2014-2015 COB IMPACT REPORT

DEAN’S MESSAGE

Following the tradition we began last year, I am happy to
offer you our 2014-15 Impact Report.

Throughout the Report, you will find that this past year
was very busy and productive. The faculty and staff
approved the Lewis College of Business Strategic Plan:
Marshall Business 20/20 by an overwhelming majority
(95%) in September 2014. The Plan is centered on
enhancing student success through three main goal
areas: People (Nurturing Faculty and Staff), Programs
(Improving Service), and Finances (Growing Net
Revenues). Within each goal area, we have identified
changes or enhancements that will make our students
more successful. Over the past year, we have all been
contributing to an effort to implement the Plan. As you
can see in this Report, lots of work has been completed,
and there still remains much work ahead.

We are also striving toward our goal of achieving AACSB
reaccreditation in 2017. Thus far, many faculty and staff
members have put in a tremendous amount of time and
effort to help the College reach that goal. In June 2014, we
submitted our accreditation application, which is the first
phase o f being reaccredited. We received a go ahead from
AACSB for the second phase, and are writing the 5th year
report in 2015-16.

As we say goodbye to this academic year, we are very
proud of our people and accomplishments. As we look
ahead to the coming year, much work still lies ahead,
but the Lewis College of Business has many friends and
benefactors, as well as strong faculty and staff members.
I am confident that if we continue to work together as
a team, we can reach all our goals set in the Marshall
Business 20/20 Plan.

Haiyang Chen ..... )
Dean, Lewis College of Business

CONTENTS

2 Dean's Message

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Year in Review

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7 things are Always Changing

8 Faculty Honors

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Program Spotlight

Marshall Business 20/20

Student Organizations

8 2015 Business Hall of Fame

Thank You to Our Donors

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Even though 2014-2015 academic year seemed to fly by, we accomplished

quite a bit. Highlights follow.

Engagement with our profession is extremely important. Capital City Auto Auction were also offered. More than 200
Professional organizations facilitate such engagement. Kent LCOB students took advantage of these events; 58 of those
Willis (assistant professor of management) is the incoming students attended at least five events in order to receive a
President of the Business and Health Administration Professionalism Certificate.
Association, an organization that sponsors a global conference Professionalism Month was followed by the College's 2nd
bringing together scholars, teachers, students, regulators and Annual Career & Internship Fair. During the fair, students were
practitioners. given the opportunity to participate in mock job interviews.
Nearly thirty companies participated in our career and
In Dr. Liz Alexander's Social Media Marketing class, students internship fair, and several participated in the mock interviews
developed social media marketing plans for three local as well.
organizations - the MU Alumni Center, a law firm and a small
gift retailer. Interacting with others outside the classroom Impacting Our Community
proved to be very rewarding for the students.
Lewis College of Business faculty and students took part in
In September, accounting faculty attended the WV Council the nationwide "Lemonade Day," an experiential learning
of Accounting Educators Conference in Charleston. Several program that teaches 4th-6th grade students how to start
presentations offered ideas to increase enrollment in and operate a small business. LCOB teamed up with the A.D.
our accounting programs. As a profession, accounting Lewis Community Center after-school program for the event.
continues to try to attract the best and brightest students. Students from a variety of majors led five training sessions
Ideas for attracting high school students to the major as with the students, covering how to develop a business plan,
well as encouraging students already in college to major in set a budget, market the lemonade and other business basics.
accounting were discussed.
On Saturday, May 2, the students and volunteers sold lemonade In
Four graduate students from the Health Care Administration downtown Huntington. The children were allowed to keep half of the
program had papers accepted for presentation at the 2015 profits; the rest was returned to the community center.
Business and Health Administration Association (BHAA) annual
conference held in Chicago, IL, in March.

In June, Ben Eng (assistant professor of marketing) and Robin
McCutcheon (assistant professor of economics) attended The
VW Great Teacher's Seminar, a four-day event. They plan to
share what they learned with other faculty in a presentation as
part of this fall's Inquiring Pedagogies fall teaching conference,
sponsored by Marshall's Center for Teaching and Learning.

Professionalism Month— A New Venture

for the Lewis College of Business

In March, we hosted 15 events related to professional
development to celebrate LCOB's first "Professionalism Month."
Rosanna Brydie, Director of Stakeholder Engagement at that
time, coordinated the activities. She worked with various
LCOB student organizations in co-hosting some of the events.
Topics included: Howto Market Yourself, Resume Tips,
Time Management Workshop, Immigration Challenges for
International Students Entering the Workplace, Linkedin 101,
Professional Dress Workshop, From College to Career, Owning
a Business, and An Evening with Mayor Williams. During
the month, company tours of Goodwill, Special Metals, and

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Recent Research Presentations

Our faculty are not just great teachers, but they also conduct Faculty also traveled to conferences to present their work
research. The following are some examples of articles recently and learn about the research being done by others. Some
published by our faculty: examples:

Basic Research Dallas Brozik, "Using Simulations to Teach Entrepreneurship,"
2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium: Entrepreneurship in
Qinyu Liao, Xin Luo, Anil Gurung, and Weihua Shi, "A holistic Higher Education, Pawley's Island, SC.
understanding of non-users'adoption of university campus
wireless network: An empirical investigation," Computers/r? Jonathan C. Butler,"The DarkTriad, Employee Creativity,
H u m an Behavior, 2015. and Performance in New Ventures," Babson College
Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Boston, MA.
Nancy Lankton and J. Luft, "Making and evaluating participant
choice in experimental research on information technology: A Alberto Marcel Coustasse-Hencke, "Use of Robots
framework and assessment," Commun/caf/ons o f the Association on Cardiology Surgery: Advantages and Barriers for
for Inform ation Systems, 2014. Implementation," Academic and Business Research Institute
Conference, Orlando, FL.
Nancy Lankton, D.H. McKnight, and J. Tripp, "Technology,
humanness, and trust: Rethinking trust in technology," Jourrra/ Elaine Lau, "The Impact of Age Effects on Employee's
o f the Association for Inform ation Systems, 2015. Perception of Effective Leadership: A Cross-Cultural
Investigation,"Southwest Decision Sciences Institute
Elaine Lau, "Employee's Participation: A Critical Success Factor Conference, Houston, TX.
for Justice Perception under Different Leadership Styles,"
Journal o f M a n a g e m e n t Policies a n d Practices, 2015. Doohee Lee, Charles E. Begley, "Care Delay Among US
Veterans and Comparisons with the General Population,"
Kamal Fatehi and UdayTate,"A psychological perspective AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.
on cultural difference: Epistemological heterogeneity and
individual heterogeneity across cultures," European Science Ivan Scott Muslin, B. Reynolds, C. Taylor, K.Timko,"Out in the
Journal, 2014. Country: Perceptions of Rural CRNA Practice," Midwest Business
Administration Association, Chicago, IL.
Practitioner-based Research
William Kent Willis, "Utilizing Emotional Intelligence to
Haiyang Chen and Mohammad Karim,"Manufacturing for Develop Leadership and Management Capabilities in Clinical
Global Markets," Views & Visions: a Bowles Rice Publication, 2014. Medical Laboratory Employees," International Conference on
Healthcare Systems and Global Business Issues, Harlaxton
Alberto Marcel Coustasse-Hencke, B. Cunningham, S. College, United Kingdom.
Deslich, E. Wilson, and P.D. Meadows, "Benefits and Barriers of
Implementation and Utilization of RFID Systems in Transfusion Success on the CPA Exam
Medicine," Perspectives in Health Inform ation M an ag em en t,
2015. This year, the following recent graduates of LCOB's
accounting programs (graduate and/or undergraduate)
Alberto Marcel Coustasse-Hencke, A. Haiston, D. Bayley, S. reached a milestone-successful completion of all parts of
Deslich, and D. Paul, "The Business Case of Tele-Intensive Care
UnW s"Permanente Journal, 2014. the CPA Exam:

Susan Lanham and Craig Barton, "Risk-Based Capital Maegan Adkins Michael Leslie Harbour
Analysis in Punitive Damages UW gation" Journal o f Forensic & Amy Lynn Alton Mason Lyle Husby
Investigative Accounting, 2015. Max Billmyer Jason Scott Kelley
Nga Phuong Bui Lindsey R. Kerns
Nancy Lankton and J. Kelley, "What Role should CPAs Play in Sonya M.Butcher Jeffrey A. Porter, II
Information Technology (IT) Proiectsl" West Virginia Society o f Mathew James Butler Seth Webster Stanley
CPAs Newsletter, 2014. Stephanie Marie Davis
Samantha R. DiDomenico
William (Kent) Willis, A. Chandra, and O. Ozturk, "Informal Tyler Jordan Gatrell
patient-to-patient interaction in health facility waiting rooms
on their perception of health professionals,"Hosp/to/ Topics,
2014.

