John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics 165 John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Dr. Jeff Steagall, Dean The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is a leader in preparing students for careers in business. The Goddard School attracts students from across the nation and around the world who desire a quality education. Nearly 2000 students are enrolled in undergraduate programs in accounting, business administration [with emphases in finance, management (with human resource management track), marketing, and supply chain management], economics, and information systems & technologies; and more than 240 students pursue degrees in the Master of Accounting and Master of Taxation programs, as well as the Master of Business Administration program. Students should note that the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the premier global accrediting agency in business and accounting education. Courses are designed to reflect the rapidly changing business environment. Dedicated faculty use innovative teaching and learning methods throughout the curriculum. The consequences of the global economic environment and international competitive advantage are addressed at the onset of the curriculum and discussed throughout the program. The key issues of technology, quality management, ethics, and entrepreneurship are discussed in many contexts. A unique feature in the curriculum is the endowed Ralph Nye Lecture Series. In this Series, business leaders visit Weber State University campus to serve as guest lecturers. A wide variety of speakers include executives who have risen to the top of corporate worlds, entrepreneurs who have nurtured an idea into a viable business, and authors and opinion leaders with special insight into the business environment. These speakers make an invaluable contribution to our educational programs. Associate Dean: Dr. Cliff No well Location: Wattis Building, Room 201 Telephone Contact: Mary Ann Boles 801-626-7307 Coordinator of Academic Advisement: Mara Sikkink 801-626-6534 Location: Wattis Building, Room 211 Coordinator of Recruitment & Career Development: Patricia Wheeler 801-626-7914 Location: Wattis Building, Room 213 Department Chairs/Directors Accounting and Taxation: Dr. David Malone 801-626-8802 Business Administration: Dr. Michael Stevens 801-626-8099 Economics: Dr. Doris Geide-Stevenson 801-626-7634 Graduate Program Directors MACC/MTAX Programs: Mr. Ryan Pace 801-626-7562 MBA Program: Dr. Matt Mouritsen 801-626-8151 John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Vision, Mission and Values Vision To become an acknowledged leader in business education that develops professionals with the facility to analyze problems, the resolve to implement change, the capacity to lead, and the courage to act justly in all chosen endeavors. Mission The John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics provides quality undergraduate and graduate education for developing professionals and career-oriented students. Degree programs are grounded in the University's liberal arts tradition and focused on synthesis of theory across disciplines, the application of theory to practice, and the enhancement of professional skills. While we are primarily a regional institution, we seek to prepare our students to succeed in the global economy. Three principles are central to our mission: Learning We champion continuous learning through excellent teaching, close student-faculty interaction, small class sizes, assurance of learning processes, and faculty scholarship designed to improve effective teaching. Research Cur portfolio of faculty intellectual contributions is diverse including application of theory to practice, advancement within and across disciplines, and utilization of research outcomes to further learning. Community We enhance our community through the dissemination of best practices, the provision of economic information and analysis, the engagement in professional organizations and societies, and the creation of strategic relationships which expand life-long learning opportunities for our stakeholders. Values We embrace a diverse student body admitted upon criteria which measure the promise for success. The students of Utah are our prime constituency, but we attract and welcome students from across the nation and abroad. The Goddard School is founded on an environment where people are free to openly question any concept, voiced by any person, at any time. Similarly, we value and seek the informed opinions of those outside the School. Cur mission is chiefly supported through a community of teaching scholars who focus their efforts toward instructional improvement and the advancement of theory and practice through research. Faculty and staff also direct their expertise to enhance the broader community thereby advancing management practice and economic development at the national and international levels. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog