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DEAN’S UPDATE A Broader Experience
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Outstanding Athletes
COVER STORY Professional Development Leads to More Opportunities
MOMENTUM The Perfect Pairing: Campbell’s Soup and Villanova
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THE HELEN AND WILLIAM O’TOOLE DEAN Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING Cathy J. Toner ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION Shannon Wilson CONTRIBUTORS Claire Asmussen ’16 VSB, Jeanette Ding ’16 VSB, Nicole DiPaolo ’18 VSB, Lizandra Fiske ’16 VSB, Lauren Higgins, Madison Meyer ’18 VSB, Thomas D. Rodriguez ’16 VSB, Jonathan M. Mantovani ’16 CLAS, Vidhi Shah ’15 VSB, Anna C. Yurcheshen
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D E A N ’ S U P D AT E
A Broader Experience I have often said that being The Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business is the greatest job in the world. Every day I have the opportunity to work with remarkable students, alumni, faculty and staff, who over the past several years have shown nothing but friendship, service and support of me and the Villanova School of Business. This year has been filled with great accomplishments for VSB, as you will see throughout the pages of this magazine. We hired amazing faculty, launched new Centers of Excellence and continued to build our incredibly strong alumni network. Our students continued to excel in the classroom, started successful businesses and were recognized as recipients of competitive scholarships. Our faculty and staff continued to support the growth of VSB through innovative teaching methods, a continued dedication to research and best-in-class student services. In addition to a remarkable year for VSB, this year has been especially memorable on a personal level. In March I was honored to be appointed Villanova University’s first Provost. Taking on this position at such a significant time in the University’s history is something I am excited about, and I know that the support I have received from the VSB community will continue as I embark on this new journey on behalf of the entire University.
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I will continue as Dean, until August 1, 2015. At that time, Daniel Wright, PhD, the current VSB Vice Dean, will become interim dean and we will then begin a national search for a new dean. Dr. Wright has been a member of the VSB faculty since 2004 and served as the chairperson of the Management and Operations department from 2010 until 2013, when he became Vice Dean. As Vice Dean, Dr. Wright has managed VSB faculty and academic affairs by providing oversight and strategic vision on all matters related to faculty, academic programs and professional accreditation. VSB is in good hands. As Provost I will oversee all academic areas including the University’s six colleges, and I assure you that my passion for and connection to VSB will never fade. I am looking forward to continuing to serve Villanova and our students, alumni, faculty and staff in this broader role. I am excited to have a role in Villanova’s ever-growing academic stature, as together we continue to propel this
I am excited to have a role in Villanova’s ever-growing academic stature ...
great University forward for Villanovans past,
/ Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD
present and future. I want to extend my sincerest thanks to everyone who has made my experience as The Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business so great. I am grateful for everything that the VSB community has given me, and I look forward to the Villanova School of Business continuing its reputation as one of the best business schools in the world. \V/ Warm regards,
Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD The Helen and William O’Toole Dean Villanova School of Business
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Erik Koehr ’17 COE
Erik Koehr nominated SBI Boeing Scholar
Gulyas and Farrell named VSB Boeing Scholars
Erik Koehr ’17 COE, a mechanical
Kevin Gulyas ’16 VSB, finance
engineering major from
major and business analytics
Hillsborough, N.J., was
minor from Allentown, Pa.,
nominated to be an SBI Boeing
and Colleen Farrell ’17 VSB,
Scholar. Erik is a co-director
accounting major and art
of the Student Life Committee
Kevin Gulyas ’16 VSB
history minor from South Plains, N.J., were named VSB Boeing
of Campus Activities Team
Scholars.
and participates in Villanova Ambassadors and a Service
Kevin is a member of the
Learning Community. “I think
football team and the
the most important thing about
Accounting Society, and
getting a business minor is
volunteers for Special Olympics
expanding my knowledge
and the Andy Talley Bone
base," he said. "Having
Marrow Drive.
technical knowledge is terrific, but having business knowledge along with
Colleen is involved with the Day Colleen Farrell ’17 VSB
it makes me a more
of Service Planning Committee and VSB Ambassadors.
marketable employee.”
She also belongs to Alpha Gamma Delta.
Outstanding Scholars and Athletes VSB would like to recognize two of our students--Jordy Williams ’16 VSB and Kaisla Kollanus ’16 VSB--for their outstanding achievements in athletics. This year, the men’s and women’s indoor Track and Field teams each won their second straight BIG EAST titles.
Kaisla Kollanus ’16 VSB
Jordy was named the Most Outstanding Track Performer after winning the 3,000 meters and anchoring the Wildcats champion distance medley relay. For the second year in a row, Villanova women won the BIG EAST title in swimming and diving. Kaisla was chosen as the Women’s Most Outstanding Swimmer. Villanova won 14 of the 18 events at the conference championships and had a total of 16 All-BIG EAST performers. The Wildcats won all five relays while breaking two individual and two relay school records. Jordy Williams ’16 VSB
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Jeanette Ding awarded Philadelphia SIM Award Jeanette Ding ’16 VSB, management information systems and finance double major, business analytics and mathematics double Jeanette Ding ’16 VSB
minor from Broomall, Pa., was unanimously selected as
the Villanova recipient for the Philadelphia SIM Award. The Philadelphia Philanthropic Society for Information Management Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on connecting and enabling leaders in
Juhi Vazirani ’18 VSB with her team at the SAP and Net Impact Impactathon.
information technology to give back to the community. Jeanette was awarded as the top MIS junior based on academics and leadership potential. She said, “I am grateful that the Villanova MIS faculty has selected me for this prestigious award. I thank them for all the knowledge they’ve instilled in me and opportunities they have presented to me.” Jeanette has served as the treasurer of the Accounting Society and currently serves as the president of the
Villanova Freshman Awarded First Place in Net Impact Competition Juhi Vazirani '18 VSB won first place with her team at the SAP and Net Impact Impactathon in Philadelphia. Juhi was selected through Business Without Borders, a VSB society that aims to show students how they can use their business skills to better serve the community.
MIS Society. On campus, she also works
Juhi’s team consisted of a senior from Wharton, an MBA
as a marketing assistant in the VSB Office
student from American University and a part-time MBA
of Communication and Marketing.
student from Temple University. The team was tasked
This summer, Jeanette will be interning
with providing a way for underprivileged high school
at Deloitte Consulting in its Technology
students in the Philadelphia region to learn the
Consulting practice.
benefits of college.