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2015 Summer Research Grant Recipients Stephanie currently works at Arnett CarbisToothman LLP, in
the Charleston office as a senior associate tax accountant. She
Rishav Bista, Assistant Professor of Economics, "Time Zone is looking forward to her third tax season with the firm.
Effect and the Margins of Exports"
Away from the office, Stephanie is an active volunteer in the
Jonathan Butler, Assistant Professor of Management, "The Fleart of Phoenix Equine Rescue as the Financial Officer and
Man Behind the Curtain: Relational Distance and Employee event planner. In addition, she provides a loving home for her
Perception of Founder D ark Triad Characteristics" own three horses.

Ben Eng, Assistant Professor of Marketing, "Consumers and
Their Celebrity Brands: Attachment and the Importance of Off-
Stage Persona Narratives"

Anil Gurung, Associate Professor of Management Information
Systems, "Understanding the Factors Related to Privacy
Protection Behavior"

Mohammad Karim, Assistant Professor of Finance, "Earnings
Management by Acquiring Firms: International Evidence"

Elaine Lau, Assistant Professor of Management, "The Impact of
Age Effects on Employee's Perception of Effective Leadership:
A Cross-Cultural Investigation"

Stephanie M. Davis--Merit Award Winner! Stephanie Davis (left), receiving The M erit Aw ard from Gayle
M ason, then president o f the West Virginia Society o f CPAs
Stephanie Davis (B.B.A. Accounting, 2013) has won the West
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants'2014 Merit
Award.The award is given to the individual working or living
in WV who, on their first sitting, makes the highest average
passing score on all four parts of the Uniform CPA Examination.
The individual must have completed, and passed all four
parts, within the time frame of the candidate's Initial "Notice to
Schedule," and passed the final part in the given calendar year.

Your Support Is Appreciated

In 2014-15, many alumni and friends made generous contributions to the College.This 2014-2015 Impact Report contains a
special "Thank You" section (see Page 24) to show our sincere and heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for their support. We
also want to thank Marshall Foundation staff for their hard work and assistance in the last year's efforts to raise funds and build
friendships. Here are some highlights of our fundraising accomplishments:

• BB&T Foundation continued its $100,000 annual funding to • Richard Jackson contributed additional funds for the Richard
support the College's BB&T Center for the Advancement of Jackson Endowed Professorship.
American Capitalism.
• Chong Kim increased the Dr. Chong W. Kim Endowed
• Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll established a $100,000 Scholarship to $100,000.
Study Abroad Endowment for Lewis College of Business
students. • Joseph McDonie, a member of Marshall University of Board
of Governors, pledged a $50,000 donation to the College.
• The Kathy Eddy New Horizons Fund was established to
enable accounting students to broaden their perspectives of • Kermit McGinnis and Huntington Federal Savings
the accounting profession beyond the classroom. See Page Bank established the Kermit E. McGinnis Distinguished
24 for more details. Professorship in 2000. This year, its funding reached the goal
of $500,000.
• The 2015 Hall of Fame raised more than $120,800. This year,
a significant number of LCOB faculty and staff donated to
the Hall of Fame.

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THINGS ARE ALWAYS CHANGING!

Retirements Jackie Agesa Becomes
an Associate Dean of
Michael Brookshire, professor of economics, retired after the College
serving the College for 39 years. Cal Kent, professor of legal
environment, served Marshall for 21 years. Allen Wilkins, Jackie Agesa has been appointed
associate professor of economics, retired after his 30th year as as an Associate Dean of the Lewis
part of the Lewis College of Business. College of Business beginning July
1,2015. She Joined the College in
Departures 2000 and is a full professor of finance.
During her tenure. Professor Agesa
Lacie Bittinger, Program Manager for the College has received the Outstanding Untenured Faculty Member, the
Academic Advising Center, has taken a position with Outstanding Teacher, and the Outstanding Researcher awards
Virginia Commonwealth University. Rosie Brydie, Director in the College. While she meets the administrative challenges
of Stakeholder Engagement, has taken a position with the of being an Associate Dean, she will only teach one course
Marshall University Foundation. Alissa Dodds, instructor per semester. Since Professor Agesa is a well-liked and well-
of management, moved to Knoxville, TN after her husband respected teacher, students will miss her in the classroom;
received a major promotion. Suneel Maheshwari, professor of however, she will provide significant leadership to the College
accounting, left College to take a position at Indiana University in this new role.
of Pennsylvania. Lawrence Shao, professor of finance, left
College to become the Dean of the College of Business at As she gears up for her new position. Professor Agesa says,
Slippery Rock University. "Keep an eye on the Lewis College of Business. Our best days
are ahead." She states, "The ability to achieve and maintain
New Members of the LCOBTeam AACSB accreditation is indicative of the high quality faculty in
the College and their commitment to continuously improve
Sara Davis, instructor of marketing and recent graduate of our the curriculum and learning environment.The Lewis College
College, began teaching this fall. Margie Phillips and Dexter of Business is committed to student success and increased
Gruber, both instructors of management, also began to teach engagement with the academic and business community to
for the College this fall. formulate innovative and impactful initiatives."

Promotions Deanna Mader Named Director of the
BB&TCenter for the Advancement of
Dr. Alberto Coustasse-Hencke and Dr. Doohee Lee were American Capitalism
both promoted from associate professors to full professors in
management. The BB&T Center for the Advancement
of American Capitalism received
I f you have career newsfo r another $100,000 to continue its
the College's Year in Review, work. Dr. Deanna Mader has been
please email M olly Robertson named Director of the Center.
at [email protected]. According to Dean Flaiyang Chen,
"One of the top priorities for Marshall
University and the Lewis College of
Business is to strategically invest in
high-demand degree programs. We
have an ambitious plan to develop
a full degree program of innovation and entrepreneurship."
The BB&T Center will provide significant support for the
development of the new program.

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FACULTY HONORS

Richard Agesa, Ph.D. The position has endless possibilities

Awarded the Elizabeth McDowell and opportunities. I am excited about
Lewis Endowed Chair
the high expectations, responsibilities,
Dr. Richard U. Agesa, full professor of
economics, has been selected as the and challenges that lie ahead.
Elizabeth McDowell Lewis Endowed
Chair. The honor was bestowed on them to design research questions, answer those questions,
Professor Agesa based on his sustained and estimate models to yield results.
research in quality nationally and
internationally recognized economics Dr. Agesa is an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers—"Go Pack!"
journals, his passion for teaching, and He and his wife, Jackie, have a daughter who is currently a
his dedication to service in the Lewis junior at Denison University. Richard and his family enjoy
College of Business (LCOB) and Marshall visiting parks in Africa; Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is
University. their favorite.

