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Students 1st Innovation Outreach
AUM Business
From the Office of the Dean
Welcome to the second issue of AUM Business, an annual report for alumni
and friends of the College of Business at Auburn Montgomery. Academic
year 2013-14 was an exciting time for us. We were approved to
become AUM’s first College on campus, hosted the 31st annual Forum for business leaders in the River Region, earned reaccreditation from AACSB
putting us in the top 1 percent of colleges and schools of business
internationally (and the only one in the River Region), and launched a new
strategic plan focused on three pillars: Students 1st, Innovation and
Outreach.
Last year’s issue of AUM Business introduced you to the annual report
calendar and touted the many accomplishments of the School of Business
(now a College of Business) and its faculty. This year we’d like to dedicate
this issue to our students and their accomplishments. The 2014-15
academic year promises to be another successful year, kicking off with an
internal marketing campaign targeting our student body and focusing on
student engagement. If you visit our building, you’ll see signs of the campaign
sprinkled throughout. But be prepared to help students answer the
question: “R U Handlin’ Business?”
We appreciate your many contributions and support in delivering
quality programs and transforming students’ lives. Because of this support,
we know that you also appreciate the notion of “Students 1st.” The
programs and events described in this report would not have been possible
without the positive engagement and involvement of our Advisory Board
and all our stakeholders. We would especially like to thank our Dean’s Club
members. These individuals have made monetary gifts ranging from $500 -
$1,000 to the College of Business. Thank you!
In closing, I hope you enjoy receiving issues of AUM Business. We truly
appreciate all that you do for the College of Business throughout the year.
Go Warhawks!
W. Rhea Ingram
Dean
168Class Days
The College of Business will kick off the 2014-15 academic
year engaging students through an awareness campaign which
features the multitude of student resoures available at the
College and at AUM. The student-centered campaign cleverly
hinges on the question, “R U Handlin’ Business?”
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Classes beginCoffee & Donuts with the Dean
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BusInessBusInessR U HANDLIN’R U HANDLIN’
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AUGUSTTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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New Graduate Programs Orientation
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International Student Orientation
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International Student Orientation
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University Orientation
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Coffee & Donuts with the Dean
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New Student Convocation
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Meet the Firms
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Faculty Meeting
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2013-14Student Body Snapshots
Need a shot of optimism? Meet the AUM business students who will be leading organizations, launching companies, guiding policies, and creating innovations in the coming decades. A healthy portion of them are already doing it, so be prepared to be impressed. Here
are highlights of this year’s incoming class of rising stars.
AUM BSBA
1071 undergraduate students
10.4% internationalstudents
21.2
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F
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average ACT score
AUM MBA
142 MBA students
3.57 grade pointaverage
23.2% internationalstudents
STUDENT DIVERSITY
White
Black
Non-Resident
Hispanic
Asian
Other
American Indian
Undergraduate
Two or more races
Graduate
Other
Black
Non-Resident
White Asian
Two or more races
GRADUATES BY
CONCENTRATION
2012 - 2013BY THE NUMBERSBy The Numbers
179BSBA grads
225% Increasein Student Internships
1220BUSINESSSTUDENTS
73grads
MBA &MSISM
Top 1% internationally
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552
The College of Business invested in software to make job
preparation and searching more effective and efficient for our
students. The online tools, CareerBeam and
CareerShift, have been well received. As of May 2014,
281 students had established profiles and completed a self-
assesment on CareerBeam, while 271 students had established
profiles on CareerShift, exposing them to a multitude of job
postings internationally.
Engaged Students
SEPTEMBERTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Student Holiday - No Class
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Club Expo
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Battle of the Majors
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Board of Trustees Meeting
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University New Faculty Orientation
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Financial Accounting and Auditing Conference
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University ConvocationFaculty Meeting
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Dean’s Advisory Board Meeting
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$109,664Innovative Classrooms
The College of Business dedicated more than $100,000 to
upgrade their learning facilities for their students.
There are now four classrooms with equipment
specifically made for collaborative learning.
OCTOBERTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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An Alumni Affair
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Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Expo
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Warhawk Welcome
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Mid-semester grades due
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Faculty Meeting
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Ways for You to...
