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Officials at West Texas A&M University announced its largest gift in the University’s 107-year history. Paul Engler and the Paul F. and Virginia J. Engler Foundation have agreed to donate at least $1 million a year for a period of no less than 80 years to the institution. In response, The Texas A&M University System…
Read more Legacy Donation Leads to Engler College of Business Naming
The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business is pleased to announce the induction of students from West Texas A&M University into the fall 2017 class of Beta Gamma Sigma. The International Honor Society of Beta Gamma Sigma membership is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate…
CANYON, Texas—MediaMinds at West Texas A&M University brought home nine awards from the 38th annual Telly Awards, a competition that highlights the very best in marketing, advertising and programs. With more than 13,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations,…
Read more WTAMU MediaMinds Wins Telly and Communicator Awards
The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University inducted its 38th class of students into Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE), the second class of students into Alpha Mu Alpha (AMA), and the inaugural class of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) in 2017. Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world’s largest academic…
Read more College of Business Inducts Students into ODE, AMA, and UPE
The 2017 Faculty Senate’s Magister Optimus Award, which translates to “best teacher,” was presented to Dr. Syed Tariq Anwar, professor of marketing. The award recognizes outstanding faculty members who excel in every aspect of their work, and Anwar definitely epitomizes the Magister Optimus criteria. Dr. Anwar joined the College of Business in 1987 and…
The West Texas A&M University CFA Research Challenge team finished as top five in the nation at the 2017 CFA Research Challenge Americas April 7 in Seattle, Washington. The WTAMU team gained the right to participate in the Americas by winning the 2017 Southwest U.S. Championship at University of Houston in February. For the 2016-2017…
Read more CFA Research Challenge Team Competes for National Championship
The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University recognized outstanding student and community leaders at its fourth annual COB Symposium in May 2017. In addition to the award recognition, the symposium included presentations by the CFA Research Challenge Team, Student-Managed Investment Fund portfolio manager, Media Minds and Enactus. The following…
Read more Engler College of Business Symposium Winners for 2017
The 2017 College of Business study abroad trip was focused on the interplay of finance and marketing from a global culture perspective. The trip involved three sponsors, Dr. Anne Macy, Dr. Robert King, and Mrs. Betty Stocker, and 15 students comprised of five undergraduates, five on campus graduate students, and five online graduate students. The…
CANYON, Texas—Laura Lopez, former vice president of The Coca Cola Company and current CEO of The Living Leadership Learning Institute, will present a Distinguished Lecture presentation on “Excellence in Leadership and Entrepreneurship” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the Alumni Banquet Facility at West Texas A&M University. Lopez, known as the ‘energizer bunny,’ is…
CANYON, Texas—Four West Texas A&M University alumni—a world-renowned auctioneer, a retired Silicon Valley-partnered attorney, an innovative professional sports/entertainer insurance broker and a national leader in nuclear physics—will be recognized when the University presents its prestigious Distinguished Alumni Awards at the 54th annual Phoenix Banquet April 22 on campus. The annual event is the University’s opportunity…
Read more 3 COB Alumni Honored at WTAMU’s Annual Phoenix Banquet
A new mentoring program in the College of Business is the female-based, student-alumni mentoring program called the CISters. In conjunction with Computer Information Systems faculty, the program is designed to provide leadership, networking, and professional development opportunities for the female students in the CIS program as they transition towards careers in computing and information technology.…
New Faculty Fall 2017 The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business is happy to introduce the following new faculty members for fall 2017. Dr. David Howe, assistant professor of management (Ph.D., University of Utah): Teaching areas include principles of management, leadership & teams, small business management, and negotiations. Dr. Avimanyou Vatsa, assistant professor of…
The Society for Human Resource Management has nearly 300,000 members and an international presence in over 165 countries. In addition, the organization offers several industry recognized professional certifications like the SHRM-CP (Certified Professional). It is important to note that, while SHRM membership is particularly beneficial for students who are interested in specializing HR, SHRM can benefit…
