Spring 2001, Table of Contents, Plain Text
The New Frontier: Forefront Of Innovation
Volume 4 No. 2 Spring 2001
Message from the Dean2 Make Room for The School of Management, Ron Nash
Alum and SOM Advisory Council Chairman-Elect Nash states the case: the School is
growing up and growing out of its quarters. To keep quality ahead of the faculty
and student population boom, a new headquarters is needed.
4 The Next Frontiers of Knowledge, Paula Felps
Not just classroom-bound academicians, researchers among The School of
Management faculty are trailblazers whose results are being applied in industry,
medicine, and modern life.
12 The Corporate View, Ron Martin
Fujitsu Network Communications participates financially and personally to ensure
that UTD SOM forges ahead.
14 Leading with the Fundamentals, Jeanne Spreier
Take a look at seven management information systems classes that cover the
basics of e-commerce, data communications, Java programming, and more.
18 When Brazil Beckoned..., John H. Ostdick
Adventures in the Amazon? Yes. Amazing? Well, yes, but this was the kind of
leading-the-pack business venturing that SOM students have come to expect for
their field excursion forays.
22 Preparing Future Leaders, Helen Bond
A new Cohort MBA Mentor Program matches students with alumni or friends of the
School in pairings meant to build the "junior partners'" business acumen, boost
their self-confidence, and ready them for real-world accomplishments.
Departments
28 Advisory Council
29 Program Updates
35 Alumni Notes
36 Donors
