09.03Classes for Undergraduates Begin
Undergraduate classes began Tuesday, September 1, and 30 freshmen business majors swell the ranks of the School of Business to 105 total undergraduate majors. Most new students call the Pacific Northwest their home, but one student traveled to NNU from Shaanxi, China, to major in Business. The students, particularly freshmen, have been meeting with advisors (see picture with Professor Ann Thompson-Crabb advising a student) to begin scheduling classes and activities, and mapping out their course of study for the next four years.
Department majors met Thursday, September 4 for an orientation to this year’s school initiatives. Dr. Steve Mountjoy was introduced as the Acting Dean for this school year. Students also welcomed new faculty member David Chaplain, Associate Professor of Economics, and met staff members as well. Majors were informed of the business clubs which exist as opportunities for experience and resume building; SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), FMA (Financial Management Association), AMA (American Marketing Association), and the Accounting Club. New initiatives for the coming year include a change from Blackboard to Angel instructional platform, the use of clickers in selected classes, development of ePortfolios for each business major, and branding NNU as a 
University of significance in the Treasure Valley and beyond. Former Dean Ron Galloway is preparing a proposal for a Ph.D. program, and exploring opportunities for study abroad. Ongoing activities include enhancing this blog in terms of purpose and appearance, the use of BusinessWeek in many classes, Delta Mu Delta honor society, meaningful internships for all majors, and augmenting cross-cultural opportunities for students.
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