Faculty Achievements

William Wagner receives meyer innovation and Creative Excellence award

ThE CENTEr For iNNoVaTioN, CrEaTiViTy, aND ENTrEpreneurship (ICE Center) at VSB awarded the third annual Meyer Innovation and Creative Excellence (Meyer ICE) Award to William P. WaGNEr, PhD, associate professor of accounting & information systems.

Wagner was chosen for his commitment to providing students with the tools necessary to be competitive and effective in the marketplace by developing innovative courses that address the ever-changing technological landscape. In the 2010-2011 academic year, Wagner co-developed and taught the Mobile Application Development course. The cross-college course featured faculty from the Colleges of Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences and was designed to give students a technical and business view of the multi-billion-dollar mobile application market. Verizon Wireless sponsored the course and provided Android phones, service, and guest speakers. Wagner also coordinated timely in-class presentations from numerous industry insiders, including Brad Blumberg, CEO of Smarter Agent, and Chuck Sacco, vice president of client strategy at Movitas.

Dean James M. Danko presents the Meyer ICE award to Professor William P. Wagner.

This fall Wagner will offer a version of the Mobile Application Development course to Villanova MBA students.

Inspired, designed, and endowed by Patrick Meyer VSB ’74, the award highlights VSB’s focus on innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. It was created in honor of the Meyer family of Villanova graduates, including Patrick’s father, C. Paul Meyer ’30, and his brother, Edward Meyer VSB ’86.

Three Teaching Excellence awards Presented to VsB Faculty

GuNiTa GroVEr, PhD, assistant professor of finance, was presented with the 2011 Gerald A. Dougherty Endowed School of Business Faculty Award for excellence in teaching. Recipients of the award are VSB professors at the undergraduate level who exhibit outstanding talent, dedication, and a unique ability to connect with students. Professor Grover was recognized for her passion and enthusiasm as well as for her ability to lead students through a difficult required core course at VSB. Students commended Grover for being their guide, not just their instructor. “Receiving the Dougherty Award was a most humbling experience,” said Grover. “I was overwhelmed by the comments of my students. They inspire me to continue loving what I do—teaching, advising, and mentoring.”

This award was created in honor of one of VSB’s most beloved professors, Gerald A. Dougherty VSB ’58. It is made possible through the generosity of many VSB alumni, including John Surgent VSB ’80 and his wife, Elisa; Bruce Peacock VSB ’73; Cathy Peacock VSB ’78; and John Gilbert VSB ’72.

Noah P. Barsky, PhD, associate professor of accounting & information systems, received the inaugural Daniel J. O’Mara Villanova School of Business Faculty Award. This award, which is named after a popular VSB professor who retired at the end of the 2009-2010 academic year, honors an outstanding teacher at the graduate level.

Professor Barsky earned this award for his contributions in curriculum development, and for introducing innovative teaching tools that maximize the impact of his lessons and enhance the learning experience for graduate students. Students praise Professor Barsky for his teaching style and organization of topics, which has allowed him to translate complex concepts into applicable and comprehensible business situations. “I am honored to be the first recipient of this award,” said Barsky. “I am grateful for the opportunities to participate in the educational experiences of our wonderful students and to enjoy the immeasurable rewards of seeing their learning and success.” Barsky requested that the award money be donated directly to the trust fund established for the young children of the late Tom Daniel, a revered VSB technology coordinator who passed away suddenly in May 2011.

Instructor of Management & Operations JamEs J. rEaVEs received the Villanova School of Business Outstanding Instructor Award, presented to an exceptional adjunct faculty member. Reaves has more than 30 years of operational, supervisory, and management experience and has held positions at QVC for the past 16 years. He was recognized for utilizing his experience and connections to enrich student learning. During his time at VSB, Reaves, who teaches Business Operations in the 21st Century and Global Crisis Management, has consistently demonstrated his dedication and enthusiasm in the classroom.

Professors Newbert and kees named VsB’s First Emerging scholars

The Emerging Scholars program, which launches in fall 2011, includes the creation of two term professorships to support early and mid-career faculty members making exceptional contributions to the national scholarly reputation of VSB. sCoTT NEWBErT, PhD, associate professor of management & operations, is the Harry Halloran Emerging Scholar in Social Entrepreneurship. “I am honored to fulfill this professorship,” said Newbert. “I plan to use this opportunity to continue to create and disseminate knowledge about social entrepreneurs—who they are, what drives them, and how they can effectively scale their impact.”

VSB Emerging Scholars awardees Scott Newbert with Harry Halloran and Jeremy Kees with Richard and Barbara Naclerio.

JErEmy kEEs, PhD, assistant professor of marketing, was named the Richard Naclerio Emerging Scholar in Public Policy. “I am thankful to the Naclerio family for their continuing support of VSB,” said Kees. “This professorship will support my research on nutrition and tobacco marketing, issues that have important implications for business, government, and society. It is because of generous supporters like Richard and Barbara that VSB has been able, and will continue, to achieve a very high level of success.”

As recipients of these titles, Newbert and Kees will initiate and encourage scholarship in social entrepreneurship and public policy among faculty and students, and will be actively involved in promoting the integration of theory and practice.

Two marketing Professors receive mcDonough Family Faculty award

CharlEs r. Taylor, PhD, ThE JohN a. murPhy Professor of Marketing, and JohN kozuP, PhD, associate professor and director of the Center for Marketing and Public Policy Research, received the McDonough Family Faculty Award for excellence in academic research. Taylor and Kozup were recognized for publishing a series of research papers in top journals.

Taylor’s research topics include branding, international advertising and marketing, and marketing and public policy issues related to advertising and promotion. His work has appeared in such publications as the Journal of Advertising, Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, and Journal of International Marketing.

Kozup’s research focuses on consumer information processing, such as consumers’ perceptions, knowledge, and evaluation of food and dietary supplement product labeling as well as financial and pharmaceutical information disclosure. His work has been published in the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.

Professors of Marketing Charles R. Taylor and John Kozup accept the McDonough Family Faculty Award for excellence in academic research.

The McDonough Family Faculty Award was designed and endowed by Donough McDonough VSB ’81 and his wife, Victoria, to support the advancement of academic research at the business school.