Dean’s Message
Greetings, Wildcats! We are excited to present the 2023 edition of Voyage to you. This year has marked a transition, I think, to a post-COVID world. In some ways, our life and work have returned to normal with many more on-campus, in-person events, full classes, and great activity in our buildings. Yet, we continue to adapt to new technologies, remote and hybrid work, and desires to balance professional success with personal life satisfaction. The stories of this year represent this transition from the eyes of our students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners. The economic turmoil of the past year is highlighted across several stories. Our economics students have built a CWU Student Price Index that mirrors the Consumer Price Index with a basket of goods specifically reflective of the inflationary pressures facing our students. Their research has been highlighted at several local and regional conferences with the hopes of influencing policy centered on the costs of university attendance. In an article focused on the challenges of personal financial planning, Dr. Steele Campbell provides advice and perspective for navigating uncertainty. Professor Anderson Parks continues to lead efforts on supporting BIPOC students and alumni. His work was recognized with the prestigious American Council for Education Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award. Look for articles highlighting his work on new leadership development and internship training programs. This issue also highlights several contemporary topics, including the value of a bachelor’s degree and advice on how to thrive in today’s changing work environment. You will also read about our outstanding students, new programs, and new faculty. I hope you enjoy these stories as much as we have enjoyed working with the students, faculty, and staff who make these successes possible. Central is a special place. While after 15 years at CWU, and 4½ as dean, I am moving on to new opportunities, it has been the honor of a lifetime to work with the many fantastic faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are proud to be Wildcats. I have no doubt the College of Business will continue to thrive under new leadership. This place will always hold a special place in my heart, and I wish nothing but the best for everyone here. I look forward to hearing of the many new accomplishments yet to be achieved. Go ’Cats! Jeff
Jeffrey Stinson
Jeffrey Stinson, PhD Dean, College of Business
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MISSION We create a positive, enduring impact on business and society by serving our diverse communities through collaborative education, contemporary research, and engaging partnerships.
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