School of Business 2025–2026 ANNUAL REPORT
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN It is my honor to serve as Interim Dean and to lead a community deeply committed to academic excellence, student success, and meaningful engagement with the business community. We provide students with an exceptional education while preparing them to succeed in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing business environment. Our commitment to student success extends well beyond the classroom. Our students have opportunities to apply what they learn through internships, mentorship, experiential learning, professional development, research, and meaningful connections with business and community leaders. These experiences complement the strong academic foundation provided by our faculty and help students develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and professional networks they need to succeed. Our relationships with alumni, employers, donors, and community partners are also central to who we are. These partnerships create valuable opportunities for our students while enabling the School of Business to contribute to workforce development, economic growth, and the vitality of our region. As we look to the future, we will continue to strengthen our academic programs, expand opportunities for student learning and professional development, deepen our connections with industry and the community, and build upon the many strengths of the School of Business. I am proud to be part of this community and look forward to all that we will accomplish together. Robert Smith, Esq. Interim Dean School of Business
The School of Business Executive Council is comprised of leaders from across industries who provide strategic guidance, strengthen community partnerships, and help prepare our students for success in their careers. We are grateful for their commitment and expertise. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS Tony Rescigno Council Chair Executive in Residence SCSU School of Business Jerome (Jerry) Brennan ’76 Senior Consultant Kuhn Employment Opportunities Elizabeth Calo General Manager & Head of Human Resources South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Mark Commune Senior Vice President, Private Bank Market Leader – CT & MA Key Bank Bing Carbone President Modern Plastics Frank D’Ostilio Broker/partner Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D’Ostilio Nicole DeMaio Vice President of Business Development Downes Construction Rob Felder ’08 Chief Executive Officer MajorWorks, LLC Terence (Terry) Floyd Vice President/Senior Community Impact & Sustainability Specialist Wells Fargo Bank
Steve Gentile ’05 Partner and Creative Director Pinpoint Promotions Lindy Gold Senior Specialist State of Connecticut DECD Cathy Graves Deputy Director of Economic Development City of New Haven LaKisha Jordan ’04 MBA ’06 Director of Programs NewAlliance Foundation Raj Mahale Partner, Investment Management, M&A and International Transactions KPPB Law Richard Meisenheimer ’76 President Spectrum Associates, Inc Camille Murphy CPA, CGMA, MSA Murphy & Company, LLC Ted Novicki Sr. Director – Regulatory Affairs Connecticut Avangrid Robert Reed Chairman of the Board of Directors Tweed New Haven Airport Authority Jeff Solomon Managing Director, Audit Practice Leader – New England CBIZ
Garrett Sheehan President Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Filipe Silva Senior Managing Director Webster Bank Virginia Spell Interim President and CEO Urban League of Southern Connecticut Lisa Todd Consultant Pieter Van Vredenburch Financial Advisor 1776 Financial Services/Raymond James Anthony (Tony) Verlezza ’74 Principal Integrated Supply Chain Solutions Marna Wilber Founder and Chief Macaroon Officer MarnaRoons Joseph Williams Jr MBA ’00 Managing Director, Mission Investments Company The COMMUNITY Foundation for Greater New Haven
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SCSU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT A GLANCE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2025–2026 ENROLLMENT
A Year of Generous Support
We gratefully recognize several of the year’s most significant philanthropic investments, which expanded opportunities for students and advanced key School of Business priorities. The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven The Urban League of Southern Connecticut Regional Water Authority Claire C. Bennitt Watershed Fund Professional Disposables International, Inc. (PDI) Wells Fargo Foundation Tim and Lorraine O’Grady ’67 National Philanthropic Trust Avangrid Inc. (UIL) Jerry Brennan ’76 Liberty Bank Foundation Michael Belfonti Scott Brackett Neil Proto ’67 Lindy Lee Gold Christopher Borajkiewicz ’98 Tony and Beth Verlezza ’74 Doug Hirschhorn ’00 Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey, LLP Kendall Hunt Publishing Company Christine Kilroy Silverman Schermer, PLLC
1,332 1,138
194 UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE
UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS STUDENTS BY CONCENTRATION 4.3%
3.5%
19.7%
30.9%
20.7%
20.9%
MANAGEMENT FINANCE MARKETING ACCOUNTING
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
UP
3.3%
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GRAD ENROLLMENT
UP
4.1%
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ECONOMICS BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE 2025–2026 TOTAL ENROLLMENT
9,312
DIVERSITY
SOUTHERN’S STUDENT BODY IS INCREASINGLY REFLECTIVE OF THE DIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN AND THE REGION. • PERCENTAGE OF SOUTHERN UNDERGRAD STUDENTS WHO IDENTIFY AS
7,289
3.8% 3% 4.6%
UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE
18.1%
42.8%
2,023 27.7%
WHITE HISPANIC BLACK TWO OR MORE ASIAN UNKNOWN/OTHER
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STUDENT SUCCESS AND CAREER READINESS Career Connections
Career fairs and industry events provided students with a direct connection to recruiters, opening doors to new internship and full-time employment opportunities. The School continued its annual career fair programming and partnered with the Career and Professional Development on the spring Industry Fair.