CANYON, Texas—West Texas A&M University’s Enactus team finished its competitive season as second runner-up in the semifinal round for a ninth-place berth at the Enactus National Championship in Kansas City, Mo. The WTAMU team was one of 450 national teams competing at the event. Enactus is a community of student, academic, and business leaders committed…
Read more Enactus Team Earns Top 10 Finish at National Competition
CANYON, Texas—U.S. News & World Report has released its 2017 Best Online Programs, and West Texas A&M University’s undergraduate programs and M.B.A. programs earned multiple recognitions in the coveted rankings in the area of serving veterans and their families. The U.S. News & World Report announced the 2017 Best Online Programs Tuesday, Jan. 10 as…
Read more WTAMU Online Programs Recognized as Best in Texas for Veterans
CANYON, Texas—U.S. News & World Report has released its 2017 Best Online Programs, and West Texas A&M University earned multiple recognition in the coveted rankings, including a No. 6 spot for its online bachelor’s program. The U.S. News & World Report announced its 2017 Best Online Programs today (Jan. 10) as a resource for students…
Student of the Month October 2016 – April 2017 October 2016: Veronica Carrillo “Veronica is the academic calendar’s CEO. Even though she studied abroad last year in the fall, she returned in the spring determined to be super engaged in Enactus. She goes out of her way every day to make Enactus and its…
Drs. Jeffry Babb, Nesrin Bakir, and Sean Humpherys ran a summer coding camp for students in the Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science programs in June 2017. The goals of the summer camp were to help students develop their coding skills, build their confidence in those skills, and spark their interest in information…
CANYON, Texas—The Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) portfolio managers at West Texas A&M University presented their purchase decisions at the 2017 College of Business Student Symposium on May 2. The stocks selected as possible buy opportunities are: • AutoBytel (ABTL); • Ally Financial (ALLY); • Apogee Enterprises (APOG); • Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY); • Continental…
Read more WTAMU Student Portfolio Managers Announce 2017 Stock Picks
CANYON, Texas—The West Texas A&M University CFA Research Challenge team finished as top five in the nation and top 10 among universities in North and South America at the 2017 CFA Research Challenge Americas April 7 in Seattle, Wash. The WTAMU team gained the right to participate in the Americas by winning the 2017 Southwest…
Read more College of Business CFA Team Finishes as Top 10 in North and South America
Luke Longhofer, Executive Vice President Lending First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Luke Longhofer earned a BBA in Finance in 2004. He worked as an intern for the FDIC before graduating and currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Lending for First Financial Bankshares Inc. He was recognized as the 2016 College of Business Horizon Award as…
Over the last year, Media Minds has put together course introductory videos for most graduate business courses. These videos give students a glimpse of what they can expect from a course by detailing basic course information, learning objectives, and how the course is graded. To view the list of course introductory videos click here. The…
The West Texas A&M University College of Business welcomed eight new faculty members in 2016 as part of an an initiative to support enrollment growth and curriculum innovation. The program commitment to academic rigor with continuous improvement combined with external recognition by various outlets, including U.S. News & World Report and The Financial Times, make…
Once again, the College of Business is sponsoring a European Study Abroad trip for the summer of 2017. The destinations this time are Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The trip will be led by Dr. Anne Macy and Dr. Robert King. The trips is scheduled to take place in the intersession from May 16-29. This trip will…
Kaytie Ammons, a COB marketing graduate, recently started her own company. Below, she depicts the obstacles of entrepreneurship and explains how the knowledge she gained from the College of Business has helped her manage and grow Hollow Dot Designs (hollowdotdesigns.com). “I haven’t always dreamed of making jewelry, but I have always dreamed of being an entrepreneur. The idea…
The College of Business is pleased to announce the induction of students and faculty from West Texas A&M University into Beta Gamma Sigma for 2016. The International Honor Society of Beta Gamma Sigma membership is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate or graduate program at a…
Read more College of Business Inducts Beta Gamma Sigma Class of 2016
MediaMinds at West Texas A&M University brought home 16 silver and bronze awards from the 37th annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards highlight the very best in marketing, advertising and programs, and winners are selected from the more than 13,000 entries received from all 50 states and numerous countries. Winners represent the best work of…
For the third consecutive year, The Financial Engineer has recognized the graduate business program at West Texas A&M University with a top 10 ranking. WTAMU’s Master of Science in Finance and Economics (MSFE) was ranked No. 3 in The Financial Engineer Times 2017 Financial Economics Rankings of economics and finance graduate programs. Overall scores for…
