	December 20, 2012
Getting Down to Business

Message from the Dean

Steve Lorenzet

As the fall semester draws to a close it provides an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of our students, faculty and alumni. Our students have competed in numerous prestigious competitions, representing themselves and the College of Business Administration admirably. Likewise, our faculty have continued to make significant contributions to teaching, research and practice. A sample of our student and faculty achievements are highlighted in this newsletter, as are the accomplishments of one of our recent alumni.

In addition, I am pleased to announce our progress at the midpoint of the 2012-13 campaign. We are well on our way to finalizing Vision 2020 — our vision toward the year 2020 — and our strategic plan to realize the vision. Vision 2020 includes a focus on innovation and academic distinction while our strategic plan emphasizes: (1) curricular innovation, (2) international partnerships, (3) making deeper connections with the professional community and (4) further developing the considerable talents of our faculty as teacher-scholars. As you will see from some of the highlights listed below, we are making substantial progress.

We hope you enjoy the contents of this newsletter and look forward to providing you with additional updates in the future. I send you, your family and friends my best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.

Steve Lorenzet, Ph.D.

Catch Up with CBA

Rider Offers On-site Program at Waste Management

Launched this fall, the Executive MBA program is composed of a cohort of 17 students, representing various Waste Management departments from across the Greater Mid-Atlantic region.

The Executive MBA program is composed of a cohort of 17 students, representing various Waste Management departments.

New Faculty Bring Experience and Enthusiasm

This semester, the College of Business Administration welcomed three new faculty members: Dr. Michelle A. Amazeen, Dr. William Kline, and Dr. Darrell Bartholomew.

Dr. Michelle A. Amazeen, Dr. William Kline, Dr. Darrell Bartholomew

ALUMNI PROFILE

One on One with Matthew Nissen

Matthew Nissen ’08, M.B.A. ’09, oversees the accounting and internal audit functions at Verus Claims Services, LLC.

Matthew Nissen ’08, M.B.A. ’09

CDLS NEWS

CDLS Receives National Recognition — Fourth Year in a Row

Leadership Excellence magazine ranks Center for the Development of Leadership Skills as one of the top leadership development programs in the country.