Healthcare Management Society Explores Careers at Connecticut Children’s
Members of the Healthcare Management Society visited Connecticut Children’s to explore careers in healthcare management and hospital operations, led by faculty advisor Dr. Jia Yu. Students connected with business leaders and toured clinical areas, gaining a behind-thescenes look at the healthcare industry.
Advertising Week New York
Business students traveled to New York City for Advertising Week New York 2025, connecting with industry professionals and exploring trends in marketing, media, and technology. The experience offered students valuable career insights and networking opportunities.
Graduated First DBA Cohort
The School of Business celebrated the graduation of its first STEM-designated Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) cohort in May. The practitioner-focused program prepares working professionals to apply research and leadership to realworld business challenges. The inaugural class included three veterans, Portia Fredua-Agyemang, Neka Eells, and Jamal Porter, pictured here. 4 | SCSU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2025 – 2026 ANNUAL REPORT
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors represent the School of Business on and off campus by welcoming visitors, leading tours, supporting events, and connecting students with resources. Along the way, they build valuable leadership, communication, and professional skills.
NABA Chapter Builds Connections in Inaugural Year
The School of Business launched its NABA chapter in 2025–26, creating new opportunities for professional development, networking, and community. Students also attended the 2026 NABA National We Invest Now (WIN) Convention, connecting with professionals, recruiters, and NABA members from across the country.
Student Advisory Board
The Student Advisory Board gives students a voice in shaping the School of Business experience. This year, senior Ana Ruiz worked with University Police Administrative Assistant Tonya Nelson and Chief Kenneth Rahn to identify a more convenient campus shuttle stop. This resulted in a new stop serving the School of Business and nearby residence halls.
Life Design Academy
Dr. Doug’s Dare to Be Great Award
MBA student Cole Bova received the Dr. Doug’s Dare to Be Great Award, founded by Dr. Doug Hirschhorn ’00, recognizing his growth mindset, drive for success, and commitment to continually challenging himself and reaching his goals.
The Life Design Academy, supported by Wells Fargo Foundation, helps students connect who they are with where they want to go through self-awareness, career exploration, and professional development. Through oneon-one meetings, Student Success Coaches help students identify strengths, explore possibilities, and engage in experiences aligned with their goals and interests.
100+
70
150+
8
STUDENTS SERVED
COACHING MEETINGS HELD
BADGES EARNED
WORKSHOPS DELIVERED
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PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT — PEP TALKS PEP Talks connect students with business leaders, alumni, entrepreneurs, and industry experts through workshops, panels, and multi-session learning experiences. Topics span career readiness, emerging business trends, leadership, technology, financial literacy, and more.
Bringing Business Beyond the Classroom
“ PEP Talks introduced me to new perspectives in business and helped me decide what I want to focus on and how I can stand out.”
“ I learned to have courage, embrace new opportunities, and be open to incorporating technology into the future of work.” — K-LEE-ANNA KIDD
— FRANCISCO CORTES
45+ 300+ PEP EVENTS
STUDENT ENGAGEMENTS
Deeper Learning: Multi-session PEP Tracks allow students to explore key business topics in greater depth and earn completion certificates. Industry Connections: Students engage directly with employers and professionals, building skills, exploring careers, and expanding their networks. 6 | SCSU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2025 – 2026 ANNUAL REPORT
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Generously supported by Lindy Lee Gold, the Women in Leadership Academy (WILA) creates opportunities for students to build confidence, develop as leaders, expand their professional networks, and put leadership into action through mentorship, professional development, advocacy, and community engagement.