Stephanie Pastena Awarded Jennifer Kane Scholarship Stephanie Pastena ’16 VSB, accounting and finance major from Chatham, N.J., was awarded the Jennifer Kane Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to young women who exemplify the characteristics of character, grace and compassion in honor of Jennifer Kane, ’97 Villanova alum killed in the tragedy of September 11, 2001. On campus, Stephanie is extremely passionate about her involvement in Villanova Ambassadors, Peer Advisors, service trips and Women’s Club Volleyball. She serves as the vice president of administration for the Student Alumni Association and is on the Events Committee for the VSB Mentor Program. This summer, she will be working for PwC in their Assurance group. \V/ Stephanie Pastena ’16 VSB was awarded the Jennifer Kane Scholarship. / VILLANOVA BUSINESS / SPRING–SUMMER 2015 / 7
F A C U LT Y A C H I E V E M E N T S
J O N AT H A N D O H Management Professor Elected an AIB Fellow Jonathan Doh, PhD, Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed
Dr. Doh, a distinguished AIB member, was selected
Chair in International Business, professor of
as a fellow in recognition of his contributions to
Management and faculty director of the Center
academic advances in the field of international
for Global Leadership, has been elected an Academy
business. As an AIB fellow, he will be part of the
of International Business Fellow. This prestigious
board that votes for the International Executive
honor has only been extended to a handful of
of the Year and Educator of the Year.
the top professors and researchers at the leading universities around the world.
Dr. Doh commented, “I am honored and humbled to have been elected as lifetime fellow of the
The Academy of International Business is a
Academy of International Business, the premier
prominent association of scholars and specialists
association of international business scholars.
in the field of international business. The organization
I am also grateful for the support of Villanova
is a global community of scholars, striving to create
and the Villanova School of Business which
and disseminate knowledge about international
have helped make this possible."
business and policy issues. Founded in 1959, the AIB has members in over 85 countries. 8 / VILLANOVA BUSINESS / SPRING–SUMMER 2015 /
JOHN PEARCE VSB Professor Recognized for Outstanding National Accomplishments in Writing The Business Horizons editorial staff, Business Horizons Editorial Review Board and Elsevier selected an article by Professor John (Jack) A. Pearce II, PhD, to win the journal’s Best Article Award in February 2015. Dr. Pearce is the VSB Endowed Chair in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship and professor of Management. The title of the winning article is “Why domestic outsourcing is leading America’s reemergence in global manufacturing” (Volume 57, Number 1, pp. 27-36). In announcing the award, editor Marc Dollinger wrote, “This article is an exemplar of the best of Business Horizons in that it addresses an important and timely topic while offering practical lessons for managers.” Professor Pearce covers a very relevant issue by combining strategic thinking with empirical evidence on five important factors: (1) increasingly competitive U.S. labor costs, (2) increasing productivity of the U.S. workforce, (3) increasingly competitive domestic production costs, (4) incentives from federal, state and local governments and lastly, (5) improved synchronization of production with other business functions. This provocative paper predicts a bounceback in American manufacturing and by implication a decline in some of the sectors of the primary outsourcing countries. It addresses an important business topic with a strong analytical perspective and the empirical evidence to support the thesis. \V/
It is wonderful to be recognized by a top business publication for my academic work. Ultimately, my research has value only if it is useful to the business community. / Jack Pearce, VSB Endowed Chair in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship and Professor, Management
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COV E R STO RY
Professional Development Leads to More
Professional Development Helps Students Move Ahead After Graduation Year after year, VSB undergraduate students consistently graduate with an immediate return on their investment--typically full-time positions in their chosen field. Graduate students also see significant advancement of their own careers. So apart from the academics, what’s giving VSB students such a leg up in the job market?
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99 percent of VSB’s job seekers have jobs at the time of graduation.
Take a look at the career placement rates of Villanova School of Business graduates and the results are like those only seen in case studies--only these students are living it, not studying it. Routinely, VSB outshines other schools in terms of career outcomes--in other words, students’ success with pursuing their career interests after graduation. In 2014, 99 percent of VSB's job seekers had jobs at the time of graduation and an average starting salary of $57,000 among those with full-time positions. A similar story rings true among graduate students in terms of career advancements and strategic
We consistently leverage employer relationships for graduate and undergraduate students to give them a broad set of contacts for networking purposes. / Brenda Stover, Executive Director, The O'Donnell Center
career moves. So what’s the secret to the successful results of so many VSB’s graduates? Apart from
Advisors LLC, and his wife Charlotte established
the academic quality, many say the answer
the Charlotte and James V. O’Donnell ’63 Center for
lies within the school’s carefully designed
Professional Development.
professional development program.
The launch of the O’Donnell Center will lead
The foundation of VSB's undergraduate
to greater collaboration and synergies across
professional development program is
professional development efforts for undergraduate
Backpack to Briefcase, an innovative
and graduate students.
curriculum designed to holistically prepare students for success in business. Throughout their four-year college career, VSB integrates career and professional development concepts into the curriculum. Careers Start Here Last year, VSB announced a significant commitment-in the amount of $5 million--to continue to grow professional development initiatives. Alumnus James V. O’Donnell ’63 VSB, the retired CEO of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. and current owner of JOD Wayne
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Undergraduates’ Professional Development Makes (and Takes) the Grade
to effectively position their education and related
Before launching the Backpack to Briefcase program,
themselves, build a social media profile and create their
VSB surveyed students to gather their input. The surveys
“brand”--in other words, how they present their studies,
showed that most students generally weren’t compelled
experience and campus activities in a way that potential
to start thinking about their careers--whether it was
employers will find meaningful and attractive. Junior year
preparing a résumé or applying for internships--until
brings a case study competition, and senior year they are
junior year, even though they knew the importance
encouraged to participate in professional development
of starting earlier. Students themselves suggested
programming across campus.
experience. By sophomore year, students begin to market
requiring professional development as part of the curriculum to motivate them sooner.
Working the Angles The branding, networking and professional presence all
Out of this research came professional development
aim to meet an important objective--helping students
enhancements and the Backpack to Briefcase program
market themselves to potential employers in their
that integrates professional development into students’
chosen field of interest in an increasingly competitive job
coursework for a grade. The curriculum-based approach
market. As Stover explains, that competition continues
requires students to develop certain key professional
to intensify. No longer is one internship enough; in many
skills much earlier in their academic careers in hopes that
cases, it takes two internships to help students stand out.
greater exposure makes students more comfortable with
Preparing students as early as freshman year means
presenting and packaging their skills and capabilities.
VSB students are staying ahead of the curve.
The Backpack to Briefcase curriculum kicks off almost as
The numbers tell the same story. In the class of 2013,
soon as freshmen step onto campus. Through their core
94.4 percent of graduating seniors reported having
business classes in their first year, students get exposure
had at least one business internship while enrolled.
to different career paths and learn about the available resources to explore their own professional interests.