Read more WTAMU Graduate Business Program Recognized in Rankings
CANYON, Texas—The Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) portfolio managers at West Texas A&M University presented their purchase decisions at the 2016 College of Business Student Symposium. The 12 stocks selected as buy opportunities are: • Bemis Company (BMS); • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMB); • F5 Networks, Inc. (FFIV); • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD); • Graphic…
Read more WTAMU Student Portfolio Managers Announce 2016 Stock Picks
The College of Business recognized outstanding student and community leaders at its third annual COB Symposium on May 4, 2016 in the Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Legacy Hall. The event included presentations by the Student-Managed Investment Fund portfolio managers, Media Minds and Enactus. Students receiving Outstanding Business Graduate Awards: Elyssa Snider, Stinnett—B.B.A. accounting; Zachary…
Read more College of Business Student, Faculty, and Community Awards for 2016
More than 150 students at West Texas A&M University got the chance to select a professional outfit of their choice, free of charge, thanks to the annual Professional Clothing Drive, hosted recently by the WTAMU student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The mission of the Professional Clothing Drive is to provide…
Read more University Clothing Drive Helps Students Dress for Success- Spring 2016
Officials in the College of Business at West Texas A&M University have announced the appointment of two new endowed professorship positions for the fall of 2015. Dr. Emily Hammer, assistant professor of business education and management, has been named the Jerry Miller Professor of Entrepreneurship. Dr. Jerry Miller, a distinguished scholar, dedicated professor, entrepreneur, community…
Read more WTAMU’s College of Business Announces Professorship Appointments- Fall 2015
The West Texas A&M University Enactus team has received two $1,500 grants through a competitive application process with Enactus Worldwide—a Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Partnership and the Unilever Bright Future Project Partnership. The team received the Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Partnership grant to support the Patsy’s Place project, where WTAMU Enactus students help…
Read more Enactus Team Receives Grants to Fund Special Projects in Community- Fall 2015
The West Texas A&M University CFA Research Challenge team won the 2015 Southwest U.S. Championship Feb. 21 at Rice University. The team will now advance to the Western Hemisphere and Global Championships in April in Atlanta. The CFA Institute Research Challenge—Southwest U.S. is an annual stock research competition hosted by the Charted Financial Analysts’ (CFA)…
Read more University’s CFA Team Wins Southwest U.S. Championship- Spring 2015
The healthcare management concentration of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at West Texas A&M University has been recognized as one of the top programs, according to the latest rankings released by Top Management Degrees. The M.B.A. with a concentration in healthcare management was ranked No. 5 in the 2015 rankin gs of online…
Read more Graduate Business Healthcare Management Program Earns National Ranking- Spring 2015
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2015 Best Online Programs, and West Texas A&M University’s graduate business program and M.B.A. program—both accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—have earned recognition in the coveted rankings. The U.S. News and World Report announced its 2015 Best Online Programs Wednesday, Jan. 7 as…
Read more WTAMU Online Programs Earn U.S. News & World Report Recognition- Spring 2015
Jean Walker, instructor of finance and Miller Professor of Entrepreneurship, has announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2014 calendar year. Ms. Walker earned an undergraduate degree and M.B.A. at West Texas A&M University before joining the faculty at West Texas A&M University in 1980. She is most identified on campus for…
The Vikings may be gone but the exploration continues. The College of Business is offering a Faculty-led study abroad program to Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, and Norway) from May 17 to May 30, 2015 during the May Intersession. Students will investigate how design, entrepreneurship, and social democracy combine with Scandinavian culture to influence business in this part…
Read more COB Study Abroad Summer 2015: Scandinavia- Fall 2014
Computer Services, Inc. (CSI), a provider of end-to-end technology solutions that empower financial institutions to remain competitive, compliant and profitable, was recognized by West Texas A&M University’s College of Business as the first-ever recipient of the 2014 Employer of the Year Award. The inaugural list of Community Award Winners highlights alumnus, community ambassadors and corporate…
Read more Computer Services, Inc (CSI) Recognized as COB Employer of the Year- Fall 2014