Leadership Beyond Campus
WILA students expanded their leadership and professional networks beyond Southern. Eight served as paid panelists at the 2026 NYLF Business Innovation Program at Yale, while six visited Nuveen in New York City to explore careers in financial services.
Mentorship & Professional Development
Mentorship remains at the heart of WILA, with 49 mentor/mentee pairs completing 245 mentoring sessions this year. Students also participated in 19 professional development events, along with social and off-campus leadership experiences.
Growing Student Leadership
The WILA Student Board became an officially recognized student club, while WILA Director Lisa Marotta, Esq., received the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 EMPOWERHER Trailblazer Honor.
Suited for Success Award Advocacy & Service
Through a partnership with LiveGirl, Gia Peralta testified at the Connecticut State Capitol in support of paid internships. WILA students also donated more than $500 in personal care products and winter apparel to the community.
WILA mentee C’Yahna McKenzie-Dunn received Valentino Tailors’ 2026 Suited for Success Award, which included a custom-tailored suit and professional branding guidance. She was mentored through WILA by Alicia Valentino.
49 MENTOR/MENTEE PAIRS • 245 MENTORING SESSIONS 19 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS • 8 PAID NYLF PANELISTS 6 STUDENTS AT NUVEEN NYC • $500+ IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS DONATED SCSU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2025 – 2026 ANNUAL REPORT | 7
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION Experiential learning connects classroom knowledge with real-world experience, giving students opportunities to build skills, explore career paths, serve the community, and develop professional networks. Through internships, consulting projects, and community-based learning, students gain experience that prepares them for what comes next.
Internship Spotlight: Zachary McCarthy
Zachary McCarthy, a junior public utilities management student, spent the summer with the Regional Water Authority as a Business Analysis Intern, gaining firsthand experience in the water utility industry and seeing how expertise, teamwork, and business operations come together to provide safe, high-quality drinking water to the community.
“ My internship at the RWA provided me handson experience working in the water utility industry and helped me develop valuable professional skills to navigate an essential business sector.”
Internship Spotlight: Sierra DuCharme Senior economics student Sierra DuCharme, who is also pursuing Southern’s accelerated M.S. in Business Analytics pathway, interned with The Lee Company, gaining hands-on experience with CRM systems, Power BI, and data-driven decision-making.
“ This experience strengthened my technical and analytical capabilities and gave me meaningful insight into the broader business environment. It has been an important step in building a strong foundation for my academic and career development.”
Internship Spotlight: Amiah Carreno Through a remote internship with F3 Digital Marketing, junior marketing student Amiah Carreno gained hands-on experience developing social media strategies and creating press releases, blog posts, and newsletters.
“ This experience strengthened my marketing and communications skills while building the confidence to pursue my career goals.”
Developing Leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The School of Business offered two leadership development micro-credentials for the DRC diaspora, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Led by Dr. Prabhakar Gantasala and Dr. Swapna Bhargavi Gantasala, the programs were completed by 14 participants. 8 | SCSU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2025 – 2026 ANNUAL REPORT
Global Consulting Partnership Supports ChargeZone
Six Southern students partnered with 15 students from Stanley College of Engineering & Technology for Women in India on a consulting project for ChargeZone Inc. Advised by Dr. Swapna Bhargavi Gantasala and Dr. Prabhakar Gantasala, students explored strategy and opportunities for ChargeZone’s U.S. market entry.
VITA: Students Put Tax Skills to Work
GetVirtual: Supporting Local Businesses
Under the guidance of Professor Anna Rivera-Alfaro, accounting students gained hands-on experience through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, applying classroom knowledge while providing tax preparation services to members of the community.
Through Dr. Kate Toskin’s GetVirtual class, students gain hands-on consulting experience while helping small businesses strengthen their digital presence. Students apply skills in areas such as digital marketing, e-commerce, social media, and business strategy while working directly with real-world clients.