"I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of this Endowed UdayTate, Ph.D.
Chair position.The position has endless possibilities and
opportunities. I am excited about the high expectations, Awarded the R. G. Miller Jr.
responsibilities, and challenges that lie ahead. I look forward Distinguished Chair
to providing leadership and mentorship in research, teaching,
and service. I also look forward to being a catalyst for change Lewis College of Business professor
especially during this period as we focus on three basic Dr. UdayTate has been selected as
themes: engagement with students, staff, faculty and with the R.G. Miller Jr. Distinguished Chair
the business community; innovation in research, teaching, in Business. The position honors
and interaction with the business community; and impact and recognizes the distinction of
on students, the business community, and on the tristate outstanding faculty. Being selected
economy and beyond." recognizes Dr.Tate's excellence in
teaching, research, and service.
Professor Agesa received his Ph.D. in economics from
the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has been "I am proud to receive this honor, and
teaching in the LCOB for the last 15 years. His primary will justify this honor by productively
teaching and research interests are in the areas of applied contributing to the success of the
microeconometrics and developmental economics. Professor LCOB. Specifically, I will continue to support and contribute
Agesa has published in top-rated economics Journals such to the four pillars of success for the LCOB: (1) Engagement of
as the Am erican Economic Review, Economic D evelopm ent an d Stakeholders, (2) Innovation in LCOB's Business Programs, (3)
Cultural Change, and th e Journal o f Developm ent Studies. He is Impact of Pedagogy, Research, and Service, and (4) Assurance
the 2010-2011 recipient of Marshall University's Distinguished of Learning. As the recipient of this endowed professorship
Artists and Scholars Award (DASA), recognized for his and as a faculty member of LCOB, I strongly believe it is my
substantial quality research. He has received research and primary responsibility to successfully train, guide, and assist
teaching awards from the LCOB as well. A 2002 article ranked our students in achieving their career goals. In addition, it is
Professor Agesa as among the top 20 publishing African- imperative that LCOB plants its footprints in the global arena;
American economists in the nation. to this goal, I will continuously dedicate my time and effort."

As part of his future plans. Professor Agesa will develop an Professor Tate has been with the College for 14 years, and
innovative, online, MBA Managerial Economics class that serves as a full professor in marketing. He has developed
emphasizes students'engagement with real world practical seven marketing courses at the undergraduate and graduate
applications. He also plans to continue participating in the
research workshops sponsored by the College. In that setting,
he serves as both a mentor and a reviewer of other colleagues'
research papers. In addition. Dr. Agesa plans to involve more
students in his research activities, providing an opportunity for

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levels; he finds this type of work to be an enriching experience, I Strongly believe it is my primary
both professionally and personally.The courses developed by responsibility to successfully train,
Professor Tate have been important components of the BBA guide, and assist our students in
and MBA curricula. achieving their career goals.

Dr.Tate has also been productive in research and related developed courses. Global Marketing, online. He also plans to
scholarly activities. His research efforts at Marshall University develop another graduate level course. Marketing Models.
have resulted in the publication of sixteen peer-reviewed
journal articles, more than 30 presentations at professional Professor Tate firmly believes that the College should
conferences, and over 20 sessions chaired by him at those collaborate with other universities across the globe.To that
conferences. He strongly believes in collaborating in research end, he plans to develop exchanges of both faculty and
initiatives with faculty not only from the marketing discipline, students with universities in Bogota and Chia, Colombia.
but from other fields and universities. In addition, he will explore the possibility of establishing a
3-1-2 program for business students at the Delhi School of
With this new honor comes the responsibility to contribute to Professional Studies and Research in New Delhi, India.
the future success of the Lewis College of Business. During the
upcoming year. Professor Tate plans to take one of his recently

£ " “7 ^ Years o f teaching
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62 LEWIS 31
COLLEGE OF
Scholarships fc LCOB students inducted
LCOB students BUSINESS into Beta Gamma Sigma,
honor society recognizing
96% BY THE
business excellence
The percentage o f NUMBERS
graduate students 18
surveyed who would
recommend LCOB Home countries
o f LCOB graduate
59
students
LCOB students receiving
college credit for 98
internships this year
Total number
o f Hall o f Fame

inductees

Additional students in the LCOB
graduate programs this year



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have been made to continue them next • Written communication should focus would be beneficial to their areas of
spring. on memos or executive summaries. focus. Both innovative Programs and
Curricula Work Groups (Graduate
The process to award the 2015 Summer • Oral presentation skills should be and Undergraduate) identified the
Research Grants was also initiated by more task specific (e.g., running a upgrading of technology in Corbly
the Faculty Support and Governance meeting). Flail's Behavioral Lab as a valuable
Work Group. Application forms were improvement that should be funded.
developed, gathered and evaluated • In oral communication, focus on The lab's rooms are used primarily
by LCOB's Faculty Development the important points (if you say for development of students'skills in
Committee. After receiving the everything, you are saying nothing). negotiating and selling. LCOB has been
committee's recommendations, the fortunate to have benefactors provide
Dean selected the six recipients (See Ideas gathered will be used to adjust funds to upgrade other facilities within
Page 8). approaches and assessment methods in Corbly Hall; we hope to find another
various classes. donor to fund these improvements.
Ongoing Projects
Wish List
Some initiatives of the workgroups
were planned in the spring and will be The work groups were also asked to
put into action this fall. For instance, identify items or improvements that
the Innovative Undergraduate
Programs and Curricula work group AACSB Accreditation Update
recommended the redevelopment of
MGT 100, Introduction to Business. The Lewis College of Business is part an elite group! We
Starting this fall, students will take part
in a simulation that introduces them to have achieved accreditation by the Association to
the profession of business in a holistic,
systems-orientated, approach. The Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for
course will provide a basic introduction
into each of the primary disciplines both our business programs overall, and specifically AACSB
of business, i.e., finance, economics, for our accounting program. Only 182 (1.4%) of the
accounting, management, marketing,
and information systems. Flowever, the estimated 13,000 business programs world-wide , ACCREDITED >
focus of the course will not be to teach have achieved such dual accreditation.
specific skills, but rather to demonstrate
how these disciplines must be viewed Every five years, our AACSB accreditation is reviewed
as an integrated whole, how they rely and reevaluated. Earning reaccreditation is a challenging
upon each other and work together in process.The College will be examined for reaccreditation by
any successful business venture. the AACSB during the spring of 2017. At that time, a four-member review team
will visit our college for several days. Prior to the visit, data is collected and
The Assurance of Learning (AoL) Work many reports are filed to let AACSB stay up-to-date on our efforts to maintain
Group focused on the assessment the standards they set forth.
process that leads to improvements
within our curricula.The College One such report is the AACSB international Continuous Improvement Review
assesses students'writing and Application for Business and Accounting. AACSB sets eligibility criteria that
communication skills as well as the it believes are important and form a foundation for accreditation. Based on
level of knowledge they gain through their review of our submitted materials, AACSB concluded that we met the
our degree programs.To be sure we are criteria and sent us a letter confirming the scope of the accreditation review.
assessing the skills necessary for our As a result of the work completed by LCOB's AACSB Accreditation Committee
students'success in the business world, and members of the College Executive Committee, we are one step closer to
members of the AoL Work Group met reaccreditation.
with local business leaders from about
a half dozen companies. The business In anticipation of being reviewed and evaluated for reaccreditation, LCOB
leaders offered specific suggestions to arranged a visit this fall from experts who helped us prepare for the "real"visit.
enhance students'communication skills; Randy Boxx served as dean for three business schools, and now serves on the
AACSB Board of Directors. Jerry Trapnell served as Chief Accreditation Officer
• Focus on interpersonal and Executive Vice President of AACSB for eight years. These experts spent
communication (Try using role three days asking questions, probing and evaluating our programs in much
playing activities). the same way as the actual review team will. Their visit was quite a learning
experience for all ofour faculty and staff!