EMPLOYER SERVICES According to an exit survey, 82.1 percent of business graduate respondents report their success in securing jobs and/or being accepted into graduate programs. AUM business students are prepared to lead organizations, launch companies, guide policies and create innovations in the coming decade. How can you get involved?
• Career Expos • Online Job Posting
• Career Search Activities • Recruiting Strategy Assistance
• Classroom/Student Club Presentations • Seminars and Workshops
CAREER EXPOSCareer Expos offer company representatives the opportunity to discuss general career opportunities; specific co-ops, internships and jobs; company career paths; and other information. At these events, companies can accept resumes and provide business contacts to those who impress you the most.
• Meet the Firms • Major Decisions
CLASSROOM/STUDENT CLUB PRESENTATIONSCome speak to students about on-the-job experiences and provide industry overviews and insight on business-related topics through classroom and club visits. Our clubs offer a great blend of networking, professional opportunities, and leadership development. Connect with students who are business- and community-focused.
• Accounting Club • Marketing Club
• AUM Investment Club • Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM)
• Economics and Finance Club • Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• Information Systems Club
MEET THE FIRMS MOCK INTERVIEWS JOB SHADOWING
WAYS TO ENGAGEWAYS TO CONNECT
WAYS TO WAYS TO CONNECT
WAYS TO CONNECTWAYENGAGE
CONNECT
CONNECE
CAREER TOOLS DRESS FOR SUCCESS MENTORING
Engage and Connect
CONTACT US
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION Experiential Education is a broad category of opportunities designed to help students define and validate their educational and career goals by “learning from experience.” Mentor your future employee!
• Cooperative Education • Internships
• Job Shadowing • Mentoring
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPSThe Office of Student Engagement and Success offers various workshops and seminars throughout the semester designed to provide insight into the business world and expand the skills learned in the classroom. Provide practical information on professionalism as a guest presenter and sponsor. A few of our seminars and workshops are listed below:
• Career Tools • Dress for Success • Personal Branding
• Dining Etiquette • Mock Interviews • Resume Writing
POST JOB ANNOUNCEMENTSCorporations, small businesses and nonprofits frequently pay to advertise jobs. At AUM, we have a free job-posting site that reaches a diverse student group, and our office will share postings with College of Business students and faculty directly. Sign up today for your free account at www.business.aum.edu/about/employers.
For more information, or if you have questions about becoming a partner with AUM’s College of Business, contact the Office of Student Engagement and Success by emailing [email protected] or call Dr. Kimberly Johnson at 334-244-3398. You can also visit www.business.aum.edu/about/employers.
AYS TO ENGAGEWAYS TO CONNECT
WAYS TO ENGAGEYS TO CONNECT
WAYS TO CONNECTWAYS TO ENGA
31st
The Forum
Each year the AUM College of Business Graduate Programs
team with the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce to
host The Forum. On Nov. 12, 2013, the group hosted
the 31st Annual Economic Summit at Wynlakes Golf and
Country Club in Montgomery. Featured speakers included
(pictured above, L-R) top economics reporter Kathleen Hays,
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Atlanta Dennis Lockart, and Managing Director and
Senior Economist at Wells Fargo Mark Vitner.
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Kathleen Hays Dennis Lockhart Mark Vitner
NOVEMBERTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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The Forum
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Association of Government Accountants ConferenceBoard of Trustees Meeting
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A Day in the Life of a Warhawk
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Faculty Meeting
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Thanksgiving Holiday -
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1stCollege on Campus
On Nov. 15, 2013, the Auburn University Board of
Trustees voted to change the name of Auburn University
at Montgomery’s School of Business. Now known as the
AUM “College of Business,” the new name better reflects
the breadth and diversity of disciplines within the
academic unit.