Donor contributions are an important component for an institution to be able to offer a quality and professional environment. The learning environment in the business school was recently enhanced by donations naming two additional classrooms and various donations establishing the Leonardo Nierman art collection. Citizens Bank named the computer lab as a part of their…
Read more Donor Contributions Enhance COB Facilities- Fall 2014
For the second consecutive year, the West Texas A&M University online M.B.A. program has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report. The U.S. News and World Report announced its 2014 Best Online Programs as a resource for students seeking information about online programs for degree completion and career advancement. Only degree-granting programs were considered…
Read more Graduate Business Programs Earn Recognition- Fall 2014
Dr. Jeremy Bellah, assistant professor of computer information systems, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University. Dr. Bellah’s primary teaching and research areas include project management, web application development, management information systems, and database management. His research includes publications in the International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change, and Journal…
Read more College of Business Welcomes New Faculty Members- Fall 2014
Amarillo native James Welch began his career with Yellow Transportation soon after earning an undergraduate degree from WT in 1976. He rose through the ranks to serve as president and chief executive officer at Yellow Transportation from 2000-2007. After 29 years with the company, Welch left to join Dynamex, Inc. as president and chief executive…
The College of Business is pleased to announce the induction of students from West Texas A&M University into Beta Gamma Sigma. The International Honor Society of Beta Gamma Sigma membership is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral program at a school accredited by…
MEDIAMinds at West Texas A&M University received three bronze awards as well as the People’s Choice Telly at the 35th Annual Telly Awards for its piece titled Go! The competition featured more than 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries. Go! is a branded recruiting video for the College of Business produced and…
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) is a student organization that educates students on human resources and assists them in finding gainful employment through seminars, professional presentations, clothing assistance, job shadowing, and case competitions. SHRM invites all students in the College of Business to attend monthly meetings to learn about current human resource management issues…
The College of Business at West Texas A&M University is pleased to announce that its Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in computer information systems (CIS) has been granted accreditation by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, the most prominent accreditation body responsible for accrediting engineering, computing, applied science and engineering technology degree programs. …
Read more CIS Program Recieves ABET Accreditation- Fall 2013
WTAMU Enactus (formerly Students in Free Enterprise) placed in the top 20 at the Enactus USA National Exposition May 22-23 in Kansas City, Mo. The WTAMU team also was named one of the eight national finalist teams in the Campbell’s Let’s Can Hunger Project Partnership, a project focused on fighting community hunger. Enactus projects focus…
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United…
Once again, the College of Business is sponsoring a European Study Abroad trip. The destination this time is Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The trip will be led by Dr. Neil Meredith and Ms. Karen Cooley and is scheduled during May intersession 2014. It will focus on a comparison of the United States and European Union economic…
The winners of the 2013 College of Business faculty and staff awards are as follows: Teaching Excellence Award to Dr. Jonathan Shaffer, assistant professor and Pickens Professor of Management Research Excellence Award to Dr. Huabing Wang, associate professor finance and Edwards Professor of Banking Service Excellence Award to Dr. Jeffry Babb, assistant professor of CIS and Terry Professor of…
Read more 2013 COB Faculty, Staff, and Student Award Winners- Fall 2013
Through the Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), finance majors explore applied investing. Students manage a portfolio of funds and decide on stocks to purchase and sell with a goal of long-term growth. They learn investment fundamentals, valuation techniques, and technical analysis. All finance majors explore one or more investment opportunities, which are forwarded to the student…
WT Computer Information Systems student, Randi Ferdian, took 3rd place honors at the Texas A&M University System 11th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium in Kingsville, TX on November 8th, 2013. Randi’s research, “Physical Therapy Using a Motion Sensitive Camera” was funded in part by West Texas A&M University’s President’s Undergraduate Research Program in the summer of…
Read more CIS Student Recognized at Texas A&M University System Competition- Fall 2013