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UPDATE ON GRADUATE PROGRAMS

A survey of LCOB graduate students was conducted in Fall "The graduate faculty and administrators
2014. More than half of the students in each of the four
graduate programs: Master's of Business Administration have worked hard to bring the very best
(MBA), M.S. in Accountancy (ACC), M.S. in Human Resource
Management (HRM), and M.S. in Health Care Administration graduate programs to our students. We will
(HCA), participated in the survey. Results of the survey have
led faculty and administrators to re-examine the curriculum continue to improve each course to provide
and degree requirements. Some changes have already been
made. our graduates with the most relevant

The Graduate School of Management has established the educational experience possible."
opportunity for more undergraduate students to register for
early entry into graduate courses. Students are able to double­ - Marjorie Mclnerney
count up to nine hours of graduate level courses for their Associate Dean for the Lewis College of Business
undergraduate degree.This program has existed for many
years for MBA students. Starting Fall 2015, students pursuing of an increasing number of International students, both
degrees in HRM or HCA will also be eligible for this program. those with and those without an undergraduate accounting
background.
Master's of Business Administration (MBA)
Marshall University's MBA core curriculum allows students With its focus on giving students the skills to succeed in the
to develop a strong base of knowledge of all key business profession, the M.S. in Accountancy prepares its graduates
disciplines. The core curriculum allows students to sample the well. Most students have accepted Jobs before graduation.
latest innovations from the world of management quantitative
studies, behavioral aspects, financial matters, marketing and M.S. in Human Resource Management (HRM)
economics. The faculty are currently interviewing local and regional
HRM managers to identify the skills set needed for our HRM
Starting Fall 2015, students can customize and focus their graduates to be relevant in the marketplace.These skills will
learning experience to best fit their individual skills and goals. be integrated into existing courses or new courses will be
MBA students can specialize in an "Area of Emphasis" by taking developed.
two electives in one functional area. Areas of Emphasis will
be available in Finance, Management, Marketing, Healthcare For the past three years. Dr. Ivan Muslin has developed an
Administration and Human Resource Management. opportunity for HRM students to work alongside professionals
in interviewing fellow students.This allows HRM students to
M.S. in Accountancy (ACC) experience how professionals actually conduct Job interviews
The youngest of LCOB's graduate programs, the M.S. in by sitting next to them and helping in the interview process.
Accountancy continues to mature. It serves not only graduates Students also participate as "Job applicants" and can gain
of Marshall's undergraduate accounting program, but is valuable insights as interviewers act as "coaches"for students.
becoming an increasingly popular option for students with These mock interviews help both the student interviewer and
undergraduate accounting degrees from other institutions. student interviewee learn how to make a good impression.
Additionally, the program has experienced the enrollment

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT H ealth care

M.S. in Health Care Administration (HCA) Adm inistration
D egree

Marshall University has been named among the most The HCA degree program is Program s
affordable master's in healthcare administration degree transforming. The capstone
,— - .—

programs in the country. LCOB's HCA program was ranked course has been changed to a

18th in affordability according to Healthcare Administration Field Research course in Health

Degree Programs.The ranking was created using information Care Management. Students

from the National Center for Education Statistics'College will be able to take two elective courses

Navigator database. An initial search in the College Navigator from the area of long-term care, rural

returned 287 institutions in America offering these types health care or a special topics course.

of degrees. Each school's affordability was evaluated based The health care administration internship opportunities
on the total cost of attendance, including yearly tuition and continue to expand under the leadership of Dr. Alberto
fees. In-state tuition rates were used where applicable.The Coustasse and Dr. Kent Willis. Internships have been helpful in
description of LCOB's program accompanying its ranking reads bridging the gap between classroom teaching and practical
in part: "This program offers a holistic understanding of the experience for our students. We are proud of the relationships
health care industry, giving its graduates the flexibility to work being built between the LCOB and area health care businesses.
in a variety of settings."

W ithout a question the knowiedge and The Marshall MHA program has allowed me
skills I o btain ed in the M H A p ro gram a t to separate myself from other nursing/clinical
M arshall University gave m e the foundation leaders by giving m e the global picture.
an d confidence to succeed in m y career. Com bining m y nursing skills a n d experience
Combining the MHA program with m y clinical with the broad based MHA program a t
background has proven to be extremely M arshall has not only allow ed m e to succeed
beneficial. I have the privilege o f working daily as a nursing leader, but a healthcare leader. I
with healthcare administrators from m any would recom m end Marshall's MHA program
different MHA programs, and I am confident th at the M arshall to anyone th a t w ants to receive a w ell-rounded perspective o f
MHA can, a n d does, com pete w ith a n y o f them . the healthcare system today as well as increase the likelihood o f
career advancem ent for tomorrow.
D. Brent Kimball, FACHE (HCA '05)
Business Development & Service Line Director Karyn E. Kimball RN, BSN, MS (HCA '05)
Bon Secours Kentucky Health System/ Director of Nursing
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, Inc. (Ashland, KY) Department Administrator OB/GYN
Marshall Health , Huntington, WV
I chose to attend M arshall University for
m y Undergraduate an d Master's Degree in In the competitive jo b m arket today, young
Health Care Administration because Marshall adults Tike m e are alw ays looking for a w ay
offers a credible, comprehensive program to stand out, and having a degree tailored
a n d M arsh all is a know n h igher-education to such a grow ing industry like healthcare is
institution throughout the United States. something th at really benefited me. The HCA
Since I p lann ed early on to pursue a career program has the perfect balance between
in ru ral healthcare a n d p la n n ed to stay close research focused courses a n d courses th a t
to home, M arshall was the right choice for me. Employers have prepare you for a role as a m anager In a
identified m y ties to M arsh all as being a local, h om eto w n girl healthcare setting. I am extremely thankful because the education
th a t is invested a n d co m m itted to the area. Thankfully, since a n d skills th a t I received In the HCA p ro gram allow ed m e to la n d a
graduating from M arshall I have never had to leave the area to jo b on m y first interview after graduation.
find employment.
Leslie Salyers (HCA '14)
Lexa L. Woodyard, M.S. (HCA '06) Financial Analyst Billing Advocate
Practice Administrator Radiology Billing (Dublin, OH)
Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, WV

Engagement. Innovation. Impact.

The Lewis College of Business makes an effort to foster connections in three
key areas-each supports its continued success. The following are examples of
the successes during the 2014-15 year.

Engagement With Colleagues in a personal injury case.Their reports and all the supporting
documents were given to the attorneys a week before the
Dr. Robin McCutcheon is a pioneer! She has single- depositions were taken. While being deposed, the students
handedly established a successful national symposium, handled themselves extremely well. All of the attorneys
now preparing for its third year. McCutcheon developed the asked if they could do it again with the next class. Professors
Interdisciplinary Symposium as an outlet for professors who talk to the students all the time about the importance of the
teach entrepreneurship in any form across disciplines. She will wording in a formal professional report and about how every
offer presenters the option to have their presentations listed assumption and methodology used must be well supported
in the annual proceedings: "Special Edition of the 3rd Annual and defensible. Students hear them and understand what
Interdisciplinary Symposium ~ Free Market Systems: Teaching they are saying, but may not fully appreciate how important
& Research."The purpose of the Symposium is to bring to light it is. Getting questioned by opposing counsel in a formal
the best practices of Free Markets in Fligher Education: how it deposition really makes the students appreciate the
informs and advances our economy, our society, and our lives. significance of the quality of their work!
The secondary purpose is to have professors and instructors
meet like-minded people to network and establish support Impact On The Community
groups through their research. According to Dr. McCutcheon,
since our system of government depends on the Free Market The Lewis College of Business Center for Community Growth
remaining free, we need to teach our students that the Free and Development (CCGD) continued its community outreach
Market is a morally good system for living, working and efforts by working closely with the FIOPE Community
governing. She also publishes a new journal, "Free Markets Development Corporation (FIOPE CDC) to improve the lives
in the 21st Century." It is a journal for emerging research in of residents of the economically depressed West Side of
the arena of free markets and free enterprise by both new Charleston, WV. With the help of students in the College's
professional PhDs and seasoned veterans of academia. Economics Capstone Course, CCGD researchers Dr. Michael A.
Newsome, Dr. Becky Tomasik, and Dr. Rishav Bista completed
Innovation In The Classroom research measuring the potential economic impacts of FIOPE
programs. They presented their findings at well attended
Last November, Professor Susan Lanham held "Deposition research sessions at the State Capitol Building and the
Day." Six attorneys from six different area law firms came Charleston Area Medical Center. At the conclusion of this
to campus to take formal mock depositions of 23 graduate project. Rev. Matthew J. Watts, president and CEO of FIOPE,
forensic accounting students.The students had been given wrote, "We are extremely pleased with [the report's] format
various documents (tax returns, W-2s, employment records, and content. We believe that this report provides FIOPE CDC
etc.) and asked to prepare a formal valuation of the lost with a credible document to present to policy makers and
earning capacity and future medical expenses of a plaintiff potential funders."