“ Building the customer persona was extremely helpful as well, and something I probably wouldn’t have known how to do on my own. The website is incredible!” — KRAKEN SELTZER STARTUP “ The photos, templates and integration of our Google forms was so seamless.” — HAMDEN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
IMPACT Greater New Haven Internships
The IMPACT Greater New Haven Internship Program provides paid, credit-bearing internships with nonprofit and community organizations throughout Greater New Haven. Students complete meaningful professional projects while gaining experience, building their networks, and supporting the work of local organizations.
IMPACT Internship Spotlight: Ana Ruiz
International Business student Ana Ruiz ’26 put her classroom learning into practice through an IMPACT internship with MATCH CT, where she helped transform the organization’s employee onboarding process from a time-intensive manual process to a streamlined digital system.
“ I’ve built real skills in employee onboarding, time management, and problemsolving while supporting work that directly impacts people navigating the path to employment. It’s helped me better understand the kind of career I want.” For MATCH, Ana’s work created tangible organizational impact by saving staff time, reducing paper waste, and allowing the team to focus more resources on its mission.
“ Supporting the IMPACT Program extends beyond opportunity for students. It drives measurable impact across the New Haven community.” ERIC MURRAY, COO, MATCH CT
5
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED
750
HOURS OF BUSINESS SUPPORT PROVIDED TO NONPROFITS
100+
STUDENTS PLACED IN IMPACT INTERNSHIPS SINCE 2019
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION Supporting Local Small Businesses
The School of Business supports entrepreneurship and small business growth through partnerships with NHE3 Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, the City of New Haven, and the Urban League of Southern Connecticut. In 2025–2026, 62 entrepreneurs participated in DNA of an Entrepreneur, gaining practical tools and connections to grow their businesses. The School also launched the DNA Business Growth Accelerator, welcoming 14 established business owners to its inaugural cohort.
76
ENTREPRENEURS SERVED IN 2025–2026
62
DNA OF AN ENTREPRENEUR PARTICIPANTS
5
14
BUSINESS GROWTH ACCELERATOR PARTICIPANTS
140
ENTREPRENEURS ENROLLED IN DNA OF AN ENTREPRENEUR AT SCSU SINCE 2024
DNA OF AN ENTREPRENEUR COHORTS HOSTED AT SCSU
Flash Mob Friday
The School of Business and the Urban League of Southern Connecticut hosted Flash Mob Friday, a small business resource fair, as the culminating event of New Haven’s National Small Business Week.
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FUTURE OWLS Connecting Students to Business
Early College Experiences
NHPS Business Advisory Council
488 HS STUDENTS
The School of Business connects high school students across Connecticut with business, career pathways, and the college experience through hands-on programs, campus visits, and community partnerships.
The School continued its partnership with New Haven Public Schools through the Business Advisory Council, bringing educators, business, and community partners together to connect education with future careers.
The School expanded opportunities for high school students to experience college-level business education, including courses offered in high schools for college credit and opportunities to take college courses on Southern’s campus. ENROLLED IN BUSINESS EARLY COLLEGE COURSES
15 PARTNER HIGH SCHOOLS 44 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKING BUSINESS COURSES ON SOUTHERN’S CAMPUS
NHPS Summer Business Academies
Through two summer academies, New Haven Public Schools students explored entrepreneurship, business careers, personal finance, and investing through handson activities and an investment challenge.
33 INCOMING BUSINESS STUDENTS WITH EARLY COLLEGE CREDITS
20 EARLY COLLEGE
BUSINESS COURSE SECTIONS
CT Financial Scholars Teen Investors Summit
More than 60 high school students came to campus for the inaugural summit featuring Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell, investing workshops, financial professionals, and career exploration.
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ENGAGING WITH BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS
EmpowerHER: Celebrating Women Who Lead and Inspire
The 3rd Annual EmpowerHER Diversity Celebration brought together students and community leaders for an afternoon focused on leadership, connection, and achievement. The event honored Vee Adusei, Alisa BowensMercado, Heather LaTorra ’88, MS ’94, Dina Natalino ’97, Jessica Sager, and Janna Wagner, and featured a fireside conversation with Senator Christine Cohen and Lindy Lee Gold.
