Forensic Accounting
Adding a new program to the school of business is up for consideration. The program would be Forensic Accounting.
“At this point, the school of business has approved the program [Forensic Accounting] which sends the proposed program to a university committee (Academic Affairs) for approval,” said Dr. Thomas Bell professor of business administration. “If this program is approved by Academic Affairs only then will it be available as a new business program.”
Forensic accounting, is accounting that is appropriate for legal review. Forensic accounting is the process of accumulating facts through techniques and measures to settle legal problems. Documents, finances and other data are taken into investigation in Forensic accounting according to edwardspub.com.
The proposed program will not just focus on the numbers but rather how the numbers were configured.
“The objective is to make sure that all of the numbers add up adequately,” Bell said. “Also this program would ensure that fraudulent activity is nonexistent”
The accounting program seems to grow larger each year said Hector Quintanilla, dean of the school of business .
“Since accounting is a very dynamic, demanding and growing field, classes such as forensic accounting are necessary,” said Quintanilla.
If the program is approved, it goes to the provost and then to the president for approval.
“The dean of the school of business could possibly plan for implementation in fall 2010, if forensic accounting is approved as proposed”, Bell said
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New program in business -Project Management
New program
Adding a new program to the school of business is up for consideration. The program would be Business Administration degree program, with a concentration in Project Management.
Project Management will prepare students for career opportunities in project management occupations including project scheduling, cost and risk management, quality assurance and project procurement, said Dr. Rodney Erakovich, assistant professor of management
“Similar descriptions of program curriculums by three major universities in this area are from the University of Texas at Arlington, University of North Texas and Texas Christian University and the workforce needs they fill. The curriculum proposal fills a gap in the regional educational offerings and is not in competition with the curriculums of regional major universities. It adds to the management education of the workforce by providing a focus on management rather than specialized tasks such as logistics, transportation and manufacturing control.”
Course requirements for the proposed new program would be ACC 3340 Cost Accounting,MGT XXXX Project Life Cycle Management, MGT XXXX Earned Value Management, MGT XXXX Contract Management,MGT XXXX Operations and Supply Chain Management, MGT XXXX Project Performance and Quality Management and MGT XXXX Project Management. (Xs represent the future course numbers)
“It is a long process filled with a considerable amount of research; it takes many step for this program to get started.” said Dr. Hector Quintanilla, dean of the school of business.
Erakovich said “The proposal to start a new concentration requires a lengthy approval process. The faculty in the School of Business has approved the concentration and is being considered by the Academic Affairs Committee. If they approve it goes to Provost and then President for approval. The Dean at SOBA plans implementation in fall 2010 if all is approved as submitted.”
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E-Advising
E-Advising
Sophomore and junior business students will be the first to pilot the new e-advising program, at Texas Wesleyan this fall.
The E-Advising program will allow students to create an online course planning worksheet, which will allow students to plan courses for the next two semesters. The worksheet can then be submitted to advisers eliminating paperwork. The course is then displayed for approval for the advisor in Ramlink, according to www.txwes.edu/titleiii/E-Advising.
said “About 60 other universities are currently using the E-Advising program,” said Patricia Quiñones, Advising Specialist. The program is also being launched with the school of education. Quiñones said, if the pilot is successful, “the idea is to have the entire campus using the program by 2012 or sooner”. “It is a good program and offers a good advantage to students and faculty.”
However, not all students are excited about the possible transition to e-learning. Cristin Thorne, junior business student said “I would rather meet with my advisor than use E-learning. I feel more comfortable with talking to someone who knows about all of the business classes and can give direct input”
Some professors are pleased with the idea of having an e-advising program. “E-learning is a useful tool to aid students in the planning process said Dr. Thomas Bell III, professor of business administration, however, students should still come and meet with their adviser to make sure the courses are being offered at the desired time. The tool just enhances the advising experience but does not replace it.”
“E-advising is still a pilot study, said Dr. Hector Quintanilla dean of the school of business. “We need to find out if it benefits the students first.”
“E-Advising complements our existing advising program and business processes through collaborative Web-based tools” said Meghan Foster, Title III Instructional Technologist.
http://www.therambler.org/news/online-advising-now-available-for-some-1.2041619
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AACSB
School of business and AACSB
School of business, working on becoming accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business or AACSB.
AACSB an international accreditation symbolizes the highest standard of accomplishment for business schools, worldwide. The main purpose is to show that the institution confirms their pledge to quality and continuous improvement through meticulous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB has a high standard of excellence in management education according to www.aacsb.edu.
“Only about 5 percent of all school of business hold the elite title,” said Dr. Hector Quintanilla, schools of business dean. Some surrounding schools already have their accreditation. “Schools like University of North Texas and University of Texas at Arlington are AACSB. We want Wesleyan to join this prestige level”.
Quintanilla said “AACSB would enhance the look of the school. The school would be on an international level. It would allow students from other countries to attend [Texas Wesleyan]. It would also allow them to transfer credit hours from their current school to Wesleyan”
“I think that this is a great opportunity for Texas Wesleyan’s school of business to take advantage of becoming accredited,” said Lauren Bell, senior business major. “As a soon- to-be graduate; I am very pleased with the education that I have received. I believe that Wesleyan is one of the finest institutions and getting accreditation will not be the basis of the high standards of business education for Wesleyan; instead it will show the high educational standards that Wesleyan has always held for their students prior to this accreditation process.”
http://www.therambler.org/news/wesleyan-business-school-seeks-title-1.2063782
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New faculty faces –Business Building, Wolley
One of the three new professors hired in the school of business, includes Dr. Trisha Woolley, assistant professor of management
“With all of the professors hired, I see them being able to help the school reach the goal of becoming an Advance Collegiate School of Business accreditation, said Dr. Hector Quintanilla, dean of the school of business”. “Only about 5 percent of all schools of business hold the elite title”
Woolley is included as one of the professors who can aid the school in the AACSB direction. Woolley received her bachelor’s degree and MBA for Marist College. She received her doctorate’s degree in management and concentration in science at the University of Massachusetts. Woolley was a research assistant before coming to Wesleyan.
