Basadur presents paper at 2013 Academy of Marketing Conference April 17, 2013 - Timothy Basadur, MBA, assistant professor of management in the College of Business, presented the paper “Information Distribution, Utilization, and Decisions by New Product Development Teams” at the 2013 Academy of Marketing’s Winter Educators Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
CUC to host MBA Open House April 08, 2013 - Concordia University Chicago’s College of Business is excited to announce its upcoming MBA Open House on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 6 p.m.
CUC launches Center for Policy Studies and Social Justice March 18, 2013 - In the fall of 2012, Concordia-Chicago announced the launch of the Center for Policy Studies and Social Justice, a new Center whose mission is to explore policy as a catalyst for a socially just world through research, education, advocacy, and dissemination. CUC faculty, formerly of the Department of Foundations and Social Policy, were tapped to establish the Center. Pamela Konkol, PhD has been...
CUC partners with National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to offer advanced degree in applied exercise science November 14, 2012 - Concordia University Chicago has partnered with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to offer a master of science in applied exercise science. One of only two fully online programs in the U.S. to partner with NASM, this online degree will provide theoretical foundations and a comprehensive application of exercise science. The program of study will teach students how to design...
Stemming the tide of educational loss: Dr. Art Safer discusses homelessness and its effects on K12 youth November 13, 2012 - Dr. L. Arthur Safer , executive director of the division of research and doctoral programs and professor of leadership at Concordia-Chicago, is a long-time volunteer and board member with Chicago HOPES for Kids Inc ., a unique tutoring program that works with children in homeless shelters. In conjunction with a seminar on homelessness and its educational consequences for K12 youth (watch video...
Dr. Christopher Lilly, class of 2012: On my doctoral experience in educational leadership at CUC September 13, 2012 - When seeking a doctoral program, I looked for a university with a strong reputation in the field of education that was affordable and flexible to meet my needs as a full-time educator. With close to 150 years of established reputation in the field of education, Concordia University Chicago certainly met my expectations for academic rigor, and the College of Graduate and Innovative Programs...
Reading education expert Jerry Johns speaks at Concordia-Chicago celebration of NCATE accreditation January 18, 2012 - On Thurs., Feb. 16, reading expert Jerry Johns spoke on his perspectives on literacy education and the future of reading instruction.
Tomorrow's Promise: Vision 2020 May 02, 2011 - Through 2020, Fifth Third Bancorp and Concordia University Chicago will provide 22 students with mentoring, tutoring, school supplies and technology, employment opportunities and financial support—including full coverage of their tuition, books, fees, and room and board at Concordia University Chicago.
Concordia graduates first online doctoral student March 15, 2011 - March 15, 2011 —In the fall of 2010, Jeffrey Lesser of Port Washington, NY, became the first person to earn a doctoral in educational leadership degree from Concordia University Chicago through wholly online work.
Connecting through collaboration across a growing graduate college December 19, 2010 - Dec. 19, 2010 —Established in July 2009, Concordia Chicago's Department of Foundations, Social Policy and Research encompasses a collaborative faculty team working with other departments and colleges to create and implement course, curricula, programs and capstone experiences.
Basadur presents paper at 2013 Academy of Marketing Conference April 15, 2013 - Timothy Basadur, MBA, assistant professor of management in the College of Business, presented the paper “Information Distribution, Utilization, and Decisions by New Product Development Teams” at the 2013 Academy of Marketing’s Winter Educators Conference in Las Vegas, NV. The findings reported in the paper draw attention to an all too common problem in groups: Individual group members tend to...
Concordia-Chicago announces MBA international exchange with China April 08, 2013 - In order to best prepare business students for today’s highly global society, Concordia University Chicago is piloting a version of its MBA program that fosters an integration of business students studying at both Concordia-Chicago’s campus and in China. “As a relatively young MBA program, we have the opportunity to re-envision what a modern business education looks like,” said Dr. George...