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Holiday Break
DECEMBERTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Dean’s Advisory Board Meeting
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Freshman Survival Party
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Final Exams Begin
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Last Day of Final Exams
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All grades due
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Graduation
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University Closed
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$70,000+
Scholarships
The College of Business awarded more than $70,000 in
scholarships at the 2014 Honors Day, held on
campus in April. The College of Business appreciates all its
contributors, and is especially proud to announce the
Bill and Lana McNair Endowed Fellowship,
a $125,000 fellowship established specifically for a graduate
student. McNair earned his MBA from Auburn Montgomery in 1977.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
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JANUARYTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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New Year’s Day
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The College of Business sent a team of four students to
experience the CFA Competition in Atlanta, Georgia.
These students are pictured above recapping their experiences
at the Advisory Board meeting in April. The CFA Institute
Research Challenge is an annual global competition that
provides university students with hands-on mentoring and
intensive training in financial analysis. Students gain real-
world experience as they assume the role of a research analyst
and are tested on their ability to value a stock, write an
initiation-of-coverage report, and present their
recommendations.
1,930Miles
Sunday Monday
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A Day in the Life of a Warhawk
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FEBRUARYTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Board of Trustees Meeting
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Camp Cash Flow
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Major Decisions
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Faculty Meeting
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Dr. David Ang
Dr. Edwin W. Arnold Jr.
Mrs. Suzanne Consorte Bailey ‘98
Dr. Kevin Banning
Mr. William Randall Bassett ‘59
Mr. Herman Jeff Bates ‘91
Mrs. Janet Wright Bevan ‘87
Mr. James E. Blake ‘75
Ms. Deborah Howard Brumby
Mr. Joshua H. Byrd ‘09
Mrs. Sherry Lynn Carter ‘85
Mr. Russell Brett Casina ‘89
Mr. John Chambless Jr. ‘80
Mrs. Sharon Licari Chambless ‘82
Ms. Yan Chen
Dr. Joy McCoy Clark ‘80Mr. Thomas Franklin Clement ‘66
Mr. Leonard Thomas Coleman ‘96
Ms. Angela F. Corbett
Mrs. LaToya Danielle Cowan ‘05
Dr. Neville Duarte
Mrs. Margie Albritton Flomer ‘58Ms. Wendy Michele Futral ‘04
Mr. Duncan C. Galbreath ‘13
Dr. Jane R. Goodson
Ms. Karen E. Griffey ‘81
Dr. Tom F. Griffin III
Dr. Tewhan Hahn
Dr. Marcus A. Hall
Maj Harold J. Hammond ‘76
Ms. Jan HargroveMrs. Glenda S. HarrisMr. Hugh Rodney Harris (Retired) ‘74Mrs. Julianne B. HawkinsMs. Xiaoyun He
Dr. Jan R. Heier
Mr. Bradley Holmes
Mr. James Terry Honan ‘73Mrs. Myra K. Houser ‘82
Mrs. Megan German Hughes ‘05
Dr. W. Rhea Ingram
Mr. William Roscoe Irving ‘90
Mr. Gulma Alan Jackson ‘88
Dr. Kimberly M. Johnson ‘00Mrs. Margaret JohnsonDr. Raymond M. JohnsonMr. Willie Ray Johnson ‘72Mrs. Annamarie Wendlandt Jones ‘94
Ms. Danyal L. Jones
Mr. Gary Dean Jones Jr. ‘88
Mrs. Wendy Lee Jonson ‘96
Dr. Stephen Zachariah Jourdan ‘10
Dr. Judith A. Kamnikar
Dr. Mary B. Kiker
Mr. Robert C. Lake Jr. ‘91
Mr. Yuexing Lan
Dr. Teresa Lang
Dr. David R. Lange
Mr. James David Lindsay ‘86
Dr. Thomas Lucy-Bouler
Class years are representative of both the Auburn and the Montgomery campuses.Giving reflects gifts made June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014.
Dean’s Club
Giving to Endowed ScholarshipsClass years are representative of both the Auburn and the Montgomery campuses.Giving reflects gifts made June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014.