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MARSHALL IN MEXICO

by Lisa Williamson, Director of Student Services, Lewis College of Business

In June, a group of 25 students and faculty participated in a academic, research, and teaching collaborations with faculty
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) and institutions in Puebla.The full group in totai visited more
Outreach to Mexico program. Lisa Williamson, Director of than 20 public and private universities in Puebla; several
Student Services for the Lewis College of Business, was among collaborative projects and agreements are currently in
those who received a grant to participate in the program in progress, and others are still being discussed.
the state of Puebla, Mexico.
Many of the universities visited in Puebla were home to
Students from Marshall, Concord, West Virginia State and students and faculty who have been awarded the Proyecta
Fairmont State studied abroad in three-week academic scholarships by the Mexican government to study in the U.S.
programs sponsored by the U.S. and Mexican governments, This past summer's activities have helped to further promote
and hosted by a consortium of eight universities in Puebla. West Virginia as a higher education destination for Mexican
Three students from the Lewis College of Business participated students.
in the study abroad; Jordan Fanelli, junior Economics
and Finance major; Brianna Harrison, senior International
Business major; and Kelsey McFarland, senior Accounting and
Management major.

When asked about his experience in Mexico, Jordan Fanelli
said:"My experience with Puebla really changed how I looked
at the world. I was hesitant at first, but once there I found
that the University was dedicated to quality education.
The International Business Law course was excellent and
challenging. I learned so much about Mexico and the Mexican
people that I otherwise would have never learned.The trip was
an amazing adventure and I would recommend any student
with an interest in international studies, to definitely take
the chance and go!"

Kelsey McFarland had this to say; "At first, I was uncertain
about studying abroad, but I needed an international
business elective for my Accounting and Management double
major. The International Business Law course, as well as
Mexico, intrigued me. Little did I know what the program had
in store for me! I made memories that I will cherish forever and
friendships that will last a lifetime. Puebla was beautiful, and
the culture and history was incredible.The course exceeded
my expectations. The professor's multiple years of experience
in international business law made the class enjoyable, and his
examples allowed me to better understand the concepts of
the course. Overall, if given the chance to go back to Puebla, I
would do it in a heartbeat. Best. Decision. Ever."

Dr. Clark Egnor, Director of International Programs for the
WVHEPC, said this statewide initiative sought to develop

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Students in the LCOB have a diverse selection of organizations they can join
to stay connected to each other, the College, and real-world mentors.

American Marketing Association (AMA) Annual Induction Ceremony, held on Flealthcare Executive Leaders of
Marshall's student chapter of the May 1,2015. Ciara Moore, a member of Marshall (HELM)
American Marketing Association the BGS Class of 2014, was named the The Healthcare Executive Leaders of
continues its wide variety of activities. chapter's Second Annual Scholarship Marshall (HELM) student organization
For the new Professionalism Month, the Award winner. Dr. Michael Brookshire, is being revitalized as the field of
group led a session on "Flow to Market a longtime Professor of Economics health care management continues to
Yourself." and instructor in the M. S. program provide jobs for graduating health care
in Fluman Resources Management, management students.
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) was selected by the student members
The Kappa Phi Chapter of Beta Alpha of BGS to be the chapter's 2014/15 Management Information Systems
Psi at Marshall University is a national Flonorary Inductee - in recognition of (MIS) Computer Club
honor organization for accounting, his 39 years of distinguished service to The MIS club is open to all business
finance, and information system the University, the College, and LCOB's majors. It is a forum to meet others
majors. The goal of the chapter is to students. who are interested in business and
maintain Superior Chapter Status by technology.The club meets a few
ensuring members excel both inside Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization times each semester. Past activities
and outside the classroom. Marshall's (CEO)—A Brand New Venture include video game sessions, socials,
chapter of Beta Alpha Psi consistently Started in Spring 2015, this organization and picnics. Every Fall semester, club
meets that goal by requiring members is off to a great start! The new Marshall members select a new slate of officers.
to participate in robust professional University chapter of this global
development activities and enriching organization has already launched a Society for Human Resource
service opportunities throughout the student-run venture selling final exam Management (SHRM)
year. care packages. The club expects to SHRM is an active club with an award­
sponsor several events in the 2015-2016 winning advisor. Rosanna Brydie was
Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) school year including bringing Startup named Student Organization Advisor
Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma Weekend to West Virginia for the first of the Year. With Rosie's guidance,
(BGS), the official academic honor time. The goal of the Marshall chapter SHRM hosted an activity during
society of the AACSB, is open to of CEO is to foster interaction between Professionalism Month, and contributed
students in all our degree programs and students interested in starting their own service hours in several volunteer
is by invitation only, based on GPA and companies and existing entrepreneurs projects. Members competed in a SHRM
Class Rank. The LCOB chapter of BGS in the Tri-State region. Case Competition in Covington, KY and
inducted Juniors, seniors, and graduate earned 3rd place.
students into membership at its 17th

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STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT

Alpha Kappa Psi (AKP)— An Award-Winning Chapter

LCOB's very own chapter of AKP was AKP Initiation Day, Spring 2 0 75; Crystal Stewart, chapter advisor, far right
named Marshall University Student
Organization of the Year! Nationally,
AKP's vision is to be recognized as
the premier developer of principled
business leaders. Membership in
Marshall's chapter is open to students in
all LCOB programs. In February, student
members travelled to the Principled
Business Leader Institute in Nashville,
TN.The event provided a structured
program focusing on professional
skill building at the individual level,
as well as the opportunity to network
with other members and business
professionals.Throughout each year,
members participate in social, service,
and professional development activities.

Alumni Make Great Partners

M endy Aluise - Partner at Som erville & Company, P.LLC.
Mendy is a Huntington native who has been with the firm since graduating from Marshall in 2004. While
in school, she participated in the Somerville & Company's Accounting Internship Program for two tax
seasons. At the firm, she provides accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services. Mendy is a member
of Somerville & Company's Technology Committee, and is certified as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. She is
president of the Huntington Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs and a member of the Marshall
University Alumni Board.

M a tt Brotsky - P artner at S om erville & Com pany, P.LL.C.
During his time as a student in the Lewis College of Business, Matt participated in the Somerville &
Company's internship program. Upon graduation in 2008, he became a full time associate. Now a partner.
Matt provides accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services to a wide range of clients. He is especially
experienced with employee benefit plan audits mandated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
(ERISA). A native of Scott Depot, Matt now resides in Barboursville with his wife, Lauren.

M ichael M isiti - P artner at The Fyffe Jones Group, AC
When Michael graduated from LCOB in 2006, he received a bachelor's degree in business administration
with majors in accounting and finance, and minors in economics, management and marketing. Prior to
joining Fyffe Jones in 2009, Michael worked at Deloitte. Currently, he is the partner-in-charge of the firm's
audit practice, but also focuses on individual income taxes. A Beckley native, Michael resides in Huntington
with his fiancee, Jenna Walker.

Marshall University Lewis College of Business

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2015Business Hall of Fanne Inductees

J. Richard Damron, Jr.

J. Richard Damron, Jr. holds a Bachelor o f Business A dm inistra tion degree in Accounting from Marshall
University and is a CPA. W hile at Marshall Mr. Damron was a m em ber o f Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He
has a successful record o f accom plishm ent in both the public and private sector. His experience includes
over 30 years w ith global and dom estic com panies and corporate divisions ranging in size from startups to
those w ith $200 m illio n o f revenue in health care, life sciences and financial sectors.