CUC to host MBA Open House April 08, 2013 - Concordia University Chicago’s College of Business is excited to announce its upcoming MBA Open House on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 6 p.m. “We have a great line up of speakers, including new, full-time faculty member Quentin Jackson , Interim Dean Alan Meyer and some terrific alumni,” said Recruiting Director Rowena Abrahams. “This is a great way for individuals thinking of starting an MBA to...
MBA students meet with McDonald's execs May 24, 2012 - Students from the MBA Competitive Strategy class and College of Business Club attended the May 24, 2012 McDonald's annual shareholders meeting in Oak Brook, Illinois. After observing the shareholders meeting, the students had the opportunity to spend time with members of the McDonald's strategy team and learn more about how McDonald's goes to market and how it creates and leverages its...
Former Kraft executive Paula Sneed presents ideas for creating your future November 01, 2011 - In Nov. 2011, Paul Sneed delivered an inspirational speech to Concordia students entitled “Creating Your Future.” Sneed shared lessons learned throughout her career and provided career advice to students.
How technology can help your business October 27, 2011 - Local business professionals learned some valuable, cost-efficient tips on how to grow their businesses at the President’s Business Leaders Networking Event, which was held by Concordia University Chicago’s College of Business on Oct. 27, 2011.
Concordia-Chicago business professor admitted to Bar of the Supreme Court October 12, 2011 - College of Business professor Craig Lusthoff was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States on October 12, 2011. He traveled to Washington, DC, where he was formally sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts in the courtroom of the US Supreme Court Building, in the presence of the other eight members of the Supreme Court.
Women in Management welcomes Prof. Dellegrazie September 20, 2011 - College of Business professor Beth Dellegrazie was invited to give a presentation to Women in Management, Near West Cook Chapter on September 20, 2011 at the Carlton Hotel in Oak Park, IL.
Concordia University Chicago announces new dean and new community-focused MBA September 15, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago welcomes George Vukotich, PhD, as the new dean for its College of Business, and it is also introducing a new Community Cohort MBA degree for professionals in the River Forest and Oak Park area.
College of Business offers new multicultural marketing course August 17, 2011 - “Marketers can no longer afford to approach domestic markets as one homogenous group,” said Assistant Professor John Hildebrand. “Understanding the subcultures within your market can mean the difference between failure and success.”
Concordia MBA graduate named chairperson of Girls in the Game August 09, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago MBA graduate Jen Groh has been named chairperson of the board of directors for Girls in the Game, a nonprofit organization providing sports, nutrition and leadership programming to girls.
New MBA concentrations offered at Concordia-Chicago June 01, 2011 - Students in the MBA program at Concordia University Chicago can now choose from seven different concentrations including Not-for-Profit Management, Sports Management, Accounting, Health Care, Leadership and Change Management, School Business Management, and Banking and Financial Institutions.
Business students learn global strategy in Costa Rica May 19, 2011 - Students from the College of Business at Concordia University Chicago were immersed in global business in Latin America this spring. Students and faculty members traveled to Costa Rica from May 9 to May 18, 2011, as part of a new global strategy course, now offered during spring semester. The study abroad program exposes students to both international trade and culture
Working mom completes MBA with dual concentration May 07, 2011 - Anyone who has completed grad school or is considering attending would be inspired by Rhonda Bollinger, a working mom with three children. Rhonda graduated from Concordia-Chicago’s MBA program on May 7, 2011, with a very ambitious approach to her education.
Concordia supports Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago February 24, 2011 - Hundreds of nonprofit professionals from Chicago gathered recently to recognize the city’s Outstanding Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year. Concordia-Chicago’s College of Business continued its support of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago (YNPN) by sponsoring its 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 24, 2011.
Business student gains hands-on experience in Beijing February 01, 2011 - College of Business student Nan Yang will complete a three-month internship this summer with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the financial district of Beijing, China. She will work with the company’s audit department on internal controls and financial statements.
