Did you know that, in Florida, state law entitles the public to observe election workers as they operate and close polling places, count the number of citizens who vote, and electronically tally the results from touch-screen voting machines? While many citizens may not be aware of this right, the Miami-Dade Election Reform Coalition (MDERC) takes […]
Author: Beverly Z. Welber
MSMIS program grooms women leaders in high-tech.
The Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) program in the College of Business Administration evolves continuously in response to a changing environment, but one factor remains constant. “We want to graduate students who are qualified to take leadership positions in IT in South Florida,” said Irma Becerra-Fernández, associate professor in the Decision Sciences […]
College’s “Energy Forum” to make multiple contributions to understanding alternate fuel options.
The need to reduce fossil fuel consumption has been well established. But the “how” remains an open question. Ed Glab, director, Knight Ridder Center for Excellence in Management in the college, and former Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Roberto Rodrigues, at the signing ceremony Through the “Energy Forum,” founded by Ed Glab, director, Knight Ridder Center […]
Graduates enjoy their new status.
Earning a degree from the College of Business Administration was just one gratifying experience for recent graduates. Walking in Florida International University’s Commencement on December 19, 2006, was another. And so was participating in a festive round of parties, affording them the opportunity to socialize and recognize their classmates and professors. Here’s a sampling. BBA+ […]
Fall Commencement invites students to look ahead as well as back.
Fall Commencement took place during two ceremonies on December 19, 2006. In the afternoon, undergraduates from the Landon School, with the exception of the School of Accounting, received their diplomas. The Chapman Graduate School and the School of Accounting ceremony took place in the evening. Approximately 766 undergraduate students and 221 graduate students were awarded […]
New study examines information source usage and purchase satisfaction.
If you have bought a car recently, you doubtless recognize the experience as a prime example of a big consumer purchase decision—one that motivates most people to search various information sources before buying. Anthony D. Miyazaki Marketers and advertisers concerned with effective media planning always are keen to learn which types of information sources have […]
University taps Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam to head FIU Online.
Joyce J. Elam Since 1999, when she launched an initial, pioneering project consisting of ten online courses in the College of Business Administration, Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam’s name has been associated with online innovation and excellence. In early November, 2006, the university recognized her leadership by naming her Vice Provost for FIU Online. After […]
Study explores qualities of people who value socially responsible companies
Do you feel you have a lot to be grateful for in life? Would you pay a little more to buy a product from a company that has good environmental practices? The questions may seem unrelated, but research by Karen Paul, professor, Department of Management and International Business in the College of Business Administration, brought […]
Success blossoms as business plan for ergonomic tools wins first statewide competition.
The presentations were impressive and the competition was keen at the first annual Florida Collegiate Business Plan Competition held October 27 and 28, 2006, at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida. Alexis Nogueras (MBA ’06) But when a panel of judges heard College of Business Administration graduate Alexis Nogueras (MBA ’06) present his plan […]
AMA members walk to help others.
Members of the college’s AMA chapter at the start of the Race for the Cure at Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida, on October 21, 2006 What do the Race for the Cure and the Simon Evening of Giving have in common? A number of things: both are charitable events for good causes, both involve walking, […]