VSB continually improves and expands its professional
At that time, they are beginning to shape their résumés
development offerings. In the past few years externships have become more popular. Typically geared toward freshmen and sophomores, externships provide a peek into an organization, allowing students a brief opportunity to tour an employer site, get an overview of the organization, gain some exposure to senior leadership and become familiar with the career opportunities. “Employers who recruit college graduates have become increasingly focused on ‘early identification’ efforts. They look for opportunities to interact with first- and second-year students so they can have multiple contacts and create a pipeline for internship and full-time hires,” explains Stover. The opportunities go beyond internships. Some students pursue a six-month cooperative (CoOp) educational program during sophomore or junior year with one of several employers including
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Johnson & Johnson, SAP, Morgan Stanley and the Delaware County District Attorney’s office. Unlike other institutions that offer similar work/study arrangements, VSB’s CoOp education does not interfere with fulfilling academic requirements, which means graduating on time and at no additional cost to the student. A great majority of VSB students also choose to study and work overseas for a semester. In this year’s graduating class, 62 percent of VSB’s students studied abroad. Furthermore, 48 percent of VSB students who studied abroad also did an international internship, according to the Office of Education Abroad. A majority of internships involve local companies along with some multinational firms--a reflection of VSB’s push to prepare students for an increasingly global business environment.
The median base salary is $57,000 among graduates with full-time positions.
“We give students the right resources to promote their skills and talent in a way that employers value," according to Bill Andahazy, Associate Director of Graduate Career Management at VSB. No “One Size Fits All”
Better Students, Better Professionals By senior year, students are fully engaged with the career placement process. For many, the job search and professional networking is second nature. They are motivated and prepared, and it shows, based on the placement rates alone. Many undergraduates have job offers by the first day of senior year. Taking It to the Next Level For graduate students, motivation is often less of an issue than understanding the expectations of the job market. Not surprisingly, employers require a higher level of professionalism from graduate students, regardless of their prior work experience.
With nearly 800 graduate students ranging from recent undergraduates pursuing a full-time MS in finance or accounting to mid-career professionals seeking their MBAs after work, professional development rarely means the same thing to everyone. To make it meaningful for students, says Andahazy, it calls for programming that’s targeted to particular interests. For those in the MS in finance and masters of accountancy programs, developing their personal “brand” for the job market is especially important. The additional one-year, postgraduate program is an opportunity to further specialize their academic credentials, but according to Andahazy, it’s critical to position it properly to maximize their return on investment. “Employers expect more from graduate
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Similar to Backpack to Briefcase for undergraduates, the graduate Professional Development course kicks off at the very start of the MS in finance program and covers job searching, résumé building, developing a personal brand, interviewing, business etiquette and networking--with an emphasis on what’s expected from graduate students. The curriculum goes on to cover more advanced career skills, such as negotiation and leadership, to prepare students for taking on additional responsibilities in their careers. A Targeted Strategy for MBAs For the larger population of MBA and Executive MBA students, the strategy for professional development is customized for the busy professional. Most students in the MBA program work full time and attend school at night or on the weekends, either on campus, in Philadelphia or online. While this schedule leaves little in the way of free time, students are not passing up on professional development. In fact, many have specific goals in mind for returning to school and seek out those opportunities designed to help them move ahead. Résumé support is often in great demand, especially for those making career shifts. Other opportunities--either on campus or through lunchtime webinars--allow students to attend workshops led by the career management team. For these MBA students, it’s worth their time to stay current on the latest career management trends such as leveraging social media and building a network of the right contacts. students,” explains Andahazy. “No matter what their prior professional experience, students need to clearly articulate why graduate school supports their chosen path.” Crafting this message along with the students’ overall professional package requires time and attention,
Employers expect more from graduate students.
which are limited in a one-year program such as the MS in finance. With students starting in May and wrapping up a year later, they begin engaging in the job market by the fall. Andahazy implemented a credit-bearing professional development course for the MS in finance program.
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/ Bill Andahazy, Associate Director of Graduate Career Management
Opportunities Beyond the Classroom Those interested in expanding their network can elect to participate in one of several extracurricular events, such as the prestigious Association for Corporate Growth MBA case study competition, held in Philadelphia each year, or the renowned Aspen Institute Business & Society International MBA Case Competition. Opportunities also exist for industry-specific networking. Students considering a finance career, for example, can get exposure to the demands and expectations directly from employers through Meet the Firms. Alumni working in finance return to campus once a year and invite students to join them on Wall Street for a day.
Jim and Charlotte O’Donnell’s investment and belief in our efforts will ensure that generations of Villanovans will have every opportunity for professional success. / Dean Maggitti
Mentoring Relationships VSB recently partnered with the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group (GPSEG) to create a mentorship program for students pursuing the MSF. The partnership enables VSB to provide suitable mentor-mentee matches and facilitate more interaction between students and executive-level finance professionals. “We are committed, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, to providing exceptional professional development and career management services to our students. Jim and Charlotte O’Donnell’s investment and belief in our efforts will ensure that generations of Villanovans will have every opportunity for professional success,” said Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business. \V/
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Madeline Bell Shares Her 'CHOPS' With Students On Tuesday, September 23, 2014, the Villanova Women’s Professional Network (VWPN) and the College of Nursing co-hosted an event with Madeline Bell ’83 CON. Bell is the president and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, commonly referred to as CHOP, currently ranked the No. 1 children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. She manages a $2 billion budget and 13,000+ employees. The evening began at 4:30 p.m. with a light dinner in the VSB Faculty Board Room, where 21 female student leaders from VSB, CON, CLAS and COE enjoyed a unique opportunity to spend an hour with Bell prior to her keynote presentation. The main event began at 6 p.m. in Driscoll Auditorium which was full to capacity with 230 people,
and an additional 65 populated the overflow classroom next door where the event was live-streamed. Students, alumni, faculty and staff from all five Villanova colleges attended the event, as well as Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., PhD, president of Villanova. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN, the dean of the College of Nursing, introduced Bell. “We need more people who have basic good judgment and good leadership skills,” Bell said. She encouraged leaders to be visible in their organizations, to solicit feedback, and to thank and recognize people frequently. “The currency of leadership is attention,” proposed Bell. She then described her own practice of having lunch every month with 12 randomly selected individuals from a department at CHOP and asking for their feedback. Katie Hickey ’15 CLAS described her experience, “Ms. Bell responded with insight to all of the questions that students had and was generous in offering advice based on her own experiences. I learned so much about work and leadership from Ms. Bell in such a short amount of time, and I was personally so honored to have had the opportunity to hear her speak.” To see her keynote speech, visit www.villanova.edu/vwpn and click on “Articles & Resources.”