Students recognized with Lusthoff Scholarship January 15, 2011 - Concordia University Chicago recently awarded the 2011 Lusthoff Scholarship to Laura Hawkinson, Eric Olgaard, and Kelly Simmons.
Students develop marketing plans for Chicago businesses January 01, 2011 - Marketing students got a chance to apply their classroom knowledge to real business practice. They worked in teams to develop integrated marketing communications plans for Chicago-area businesses.
Australia Study Abroad Program October 30, 2012 - Concordia-Chicago's Australia study abroad program makes for an exciting and ambitious combination of literacy education and culture tourism. Mainly of interest to master of arts students in reading education , this trip is associated with the course EDU 6291 Roles, Relationships and Ethics of the Reading Specialist . On this trip you'll spend several days embedded in classrooms of Australian...
CUC grad students go 'down under' for global perspective on literacy October 30, 2012 - As part of a master's program in reading education, Concordia University Chicago grad students trekked to Australia in July 2012 to gain international perspectives on reading and literacy education. Through the course EDU 6291, Roles, Relationships and Ethics of the Reading Specialist , Dara Soljaga, PhD , who is an associate professor of curriculum, language and literacy at Concordia-Chicago,...
Concordia-Chicago student reflects on study abroad semester in Costa Rica December 01, 2011 - Costa Rica is a beautiful country! Whether spending time on the rich coast, Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea, or simply enjoying the vast culture of the city, my time abroad was not wasted.
CUC students spend 2 weeks visiting schools, immersed in Argentine culture November 22, 2011 - Nov. 22, 2011—This last May, I had the great joy of accompanying several Concordia University Chicago undergraduates to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for two weeks.
Concordia Chicago launches Center for Global Outreach November 22, 2011 - Nov. 22 2011—In June 2011, the Board of Regents of Concordia University endorsed the establishment of the Center for Global Outreach (CGO), on the recommendations of a task force comprised of representatives from each college and the administration. The CGO began serving the university on August 1, 2011.
Guatemala mission trip a success August 01, 2011 - This past August, I led a group of 14 students on a mission trip to Guatemala City, Guatemala. This trip was organized through a mission organization called Groundwork Guatemala.
Bonnar and Skorek participate in roundtable on bullying in the workplace November 19, 2012 - Dr. Kathy Bonnar and Dr. Judy Skorek participated in a roundtable, "Bullying in the Workplace: What Students entering the Workforce Need to Know," at the ACCA (Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area) Scholarship of Pedagogy Symposium on Oct. 27, 2012, at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois.
CUC faculty present at Scholarship of Pedagogy Symposium November 19, 2012 - Dr. L. Arthur Safer, Dr. Susan Mann and Dr. Cynthia Grant (with Kenneth Hasse) presented “Teaching Students to Identify their Ethical Core through Personal Reflection,” presented at the ACCA (Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area) Scholarship of Pedagogy Symposium on Oct. 27, 2012, at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois.
Richter presents on instructional technology at conferences in U.S. and South Africa November 19, 2012 - Prof. Richard Richter gave the following presentations: Lutheran Education Conference for Southern Africa 2012 , South Africa, September 8-16, “Global e-Learning Initiatives” presentation to Lutheran Teachers in Wartburg, Luneburg and Pretoria, South Africa SLATE, Midwest Blackboard Users Conference , Naperville, IL, October 11, 2012, “Getting Faculty Buy-in... With a Twist” (presented with Joh...
Maddock's article on partnership models accepted for publication November 19, 2012 - Dr. Amanda Maddock’s article, “Assessing partnership models: maintaining quality as professional doctoral candidates are prepared for independent research” was accepted for publication in the next issue of the Journal of Work Based Learning published in the UK. This article was a result of the project she did last year as part of her faculty load reduction for research.
