MOVERS AND SHAKERS LETTER FROM THE DEAN
Jones College is not sitting on its laurels. The news and features in this issue include successes in curriculum redesign, more realworld engagement for our students, how our faculty are leading efforts in digital promotion, and achievements of our alumni. In fall 2021, we learned that our Information Systems undergraduate program received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This distinction keeps Jones College at the forefront of other universities in the region regarding information technology. Jones College programs continue to draw national attention. MTSU’s Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship program received the Small Business Institute’s 2022 Showcase Award, signifying the top entrepreneurship program of the year. The MTSU Collegiate DECA Chapter was recognized with a 2022 Chapter Leadership Passport Diplomat Award, one of only 18 given nationally. Our Department of Management has been especially busy. The redesigned major in Management and Leadership, which involved an intense effort by faculty over a two-year period, also now includes a concentration in Human Resource Management. And the department is spinning off a standalone M.S. in Supply Chain Management, which will boost the program’s image and enrollment. 4 | ENTERPRISE
Our M.B.A. program continues to thrive with greater implementation of our Industry Supported Learning Experiences (ISLE) initiative. The companies involved and the participating students who attempt to solve an existing real-life problem have judged the program a “win-win.” Our faculty are doing research about cutting-edge topics. For example, “Dr. Raj” Srivastava is becoming a national expert in digital marketing, particularly using TikTok as a marketing tool. Finally, our alumni continue to make us proud. You’ll read about Angie Grissom, one of the most influential people in the accounting profession, whose perspectives on the future make her a sought-after speaker. As always, I am very proud of Jones College. As I complete my ninth year as dean, it continues to be my privilege to lead a business program that has gone beyond regional impact and is gaining more attention on the national stage.
David Urban Dean, Jones College of Business