International Business in a Volatile Global Environment
The School welcomed keynote speaker Carlton Highsmith for a conversation on international business in an increasingly volatile global environment. Highsmith was joined by panelists Chris DiPentima and Dr. Samuel K. Andoh Sr., with Dr. Emmanuel Emenyonu serving as moderator.
Energy & Utility Leadership Partnerships
The School strengthened connections between higher education and Connecticut’s energy and utility workforce through collaborative programming with CT State at Gateway, Regional Water Authority, and Avangrid. Events at Southern and Gateway brought together students, faculty, and industry leaders to explore career pathways, workforce needs, and connections between classroom learning and industry readiness.
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MBA Students Partner with Penn Globe
Students in Dr. Amit Singh’s MBA capstone class partnered with Penn Globe on a class consulting project, applying their business knowledge to a real-world organizational challenge.
2025 Stakeholders Conference
The School’s 2025 Stakeholders Conference brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners to reflect on the School’s purpose, assess shared progress, and help shape priorities for its next chapter.
Alumni on Campus
Alumni are an important part of the School of Business community, returning to campus to connect, share their experiences, and engage with the next generation of Owls.
From left to right: Alumni and business owners Angelo Durante ’06 and Xzavier A. Richardson ’15 speak with students about entrepreneurship; LaKisha Jordan ’04, MBA ’06 mentors a student through the Women in Leadership Academy; Joe Williams ’00, MBA sharing his professional experience with students during a PEP Talk. SCSU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2025 – 2026 ANNUAL REPORT | 13
FACULTY AND STAFF DEAN’S OFFICE
Robert A. Smith, Esq. Interim Dean and Professor School of Business Christina Maturi Administrative Assistant to the Dean Patty Conte Internship Coordinator and Director of Professional Enrichment Dr. Venugopal Prabhakar Gantasala Associate Dean and Professor Dr. Swapna Bhargavi Gantasala Student Success Coach Teodoro Garcia, Jr. Academic Business Specialist Amy Grotzke, MBA Asst. Director of External Relations Grace Luppino, Esq. Student Success Coach Susan Rapini Business Engagement and Partnership Liaison Tricia Regan Asst. Director of Academic Advisement Anthony Rescigno Executive in Residence ACCOUNTING
Dr. Russell Engel Chair and Professor Dr. Wafeek Abdelsayed Professor David Allen, MS Associate Professor James Aselta, MBA Associate Professor Dr. Hanyong Chung Associate Professor Dr. Emmanuel Emenyonu Professor Komal Warren, MBA Assistant Professor
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Dr. Mark Pisano Chair and Associate Professor Joann L. Quinde, MBA Secretary Dr. Richard Bassett Associate Professor Dinh-Cuong (Ernest) Nguyen Assistant Professor Dr. Mina Park Professor Dr. Katarzyna (Kate) Toskin Professor ECONOMICS
Dr. Jia Yu Chair and Professor Ms. Cynthia Patterson Secretary C. Robert Eick, MBA Assistant Professor Dr. Sanja Grubacic Professor Dr. Younjun Kim Director of STEM MSBA Program and Professor Dr. Jason Patalinghug Professor Dr. James Thorson Professor Dr. Sang Won Yoon Professor FINANCE
Dr. Sandip Dutta Chair and Professor Director of MSFRM Program Ms. Cynthia Patterson Secretary Dr. Punit Anand Assistant Professor Dr. Gene Birz Professor Dr. Yingying Guo Assistant Professor Dr. Khoa Nguyen Associate Professor
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Dr. David Tyson Assistant Professor Dr. Mengchuan (Kitty) Wang Assistant Professor Dr. Han Yu Professor MANAGEMENT/ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Dr. Alison Wall Interim Chair and Professor Joann L. Quinde, MBA Secretary Oluwatoyin C. Awoyinka Assistant Professor Kauther Badr, Esq. Professor Dr. Veronika Ciarleglio Associate Professor Dr. Seungmin Han Associate Professor Dr. Jung Hoon Kim Associate Professor Dr. Minjae Lee Associate Professor Dr. Birasnav Muthuraj Professor Dr. Gregory (Gadiel) Robbins Associate Professor Dr. Zheni Wang Professor Dr. Alice Wieland Professor Dr. Chulguen (Charlie) Yang Professor
MARKETING
Dr. Amit S. Singh Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Shibiao (Bill) Ding Associate Professor Dr. Robert Forbus Professor Dr. Hyoseok Kim Associate Professor Dr. Young K. Kim Associate Professor Dr. Atul Kulkarni Professor Dr. Yue (Christine) Liu Assistant Professor Dr. Junhong (Emma) Wang Professor Dr. Saeed Zal Assistant Professor BS ENERGY & UTILITY LEADERSHIP
Dr. Carol Stewart Professor of Management MBA
Dr. Benjamin (Adam) Abugri Director of STEM MBA and Professor of Finance Nicole Morais MBA Secretary DBA
Dr. Lynn Kwak Director of STEM DBA and Professor of Marketing
Carnegie R2 Research Designation Southern Connecticut State University is now an R2 university, the first in Connecticut, recognized for high research activity and student research opportunities.