Law and economics is one of the fastest-growing areas of applied microeconomics. Law schools are devoting increasing attention to understanding the economic analysis of law and the new concentration provides solid preparation. Historically, over 35% of economics majors earning an undergraduate degree at West Texas A&M University pursue professional careers in law. Recent economics graduates…
Read more COB Adds Law & Economics Concentration to Curriculum- Fall 2013
The College of Business is pleased to announce the following new participating faculty appointments: Dr. Leigh Browning, professor of business communication and marketing. Dr. Browning earned B.S. and M.S. degrees at Kansas State before earning a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Browning’s primary teaching areas include business communication, emerging media law, principles of marketing,…
Read more COB Announces Appointment of New Faculty Members- Fall 2013
The College of Business is pleased to announce the induction of the inaugural class of students from West Texas A&M University into Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). International Honor Society of Beta Gamma Sigma membership is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate, master’s or doctoral program at…
The College of Business at West Texas A&M University has earned accreditation of its business degree programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Less than five percent of schools of business worldwide have earned this coveted mark of excellence. AACSB is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that…
Read more College of Business Earns AACSB Accreditation- Fall 2012
The following are winners of the 2012 College of Business faculty and staff awards: Teaching Excellence Award to Dr. Anne Macy, Edwards Professor of Finance; Research Excellence Award to Dr. Andrew Li, assistant professor and Williams Professor of Management; Service Excellence Award to Dr. Karyn Friske, professor of accounting and Schaeffer Professor of Business Ethics;…
The College of Business is preparing to return to London next year for its annual Study Abroad expedition. The trip runs from June 24th through July 5th, and includes site visits to, and/or guest speakers from, Wimbledon, McDonald’s, BBC, and Coca Cola. Cultural tours include Stonehenge, Bath, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, Parliament, Buckingham Palace,…
Scholarship support for business students will increase in the future thanks to several recent donations. The College of Business has received over $500,000 of new additions for various business scholarship endowment and expendable accounts in 2012. “We are very grateful for the influx of donations received to support student success,” said Dr. Neil Terry, Dean…
Read more College of Business Increases Scholarship Donations- Fall 2012
The West Texas A&M University SIFE/Enactus team recently partnered with MGM Grand Resort and Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas to conduct a marketing research project. Seven students made the MGM their home from October 14-19. The research was two-pronged, with one element being MOS (man-on-the-street) interviews gauging awareness of Cirque’s show KA (whose theatre…
Read more Business Students Conduct Market Research in Las Vegas- Fall 2012
Recently your College of Business (COB) showed our spirit by hosting the first ever COB Homecoming Tailgate on October 13, 2012. The event was planned in conjunction with the West Texas A&M University COB faculty & staff, SIFE/Enactus, Tech Club, Economics Club, COB Student Advisory Board, Accounting & Finance Association, and the Development Office. The…
Angelica Pallares, Accounting graduate student from Amarillo, Texas “Angelica Pallares is a Master of Professional Accounting graduate student and has been chosen to receive the Jorge Caballero Student Leadership Award at a conference in Washington, DC where Jorge Caballero will personally present her the award. She is a very personable, pleasant and hardworking student.”~Dr. Darlene…
West Texas A&M University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team advanced from the first round of national competition into the Top Twenty at the SIFE USA National Exposition in Kansas City, Mo., May 23-24, eventually placing in the Top Twelve of more than 550 active SIFE teams in the United States. Speakers on the national…
The Student-Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) portfolio managers at West Texas A&M University presented their 2012 purchase decisions at the College of Business Investment Series presentation July 12. The 16 selected stocks are: • Activision Blizzard (ATVI) • AES Corp. (AES) • Agrium (AGU) • Annaly Capital (NLY) • Apple (AAPL) • Caterpillar (CAT) • Dollar…
Read more WT Student Portfolio Managers Announce 2012 Picks- Fall 2012
SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) was organized at WTAMU in 1994 and has developed a strong legacy of excellence by winning 18 consecutive Regional Championships and placing in the Top 12 at National Competition in 2012. The name on a worldwide basis is being changed from SIFE to Enactus (en · act · us). SIFE/Enactus…
Read more SIFE Announces Changes and Welcomes New Members- Fall 2012
The mission of the College of Business is to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate business education with a global perspective and ethical awareness. The College of Business recently participated in the 2011 Educational Benchmarking Inc. (EBI) survey in an effort to compare graduating student perceptions of the West Texas A&M University business program to…