Tawfik publishes articles on failure and problem-based learning November 19, 2012 - Andrew Tawfik, PhD , has published: "Why Do We Fall? Using Experiences of Failure to Design Case Libraries" (with Jonassen, D., and Keene, C.). International Journal of Designs for Learning. 2012, in press. "Effectiveness of introducing problem-based learning in the undergraduate curriculum" (with Khanna, S., Winholtz, R., Jonassen, D., and Henry, H.). Proceedings of the ASME International...
Dean Jandris named to board of group aiming to transform higher education November 19, 2012 - Thomas Jandris, PhD , dean of the College of Graduate and Innovative Programs and vice president of educational innovation, has been asked to serve on the board of directors for the “Higher Education Redesign Initiative,” a five-year research and dissemination initiative funded in part by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) . The purpose of the project is to collaborate on a redesign...
Pate gives keynote address at Chicago State University November 19, 2012 - Dr. Ardelle Pate was the Keynote Speaker at Chicago State University for their adjunct faculty orientation and development day on September 22nd. Dr. Pate’s address was on “Knowledge and Communication through Emerging Technologies.” Ardelle Pate is an Associate Professor in the Educational Design and Technology program (within the Department of Instructional Design and Technology) in the Colleg...
Turner-Mangan receives Excellence Award in Service from National Louis November 19, 2012 - Dr. Michelle Turner Mangan , Associate Professor, Department of Research, received an Excellence Award in Service from the Faculty Association of National Louis University in recognition of her excellence in service as the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee and Co-Chair of Faculty Welfare and Compensation Committee during the 2011-2012 academic year. She was one of two faculty chosen from...
Stemming the tide of educational loss: Dr. Art Safer discusses homelessness and its effects on K12 youth November 13, 2012 - Dr. L. Arthur Safer , executive director of the division of research and doctoral programs and professor of leadership at Concordia-Chicago, is a long-time volunteer and board member with Chicago HOPES for Kids Inc ., a unique tutoring program that works with children in homeless shelters. In conjunction with an upcoming seminar on homlessness and its educational consequences for K12 youth ,...
Faculty Seminar on 10/29: "Bringing Assessment Online: Using Assessment to Guide Teaching and Learning" October 16, 2012 - On Mon., Oct. 29, 2012, Dr. Jon Mueller will speak on "Bringing Assessment Online: Using Assessment to Guide Teaching and Learning." This seminar, which is open to graduate-level faculty at Concordia–Chicago, will be held in the Christopher Center, CC 200, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. As today's faculty know, assessment is no longer just a means to measure student understanding at the end of a course or...
Dr. Gregory Michie in the Washington Post: "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." September 17, 2012 - As the Chicago teachers' strike ended its first week, Concordia-Chicago's Dr. Gregory Michie explained the strike to readers of the Washington Post, from the perspective of a Chicago public school teacher. In his article, "How things look to a returning Chicago teacher," he refutes Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's comment that this is a "strike of choice," underscoring instead the administration's...
Dr. Christopher Lilly, Class of 2012: On my doctoral experience in educational leadership at CUC September 13, 2012 - When seeking a doctoral program, I looked for a university with a strong reputation in the field of education that was affordable and flexible to meet my needs as a full-time educator. With close to 150 years of established reputation in the field of education, Concordia University Chicago certainly met my expectations for academic rigor, and the College of Graduate and Innovative Programs...
Dr. Isabel Nuñez in the Chicago Sun-Times: "Standardized Test Scores are the Worst Way to Evaluate Students" September 12, 2012 - During the recent Chicago Teacher's Union strike, Dr. Isabel Nuñez , who is an associate professor at Concordia-Chicago's new Center for Policy Studies and Social Justice, made the case for why standardized test scores are dubious measures of teacher and principal performance. The article, "Standardized Test Scores are Worst Way to Measure Teachers," was published in the Chicago Sun-Times on...
