Category: "Campus Announcements"
College of Business ranked among the nation's best
The College of Business at Colorado State University moved up three places on this year’s The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Administered” business schools, to third in the nation.
“It is an honor for our entire program’s administrative team to be recognized in this way,” said John Weiss, director of MBA programs. “We think it is as a result of having a group of dedicated people who do their very best to make sure that our students are able to navigate through our programs from start to finish.”
The Princeton Review, a New-York-based educational services company, features Colorado State in the 2015 edition of "The Best 296 Colleges.
Inclusion on the list is based on surveys of more than 21,600 students at 296 business schools, in addition to data from school administrators. The Best Administered ranking is the result of student answers regarding how smoothly the college is run and the ease with which students can get into required and popular courses.
Online Professional MBA
Weiss is also the program director for CSU’s Online Professional MBA, a graduate focused program that takes a unique approach to online education.
The Review said CSU’s OPMBA offers a solid mid-tier program for an “an amazing value” at a well-respected institution that is ideal for working students looking to progress or diversify their careers. Students said they were impressed by the multiple program options for career advancement, including Professional and Early Career, and eight-week classes, scheduling flexibility, online courses, and course layout.
According to the Review, surveys also highlighted the diversity of students in any given class (both in-person and online) and faculty that makes sure “there is a lot of insight as to how topics are handled in specific industries.”
Other recent CSU College of Business accomplishments include:
- CSU’s College of Business part-time MBA program was ranked 31st in the nation in U.S. News and World Report's 2015 Best Graduate Schools edition. The program was the highest ranked one of its kind in Colorado.
- The College of Business has been recognized for its outstanding leadership in integrating social, environmental and ethical issues into its Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise MBA program. The Aspen Institute's 2011-2012 edition of "Beyond Grey Pinstripes," an independent, biennial survey and global ranking of business schools, ranked the GSSE program at CSU number 27 on its list of the Top 100 MBA Programs in the world.
- Net Impact, a leading nonprofit that inspires students to drive social and environmental change on campus and throughout their career, ranked CSU number five of, “Top 50 Schools for Social Impact.” The college also placed in the top half for “Top 50 Schools for Environmental Sustainability.”
- Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranked the College of Business as one of the top undergraduate business programs in the country. Colorado State ranked No. 73 in this year's BusinessWeek rankings, up from No. 89 last year.
- Colorado State’s business and economics programs rank in the top 15 percent of the world's best universities for research, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The university placed 76th out of the top 500 universities included in the rankings released by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. CSU was ranked at 101 last year — the first year it appeared on the list — based on objective measures of faculty research.
- The College of Business was also named a “Best Buy” by GetEducated.com.
Greenhouse gases heat up new degree
As industries from agricultural to manufacturing work to confront climate change issues, a new job market is emerging for professionals who can accurately quantify and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of businesses.
Pritchett leads new outreach effort
As the newly appointed assistant vice president in the Office of Engagement, James Pritchett will serve as a catalyst for new engagement efforts in food systems, and contribute to ongoing excellence in research and Extension initiatives.
Livestock leader lauded
Harold Harper, a livestock visionary, was recently honored by CSU’s Department of Animal Sciences as the 2014 Livestock Leader for his exceptional contributions to the sheep and lamb industry.
Couples who are expecting sought for CSU study
The Emotional Attachment Lab at Colorado State University has announced its latest research project, "Love Now, Success Later," and is looking for participants to join the study.
In the project, researchers will be examining the effectiveness of a workshop series that teaches mindfulness and emotional availability skills for expecting parents during the last trimester. The purpose of the research study is to see if an emotional availability and mindfulness intervention will improve couple functioning, individual well-being, and infant outcomes.
All study participants will be compensated and entered in a drawing for self-care and baby-care gifts. Participation in the study is completely voluntary. Compensation is provided.
To learn more about the project or check eligibility, email virginia.warren@colostate.edu.
Check out the project website, lovenowsuccesslater.yolasite.com, and the Facebook page, facebook.com/emotionalattachment.
The Emotional Attachment Lab is located in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
This protocol has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at CSU (Protocol# 09-698H).
Hundreds of high school students to visit campus
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More than 1,000 high school students will descend on the Colorado State University campus Thursday and Friday, and campus community members are being encouraged to be welcoming and assist any visitors who have questions or need directions.
Journalism Day, being held in the Lory Student Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, is expected to attract about 1,400 young journalists from 59 middle schools and high schools around the state.
And on Friday, Oct. 10, the CSU Office of Admissions is hosting about 1,300 prospective students and their families as part of Explore CSU, an opportunity for high school seniors to meet with representatives from the academic colleges, take a campus tour, experience lunch in one of CSU’s dining centers, and attend an information fair and reception.
J Day, an event put on by the Colorado High School Press Association, was held at Mount Vista High School in Highlands Ranch last year due to the $50 million renovation that was under way at the Lory Student Center.
“We are glad to be back, because it’s a nice draw to get these students on campus,” said Jack Kennedy, CHSPA executive director and an instructor in CSU’s Department of Journalism and Technical Communication. “It’s great for CSU, and everybody loves coming here.”
He said the event features at least 45 speakers and 50 sessions, as well as about a dozen exhibitors. Revenue from the fees charged to exhibitors goes to student scholarships. More information about the event is available at http://col.st/DxcZv.
During Explore CSU on Friday, prospective students and guests will be parking in the Moby Arena Lot starting at 7:45 a.m. The event begins in Moby Arena at 9 a.m. and concludes in the Lory Student Center at 4:45 p.m. Campus community members will see an increased volume of visitors in the dining halls between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Academic sessions will be taking place in the Lory Student Center throughout the day.
CSU starts two-month stadium assessment process
President Tony Frank on Monday formally started an evaluation process related to Colorado State’s ongoing stadium discussion.
Comment on new parking models
Parking and Transportation Services will present to various groups across campus on potential models for parking on campus to accommodate infrastructure changes.
“This is a vibrant time for Colorado State University, and our new efforts to improve campus buildings and make room for an expanded student, faculty and staff population, while maintaining a commitment to green space, calls for an evaluation of how the university will address the demand for parking and alternative transportation,” said David Bradford, director of Parking and Transportation Services.
The university’s commitment to maintaining current green areas on campus means that new construction often occurs on existing parking lots. To help address the loss of parking space inventory, Parking and Transportation Services and the university have increased alternative transportation systems to better serve employees and students. In addition, Parking and Transportation Services is exploring sustainable parking models for campus and seeking comment and input on options.
The following presentations have been scheduled:
- Administrative Professional Counsel meeting, 8:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 13, in Lory Student Center Rooms 372-374. Open to all administrative professional staff.
- Classified Personnel Counsel meeting, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14. in the Lory Student Center Grey Rock Room. Open to all Classified Personnel employees. Because of limited space, classified employees who wish to attend are required to RSVP here.
- Campus open forum on university Master Plan and parking models, 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the Lory Student Center Cherokee Park Ballroom.
- Campus open forum on university Master Plan and parking models, 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Lory Student Center Cherokee Park Ballroom.