semester, students
was
through problems or scenarios that are very
had the opportunity to present photos from the
designed to teach teamwork skills in a unique way
prescribed and sterile,” Curtis said. “This type of
book to and receive feedback from members of
and was offered
course allows the student to learn the theory as
the community at a gala open house at Juniper
in
well as apply it in real-life situations where the
Hills Country Club. “Having moved from Alaska
with ISU’s Honors
outcome is unknown, even for the professor.”
to study here at ISU, working on this project has
Program.
Bolinger’s class partnered with Ian Fennell,
made me feel like a part of the community and
to
managing editor of the Idaho State Journal, to
helped my transition to Idaho,” Curtis said. “It was
Job
access the Journal’s archive of historical photos
a great opportunity to meet people throughout the
survey
and documents dating back to the late 1800s.
community and to learn from them about the rich
by the National
Students also received permission to research and
history of Pocatello and southeast Idaho.”
Association
of
use historic photos of Pocatello from the archives
The book, entitled Pocatello in Print, is available
and
of the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello, the
online or through the CoB at 208.282.3585. A
the
Bannock Historical Society, and ISU’s Oboler
portion of the proceeds from books purchased
number one skill
Library.
through the College will go toward student
that
employers
The book, which was released in early August
scholarships at ISU.
are
looking
by Arcadia Publishing, contains over 170 photos
college
that tell the stories of Pocatello’s growth and
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SUCCESS THROUGH THE
CHALLENGE
STORAGE FOR STUDENTS
A
PA S T I E C W I N N E R S follow through with businesses
A
fter competing in ISU’s first entry into
the
Idaho
Entrepreneur
After weeks spent in the lab, Parsons found a way to wave and color hair that not only prevents previously-
Challenge in Boise, back in
unavoidable damage, but actually helps repair hair.
2016-2017,
the
Parsons received second place in the ‘16 - ‘17 IEC after
competition’s winners have taken
pitching her product as a business idea where multiple
several
of
their ideas to the next level and been quite successful. Students, Jonny Henderson and Camie Parsons have both utilized services within the College of Business to help with a successful launch of their businesses.
judges even offered to invest in her business. Parsons has now created a company- IUVENI, and is marketing her product, called Duality. Today, Parson’s product has undergone testing at salons in Pocatello and she has even received calls from salons all over the country. She hopes to take IUVENI and
COSMETOLOGIST TO CHEMIST
Duality international as soon as she can “Asia spends the most money annually on hair coloring
Parsons, a single mother of four and chemistry
and perming,” Parsons said. “We hope to get Duality
master’s
over there soon.”
student,
began
her
journey
as
a
cosmetologist. In her profession, Parsons frequently
Parsons is still shocked at the success of IUVENI, and she
dealt with clients who had damaged and broken
hopes that her product, Duality as well as other products
hair due to over coloring and perming. After a
she is developing, can continue to help people keep their
traumatic experience attempting to repair severally
hair healthy and repair damage.
damaged hair, Parsons began thinking of less
“People are never going to stop coloring their hair,”
damaging hair coloring methods.
Parsons said. “Finding ways to make it a healthier
“I went to school to be a chemist because I thought
process is crucial.”
there had to be a better and healthier way to color
Parsons is looking forward to the launch of Duality later
and perm hair.”
this year.
fter being runners up in the IEC in 2017 with their business idea, “SpareSpace Storage,” the team took the idea and decided to run with it. After the competition, Henderson teamed up with Jeff Wheadon, a student at Gonzaga University to hash out the details about their business idea and make it a reality. Today, the duo has worked with the College of Business’s Bengal Solutions team, the Small Business Development Center, and the MGT 4411 Small Business Practicum course to come up with a solid business plan, marketing plan, and even launched a new website for their business, renamed “Hibernate Storage” (hibernatestorage. com). The business allows college students to store their belongings in a mass storage area with pricing that is set per item, rather than renting out entire units. This model saves students money in the summer months when dorms are cleaned up and largely shut down. Now registered with the state as an LLC, Hibernate Storage has partnered with ISU Housing to do some promotions and setup tables and flyers throughout the common areas on campus. So far, the launch has thrown the team a few learning curves, but overall has been a great venture for these young entrepreneurs. “Aside from working remotely, operating on an accelerated go-to-market timeline, and passing our classes, the most difficult hurdle has just been spreading the word,” said Henderson. Adding that reaching the parents has been the most difficult challenge in their communication plans.