Damron has been employed reporting systems following a reverse merger with a publicly
in the medical products traded company. He developed job-costing methodologies
industry since 1980, in both and negotiated contracts with managed care organizations
operational and financial roles. focusing on reducing job costs, and enhancing managed care
As President, CEO and Board plan benefits that resulted in increased profit margins.
member of Home Diagnostics, His community activities include: Member of the Corporate
Inc (now Nipro Diagnostics, Board and Finance Committee at Boca Raton Regional
Inc.) from 2001 to 2009, Hospital, Past Commodore and Board of Governors at Royal
he led the operational and Palm Yacht and Country Club, and Elder and Co-Chair of
financial reengineering of this HR Committee and Pastor Nominating Committee at Grace
manufacturer and marketer of Presbyterian Church. Damron resides in Boca Raton, Fla., with
diabetic testing systems. He his spouse Pattie, who also earned her BA from Marshall in
took the company through 1973.
a successful IPO in 2006.The
company was named by ;
Forbes magazine as one of the
200 Best Small Companies in 2008.

Prior to joining Home Diagnostics, Damron was a consultant
and provided business and strategic planning to a variety of
business and not for profit organizations. He served as Officer
of the Executive Committee that developed a long-term
strategic plan for not-for-profit organizations.

In 1996, Damron became Senior Vice President and CFO of
Apollo Eye Group, Inc. He was responsible for SEC reporting
and compliance, strategic planning, budgeting, and financial
management for a retail optical and vision care company.
He directed the integration of financial organization and

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ness Hall o f Fame Inductees

Calvin A. Kent, Ph.D.

Dr. Calvin Kent is Distinguished Professor o f Business Emeritus and Senior Economist at Marshall's Center
fo r Business and Economic Research. He retired from Marshall in January, 2015 w here he was Vice President
fo r Business and Economic Research and D irector o f the BB&T Center fo r the Advancem ent o f American
Capitalism. Earlier in his career, he served as Dean o f the Lewis College o f Business.

He came to Marshall from He is a lay minister, Sunday school teacher, elder and choir
Washington, D.C., where member at First Presbyterian Church. Among Dr. Kent's
he was the Administrator civic involvements are West Virginia Kids Count, Hospice of
of the Energy Information Huntington, Municipal Development Authority and the West
Administration and Assistant Virginia Property Tax Valuation and Training Commission. He is
Secretary for the Department on the Leadership Council for the International Association of
of Energy during the Assessing Officers.
administration of President
George H. W. Bush. Dr. Kent has taught in 14 different countries and over 50 U.S.
Universities. He has been married for 52 years and has two
For 12 years, Dr. Kent held the daughters and six grandchildren.
Herman W. Lay Chair in Private
Enterprise at Baylor University
in Waco, Texas. Earlier, he
was Professor of Economics
at the University of South Dakota and Chief Economist for
the South Dakota Legislative Research Council. He has been
Mayor or Chair of the City Council in three different cities
including Huntington, W.Va. He is a former Co-Vice Chair
of Governor Cecil Underwood's Fair Tax Commission and
served as Committee Chair on Governor Joe Manchin's Tax
Modernization Committee.

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2015Business Hal of Fame Inductees

Paula Tompkins

Paula Tom pkins is a strategic visionary w ith a deep understanding o f m arketing and technology. Her
30-plus-year career encompasses the full spectrum o f m arketing, from direct mail and call centers to m u lti­
channel and om ni-channel experiences. She is an a u th o rity on leveraging digital touch points to drive store
traffic. An inventor, Tom pkins holds tw o U.S. patents fo r softw are technology.

She started her career as a In 2014, Marshall University's Yeager Leadership Institute
commercial banker in 1974 with presented Tompkins with the second annual William E. Willis
Bank of New York. Abandoning Leadership Award for her exemplary leadership in three
Wall Street, she went on to areas— learning, guidance and honor. The Marshall University
break gender barriers as a alumna actively works to promote the school's programs. She
sales engineer at both 3M and served on the university's foundation board of directors for 12
General Electric industrial sales years.
divisions.
Tompkins has appeared on several television shows such as
One of her customers, a start­ "The Nightly Business Report" and "Money Talks." She has also
up, recruited her to assist been featured in both online and print publications, including
with developing a personal The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Time, The Washington Post
computer, an early "luggable." and Business Week. Also renowned in the international
She then moved on to another business arena, Tompkins has been the focus of articles in a
start-up, Altus Corporation, number of periodicals around the world.
where she was responsible
for creating an interactive electronic advertising medium for Tompkins has lectured at Columbia University's School of
airline passengers. Business, the University of California Berkeley's Haas School of
Business, Stanford University and Marshall University.
In 1985, Tompkins founded The SoftAd Group, renamed
ChannelNet in 2004. As the CEO and a member of the Born and raised in Huntington, Tompkins holds a bachelor's
company's Board of Directors, she led the company's creation degree in Business Administration from Marshall University.
of multichannel marketing and sales solutions for corporate Her main residence is now in California's Silicon Valley.
America.

Her technology-based sales, marketing and service company
works in the finance, automotive and home improvement
industries. Her customers include BMW Financial Services,
Hyundai Motor Finance, Ally Financial, Inc.,Toyota Financial
Services Corporation, Harley Davidson, Ford Motor Company,
Porsche Financial Services, Subaru, Jaguar, Volkswagen Credit,
Lexus, Audi Financial Services, Kia Motor Finance, General
Motors, Hunter Douglas and Benjamin Moore & Co.

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201I ^Business Hall of Fame Inductees

Janet Smith Vineyard

Janet Smith Vineyard's m u ltip le degrees have helped guide her as she served in various executive positions.
She holds an A.S. in Retailing, B.B.A. in M arketing and Transportation. She also has an M.B.A.

For 15 years after graduation For each organization. Vineyard and her staff work to promote
from Marshall University, and improve the business interests of the member companies
Vineyard worked for Ashland by increasing awareness of the industries at the federal, state
Oil Inc. dealing with the and local level; lobbying for passage of legislation favorable
supply, transportation and to the industries; sponsoring and promoting educational
sale of gasoline, diesel fuel and seminars, trade expos and conventions, as well as providing
other petroleum products. training resources to members; and above all, creating and
maintaining higher standards, and policing trade abuses
In July of 1993, she became the within the industries.
Executive Director of the West
Virginia Petroleum Marketers Janet Smith Vineyard was appointed to the Marshall University
Association (WVPMA) and the Foundation Board in 2013 and she is a current member of the
West Virginia Association of Marshall University College of Business Advisory Board. She
Convenience Stores (WVACS). has served on numerous boards for the industries she serves
Three years later, Vineyard led and was named one of the Top Ten Lobbyists in 2005 by The
the merger of these two associations and the West Virginia State Journal.
Grocer's Association to create the West Virginia Oil Marketers
and Grocers Association Inc. (OMEGA). Smith was named Vineyard has also been a successful fundraiser for various West
president of the new organization. Virginia children's charities including Make-A-Wish, YMCA,
Children's Miracle Network and Children's Home Society,
In 2006, OMEGA entered into ajoint venture with the raising in excess of $2,200,000 since 2003.
West Virginia Trucking Association (WVTA), and in 2013,
OMEGA began managing the WV Wholesaler's Association Janet Smith Vineyard is the daughter of Charles and Wanda
(WVWA). The following year. Vineyard and her staff took over Smith who reside in Nitro, W.Va. She has been married 31 years
management of the Independent Insurance Agents of WV, Inc. to Gary Vineyard. They have one son. While at Marshall, she
(IIAWV). was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority.