Read more Survey Results Rank WT Business School in Top Ten- Fall 2011
The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and has been on the WTAMU campus since 1999. This program is designed to prepare qualified undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of the McNair program is to increase graduate degree attainment…
Read more COB McNair Students Present Research Findings- Fall 2011
Two College of Business students, along with two from the College of Fine Arts and Humanities, have been conducting marketing research for the Terry Fator Show in Las Vegas. Under the direction of Dr. Nick Gerlich, students have conducted man-on-the-street interviews as well as theatre exit interviews. They have used iPads and Qualtrics online surveys…
The College of Business is please to announce the addition of three new faculty members starting fall 2011. The three new additions are Dr. Thomas Hogan, Dr. Sean Humpherys, and Dr. Neil Meredith. The following offers a brief bio of the new faculty members: Dr. Thomas Hogan, assistant professor of economics, Ph.D. from George Mason University and MBA…
Read more College of Business Welcomes New Faculty Members- Fall 2011
Ms. Jean Walker, Instructor of Finance and Miller Professor of Entrepreneurship, was recently inducted into the Sam M. Walton Free Enterprise Fellows Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) USA National Exposition in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sam Walton Fellows are faculty advisors to SIFE teams on campuses at more…
“In May 2011 the College of Business at West Texas A & M University will offer a faculty-led study abroad opportunity to the Øresund region of Scandinavia. This area is better known as the transnational region comprised of Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmö, Sweden. This trip will be led by Dr. Jeffry Babb and Dr. De’Arno…
In May of 2012 students from the College of Business at West Texas A&M University will have an opportunity to participate in a study abroad program in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The group will study the Canadian political system, the Canadian business system and the French cultural influence on the provinces of Ontario…
The Fall 2011 WT Tech Club Game Tournament was a great success on the afternoon of November 12th, 2011 with over 50 participants competing in three separate tournaments: Modern Warfare 3, Madden 2012, and Mortal Kombat. With roughly 20 participants in each game competition, fingers were furiously pressing XBOX 360 and PS3 game controllers from…
Read more Tech Club Host Fall Video Game Tournament- Fall 2011
Last spring the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) contacted the College of Business at West Texas A&M University to schedule a Peer Review Team site visit for AACSB accreditation consideration. The site visit is set for March 25-28, 2012. Dr. Neil Terry, dean of the College of Business, said, “We still have to complete…
Read more COB Reaches Final Stages of AACSB Accreditation Process- Fall 2011
The Office of Career Services at West Texas A&M University has released job placement data for students graduating May 2011. The numbers are based on student walk cards from graduation. Some disciplines (e.g., education majors) often have job placement after graduation and other majors might offer a small sample size of graduates (e.g., BBA economics)…
March 11, 2011 WTAMU’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team won at regional competition and advanced to the national level of competition for the 16th consecutive year. The team will compete at nationals in Minneapolis, Minnesota May 10-12, 2011. The 2011-2012 SIFE Officers are as follows: CEO: Marco Jimenez, MBA Student COO: Alexandra Long, Accounting Major Administrative/Financial Officer:…
The College of Business is partnering with the College of Fine Arts in providing a Study Abroad opportunity this May to London. Dr. Nick Gerlich, along with Dr Leigh Browning and Lori Westermann, are leading 21 undergraduate and graduate students across the pond to study sports marketing and preparations being made for the 2012 London…
Read more Summer Trip to London Focuses on 2012 Summer Olympics- Spring 2011
Dr. Nick Gerlich and Piero Taliente, senior International Business student from Kingswood TX, continue their working relationship with the Terry Fator Show in Las Vegas. Fator performs five nights weekly in his theater at The Mirage. Piero is developing mobile market research applications using the Qualtrics online survey software. The goal is to solicit fan…
Read more Business Student Works with Terry Fator Show in Las Vegas- Spring 2011
The Tech Club is pleased to announce the following officers for 2010-2011: President: Nick Hopkins VP: Kody Koenning Treasurer: Dustin Hume Secretary: Becca Boyer Communications: Josh Howley Innovation Lab Officer: CJ Beckley On April 8, 2011 a small group of students from the Tech Club had an opportunity to tour Bell Helicopter. The group had…
Read more Tech Club Announces Officers and Plans Trips- Spring 2011