Madeline Bell, President and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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The Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights Debuts The Villanova School of Business announced the launch
CMCI is being led by Jeremy Kees, PhD,
of the Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights
associate professor of Marketing and
(CMCI) in September 2014.
the Barbara and Richard J. Naclerio
The Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights
Emerging Scholar in Public Policy. Dr. Kees
will leverage the marketing expertise of faculty
landed on Poets and Quants’ list of the
and advisory council members to create an
“40 Most Outstanding B-School Profs
unparalleled student experience and improve
Under 40 in the World” for his prolific
the science and practice of marketing as it relates
research in consumer behavior,
to the consumer experience.
specifically with regard to cigarette
The CMCI will support faculty as they develop insights about consumers based on cutting-edge and scientifically
package warnings and food nutrition labels.
rigorous research. These findings will be distributed
The CMCI team will also include
through classroom teaching, hands-on student training
Charles R. Taylor, PhD, the
and interactive events that provide a forum for thoughtful
John A. Murphy professor
dialogue among scholars, students, alumni, practitioners
of Marketing, who will serve
and policymakers.
as associate director and
The center will also provide opportunities for students to explore and discover new marketing and consumer research, and it will help prepare them to enter a competitive marketplace with both fundamental and applied proficiency.
senior research fellow, and Julie Pirsch, PhD, assistant professor of Marketing, who has been named associate director.
Jeremy Kees leads the new Center for Marketing and Consumer Insights.
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The Perfect Pairing: Campbell’s Soup and Villanova For several years, Campbell Soup Co. has partnered with the Villanova School of Business to offer students opportunities for professional development and insight into real-world marketing assignments. Campbell first became a corporate client for a sophomore-level marketing class, Competitive Effectiveness (CE), in 2013 and participated in the program again in the fall of 2014. In CE, students work in teams of 10 to develop solutions to actual marketing problems companies are facing using concepts discussed in the classroom. Campbell’s most recent project for CE sections was to propose ideas to celebrate the 50th anniversary of SpaghettiOs, one of the company’s most iconic brands. This gave student groups the opportunity to compete against each other and produce comprehensive marketing strategies, with the ultimate goal of presenting their findings to members of Campbell’s marketing team who act as judges. Campbell Brand Manager Chris Graziano and Associate Brand Manager Rachel (Audi) Bower served as judges for the past few years. Throughout each semester, both served as corporate coaches for the CE teams, offering direction and guidance from a professional perspective, as well as providing data that would be useful to students. Both Graziano ’03 CLAS and Bower ’05 CLAS have strong ties to CE, as they were both enrolled in the class during their time as undergraduates at Villanova. “As alumni, we enjoyed the opportunity to be back on campus and give back to Villanova, and it made us
very proud to see the strong potential of the fellow Wildcats that stood before us,” Bower said. The ideas and strategies presented by the students serve as more than just a means of grading. “Our corporate brand teams were able to leverage the ideas from the students as part of brand ideation and business planning,” Graziano explains, also adding that the recommendations made by students were often in line with insights Campbell had gathered. Campbell Soup Co. also became the latest corporate client to take part in the N.W. Ayer Cup in the fall of 2014. This competition between students from West Chester University and Villanova was originally set up in 2005 by adjunct faculty member Joe Tamney. Student teams from each university face off to work on client assignments, similar to the competition in CE. This past fall, students were tasked with forming a branding strategy for Campbell’s dinner sauce category, with the hopes of gaining market share among millennials. Campbell has agreed to be the corporate client for Fall 2015 CE classes, an arrangement set up by James Glasgow, instructor, Management & Operations. Additionally, Campbell Vice President of Corporate Strategy Emily Waldorf is set to speak to several sections of Strategic Thinking and Implementation, the capstone course for all business students. “There are many Villanova alums at Campbell,” Glasgow said. “They love this place and bleed blue and white.” He also added that he is thrilled Campbell is coming back--a sentiment that rings true for all of the Villanova School of Business.
As alumni, we enjoyed the opportunity to be back on campus and give back to Villanova ... / Rachel Bower '05 CLAS
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Technology Summit II: Technology in Parish Life On October 14, 2014, VSB’s Center for Church Management and Business Ethics continued to celebrate its 10th anniversary with its second Technology Summit. The highly anticipated event featured Villanova faculty and was attended by over 125 parish management professionals from across the United States. The summit’s theme “Technology in Parish Life” focused on how the Catholic Church can adopt a modern approach to technology in order to more effectively communicate with members of the church. Keynote speaker Steve Hewitt, founder of Christian Digital Publishers and editor-in-chief of Christian Computing magazine, presented his speech titled “What’s New in Technology and Why Everything Is About to Change.” He identified recent technological trends and shared his thoughts about their implications for the Church.
The summit also featured breakout sessions covering a variety of topics including social media, church analytics, technology in youth ministry and mobile church apps. In addition, there was a panel discussion titled “What I Wish I Had Known About Technology.” The sessions were facilitated by VSB faculty as well as national experts on church technology. Jim Gallo, director for the Center for Church Management and Business Ethics, called the event a major success. He said, “It gave church leaders the ability to think about the technology they already have in new ways, and learn about new technology on the horizon.”
The summit’s theme was “Technology in Parish Life.”
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Villanova on Set Villanova’s Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE Center) has opened doors for Villanova students. One of the most recent unique doors was to California, where 12 students participated in the first Villanova on Set. Students traveled to the studios of Hollywood and Los Angeles to see the behind-the-scenes operations of the movie and television industries. They witnessed the production of television shows and movies, and they also experienced the business side of Hollywood. Villanova on Set took students to Disney, HBO and more. Hezekiah Lewis, assistant professor in the Communications Department and co-founder of the program, commented, “There is equal importance placed on what goes on behind the screen--the process and business of production--as there is on the final, public product presented on the screen.”