In addition to her role with OMEGA, Vineyard acts as president
of WVTA and executive director of WVWA, and CEO of IIAWV.
She promotes cooperation among the industries through the
pursuit of their common interests and goals and by providing
support and services to members.

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ness Hall o f Fame Inductees

Stephen J. Kopp, Ph.D. (1951-2014)

Dr. Stephen J. Kopp began his presidency at Marshall University July 1,2005. Under his leadership, Marshall
experienced unprecedented grow th and developm ent. The strategic vision and priorities that guided
Marshall University under President Kopp's leadership stressed the im portance o f student success and
developing the tools and resources required to advance this success. The Marshall C om m itm ent, an eleven-
elem ent action plan for advancing academic quality at Marshall, expresses and em bodies this agenda.

Since Dr. Kopp became External funding for research doubled and a $30 million
president, more than $300 research endowment was established at Marshall, following
million in new buildings the successful mini-campaign to raise $15 million in private
and building renovations gifts. President Kopp was the architect for the West Virginia
have been completed or are Research Trust Fund legislation, which has matched dollar-
underway.These projects for-dollar the private gifts to Marshall in support of research.
include the $55 million Arthur In addition, during his tenure, Marshall became a leading
Weisberg Family Applied university for advanced, high-performance computing and
Engineering Complex, the Internet-2 connectivity. The evolution of this platform has
downtown Visual Arts Center, positioned Marshall University to partner and compete
the Veterans Memorial Soccer globally anytime, anywhere with anyone at any level.
Complex, and a three-building
indoor practice complex, Fie lent his expertise to a variety of area economic
which includes an indoor development organizations, including the Fluntington Area
practice facility, student- Development Council and the Fluntington Regional Chamber
athlete academic center and the Sports MedicineTranslational of Commerce. Fie was a member of Johnson Memorial United
Research Center. Methodist Church and the Rotary Club, and was a contributor
to local charity fundraising efforts.
Marshall's academic profile grew dramatically with new
high-demand majors and degree programs, including Dr. Kopp is survived by his wife, Jane; two grown children,
digital forensics and the new schools of pharmacy, physical Adam and Liz, and two grandchildren.
therapy and public health. Under his leadership, the four-year
undergraduate engineering program was re-established and is
now fully accredited.

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Kathy Eddy New Horizons Fund—

Contributions in Action

The Kathy Eddy New Horizons Fund was established through the Marshall University
Foundation by Kathy and her husband, Ed McDonough, to enable accounting students at
Marshall, Kathy's alma mater, to get more exposure to the vast challenges and opportunities
offered by the current business environment. The Fund provides scholarships to enable
current accounting students to meet and interact with working CPAs and broaden their
perspectives of the accounting profession beyond the classroom.

A generous donation from Kathy and Ed established the Fund, From left: Kathy Eddy, Brandon McMullen, Steven Hanshaw,
and donations continue to come in. Rather than wait for the Jean Price, Elysse Burkhamer, Shelby Reynolds, Jessa Wilson,
Fund to reach its full size, Kathy wasted no time putting the Jonathan Abdalla, Bob Simpson
money to work.The first excursion funded was a trip to the
West Virginia Society of CPAs Annual Meeting at the Greenbrier them understand the direction the profession is headed and
on June 18th through June 20th. Free housing for the students the challenges the profession now faces.
was secured, and scholarships were made available to cover
the remaining costs of the trip. Recipients of the scholarships are grateful for the opportunity
they were given and now have a broader perspective of their
During the spring semester, 18 students applied for chosen profession.
scholarships from the Fund. Kathy herself, with the help of
Division of Accountancy faculty members Jean Price and
Bob Simpson, reviewed applications, conducted interviews,
and selected six students to receive scholarships funding
their trip to the Annual Meeting.The first annual recipients
of scholarships from the Kathy Eddy New Horizons Fund
are: Jonathan Abdalla, Elysse Burkhamer, Steven Hanshaw,
Brandon McMullen, Shelby Reynolds, and Jessa Wilson.

At the annual meeting, the students along with two faculty
members, had the opportunity to hear several nationally
known speakers present updates in accounting and auditing,
as well as taxation. Thursday afternoon, the students received
a behind the scenes tour of the accounting operations at the
Greenbrier by Amanda Strader who is the CFO. Friday evening,
attendees had the opportunity to network with professionals
from all over the state at the formal Installation and Awards
Banquet. Finally on Saturday, the students were introduced
to Bill Balhoff, CPA who is the Immediate Past Chair of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He helped

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Steel Dynam ics/Steel of utilize a pneumatic lift set up which allows computer monitors
to be easily hidden within the desks, transforming the room
West Virginia Renovates into a more traditional classroom space.The new instructor
podium also utilizes an electronic lift system to accommodate
Com puter Lab instructors of varying heights. Lastly, distance learning
technology was installed to facilitate future distance learning
With a generous gift from Steel Dynamics/Steel of West situations.
Virginia, the LCOB completed a 4-year renovation project
of our primary computer lab located in Corbly Hall, Room Such a major renovation project utilizing modern, advanced
242. The gift made possible the replacement of outdated learning technology would not have been possible without
equipment, some of which had existed in this computer lab Steel Dynamics/Steel of West Virginia's generous gift. Thank
since it was first installed in the late 1990s. you!

Two 80" LCDTVs were installed in the front of the room to
replace two aging projector and screen systems along with
five 46" LCDTVs that were installed in the back half of the
room, mounted from the ceiling, to maximize room coverage.
Multimedia technology was installed to link all seven LCD
TVs so that they show the same content, ensuring students
will have easy viewing of the class content being displayed
on the LCDTVs no matter where they choose to sit in the
computer lab. New chairs and desks for both the students and
the instructor were purchased as well.The new student desks

Corporate and Foundation Giving

THANK YOU from the Lewis College of Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund State Electric Supply Company, Inc.
Business. Gifts made between July 1st, Gibbons & Kawash Steel Dynamics Foundation, Inc.
2014, and June 30,2015 Dr. O. M. and Ruth A. Harper Family Steel Of West Virginia, Inc.
Foundation, Inc. Suttle&Stalnaker
Arnett, Foster &Toothman Home Health Connection, Inc. SWV Hotel LP
Better Foods, Inc. Huntington Federal Savings Bank The Contractors Association of West
Branch Banking and Trust -Whiteville IBM International Foundation Virginia
Main Branch Independent Insurance Agents of West The Gough Family Trust
Bridgeport Hotel Limited Partnership Virginia The Haymaker Foundation, Inc.
Bulk Plants LLC J. H. Fletcher & Company Thomson Reuters
Cabell Huntington Hospital Lanham O'Dell & Company, Inc. TSG Consulting LLC
Club Tax Network, Inc. Leadership West Virginia VIM, Inc.
CRC Foundation, Inc. Leslie Equipment Co., Inc. West Virginia Business and Industry
Cremeans Consulting Services Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Council
Dr. Crews and Dr. Nibert, D.D.S., Inc. Pritchard Charitable Trust West Virginia Coal Association, Inc.
Dixon Hughes Goodman Foundation Inc. Proud Eagle Inc. West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP Robinson & McElwee PLLC Association, Inc.
Dow Chemical Foundation Rucker, Billups and Fowler Inc. West Virginia Wholesalers Association
Edward Jones Investments Schwab Charitable Fund
FeltonCPA Somerville & Company, P.L.L.C.

