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In the College of Business and Behavioral Science (CBBS), we have one goal: to enhance Clemson’s legacy of leaders and learners though the creation and dissemination of knowledge in a unique environment combining business and behavioral science. CBBS, the only business school in the nation that offers this dynamic, collaborative environment, is home to Clemson’s largest student body and an outstanding faculty.
The College is undergoing a number of changes that will better prepare our students for their futures. We are building our international partnerships, providing free professional development workshops and actively engaging our students in real-world classroom and research activities. We have added a number of new faculty and upgraded facilities to support our ever-growing student body.
We hope that as you see the changes and events in our College, you will also see how you can continue to reconnect with your alma mater. We invite you to return to the College of Business and Behavioral Science as a mentor, speaker or guest.
Claude Lilly
Dean
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 International Initiatives
The College is moving forward with plans to internationalize the educational and networking opportunities for our students.
Dr. Clemens Schmitz-Justen, former president of BMW Manufacturing LLC (Spartanburg, SC) has joined CBBS as the director of international programs. In this role, Schmitz-Justen will bring a new focus to our interntional relationships and work to strengthen ties and relationships with business schools around the world.
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Harris A. Smith Building Under Construction
The Harris A. Smith Building will house the Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics. The new 28,000-square-foot building will house components of the graphic communications and packaging science departments. The building is under construction behind the Fluor Daniel Building.
The building is named for Harris A. Smith, former chairman, president and CEO of Smith Container Corporation. Smith, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, chose to invest in higher education to support the packaging industry his family helped define.
Read more about the Sonoco Institute
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 Clemson China Center Receives Gift from HS Pharmaceuticals
The Clemson China Center received a gift from HS Pharmaceuticals LLC to support the center’s ongoing speaker series.
Vincent Sordello, II, chief operating officer for HS Pharmaceuticals LLC, said, “As the Chinese economy expands, tremendous export opportunities will be created for those companies willing to put in the time and effort to understand this thriving marketing. With Dr. Xiaobo Hu and the Clemson China Center’s intricate knowledge of the Chinese economy, South Carolina-based companies will be at a tremendous advantage if they choose to utilize the expertise and resources offered by the Center.”
The Center brings noted international speakers to the Upstate in an effort to connect Clemson University and the local business community to China, the most vibrant market in the world.
Past speakers have included Erin Ennis, vice president of the U.S.-China Business Council, who presented “Myths about Trade with China – And Why You Should Care.” Dr. Jianping Shi, assistant president and financial expert from Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing, discussed “China’s Banking Industry Under Reform: Marketization and Internationalization.”
Read more about Erin Ennis' Visit
Read more about Dr. Jianping Shi's Visit
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Thanks to a team from Clemson University, Upstate companies have a new means for measuring their economic strength: the GSA Business Index.
The index, which covers the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson areas, is the result of work by Dr. John Alexander, Breazeale Professor of Investments and director of the Clemson Trading Room, MBA student Bob Ruff and undergraduate student Jordan Griggs. The idea came from a paper written by Alexander and Dr. Bruce Yandle, dean emeritus of the College of Business and Behavioral Science.
In addition to serving as an economic indicator for the GSA area, Alexander believes that the index may be useful in predicting changes in employment rates and employee compensations. The construction of this index gives it an advantage relative to other regional indexes when it comes to analyzing the relation between the welfare of the community and of the companies residing within that community.
Using the same framework as the GSA Index, Alexander and his team are finishing up a South Carolina index. In addition to the Upstate, the statewide index has components for the Midlands and Lowcountry. |
 Program Recognized By Princeton Review
The MBA Program appears among the best in the country in Princeton Review's "Best 290 Business Schools." Students in the program say they receive strong preparation in marketing, communication skills and quantitative skills.
"We know our MBA students receive a quality education and have a positive graduate experience at Clemson," said Dr. Caron St. John, interim associate dean of graduate programs and research. "It is reassuring to see our reputation grown and receive national praise."
Read more about the MBA Program
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Students Win Copses Scholarships
Judith Campbell (Marketing) and Ryan Fernandes (Biochemistry) received the 2007 John Copses Business Scholarship, presented by the Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
The Copses Scholarship is open to undergraduates who have enrolled in at least one entrepreneurship course at Clemson. Campbell and Fernandes each received a $1,000 scholarship that is made possible by donations from John Copses and the Spiro Institute.
Read more about the Copses Scholarship Recipients
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Driving While Texting
According to a collaborative study by researchers in psychology and civil engineering, text messaging and using iPods while driving caused drivers to leave their lanes 10 percent more often in a simulated driving study. Drivers completed tasks such as talking on cell phones, text messaging and operating MP3 players. No reduction for lane-keeping was shown by drivers talking on cell phones.
Dr. Johnell Brooks, one of the psychology researchers, noted that texting while driving is illegal in only one state, but at least six others are considering legislations to make it illegal.
Read more about Driving While Texting
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TEAM Automotive Grows From Entrepreneurship Class
Tucker Couvillon (Management) and Thomas Cash (Mechanical Engineering) developed an idea for a custom automotive speaker business during a topical technology entrepreneurship course focused on the auto industry. The course was taught by Dr. David Bodde. The students launched TEAM Automotive Performance to market and sell a special set of speakers for truck toolboxes.
Read more about TEAM Automotive Performance
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 Share Your Stories & Photos!
We love to receive stories and photos from CBBS alumni.
E-mail your news, announcements and achievements to bbsalum@clemson.edu.
To find out more about alumni events in your area, please visit our Alumni Calendar.
Contact:
Meredith Mims McTigue
Director of Alumni Relations
Phone: (864) 656-3747 or toll free at (866) 583 CBBS (2227)
Email: bbsalum@clemson.edu
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