Villanova on Set brought Villanova students to the West Coast, and it also brought the Villanova community together. The ICE Center partnered with the Communications Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to make this dream a reality. The trip brought together undergraduate and graduate students from VSB, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Villanova University School of Law. These opportunities were all made possible by Villanova alumni. Gerard Petry ’72 VSB, executive vice president at NBCUniversal Media LLC, Gerard DiCanio ’79 VSB, executive vice president of production at NBCUniversal Media LLC, and Jeffrey Miller ’79 VSB, president of Studio Operations at Walt Disney Studios, gave their full support to the students. They arranged tours of the studios, meetings covering topics pertaining to work behind the scenes, and to spend time with entertainment professionals. II Luscri, director of the ICE Center and co-founder of Villanova on Set, said, “As expected, our alumni were eager to get involved with the Villanova on Set concept and gave our students unparalleled access to the industry throughout the week. Our students saw firsthand how innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship come together in Hollywood and are now armed for success with this insider knowledge.” Villanova on Set reinforces the legacy of Villanovans helping Villanovans. Kyle Bowles ‘16 VSB noted, “As a business student aspiring to a career in entertainment, this program was an invaluable opportunity, and I am grateful for all of the work that our directors, assistants and alumni put into creating it.”
There is equal importance placed on what goes on behind the screen--the process and business of production--as there is on the final, public product presented on the screen. / Hezekiah Lewis, Assistant Professor, Film Studies
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Sisters and Entrepreneurs Melissa Reed '06 VSB, Ashley Reed '08 CLAS and Courtney Reed '10 CLAS are three sisters, Villanova alumnae, and entrepreneurs putting some style on your iPhones, iPads and Macs. The sisters founded turquoise, a company that sells skins for iPads and MacBooks, as well as iPhone cases, which feature Courtney’s original photography and paintings. Consider supporting turquoise--and Villanova--by purchasing one of their cases. Their company, founded in September 2013, offers customized and customizable cases. On an interactive website, you can choose a case or create your own. The sisters honor their alma mater by offering Villanova University-licensed cases. Courtney, Melissa and Ashley believe in helping other Villanovans by donating a portion of the proceeds from the Villanova designs to the Villanova Annual Fund. The sisters’ experience at Villanova was pivotal in the creation of their company. Melissa was a Bartley Medallion recipient and graduated with a degree in finance. Ashley has her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics, with a business minor. Courtney graduated with degrees in communication and education.
Additionally, Courtney discovered her artistic talent during her time at Villanova and pursued that interest in graduate school at Kutztown University. An award-winning painter, Courtney found her passion for art when she took a watercolor painting course to fulfill her fine art requirement. With the combination of Courtney’s beautiful artwork, and Melissa and Ashley’s business experience, the sisters formed turquoise. These driven and well-educated women have applied the things they learned in the classroom directly to their business. Melissa commented, “The creation of our business would not be possible without our time at Villanova.” The sisters have high hopes for their company’s future. Sales from 2013 to 2014 have increased tenfold, notably due to the Villanova license they acquired in 2014. Melissa noted, “We are constantly brainstorming and creating new ideas and designs, which means turquoise is a constantly evolving artistic entity.” Visit www.turquoisecreate.com to learn more.
Melissa ’06 VSB , Ashley ’08 CLAS and Courtney ’10 CLAS Reed.
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MOMENTUM
Growth of Business Analytics at Villanova In today’s world, there is a dramatic increase in the amount of data that a company can collect, and an even bigger increase in the dilemma faced by senior management on how to use this data. With the changing dynamic of analytics and its growing importance, the Villanova School of Business is preparing its students with the knowledge and creativity needed to excel in this emerging field. There are many avenues available to students at VSB to pursue the study of analytics including an undergraduate minor in analytics, the new online Master of Science in Analytics program, the Business Analytics Society, and a Center of Excellence: the Center for Business Analytics. In fall 2011, when the analytics minor was introduced, three students signed up. Today, VSB has 233 students minoring in analytics. Along with students, faculty also give high priority to the field as shown by the $2 million donation to VSB given by Bob Nydick, PhD, professor, Management and Operations. The gift is partly allocated to support analytics work at VSB. Dr. Nydick has taught at Villanova for over 25 years and said, “I wanted my gift to have a direct impact on the undergraduate students. I have been teaching in the analytics area for nearly 10 years now. It’s an area that I believe in and it has grown in importance”. According to a May 2011 McKinsey report, by 2018 it’s forecasted that “the U.S. alone faces a shortage of 140,000 to 190,000 people with deep analytical skills.” A 2014 survey on LinkedIn describes statistical analysis, data mining, store systems and management, and business intelligence in the top 25 hottest skills. “Analytics is important right now because everyone in business can see the direct applicability. Businesses are seeing that analytics techniques work and that there is a positive impact on the bottom line,” said Dr. Nydick. “Analytics enhances a student’s ability regardless of major or size of company for which he or she will work," said Matthew Liberatore, PhD, the John F. Connelly Endowed Chair in Management and director, Center for Business Analytics. “Companies are gathering an immense amount of unstructured data, but businesses are unsure how to transfer it into structured data that can be used for decision-making. There is a need in the market for people that can analyze and interpret data to make
Bob Nydick, PhD, Professor, Management and Operations.
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decisions. Having this background is differentiating the students at Villanova and it gives them an edge in front of employers.” The Center for Business Analytics (CBA) advocates for analytics integration in curriculum, research and practice. One curriculum initiative is the requirement that all VSB undergraduate students take an analytics class. This class gives students an introduction to analytics and its growing importance in all facets of business. Students work on real business problems which prepare them for working in a setting with a significant amount of data and having the ability to use the data to drive business decisions. According to Stephen Mahar, PhD, associate professor and the faculty director for the MSA program, “Analytics can complement and provide a turbo version of any major. It’s like a little asterisk on your major letting employees know that you have the quantitative skills, regardless of major, to leverage data to improve business decision-making.” The CBA sponsors collaborative interaction between students and the business community. A speaker series allows students to gain insight from practitioners in the industry and learn why the industry is so vital from a management perspective. Applied consulting projects allow students to gain hands-on analytics experience.
I wanted my gift to have a direct impact on the undergraduate students. I have been teaching in the analytics area for nearly 10 years now. It’s an area that I believe in and it has grown in importance. / Bob Nydick, PhD, Professor, Management and Operations
The Business Analytics Society formed in fall 2013 and hosts speakers, panels and workshops for students to gain a deeper understanding of the field. VSB created the Master of Science in Analytics because the competition and demand for data-literate professionals increased and there was an opportunity to create a program completely from the ground up. The program, which began in fall of 2014, is fully online and consists of 33 credits including 10 core classes and a practicum project in the capstone class that allows students to work on teams virtually and solve real problems for a company. Enrollment has grown 50 percent in the first year --from 20 students in the initial class to 30 students in the next class.