Dean’s Club
Giving to Endowed Scholarships
Mrs. Suzanne Consorte Bailey ‘98
Mr. William Randall Bassett ‘59
Mrs. Janet Wright Bevan ‘87
Mr. James E. Blake ‘75
Ms. Deborah Howard Brumby
Mr. Joshua H. Byrd ‘09
Mrs. Sherry Lynn Carter ‘85
Mr. Russell Brett Casina ‘89
Mr. John Chambless Jr. ‘80
Mrs. Sharon Licari Chambless ‘82
Mr. Thomas Franklin Clement ‘66
Mr. Leonard Thomas Coleman ‘96
Mrs. LaToya Danielle Cowan ‘05
Mrs. Margie Albritton Flomer ‘58
Mr. Duncan C. Galbreath ‘13
Ms. Karen E. Griffey ‘81
Maj Harold J. Hammond ‘76
Mrs. Glenda S. Harris
Mr. Hugh Rodney Harris (Retired) ‘74
Mrs. Julianne B. Hawkins
Mr. James Terry Honan ‘73
Mrs. Myra K. Houser ‘82
Mr. William Roscoe Irving ‘90
Mr. Gulma Alan Jackson ‘88
Mrs. Margaret Johnson
Mr. Willie Ray Johnson ‘72
Mrs. Annamarie Wendlandt Jones ‘94
Mr. Gary Dean Jones Jr. ‘88
Mrs. Wendy Lee Jonson ‘96
Mr. Robert C. Lake Jr. ‘91
Mr. James David Lindsay ‘86
Dr. Byron Cornell Machen ‘77
Mrs. Carol Williams Machen ‘00
Ms. Vikki J. Manning ‘98
Dr. Leisa L. Marshall
Mr. Jack D. McGuffey ‘59
Mrs. Mary Johnson McGuffey ‘62
Mrs. Andrea McKenzie
Mrs. Lana McNair
Mr. William R. McNair ‘68
Mrs. Rena Haire Minton ‘98
Mr. Harry E. Neel Jr. ‘81
Mr. Phillip Cary Nelson ‘95
Ms. Dorothy B. Owen
Mr. Michael Curtis Perry ‘08
Mrs. Marilyn Fletcher Ray ‘91
Ms. Carolyn Allen Reese
Ms. Shaun Marie Romero ‘06
Ms. Jordan Elizabeth Sayers ‘11
Mrs. Linda Dean Sayers ‘73
Col Gary W. Test ‘75
Mrs. Virginia M. Test ‘79
Mrs. Jeanne Johnson Yancey ‘53
Dr. Thomas Yancey ‘52
Corporations & Foundations
Bern, Butler, Capilouto, and Massey CPA, P.C.
Chevron Oil Company
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
The Wells Fargo Foundation
2013-14 DONORS
Thank You.
Dr. David Ang
Dr. Edwin W. Arnold Jr.
Dr. Kevin Banning
Mr. Herman Jeff Bates ‘91
Dr. Yan Chen
Dr. Joy McCoy Clark ‘80
Ms. Angela F. Corbett
Dr. Neville Duarte
Ms. Wendy Michele Futral ‘04
Dr. Jane R. Goodson
Dr. Tom F. Griffin III
Dr. Tewhan Hahn
Dr. Marcus A. Hall
Ms. Jan Hargrove
Dr. Xiaoyun He
Dr. Jan R. Heier
Mr. Bradley Holmes
Mrs. Megan German Hughes ‘05
Dr. W. Rhea Ingram
Dr. Kimberly M. Johnson ‘00
Dr. Raymond M. Johnson
Ms. Danyal L. Jones
Dr. Stephen Zachariah Jourdan ‘10
Dr. Judith A. Kamnikar
Dr. Mary B. Kiker
Dr. Yuexing Lan
Dr. Teresa Lang
Dr. David R. Lange
Dr. Thomas Lucy-Bouler
Dr. Nicholas Peter Marudas
Dr. Joseph Alan Newman ‘10
Dr. Muruvvet Yasemin Ocal Atinc
Ms. Leann B. Reeves
Ms. Vickie Riley
Ms. Sekeitha Melton Robinson ‘00
Dr. Mariano Gabriel Runco
Ms. Dawn Marie Shaw
Mrs. Joy Strong Harden ‘00
Mrs. Jennifer M. Taylor ‘04
College of Business Faculty & Staff
5th
Achievement
On March 28, 2014, the AACSB Board of Directors ratified the
committee’s decision to extend reaccreditation to the business
programs offered at AUM by the College of Business.
