what’s new new push nets increased numbers for graduate miS program
Student oRganization taCKLeS tougH etHiCaL iSSueS
by steve eaton, editor
by Megan starley, contributor
potential students wanting a chance to gain some real international experience working with people from multiple cultures may want to consider moving to logan, utah.
dr. Mills, who was named the teacher of the year for the Jon M. huntsman school of business in 2008, was asked to see if he could generate more interest in the program in 2009. Within months enrollment in the program went from 18 to more than 60 students. Many of the people who enter the program are coming from areas outside the u.s., including Kiribati, south Korea, china, the dominican Republic, india, bangladesh, Thailand, brazil, Japan, costa Rica and Germany. “students who enter our program end up working with people from all over the world,” dr. Mills said. “That kind of practical experience and exposure to such cultural diversity can prove very valuable in the workplace.” Pictured: Bob Mills
The program helps graduates land jobs as database managers, systems analysts and computer information systems leaders. dr. Mills said that, with the assistance of graduate students, they have responded quickly to any e-mails and inquiries that have come in about the program. They have increased their marketing and featured students from other countries in their promotions. The faculty has been more aggressive and supportive in recruiting efforts, he said. “bob Mills has revitalized our Mis master’s program,” said John Johnson, the head of the Management information systems department. “our attention has now shifted to finding ways to better serve our growing enrollment. and that’s a wonderful challenge to have.” We remember Merlin olsen and his legacy on this issue’s back cover. He will be greatly missed.
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HuntSman aLumni magazine SPRing 2010
“it’s better to be prepared when an ethical situation comes up. We’re reading books, coming up with cases and addressing these important issues.” — Kaden Comadena
Knowing the issues that arise in the business world, students saw a need to be more prepared to face ethical issues in their careers, said Kaden comadena, president of the society. The founders created the society for the advancement of ethical leadership to give students a chance to learn about ethical leadership in a group discussion setting. after a few e-mails went out about the group, word spread and it grew to more than 50 members, Mr. comadena said.
armenian Student association honors jon m. Huntsman by Megan starley, contributor
The armenian student association is different from other student associations, and it’s not just because its members are armenian, according to Gagik Melikyan, asa president. in a presentation before the annual awards banquet, Mr. Melikyan explained that the new association wasn’t created to throw parties or festivals. They’ll leave that to the other clubs, he said. “We don’t want to waste our time and energy organizing parties,” Mr. Melikyan said. “We want to use this great gift that is given to us for giving other people opportunities too. We believe that if we can help, then we must help. We believe that if we are blessed, then we must share our blessing. This is what we have learned from the great example of the life of Mr. huntsman.” The 13 armenian students who created the asa are here on scholarships funded by Jon M. huntsman. in their gratitude, they named Mr. huntsman an honorary member of the student association. Mr. huntsman said he felt humbled by the recognition.
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at least that is true if they are interested in getting a master’s degree in management information systems, according to bob Mills, management information systems graduate director and associate professor.
The society for the advancement of ethical leadership, a new, studentcreated organization, helps prepare students to face real-world ethical issues, according to students on its executive board.
