Recognizing Award-Winning Students, Faculty, and Staff

During 2006, members of the college’s faculty and staff have been honored with awards from MU, the state of Missouri, and colleagues across the nation.

“The high quality of our faculty, staff, and students will help to advance our college to a top 20 public business program. The strength of each group bolsters the others,” says Dean Bruce Walker. “The impressive efforts of those associated with the college deserve our respect and gratitude.”

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Recipients of this national award are selected based on their academic achievement, letters of recommendation, and an essay explaining how fraud awareness will affect the applicants’ professional development.
Theresa Chiu, master’s student in accountancy

College of Business Outstanding Staff Service Award This annual award honors staff members who demonstrate extraordinary dedication and effectiveness on behalf of the college.
Sharon Reed, director of external relations
Jim Sharrock, director of undergraduate advising

Graduate Student Support Staff Appreciation Award
This campus-level award is presented to staff members who go beyond their required duties related to assisting graduate students.
Robyn Ridgway, senior academic advisor, Crosby MBA Program

Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award
Each year, this MU award is presented to up to three outstanding faculty members with five or fewer years of service at MU.
Mark Houston, associate professor of marketing and David and Judy O’Neal MBA Professor

Governor’s Award for Teaching Excellence
This state-wide award, which is presented to one faculty member per year at each university in Missouri, recognizes effective teaching, advising, and service to the campus community as well as exceptional efforts in nurturing student achievement.
Dan Turban, professor of management and Stephen Furbacher Professor of Organizational Change

Academy of Marketing Science Outstanding Teacher Award
This award honors three marketing professors from across the nation each year for their dedication to marketing education.
Mark Houston, associate professor of marketing and David and Judy O’Neal MBA Professor

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Outstanding Professional Development Award
This award is given to a business trainer nominated by his colleagues from across the country.
Dewey Thompson, business trainer and consultant, Missouri Training Institute