Less than one percent of universities worldwide have both business
and accounting accreditations. To receive this recognition, schools
must not only meet specific standards, but deans, faculty, staff and
students must make a commitment to ongoing improvements to ensure
high-quality education is delivered. AUM’s College of Business is the
only university in the River Region to hold this accreditation.
We achieved the stamp of approval - again!
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MARCHTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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During the 2014 tax season, 11 AUM students volunteered at a free
tax preparation site in Montgomery through the SaveFirst program to
prepare more than 1,200 tax returns for working families.
The students helped the families secure $2.7 million in tax refunds
and saved them $360,000 in commercial tax preparation fees.
AUM students collaborated with more than 550 students from
15 other campuses across the state to assist low-income, working
families. In total, SaveFirst students assisted more than 8,200 families
who claimed $14.9 million in refunds and saved approximately
$2.5 million in commercial preparation fees - a 31 percent increase
in families served compared to the last tax season.
APRILTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Faculty Meeting
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Kickoff to College Tailgate
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College of Business Honors DayDean’s Advisory Board MeetingBoard of Trustees Meeting
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252Graduates
Between Summer 2013 and Spring 2014 the College of
Business celebrated 252 students who completed their
coursework, earning 179 BSBA degrees, 69 MBAs, and
4 MSISM degrees. We would like to welcome them all to
an elite group - the College of Business Alumni!
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MAYTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Final Exams Begin
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Faculty MeetingInternship Presentations
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Graduating student grades due
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Graduation
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3 Traveling Professors
In partnership with Hubei University of Economics,
AUM will be sending faculty to China during the
summer term. Jeff Bates, department of Economics and
finance, was one of the first three AUM faculty to make
the trip. The first cohort consisted of 106 freshmen.
Successful students will study at AUM during their
senior year for a degree in Information Systems.
Judy Kamnikar2013 Professor of the Year
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JUNETuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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99SummerNights
The College of Business enjoys 99 days between spring
graduation and the kickoff of fall semester. Faculty, staff and
students alike enjoy these days in different ways, some
going to classes, some traveling the world. Others spent
time preparing for an outstanding 2014-15 year in
the College of Business.
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Final Exams
JULYTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Independence Day
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Debbie Acree Lear Corporation
Kristy BrownSabic Innovative Plastics
Lynn CarterCherokee Construction
Paul CarterMaxwell Gunter Annex
Rachel CastanzaGuardian Credit Union
David CobbMMI Outdoors
Terry DavisBLT Technologies, Inc., Davis & Hatcher LLC
Scott DeanIBM
Jerry W. Grant, CPA Bern, Butler, Capilouto & Massey, P.C.
Clay HarrisonVIVA Health Inc.
D. Clynton HartWarren Averett
Ken Heitkamp HHL Consulting
Sam JohnsonJohnson Sterling
Thomas JohnsonJRC Advisers, Inc.
Annamarie Jones, CPAJackson Thornton
Scott KillmanRegions Bank
Paul KleinKyser Office Works
Bobby LakeKinnucan’s
Scott McCallAlabama Ag Credit
Greg McClellanMAX Credit Union
David MillerNorthwestern Mutual Financial Network
Jeremy MorelandAldridge Borden
Vann SieversVan Sievers Financial Solutions Group
Gary SorianoChick-Fil-A
Sandra StengerMAX Credit Union
Chris SusockHyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC
Ken ThomasSteris Corporation
Board of Advisors
2014 Community Award Winners
BOARD OF ADVISORS
2014 Outstanding Business Leader Annamarie Jones (BSBA ‘94)
Jackson Thornton & Co., P.C.
2014 Outstanding Alumni David Cobb (BSBA ‘83)
MMI Outdoor Inc.
2014 Outstanding Young Alumni Jason Goodson (BSBA ‘07)
W.K. Upchurch Construction Co., Inc.
Board of Advisors
Students 1st Innovation Outreach
Dean’s OfficeP.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124334-244-3478