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EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
he College of Business is excited to bring in its first Executive in Residence (EIR) to the Healthcare Administration (HCA) programs, Doug Crabtree. Crabtree recently retired from the Idaho Falls hospital, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) where he worked as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for 18 years. As the program’s EIR, Crabtree will take the role as instructor in both
graduate and undergraduate level HCA and Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) programs. In this role, Crabtree will also use his extensive background working in the healthcare administration field
to provide academic program directors and the College of Business dean
Assistant Administrator at EIRMC through the early and late 1990’s.
with advise in the initial launch of the MHA program.
“Mr. Crabtree served over 30 years in high profile positions at highly complex
“Mr. Crabtree’s direct mentoring of students—helping them develop the
and sophisticated healthcare organizations and twice as the Idaho Hospital
knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the field, will be invaluable,”
Association Chair,” said Farnsworth. “In the coming months and years, he
said Tracy Farnsworth, HCA program director.
will have numerous opportunities both in and outside the classroom to share
According to Farnsworth, including healthcare executives in active, on-
his experiences to the benefit of ISU students.”
campus roles in undergraduate and graduate healthcare administration
When speaking with Crabtree, he was delighted and honored to join College
programs is becoming more and more common. “These persons are often
of Business professors and students in the launch of the new MHA program
experts in the classroom and highly effective at mentoring and coaching the
and to contribute to the impact of students’ education in the healthcare
rising generation of healthcare leaders,” said Farnsworth.
administration programs. “I look forward to sharing the knowledge
Upon his retirement from EIRMC, Crabtree was the longest serving hospital
and experience that I have gained in my career and adding my real-life
administrator in the state. And, prior to his tenure there, he served as CEO
experiences to the classroom,” said Crabtree.
of Riverton Memorial Hospital in Wyoming and Chief Operating Officer and
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NEW & RETIRING
FACULTY
on May 4, 2018, Dean Tom Ottaway announced clinical
accounting
professor,
Dawn
Konicek
as the inaugural recipient of the Nelson Family
Endowed Professorship in Accounting.
The Nelson Family
Professorship recognizes outstanding accounting faculty who have distinguished themselves in either teaching, or research. It is an annual award for accounting faculty and constitutes Idaho State University’s first-ever endowed professorship. The $250,000 Professorship was established by 1968
accounting alumnus, Bruce Nelson and his wife, LaVaun Nelson, a 1968 nursing alumna. Bruce, a Boise native, is very proud of his accounting degree from ISU and believes that his degree, and the knowledge and skills he developed while attending ISU, served
Dr. Karl Geisler received his Ph.D. from the University of
Nevada, Reno. As a regional economist, his research primarily examines how economic activities spillover between jurisdictions.
Dr. Yan Chen received her Ph.D. in Industrial Relations and
Human Resources from Rutgers University. Her research areas include compensation and benefits, workplace diversity, and strategic human resource management.
him exceptionally well during his business career. The accounting program at the College of Business has had a long tradition of excellence. Bruce and LaVaun aspire to continue the rich tradition of excellence in accounting through establishing their endowment and recognizing outstanding accounting faculty in the years to come. “Dawn is a very deserving recipient of this Professorship,” said Ottaway. “She has always been exceptionally involved in her students’ education and career development. Her students love her as she truly exemplifies the caring, family culture of the College. We are eternally grateful to Bruce and LaVaun for their unending support of the College of Business and their continued pride in their education. It is stories and pride like theirs, combined with the efforts and dedication of professors like Dawn, that truly make the College of Business a remarkable place to earn more than just an education.”
Professor of Economics, Dr. Scott Benson
retired this
year after 20 years teaching at ISU.
Professor of Management, Dr. Mark Johnson retired this year after 31 years teaching at ISU.
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