Award is latest recognition of alumnus educator's impact December 01, 2011 - Steven Isoye ’95, the 1998 Concordia Alumnus of the Year, recently was named the 2010-2011 Horace Mann/Illinois Principal Association Principal of the Year—an honor landing him recognition in Washington, DC, as one of the nation’s top high school principals.
CUC professor copresents recommendations adopted at UNESCO conference on instruction September 01, 2010 - Sept. 1, 2010 —Sustainability, recycling systems, preserving resources on Earth—they were all among the subjects of recommendations adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during the 14th World Council for Curriculum and Instruction Conference last summer.
June 27, 2013: 11th Annual Brain Research Workshop (7.5 CPDUs) March 28, 2013 - On June 27, 2013, Concordia-Chicago will present the workshop "Autism Spectrum and the Brain: New Information, New Insight, New Opportunities." This full-day event is open to all teachers and instructors. This workshop will be led by Nancy Lass, MD, a lecturer in the department of medicine at the University of Chicago; Shirley Morgenthaler, PhD , a distinguished professor of curriculum, languag...
May 11, 2013: Early Childhood and Primary Workshop (3 CPDUs) March 27, 2013 - On May 11, 2013, Concordia-Chicago will present the workshop "Favorite Authors and Learning Center Units and Activities." This half-day event is open to early childhood and primary grade teachers and instructors. Led by Donna Beck, this instructional session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Christopher Center, room 251, on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. the Christopher Center is number...
May 4, 2013: Reading Workshop (3 CPDUs) March 26, 2013 - On May 4, 2013, Concordia-Chicago will present the workshop "ACT II: Reading in the Adolescent Years." This half-day event is open to reading teachers and instructors. Led by Kari Pawl, PhD , this instructional session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Christopher Center, room 251, on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. the Christopher Center is number 6 on the campus map . Parking is...
April 20, 2013: Reading and Language Arts Workshop (3 CPDUs) March 25, 2013 - On April 20, 2013, Concordia-Chicago will present the workshop "Fluency Work in Your Reading and Language Arts." This half-day event is open to reading and language arts teachers and instructors. Led by Donna Beck, this instructional session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Christopher Center, room 251, on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. The Christopher Center is number 6 on the campus...
March 19, 2013: Lessons from the Heartland: Building Community, Defending Democracy March 23, 2013 - On Tues., March 19, 2013, the Center for Policy Studies and Social Justice at Concordia University Chicago will host a panel discussion on education policy and reform, as part of its Critical Conversations in Policy and Social Justice Series. The panel will be headlined by Barbara Miner, a journalist whose most recent book, " Lessons from the Heartland: A Turbulent Half-Century of Public...
March 9, 2013: Writing and Publishing Workshop (3 CPDUs) March 22, 2013 - On March 9, 2013, Concordia-Chicago will present the workshop "Writing and Publishing for Our Students." This half-day event is open to writing teachers and instructors. Led by Donna Beck, this instructional session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Christopher Center, room 251, on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. the Christopher Center is number 6 on the campus map . Parking is available...
Video: "Perspectives on Serving the Educational Needs of Homeless Youth" December 13, 2012 - On Thurs., Nov. 15, 2012, the College of Education of Concordia-Chicago and the Thatcher Woods Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International presented "Perspectives on Serving the Educational Needs of Homeless Students." The presentation took place from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Cougar Den of the Koehneke Community Center on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. The talk featured L. Arthur Safer, PhD , and...
Feb. 2, 2013: Using Children's Literature to Explore Diversity and Cultures (3 CPDUs) November 20, 2012 - On Feb. 2, 2013, Concordia-Chicago will present the workshop "Using Children's Literature to Explore Diversity and Cultures." This half-day event is open to early childhood and primary teachers. Led by Donna Beck, this instructional session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Christopher Center, room 251, on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. This workshop will present a variety of picture...
