COB Connector Volume 2, Issue 3

              COB Connector
Bellevue University College of Business
Volume 2, Issue 3
October-December 2015

Inside this issue:

Kittredge joins COB			2
IACBE Regional Conference hosted by COB	2
HS of Business Luncheon			2
COB Speaker Series			2
Supply Chain student outings		3
Scholarship opportunity			4
BU among top online MBA Programs	4
Ph.D. students receive scholarship	5
Owusu successfully defends dissertation	5
Accounting student receives scholarship	5
Alumni praises adjunct			5
Adjunct News & Updates			5
Adjunct Dr. Shirey attends conference	5
Alum authors book			6
Student IMA Meeting			7
Conference Updates			6
Save the Date				7
Birthdays and Anniversaries		7
Links and Resources			7

New Assistant Dean for COB

The College of Business at Bellevue University welcomes, Jane L. Schaefer, Ph.D., as the new Assistant Dean.

Dr.Schaefer completed a PhD in Education Leadership (Higher Education Administration) from Iowa State University and also holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, theology and secondary education from Creighton University. Among her roles in higher education administration, Jane was the Executive Director of Continuing Education and Community Engagement at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Dean of Community Education and Workforce Development at Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio where she provided leadership and management for Business and Industry Training, Continuing Professional Education, the Transitional Workforce Department, the Ohio Small Business Development Center, and the Columbus State Conference Center. At Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska, Jane worked as an administrator in the Office of Community and Workforce Education where she coordinated partnerships among the Nebraska Department of Education, and Greater Omaha businesses, K-12 schools, universities, chambers of commerce and community organizations working together on behalf of student career preparedness.

Jane has recently relocated to Omaha to be near family. She enjoys the companionship of a rescue dog named Shelby and also enjoys outdoor adventures (especially water- related!), sports, travel and faith.

Bellevue Ranked Among Most Affordable Online Master's in Accounting Programs

BU News Release:

September 22, 2015 - Bellevue University has been ranked among the top 50 most affordable online master's in accounting programs by Master's in Accounting Degrees. The ranking was published on the organization's website in July.

Bellevue University was ranked 13th.

Using the National Center for Education Statistics' College Navigator Database, the 50 most affordable online schools were selected and ranked.

Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a private, non-profit, regionally accredited institution with a beautiful 46-acre main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska. Bellevue University serves nearly 10,000 students annually at a total of 15 campus locations in four states - and everywhere online.

"As one of the first to market with online degree programs, it is not surprising but extremely rewarding to be included in this ranking," says Mary B. Hawkins, University President. "Our commitment to the student experience is what sets Bellevue apart."

Master's in Accounting Degrees is the ultimate resource for students interested in earning a graduate-level degree in accounting. Browse the editor's rankings for bachelor's and master's degree programs in accounting, finance, and business. Learn more about schools that offer online accounting degree programs, or find a degree program close to home with the listings of degree programs by state. The site addresses relevant topics, answers frequently asked questions, and offers tips and information related to the accounting world. Read the full article at the following link: http://www.masters-in-accounting.org/best/affordable-online-masters-in-accounting-programs/

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