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MOMENTUM
Graduate Programs Now Available Nationally via Online Courses As the world of business education constantly changes, VSB has launched two new online programs to accommodate the demands of the busy graduate student. Here at Villanova, learning goes beyond the classroom. Through rich interaction with expert faculty, immersion experiences and networking opportunities, our online programs are aimed at developing the students’ essential business knowledge. The flexibility of these online programs makes it convenient for those balancing work and life. Online MBA As of fall 2014, students can pursue a Villanova MBA online. The online MBA contains the same curriculum taught on campus by the same faculty tailored to fit the student’s lifestyle. The online program can be completed in as few as two years. To fulfill the requirements of the MBA curriculum, candidates must complete 48 credits. Online MBA students can customize their studies to meet a specific career goal by specializing in finance, marketing, analytics or strategic management. Although the program is delivered online, students still benefit from the important aspects of a campus-based program, including invitations to campus events, opportunities to develop strong relationships with faculty and peers, assistance from a responsive support staff and access to a strong, active alumni network. The Villanova Online MBA has exceeded enrollment expectations. The incoming fall 2014 class was a diverse group of 47 students from 13 different states. They came to VSB with undergraduate degrees from Bucknell University, University of California, Davis, Florida State University, Lehigh University, Loyola University, Princeton University, U.S. Naval Academy and many more. Our online graduate students work at some of the nation’s top companies such as Bristol Myers Squibb, Dannon Company, Goldman Sachs, EY, JP Morgan & Chase Co., Merck, Wells Fargo and Verizon Wireless.
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“On average, the students have nine years of work experience so we have high-caliber students in the program,” said Michael Capella, associate dean for the Graduate and Executive Business programs at the Villanova School of Business. “We are able to attract students from across the country. This spring we have students from coast to coast, including Alaska. We are significantly expanding our geographical reach.” Online MSA Analytics is one of the fastest growing fields in business. Experts in this field are in high demand in nearly every industry around the world. Companies have significantly invested in the infrastructure to establish data warehouses to allow for analytics to drive positive business decisions. The collection of this data alone does not provide the meaningful insights necessary to determine strategic business decisions. Rather, it is the analysis of this data that unlocks its true value. In fall of 2014, Villanova launched an online Master of science in analytics program. In as little as 20 months, students can develop knowledge of the entire spectrum of business analytics, from data collection and analysis to implementation and application. This 33-credit-hour program entails 10 foundation and core courses and a final project in which students employ the skills they have learned throughout the course.
Business analytics professionals are in high demand in a variety of industries such as finance, healthcare, government, marketing and many others. Some of the top recruiters for business analytics are Deloitte, Capital One, IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman, SAIC, CGI Group, General Dynamics, CACI and Freddie Mac. The most sought-after skills identified in analytics job postings are structured query language, business intelligence, experience with SAS business analytics software, and data analysis which are all designed into Villanova’s core curriculum. Villanova's first class came from 10 different states including New York, California, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Utah and Washington. They have earned their undergraduate degrees from colleges such as Rutgers University, St. Joseph’s University and the University of Maryland. These students come with experience working for companies like PwC, Deloitte, AIG, The Boeing Company and many others. VSB's online programs offer the coursework students need to challenge themselves academically, while instilling the confidence to be successful in achieving
Villanova's first class came from 10 different states including New York, California, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, Utah and Washington. their life and career goals. These advanced degrees from Villanova develop proficiency in the latest technologies as well as applications and practices that are redefining the dynamic world of business. VSB's expert faculty has created these curriculums in order to help students stay one step ahead of the competition. Both in and out of the classroom, students can learn and grow to become responsible and ethical business leaders in order to make a powerful impact on business and the world. For more information visit: www1.villanova.edu/villanova/ business/onlineprograms.html.
General Zinni Visits the Executive MBA Classroom The Villanova Executive MBA (EMBA) invites distinguished C-Suite speakers to provide insight on leadership challenges and opportunities within their companies and industries. This aspect of the EMBA enhances the learning environment by strengthening the students’ levels of business acumen upon engaging in meaningful discussion with the speakers. In November 2014, retired General Anthony Zinni ’65 VSB returned to Villanova to teach a course on Global Leadership: Lessons for an Uncertain World. The course focused on the new global challenges that face leaders, the crisis in leadership, the importance of self-knowledge in leadership, and the critical elements of the new leadership.
Zinni joined the Marine Corps’ Platoon Leader Class program in 1961 and was commissioned an infantry second lieutenant in 1965 upon graduation. Since then, he has held numerous command and staff assignments that included platoon, company, battalion, regimental, Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Expeditionary Force command. His military service has taken him to over 70 countries where he was able to sharpen his experiences and develop a unique style of leadership. \V/
Zinni proposed that today’s successful leaders in all fields--including business, politics, academia and government--must know how to create, operate and thrive in very fluid, flattened and integrated structures that are remarkably different from the traditional organizations we are used to seeing. In this course, students examined the trends that have reshaped our world and the ways in which visionary leaders and organizations have effectively responded to such change.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: JULIAN CHAVEZ-GAYTON ’16 VSB While the rest of his friends in Chicago were packing their bags for the first semester of college, Julian Chavez-Gayton ’16 VSB took 60 pairs of rare sneakers, a dream and an infatuation with shoes and moved to Austin, Texas.
he needed a business plan. Establishing contacts with companies such as Adidas, Vans and Converse, Julian opened a boutique named Sole Fresco on busy Sixth Street to sell sneakers. Sole Fresco translates to "fresh shoe." “The cool
An 18-year-old at the time, he
thing about putting on a brand new pair of shoes is
opened up a pawn shop for
confidence,” said Julian. In the first year, Sole Fresco
sneakers, allowing people to come and look at his unusual Julian Chavez-Gayton '16 VSB
Six months later, he had run out of money and knew
collection. When asked about his decision versus his friends’ college paths, Julian said, “No matter where you go, you can’t be sure you’ll be in the right place the
enjoyed 250 percent growth due to Julian’s hard work. A year later, he was given the opportunity to move to Dallas to open another store. Instead, Julian decided to sell the name and boutique, using the money to fund his education at Villanova University. Julian says that he’s very happy with where he is now. Having the experience of starting his own business, Julian sees the importance in what his professors teach and can vividly see the interconnection between the classroom and business world. Along with a full course load, Julian currently works at
right time.
NarrativeDX, a healthcare startup with five employees
You have
which has a partnership with Penn Medicine, part of the
to put
University of Pennsylvania Health System. Julian also
yourself
owns equity in the startup.
in the position to be lucky.”