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The Lewis College of Business says

Individual Gifts made between July 1, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Broh Mr. and Mrs. John J. DIugos, III
2014, and June 30,2015 Mr. and Mrs. F. Justin Brown Mr. Pete M. Dudley
Mr. Charles Allan Brown Mr. Edward P. McDonough and Ms. Kathy
Mr. and Mrs. Neal G. Adkins Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Brumfield G. Eddy
Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Agee Mrs. Catherine FI. Brumfield Mr. and Mrs. Galen L. Ellis, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Brun Mr. and Mrs. William M. Ellis, Jr.
Ms. Jamie P. Alford Ms. Rosanna K. Brydie Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Elswick
Mr. Johnny A. Aliff Mr. and Mrs. William F. Buckner Mr. Florace Emery
Mr. Jeremy C. Alltop Mr. James G. Call Mr. Ben Eng
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Amsbary Mrs.Tessa M. Carr Mr. and Mrs. William L. Evans
Mr. and Mrs. R. Scott Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Carson, II Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Faerber
Mr. and Mrs.W. B."Bart" Andrews, II Mr. Ron Cartee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Farley
Dr. and Mrs. John B. Arbaugh Mr. and Mrs. C. Brian Cassidy Mr. and Mrs. Paul Farrell
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Archambault Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Casto Mr. Charles N. and Dr. SusanT. Ferrell
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Perry N. Chaffin Mr. and Mrs. Larry K. Flicek
Mr. and Mrs. Marc D. Arnold Mr. Mark A. Chandler Mr. and Mrs. FI. Lee Flower
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ash Dr. Flaiyang Chen Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Force
Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Ash Mr. and Mrs. David W. Clark Dr. and Mrs. Augustus N. Fotos
Dr. Lisa Z. Bain Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Click Mr. and Mrs. John T. Foy
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Ballard Mr. and Mrs. L. Gray Cochran, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bane Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Cochran Mr. Dennis L. Genevie
Mr. and Mrs. Ira D. Bartram Mr. Matthew Coco Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. George
Ms. Stacy M. Beck Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Gerber
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Beckett Miss Joanna J. Cover Mr. Charles F. Gerry
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Bender Mrs. Marcia E. Riffe Craddock Mr. and Mrs. Butch Giacomo
Ms. Gerrie Bjornson Miss Betty L. Craig Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Gibbs
Mr. and Mrs. Justin R. Blankenship Mr. Larry R. Crane Mrs. Leslie J. Goe
Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Blatt Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Creakman Mr. Arthur P. Gough, III
Mr. and Mrs. D. Steven Bobo Mr. David W. Crow Mr. James Gough
Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Bocard Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Cyrus Mr. Robert L. Gough
Mr. and Mrs. Elton R. Bond Dr. and Mrs. Earl Z. Damewood Ms. Diana Gough
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bowling Mr. and Mrs. NormanT. Daniels, Jr. Mr. Victor Grigoraci
Mr. Brian J. Bracey Mr. and Mrs. James H. 5. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Grounds
Dr. Charles K. Braun Mr. Michael DeAngelis Mr. Larry J.Guio
Mrs. Margaret C. Breece Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Dempsey Mr. and Mrs. Nathan M. Flamilton

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Mrs. Deborah Hammersla Mr. Garland Selby Litton Colonel and Mrs. Jon R. Sheets
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hancock Mrs. Keri E. Lucas Dr. Jeffrey N. Shy
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Harlow, Jr. Drs. Fred and Deanna Mader Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Shy, II
Mr. Kingston J. Harney Ms. Jennifer Mak Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Simms
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Harper Ms. Regina B. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Simpson
Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Harrington Ms. Gayle E. Mason Ms. Virginia C. Slack
Ms. Jennifer J. Harrington Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Massey Dr. Harlan M. and Dr. Elizabeth R. Smith
Mr. E. J. Hassan Mr. and Mrs. Patrick S. Mayberry Mr. and Mrs. Brad D. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson E. Haughey Mr. and Mrs.Tim McGhee Mr. Billy B. Sparks, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Hauldren Dr. Marjorie Lynn Mclnerney Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Spence
Mrs. Sara Ann Hawkins Mrs. Ava Huffman McMullen Mr. and Mrs. William N. Spradley
Mr. Adrian H. Haynes, Jr. Mr. ChristopherT. McNeely Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. Sprouse
Mr. Gary R. Hayward Mr. Jack M. Miller Major General David W. Stallings
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie D. Heck Mrs. Loren Miller Mr. and Mrs. Frankie A. Stamper
Mr. Paul W. Hershberger Mr. John D. Mollohan Mr. Bryan F. Stepp
Mrs. Sandra W. Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Monroe Dr. Frederic M. Stiner, Jr.
Mr. David Douglas Hill Mr. John Richard Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Forest R. Stover
Mr. and Mrs. L.Wayne Hinter Mrs. Dolores A. Wickline Moore Miss Mary L. Stratton
Mr. and Mrs. Brett D. Hironimus Mr. and Mrs.Todd B. Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Strittholt
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Hoeft Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Morrison, Jr. Mrs. Gina M. Sturgill
Mr. Gregory S. Horner Mr. Norman C. Mosrie Dr. DeepakSubedi
Mr. and Mrs.Thomas C. Hudson Mr. Victor F. Newman Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Swearingen, II
Ms. Jessi L. Huffman Mr. Christopher S. Nice Mr. Gary Swingle
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hughes Mrs. Lucinda K. Nicholson Mr. Reed J.Tanner
Mrs. Lorie Ann Humphrey Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Olian, II Mr. UdayTate
Mr. and Mrs. Jon K. Hutcheson Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Osborne Mr. Stephen L.Taylor
Mr. Richard D. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. L. Randall Palmer Mr. Norman W.Thabit
Mr. and Mrs. Hemant K. Jain Mr. and Mrs. Bruce K. Parsley Captain Gregory W.Tharp
Mr. Rajiv Jain Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Payne Ms. Amanda K.Thompson-Abbott
Mr. and Mrs. Carl 0. Jimison Mr. Archie R. Phlegar Mr. and Mrs. David A.Tolley
Ms. Patricia A. Justice-Levine Mr. and Mrs. William C. Price, Sr. Ms. Nancy S.Tonkin
Ms. Filiz S. Kadiev Ms. Jean Price Mr. David E.Truscott
Mr. Mohammad Karim Mr. Patrick Hooten and Mrs. Courtney Cross Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Vineyard
Mr. James D. Kegley Mr. Anthony J. Provenzano Ms. Laura L. Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. John Kenney Gary L. and Frances L. Rambacher Mr. Brent T. Walls
Dr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Kent Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Rappold Mr. David M.Ward
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Kern Drs. James R. and Christina L. Ratliff Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Watson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. David P. Kerns Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Reger Mrs. Patricia L. Cooper Watts
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Kerns Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Reynolds LTCand Mrs. Matthew E. Wear
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Ketterly Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Richardson Dr. and Mrs. RickJ. Weible
Dr. and Mrs. Chong W. Kim Mr. Daniel Richardson Mrs.Teri M. Wells
Mr. J.T. Kim Mr. and Mrs. Jan B. Rife Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Wendell
Mr. and Mrs. George S. King Mr. Henry Roberts, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Wheeler
Mr. Gary 0. King Ms. Molly Robertson Mr. and Mrs. James M. Wiles
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kinnaird Mr. and Mrs. Steven S. Robey Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wilks
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Klosterman Mr. and Mrs. Rodney M. Robinette Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Korstanje Mr. and Mrs. James D. Rorrer Mr. and Mrs. William K. Willis
Mrs. Lori J. Kotrba Mr. Rocco S. Rossetti Miss Marda C. Wilson
Mr. Carroll L. Kyer and Mrs. Sue E. Dickerson Mr. and Mrs. George M. Roy Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Wilton
Mr. Christopher S. Lambert Mr. and Mrs. John Rulli Mrs. Barbara S. Woods
Mrs. Susan W. Lanham Mrs. Selena S. Russell Mr. and Mrs. John D. Woolfolk
Dr. Nancy K. Lankton Lt. Col. and Mrs. Michael J. Sazy Mr. and Mrs.T. Bart Willis
Mrs. Shelley G. Lauffer Mr. JamesT. Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Argie L. Workman
Mr. JesseJ. Leftwich Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Schudmak, III Ms.Jiajia Wu
Dr. and Mrs. Paul S. Legg Mr. and Mrs. David R. Scott Mr. and Mrs. Robert E.Yeager
Mrs. Marie R. Lenhardt Lt. Col. and Mrs. Jack L. Selby
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Linder Ms. Deidra B. Shaffer

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