FACULTY EXCELLENCE PROMOTION AND TENURE
Dr. Hyoseok Kim (Promoted to Associate Professor and Awarded Tenure)
Dr. Jason Patalinghug (Promoted to Professor)
Dr. Jia Yu (Promoted to Professor)
Dr. Katarzyna (Kate) Toskin (Promoted to Professor)
Dr. Zheni Wang (Promoted to Professor)
NEW HIRES BUSINESS INFORMATION DEAN’S OFFICE ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
Teodoro Garcia, Jr. Academic Business Specialist
Komal Warren, MBA Assistant Professor
Dinh-Cuong (Ernest) Nguyen Assistant Professor
ECONOMICS
C. Robert Eick, MBA Assistant Professor
MANAGEMENT/ FINANCE FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT/ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Dr. Yingying Guo Assistant Professor
Dr. Veronika Ciarleglio Associate Professor
Dr. David Tyson Assistant Professor
Oluwatoyin C. Awoyinka Assistant Professor
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SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY FACULTY SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
Ang, J., & Patalinghug, J. (2026). Do trade barriers and financial freedom matter in becoming a rich country? Journal of Business and Economic Studies, 30(1), 25–39. Birasnav, M., Han, S., Arora, R., & Sangar, R. (2026). How do firms build green supply chain learning system? A theoretical framework and directions. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. Ding, Sprott, & Joireman. (2026). A sociocultural examination of religiosity’s role in coupon proneness. Psychology & Marketing.
Nguyen, D. C., & Tenney, D. (2025, March). The application of an educational review from consumer behavior perspectives that are affecting electric vehicle adoption outcomes using a literature reviewADO framework. Paper presented at the ASEE 2025 Northeast Section Conference, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT. Nguyen, D. C., & Tenney, D. (2026, March). Electric vehicle consumer segmentation using unsupervised machine learning. Paper presented at the 2026 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, Southern New Hampshire University, New Hampshire.
Engle, R., Dimitriadi, N., & Toskin, K. (2026). The impact of emotional intelligence and cultural intelligence on job performance in Russia. Journal of Management Policy & Practice, 27(1), 47–65.
Nguyen, D. C., Tenney, D., & Kongar, E. (2026). Explainable AI for employee retention in green human resource management: Integrating prediction, interpretation, and policy simulation. Sustainability, 18(6), 2740.
Kang, I. H., & Kim, H. (2025). Are charitable gifts truly appreciated by the recipients who requested them? Impact of gift type and amount on recipients’ appreciation. Journal of Business Research, 200, 115591.
Park, J. H., Yoon, S. W., & Lee, S. J. (2026). When does sustainability translate into supply chain logistics performance? The moderating role of national digitaltechnological readiness. Systems, 14(8), 1026.
Kim, H. (2025). Beyond algorithm aversion: The impact of psychological readiness on algorithmic advice. Computers in Human Behavior, 108824.
Ping Ang, J., Ju, A., & Patalinghug, J. C. (2026). Effect of income inequality on COVID-19 vaccination rate. Forum for Social Economics, 1–9.
Kim, H., & Koo, T. K. B. (2026). The impact of generative AI on syllabus design and learning. Journal of Marketing Education, 48(1), 20–41.