The MMGB department is proud to offer a new concentration in Human Resources Management (HRM). Human resource managers play critical roles in organizations by recruiting the talent needed for competitive advantage, improving labor-management relationships, and reducing the organization’s legal exposures. The HRM program at the WTAMU will prepare graduates for a wide range of positions,…
Read more New Degree Option Focusing on Human Resource Management- Spring 2011
The Accounting & Finance Association is pleased to present the following officers for 2010-2011: President: Brandi Ellison Vice President: Mason Edwards Secretary: Lindsey Stanford Treasurer: Vanessa Voelkel Marketing Director: Even Brantley Faculty Advisors: Laura Jean Kreissl, Karen Cooley, and Alice Upshaw The purpose of this association is to advance the study of accounting and finance…
Read more WTAMU Accounting & Finance Association: 2010-2011 Highlights- Spring 2011
Student Government evaluates issues that affect the student body and works closely with faculty and staff to ensure an academically challenging University, while providing many opportunities for fun. The 2010-2011 COB Student Government representatives are: Ciro Baldiviezo Gus Trujillo Sarah Kauhl Jose Lopez Jacob Sherwood Jon Solis Interested students are encouraged to join Student Government…
Read more COB Student Government Representation- Spring 2011
Omicron Delta Epsilon, the economics honors society, invites interested students to join the organization. The benefits of joining ODE include recognition at the College of Business Awards reception, ODE membership included on your transcript, and wearing an honor chord at graduation. Undergraduate student requirements include completion of 12 hours of economics with at least a…
Dr. Jerry Miller, retired Dean of the College of Business, spoke to the Investment Series on February 15. Miller discussed how investors should manage their money in the global economy. He focused particular attention on interest rates and sovereign debt. Dr. Matt Medeiros, CEO of the Institute for Wealth Management, spoke to the Investment Series…
Read more Spring and Summer Investment Series Speakers- Spring 2011
Senior finance majors Laura Beth Hallman and Cydney Friemel participated in the Great Plains Ag Credit Student Board of Directors for the 2010-11 academic year. The students learned about the loan process from the lender’s perspective and about presenting information to the board of directors for the bank. “We went through the entire loan process…
Read more Great Plains Ag Credit Student Board of Directors- Spring 2011
The Texas A&M University Board of Regents recently named Dr. Darlene Pulliam as a Regents Professor. The Regents Professor designation is one of the highest honors given by the A&M System Board of Regents. “The award is a nice pat on the back for doing what I am supposed to be doing – teaching, conducting…
The Amarillo Enterprize Challenge is a program of the WTAMU Enterprise Center, funded by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, designed to help entrepreneurs expand an existing business or launch a new business. The Enterprise Center operates under the umbrella of the College of Business and judges for the Enterprize Challenge includes a College of Business…
Read more Enterprize Challenge and Torch Award Winners Selected- Spring 2011
Program assessment is an important component of improving the quality of a business program over time. One key metrics employed by the College of Business is a comprehensive capstone exam employed in the MGT 4315 BBA capstone class. Ninety-four students enrolled in MGT 4315 completed a capstone exit exam covering the basics of accounting, economics,…
Read more MGT 4315 Students Demonstrate Improvement on Capstone Exam- Spring 2011
The College of Business and the Computer Information and Decision Management department look forward to offering a faculty-lead study abroad opportunity in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2012. The study abroad opportunity will focus on social democracy, citizen participation, and technology in Denmark and Scandinavia. Scandinavia is unique region in the world, with an economic and cultural…
Read more Study Abroad Planned for Copenhagen, Denmark in 2012- Spring 2011
The WT Tech Club is hosting it’s Annual Video Game Tournament on Saturday, November 20th, 2010 in Classroom Center rooms 207 and 209 (The Joachim Business Innovation Classroom). This year, the WT Tech Club has secured sponsorship from local Game Stop franchises to feature a competition featuring the top-selling game Call of Duty: Black Ops.…
Read more West Texas A&M University Technology Club Video Game Tournament News- Fall 2010
The London 2012 Summer Olympics is the focal point of a study abroad trip planned for May 2012. Students from both the College of Business and Mass Communication will travel to London May 14-24, with courses being offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College of Business will offer MKT6350 Contemporary Issues in Marketing:…
Read more Business Students to Study Abroad in London- Fall 2010
Dr. Jonathan Shaffer and Dr. Meagan Brock have joined the College of Business in the 2010-2011 academic-year. Dr. Shaffer earned his doctorate degree from the University of Iowa and is an Assistant Professor and Pickens Professor of Management at West Texas A&M University. Dr. Shaffer teaches in the areas of leadership, organizational behavior, and human…