Sole Fresco has grown into a boutique that now sells apparel and accessories as well as sneakers. “The place continues to be a gathering space that is trendsetting for urban culture, just like I envisioned,” said Julian. When asked what advice he would give to other aspiring entrepreneurs he said, “Don’t take no for an answer and follow your intuition. Entrepreneurship and creativity can take you further than you think. There are many resources to help along the way. Take a chance. You will never know where that chance will lead you. Venture as far out of your comfort zone as possible.” \V/
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FA C U LT Y S P O T L I G H T : C H E R Y L C A R L E T O N Throughout her career,
personal connection to the
Making a Difference
Cheryl Carleton, PhD, has followed
subject matter.” Over 25 years
Issues raised within the VWPN served
a path that would be the envy of
ago, Dr. Carleton developed a
as the basis for Dr. Carleton’s 2013
many: doing what she enjoys most
course on Women and Economics
article, “Top Five Ways Firms Can
while also making a difference.
that became part of the Women’s
Advance Women.” Concerned by
Studies program (now the Gender
the steady decline in the number of
and Women’s Studies program).
women in senior leadership positions,
An assistant professor of Economics and the director of the Villanova
Dr. Carleton wanted to highlight the
Women’s Professional Network,
Women and Economics
Dr. Carleton has built a career
After serving as associate director
around her love of learning and
of the Women’s Studies program,
she carries that through to effectively
Dr. Carleton was approached to lead
champion women’s issues within
a committee of faculty and staff
For Dr. Carleton, the real value of
the Villanova community.
members within VSB to look at issues
the Villanova Women’s Professional
facing women in the marketplace.
Network comes from how it will
Almost immediately, Dr. Carleton
ultimately help others.
Finding Her Way Teaching college-level economics wasn’t always the obvious answer for Dr. Carleton. Born in rural Maine, she spent most of her youth in
issues that organizations need to address to retain this subset of the talent pool.
expanded the committee to include students and alumni from all corners
“This organization brings together people who care so deeply [about
of the university.
women’s issues] that it starts
coastal New Hampshire. Her father,
“Issues facing women today extend
to create a picture of what
a high school graduate, worked
well beyond VSB,” Dr. Carleton
we can do and where
in the shipyards of southern Maine.
explains. “Establishing an
we can go from here.
organization that reaches across
That excites me for
campus helps us learn from one
future generations
another and broadens our thinking.”
of students and
She found her direction as an undergraduate at Boston College where an economics professor (also a woman) encouraged her to seek
In 2012, the Villanova Women’s
higher education and pursue a PhD
Professional Network (VWPN)
in economics. A light bulb went off
formally convened and since then
for Dr. Carleton.
has hosted or co-sponsored over
After she completed her doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Carleton worked for the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C., as an economist. Ultimately,
20 events. Last year, the VWPN reached over 680 individuals with
women’s issues.
to Villanova. Her early curriculums
exists to inspire. It gives women
focused on broad labor market
a voice on issues that matter to them.
issues until she began specializing.
It also brings together those facing
the rise of more labor issues,” said Dr. Carleton, “and I had a very
Cheryl Carleton, PhD, Assistant Professor of Economics and Director of the Villanova Women’s Professional Network.
awareness and visibility for
“The Women’s Professional Network
created variability, which led to
daughters.” \V/
programs designed to promote
her love of learning brought her
“Women entering the workforce
even for my own
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Brad and his wife, Lindsey, at the premiere of "Run All Night."
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A LU M N I S P OT L I G H T: B R A D I N G E L S BY ’ 0 2 VS B Imagine a career that’s equal parts Variety magazine
The Business of Making Movies
and equal parts Bloomberg BusinessWeek. That’s the
“You have to accept that [screenwriting] is a
world of screenwriting for Brad Ingelsby ’02 VSB.
collaboration,” Ingelsby candidly explains. “It’s a huge
Inglesby draws on his talents to write high-intensity action/drama scripts in Hollywood, but relies just as much on his business background--and it’s paying
part of the business. You have to be a team player.” There’s a surprising level of pragmatism in his attitude toward the movie-making business. “[Movie studios] have a business to run. I don’t begrudge them that.
off. In a highly competitive business where many projects rarely make the theaters, Ingelsby’s credits
I’m not the one investing $30 million [in a film].”
include a number of noteworthy projects, including
“It’s not uncommon to find out that the chase scene
the upcoming release of “Run All Night,” an action/
you wrote for the subway can’t be filmed there and
adventure film starring Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnaman
it needs to be rewritten for say, an open field,” quips
and Ed Harris.
Ingelsby. “You have to constantly reimagine aspects of the script while preserving what everyone likes
Getting Started
about it. It’s challenging
The big screen wasn’t always
Brad’s Films:
the goal for Ingelsby, though it wa s a l ways a p a ss io n . Growing up in Berwyn, Pa., he spent his spare time at a
local video store that offered
10 movies for $10 for 10-day rentals. He studied all the classics, taking in the words and looking at the different
The Dynamiter (2011) Out of the Furnace (2013) Run All Night (2015) The Burning Woman (2017)
ways to articulate feelings. Ingelsby sensed that he wanted to write, and taking a screenwriting class at Villanova helped him pull it all together. He not only learned the structure of a screenplay but also began to study characters,
but it’s also fun.” In fact, the business aspects of filmmaking are just as important as the creative ones. “A big part of my job is marketing myself,” he explains matter-of-factly. “Action/crime drama is my slot. [The producers] want someone who can articulate, ‘Here’s the crime story and
here’s how I can make these characters better and different.’ Much of this [perspective] comes from the marketing [classes] I took at Villanova.”
understand their stories and think about what
Despite the business pressures imposed on his
he wanted to convey emotionally.
craft, Brad Ingelsby’s attitude--in addition to his
For the rest of college and after graduation, he immersed himself in film and screenwriting until he took the leap and applied to film school. Ingelsby attended the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI) in Los Angeles. It wasn’t long before his work started gaining some attention. His first notable script entitled “The Low Dweller” ultimately
considerable talent--seem to serve him well. In addition to the upcoming release of “Run All Night,” Ingelsby has a number of projects in development, including “Hold On To Me,” tentatively starring Emily Blunt and Robert Pattinson; “Merry Men,” a reimagining of the Robin Hood story; and likely many more to come. \V/
got renamed and produced in 2013 as “Out of the Furnace,” starring Christian Bale, Woody Harrelson and Casey Affleck.