Jan. 19, 2013: A Winter Wonderland of Books (3 CPDUs) November 19, 2012 - On Jan. 19, 2013, Concordia-Chicago will present the workshop "A Winter Wonderland of Books." This half-day reading education session is open to early childhood and primary teachers. Take a look at the vast array of winter-themed books available for use in this winter-themed study. Find out how to use these “winter” themes to address specific reading strategies, enhance or expand reading...
Jan. 12, 2013: Authentic Writing Workshop (3 CPDUs) November 18, 2012 - On Jan. 12, 2013, Concordia-Chicago will present the workshop "Authentic Writing Opportunities at School and at Home." This half-day event is open to teachers and parents of children in third grade and above. Led by Alberta Mytys, this instructional session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the Christopher Center, room 251, on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. The workshop will be divided into...
Dec. 5, 2012: "We Don't Need Another Hero" book signing and discussion with author Gregory Michie November 17, 2012 - On Wed., Dec. 5, Concordia-Chicago's Center for Policy Studies and Social Justice invites you to attend a book signing and discussion with Greg Michie, PhD , author of the newly released book, "We Don't Need Another Hero." In his latest book, Michie critiques high-stakes schooling and provides a powerful alternative vision of teaching as a humanistic enterprise, students as multidimensional...
Public Seminar on 11/15: "Perspectives on Serving the Educational Needs of Homeless Youth" November 02, 2012 - On Thurs., Nov. 15, 2012, the College of Education of Concordia-Chicago and the Thatcher Woods Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International will present "Perspectives on Serving the Educational Needs of Homeless Students." The presentation will take place from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Cougar Den of the Koehneke Community Center on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. LIVE BROADCAST : For those who can't...
Faculty Seminar on 10/29: "Bringing Assessment Online: Using Assessment to Guide Teaching and Learning" October 16, 2012 - On Mon., Oct. 29, 2012, Dr. Jon Mueller will speak on "Bringing Assessment Online: Using Assessment to Guide Teaching and Learning." This seminar, which is open to graduate-level faculty at Concordia–Chicago, will be held in the Christopher Center, CC 200, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. As today's faculty know, assessment is no longer just a means to measure student understanding at the end of a course or...
"First Mondays 2012–2013": Research and Scholarship Series September 19, 2012 - Stimulating talks and lively discussion are on the menu for the lunchtime "First Mondays 2012–2013," a series of public lectures that will showcase current research and scholarship of Concordia-Chicago faculty and staff. Each of these free events is open to not only faculty, staff and students, but also to members of the public and community at large. These talks offer the chance to learn from...
Oct. 20, 2012: CUC Hosts 37th Annual Reading Conference August 22, 2012 - On Sat., Oct. 20, 2012, Concordia University Chicago, in conjunction with the West Suburban Reading Council, will host the 37th Annual Reading Conference. Entitled "A Corps of Great Reading Teachers is the Core of a Successful Reading Program," the conference will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will be held in the Koehneke Community Center on the campus of Concordia-Chicago. More than 25...
Concordia hosts Break Beat Poetics, a spoken word poetry event April 05, 2012 - On Tuesday, April 3, the Department of Foundations and Social Policy and the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement hosted Break Beat Poetics, a spoken word poetry event. The event was held in the Chapel of Our Lord at 7 p.m.. The event was sponsored by the Department of Foundations and Social Policy and the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement. The evening offered a dynamic performan...
Reading education expert Jerry Johns speaks at Concordia-Chicago celebration of NCATE accreditation January 18, 2012 - On Thurs., Feb. 16, reading expert Jerry Johns spoke on his perspectives on literacy education and the future of reading instruction.
Connecting through collaboration across a growing graduate college December 19, 2010 - Dec. 19, 2010 —Established in July 2009, Concordia Chicago's Department of Foundations, Social Policy and Research encompasses a collaborative faculty team working with other departments and colleges to create and implement course, curricula, programs and capstone experiences.