One-on-one conversations with CEO’s of major companies was just one highlight of the Finance trip to the Hodges Capital Management’s Annual Investment Forum in Dallas. On September 2, 2010, six students along with over 200 professional money managers listened to investment presentations by fourteen companies identified as having compelling investment merits by Hodges Capital Research.…
Read more Finance Majors Attend Hodges Capital Management’s Annual Investment Forum- Fall 2010
A student team in Dr. Jane Xiao’s MGT 4335: International Management course has earned the distinction of placing in the top 100 in the BSG Business Strategy Simulation Game. The simulation annually attracts over 5,000 student participating teams from 531 different colleges and universities from around the world. The Errbdy Grade Wnt Dw (EGWD) Team…
Read more International Management Student Team Places in Global Top 100- Fall 2010
Thirty members of the WTAMU SIFE team traveled to San Marcos, Texas, in late September for a SIFE Training Conference at Texas State University. The team divided into groups for officer training, project management training, and new member training. A Dale Carnegie Training Course on leadership was offered in each track, and project managers received…
Read more SIFE Team Attends Training Conference in San Marcos- Fall 2010
The College of Business has initiated a new and potentially fruitful association with the Copenhagen Business School this year starting with Dr. Jeffry Babb’s visit to the Department of Informatics this past summer. Copenhagen is a key city in Scandinavia and presents an interesting variant on market capitalism given the region’s social democratic past. This…
The College of Business (COB) believes that employment of our graduates is a key indirect assessment tool. The University surveys undergraduate students at the spring graduation to obtain general job market information on current graduates. The College of Agriculture, Science and Engineering (ASE), College of Business (COB), College of Education and Social Sciences (ESS), College…
Dr. Kenneth J. Robinson, research officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, was the spring 2010 speaker for the College of Business Investment Series. Robinson joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in August 1986 as an economist in the Research Department, specializing in macroeconomics as well as money and banking. He joined the…
Read more Dallas Fed Economist Speaker at Investment Series- Spring 2010
The West Texas A&M University College of Business Enterprise Center is pleased to announce the 2010 Enterprize Challenge winners. The Enterprize Challenge is managed by the Enterprise Center and funded by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation. Five independent judges evaluate business plans of multiple companies and award up to $500,000 in development and expansion funds…
Read more Enterprize Challenge Winners Announced- Spring 2010
On April 8, 2010 the Office of Career Services offered the second annual Business Etiquette dinner to business students. Napkin placement, table settings, dining styles, eating soup, and buttering bread are a few of the basics covered during the dinner. Several local businesses participated and sponsored the event including participation by Cintas, B&W Pantex, Hastings, FirstBank Southwest,…
Read more Second Annual Business Etiquette Dinner- Spring 2010
The department of Information and Decision Management would like to congratulate the participants in the 2010 IDM Student Trip.This year, 14 outstanding CIS majors participated in a tour of Cisco’s campus in Richardson. Participants were exposed to Cisco’s new product testing facility, got to experience upcoming communications products, and were treated to an HD teleconference…
Read more IDM Student Trip to Cisco in Richardson, TX- Spring 2010
The 2010 SIFEthical Case Contest winners for 2010 are: Paula Inbanez, senior finance major, first place ($600); David Brian Whipple, senior marketing major, second place ($300); and Shane Taylor, junior finance major, third place ($100).
The College of Business, in partnership with the Communications Dept in the College of Fine Arts, is offering a Study Abroad trip to London May 14-24, 2011. At present the trip is open to grauate students; the planned course offering is MKT6350 with an emphasis on Sports Marketing. The focus of the trip is the…
Read more London Study Abroad Slated For May 2011- Spring 2010
Dr. Jeffry Babb, assistant professor of computer information systems, has been invited to the Copenhagen Business School as a summer faculty fellowship. Dr. Babb will share his research with scholars in Denmark and explore collaboration opportunities. The Copenhagen Business School is one of the three largest business schools in Northern Europe with approximately 16,000 students.
Another semester is about to draw to a close. The College of Business has enjoyed another rewarding four months with an incredible amount of faculty and student productivity. Take a few minutes to read below all of the exciting happenings going on in your COB! And, please accept our best wishes for a great summer.…
Read more The BuffBusiness eNewsletter No. 10 July 2010- Spring 2010