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D O N O R S P OT L I G H T: B I L L K E L LY ’ 7 2 V S B Adaptable furniture allows for easy reconfiguration from lecture style to small groups based on the needs of the curriculum. This kind of state-of-the art teaching facility reflects Kelly’s views of improving and maximizing work space. “Modernizing is very important,” he explains. “If you can take the area you have now and create space that’s more flexible, it allows you to do more with The Kelly family visits a Bartley Hall classroom that bears their name. Left to right, Mary Anne Kelly, Bill Kelly ’72 VSB and daughter Meghan Kelly ’09 VSB .
what you have.” Contributions Beyond the Classroom “I’m grateful that I’m able to give
For Bill Kelly ’72 VSB,
A Prototype Classroom
first impressions are lasting
A decade since the most
ones, especially as it relates
recent renovation of Bartley
to Villanova’s campus. Like many
Hall, the next transformation is
visiting Villanova for the first time,
underway. Mr. Kelly and his wife,
a young Mr. Kelly was struck by
Mary Anne, have long supported
the stately gothic architecture
the modernization of VSB, and
and the sense of community
have been major contributors
that pervaded the campus.
toward enhancing the teaching
That appreciation influenced his
facilities within Bartley Hall. Gifts
“Upgrading the facilities and our
perspective--and his gifting--for
to name classrooms will support
classrooms is a critical part of
years to come.
the complete renovation of the room
our strategic plan,” explains
and provide endowed support
Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, The Helen
for continued enhancements at
and William O’Toole Dean of the
Bartley Hall. The Kellys’ most
Villanova School of Business.
recent project--a prototype
“Bill Kelly brings a vision that
classroom--is unique.
not only enhances our physical
“After I graduated and started my career, I always believed that whether you work in an office, a school, a hospital, or elsewhere, you needed to have a good facility from
With Bartley 2046, the Villanova
which to work,” explained
School of Business designed a new
Kelly. Now retired, the
approach to the classroom setting.
former CEO of Blue Tee Corp. still holds that belief as he supports the modernizing of Bartley Hall.
Complete with enhanced acoustics, writable glass, a 70" monitor and full wireless capabilities, the classroom creates the impression of a 21st-century office environment.
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back and help in a small way,” Mr. Kelly explains. In fact, he gives back in many other ways, as well. Kelly sits on the Dean’s Advisory Committee, which he describes as a gathering of exceptionally smart people that further strengthens his connection to Villanova.
surroundings at Bartley Hall, but also advances the quality of the academic experience. We’re exceptionally grateful for Bill’s contributions to the student learning experience at VSB.” \V/
VS B D E A N ’ S A DV I S O RY CO U N C I L Josef Allen ’89 VSB General Manager U.S. Global Operations Center Dax Basdeo, PhD Chief Officer Cayman Islands Government Richard Betz ’84 VSB Executive VP & COO Resolute Energy Corporation James R. Boyle ’14 PA President & CEO Zillion Robert B. Burke ’83 VSB Chief Executive Officer Par-Four Investment Management, LLC George W. Coleman ’78 VSB Vice Chairman, Global Equities Dept. Credit Suisse Kevin M. Curley ’80 VSB, ’09 PA President and CEO Curley Financial Group, LLC
Michael (Mike) Petrane ’93 VSB Partner, Assurance Services Ernst Young LLP
Christine James ’91 VSB Managing Director Institutional Client Services Wells Capital Management
John F. Phinney ’17 PA Co-Managing Partner Convergence, LLC
William M. Kelly ’72 VSB Chief Executive Officer Blue Tee Corporation
Paul D. Ridder ’00 VSB President Tasty Baking Company
Thomas Klein ’84 VSB CEO & President Sabre Holdings Peter Knobloch ’75 VSB Retired Chief Investment Officer Assembly Jeffrey Lagarce ’12 PA Global Head of DC and Institutional Fidelity Investments Joseph Lamastra ’83 VSB, ’12 ’15 PA Chairman & CEO Sandbridge Capital
Kenneth M. Roessler ’84 VSB President and Chief Executive Officer BWAY Corporation David E. Rutter ’84 VSB Managing Partner R3CEV, LLC Christopher G. Ryan ’83 COE Former Global Business Leader for Industrial Filtration Products W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Michael A. Scully ’70 VSB Co-Chairman Scully Company
Gerard S. LaRocca ’14 PA Chief Administrative Officer & Managing Director Barclays Capital Jeffrey C. LeSage ’82 VSB Vice Chairman - Tax KPMG LLP
William M. Shockley ’83 VSB, ’14 ’16 PA Partner Tinicum Capital Partners
John G. Maxwell ’82 VSB Chairman of the Global Board of Partners PricewaterhouseCoopers
Celestine Simmons ’89 VSB Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Central Division Comcast Corporation
John McCarthy ’15 PA President and COO McCarthy Tire & Automotive Centers
Stephen (Steve) Spaeder ’88 VSB SVP, Acquisitions and Development Equus Capital Partners, Ltd.
Peter P. DiLullo ’72 VSB CEO LCOR
Bill R. McDermott Co-Chief Executive Officer SAP AG
Joseph J. Fico ’13 PA CEO & President USI Insurance Services LLC
Michael McLaughlin ’88 VSB U.S. Country Head Macquarie Group Limited
Christopher J. Swift ’17 PA Former CEO The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.
Mark Ford ’11 ’15 PA Executive Vice President & President Sports Group Time Inc.
Robert A. McMahon ’79 VSB President, US Markets Merck & Co., Inc.
James DeBlasio ’77 VSB Executive Vice President York Telecom Corporation Joseph V. Del Raso, Esq. ’74 VSB, ’83 VLS Partner Pepper Hamilton LLP Andrew P. DiLoreto ’80 VSB, ’09 ’10 ’14 PA Chairman and CEO Insight Catastrophe Group
Chris Gheysens ’93 VSB President and CEO Wawa, Inc. Thomas Gilman ’73 VSB Retired President & CEO TD Auto Finance Lisa M. Gray ’86 VSB Co-Founder and Managing Partner Phoenix IP Ventures Vahan H. Gureghian ’76 VSB, ’09 PA Chief Executive Officer Charter School Management, Inc.
Robert J. McNeill Jr. ’88 VSB Managing Partner Deloitte & Touche LLP
Michael J. Thomson ’80 VSB President and COO SunCoke Energy, Inc Charles Trunz ’17 PA Former Vice Chairman, Senior Banker & Deputy Head of US Corporate Banking The Bank of Tokyo – Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
Jeffrey Miller ’79 VSB President, Studio Operations The Walt Disney Studios
William Tucker ’81 VSB, ’15 PA Executive Vice President, Media Relations 4A’s
Robert Mulhall ’80 VSB ’07 PA VUAA Liaison Partner, Assurance Ernst Young LLP
Susan Wolford ’77 CLAS Managing Director BMO Capital Markets Corp.
Francis Perier ’81 VSB Retired EVP Finance, Administration & CFO Forest Laboratories
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