Pisano, M. A. (2026). A framework for addressing research gaps in AI-driven classrooms: Toward equity, ethics, and sustainable innovation. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research and Analytics, 19(1), 26–32.
Kim, D., Kim, Y., Orazem, P. F., & Thomas, K. L. (2026). Testing for consistency in firm entry and exit between the National Establishment Time Series and Business Dynamics Statistics. Growth and Change, 57(2), e70134. Kulkarni, A., & Singh, A. S. (2026). The influence of perceived congruity and information processing mode on consumer response to free gift with purchase promotions. In Human and Smart Marketing: Strategic Transitions in Intelligence, Sustainability, and Inclusion. Nguyen, D. C., Lovisolo, G., & Tenney, D. (2025, March). Employee attrition: Leveraging machine learning explainability to identify key predictors of turnover. Paper presented at the ASEE 2025 Northeast Section Conference, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT.
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Prince, M., Kim, Y., Lee, S., & Jeon, Y. J. (2025). Understanding dropout intentions among female community college transfer students: A revision and expansion of transition theory. Interdisciplinary Education and Psychology, 4(1), 4. Salaiz, A., Faifman, L., Ciarleglio, V., & Vidal, D. D. (2026). When “good” business becomes “risky” business: A look at board gender diversity in a changing environment. Business Horizons, 69(4), 517–527. Taghvatalab, S., Taghvatalab, G., & Yu, J. (2026). Aging, gender, and subjective well-being: What shapes happiness among Chinese retirees. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 28(7).
Thorson, J. A., & Andoh, S. (2025). Financial innovation, gender, and credit access: Evidence from Ghanaian microenterprises. In 8th International Conference on Business Research (ICBR 2025) (pp. 425–426). Business Research Unit. Toskin, K., & Jocic, M. R. (2026). An exploratory analysis of equally male/female-owned firm performance in the United States. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, 32(1), 193–212. Unnava, V., Singh, A. S., & Unnava, H. R. (2025). A systematic investigation of why P2P services are rated higher than traditional services. Journal of Business Research. Wang, E. J., Berthon, P. R., & John, J. (2026). The refined interaction value framework: Advancing value co-creation in human-AI service systems in the AI era. Journal of Services Marketing, ahead-of-print. Wang, Z. (2025). Unbox the temporal patterns of employee engagement: A daily and weekly analysis of needs satisfaction, work motivation and employee well-being. Evidence-Based HRM, 13(3), 413–431.
Zhang, J., Askarzadeh, F., Farrell, M. R., & Ciarleglio, V. (2026). Differential interpretation of entrepreneurial signals across genders: The role of institutional context. International Small Business Journal, 44(3), 338–368. Zhang, Z., Qin, L., Yu, J., Li, Y., Chen, H., & Qin, W. (2025). Joining farmers’ cooperatives leads to equitable poverty reduction in China: Empirical evidence from the Rural Households Survey. Applied Economics, 1–23. PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Bassett, R. authored 22 professional articles on Connecticut rental housing and property ownership for Bassett Property Management between February and May 2026. The series examined rental-market conditions, tenant demand, investment strategy, property ownership, and portfolio management across Greater New Haven and Connecticut shoreline communities.
Wang, Z., & Briand, M. (2025). Understand the changes in motivation at work: Empirical studies using self-determination theory-based interventions. Behavioral Sciences, 15(7), 864. Wieland, A. (2025). Gender congruence and investment decisions: The role of others’ reactions. International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship. Yang, C., & Adeniran, F. (in press). From waste to wonder: Using recycled art to foster ecological consciousness in management education. In K. Pavlovich & S. Chappell (Eds.), Spiritual and Religious Perspectives on Management Education. Yang, C., Ivanova, E., & Ivanova, M. (2026). Framing the future: How museums shape sustainability mindsets in business education. In E. Ivanova, I. Rimanoczy, & D. Singhal (Eds.), The Power of ArtsBased Pedagogies: Transforming Mindsets to Shape Our Future (pp. 224–239). Routledge. Yoon, S. W., Kim, Y., Park, B. G., & Yoon, C. H. (2026). Bilateral environmental aid under trade competition. Applied Economics Letters, 1–5. SCSU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2025 – 2026 ANNUAL REPORT | 17
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