Woolley is originally from New York. “I researched the area first; I came to Wesleyan because it is a small private community”. “Woolley said I enjoy the friendly faculty; also, it is close to my husband’s job”.
Woolley prefers to be in the classroom where she feels needed most. “I was motivated to teach because I love helping people and explaining” said Woolley.
Woolley knew for sometime, that she wanted to teach. “I have always loved to teach,” Woolley said. “In college, is when I first realized that I wanted to teach. I started out substituting and tutoring privately. Then it clicked that I wanted to teach on a college level.”
“My favorite thing about teaching is that I can connect with the student’s and have them come back and share”.
Woolley is glad that she found Wesleyan. “My favorite thing about Wesleyan is that just like the students are not just a number, neither are the professors,” Woolley said.
http://www.therambler.org/news/school-of-business-adds-new-professors-1.2047446
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New faculty faces –Business Building, Gates
Dr. Sandra Gates is one of the two new accounting professors hired. Quintanilla said “there is a large demand in the accounting field.”
Gates attended the University of Houston, were she received her bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting. Gates then received her doctorate’s degree in accounting at Arizona State University
Gates said “I finally decided that my heart was in teaching, after having a part-time teaching position.”
Originally from Houston, Gates worked at the University of Texas at Tyler for four years, as an accounting professor before coming to Wesleyan. Gates decided to make the move to Texas Wesleyan University for many reasons, “It’s closer to my husband’s family”, and “I like a smaller school setting”.
Gates said “loves every aspect of the accounting world. “What is there not to love about accounting” she asked. Gates said her favorite thing about accounting is “seeing the student’s faces when they finally get it”. “It is rewarding to see a student finally understand the accounting process.”
http://www.therambler.org/news/school-of-business-adds-new-professors-1.2047446
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New faculty faces –Business Building, Sullivan
New faculty faces –Business Building, Sullivan
While the Accounting department continues to grow, the faculty needed to grow to accommodate the students according to school of business dean, Dr. Hector Quintanilla. Quintanilla said “accounting is technical and very dynamic”
Dr. Carol Sullivan is one of the two new accounting professors hired. Quintanilla said “there is a large demand in the accounting field.”
Originally from Houston, Sullivan received her bachelor’s degree in Business Communications and doctorate’s degree in accounting at Arizona State University
Sullivan was an accounting professor at Seattle University. Sullivan said “it is a private school just like Wesleyan but paying $40,000 a year will make you appreciate the fees at Wesleyan”.
Being a high school math teacher was the initial idea for Sullivan. Sullivan said “I like math a lot; I am good with numbers”. However, Sullivan’s high school coach gave her the idea to teach on a college level.
Before becoming a professor, Sullivan worked as an accountant, but she said she prefers being a professor. “You are able to extend your influence and you can do so much more to society being a professor”. Sullivan said “my favorite thing about teaching is the students and I like that the students keep you young”.
“I am enjoying the people at Wesleyan”, she said. “They are friendly, compassionate and the students are very intelligent.”
http://www.therambler.org/news/school-of-business-adds-new-professors-1.2047446
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Farewell to JoAnn Moore.
Farewell to JoAnn Moore.
The school of business administrative assistant JoAnn Moore is retiring on Sept. 30,
after 15 years at Texas Wesleyan.
Moore said “I never wanted to retire prior; I knew when the time is right, I would know it and this is the time”. Moore will be joining her husband who has already retired. This way she can spend more time focusing and taking care of her husband and herself. Also, she has some upcoming surgeries and will especially need to take time for herself.
Moore said “I also plan to visit my daughters out of state”.
Moore said “I will miss the interaction with students and the faculty the most”.
Chasiti Dixon, also the school of business administrative assistant, has worked with Moore for more than three years. Dixon took the place of a previous administrative assistant. Dixon said her favorite thing about Moore is “listening to her crazy stories and getting a chance to bond”. Dixon said “what I will miss most about Moore is listening to her sing gospel”.
Moore will be training the new administrative assistant. She will be making visits to the campus from time-to-time
http://www.therambler.org/news/after-long-run-admin-assistant-set-to-retire-1.1930048
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Bud Kennedy
I enjoyed hearing columnist Bud Kennedy speak in class on Monday. I feel he gave us some great tips for writing. Also, he presented some issues in writing a column that I had not thought about. I am glad that he told us that even though he is free to write whatever he wants, it is not as easy as one would think. He writes what the people want to read, not necessarily what he wants to talk about. I am one who thought it must be wonderful to have the privilege to write about any topic you want. I realized when I had a choice to write about anything I wanted to in class, it was difficult. It was hard to narrow ideas down. Writing something that you think others would like to read and something that I would not mind writing, is a complicated task I realized.
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Finally November!!
I am so happy that it is November. November is one of my favorite months because of Thanksgiving! It is the one time when I know the entire family will be together; when the family is all together we are ensured to have a wonderful time. Also, I enjoy that it is a short week for school because everyone is already in Thanksgiving mode. The best part is when we come back from the Thanksgiving break the semester is practically over. Everything is down hill from that; I am excited! We have 31 days until the end of the semester and 21 actually class days left; I am on the countdown! 
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