How To Understand And Appreciate The Value Of A College Degree

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1 Search for McColl School Dean at Queens University of Charlotte Queens University of Charlotte seeks a new Dean for the McColl School of Business. We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader to continue building success in a selective school that offers undergraduate and graduate programs taught by outstanding faculty. The school s Executive Leadership Institute also offers custom programs to help executives meet the challenges of today s highly competitive business environment. Queens is a co-educational, comprehensive, master s-level university with a commitment to liberal arts and professional studies. We serve approximately 2,600 total students in a beautiful, park-like main campus that spans 30-acres and is nestled in the historic Myers Park neighborhood just two miles from downtown Charlotte. 1

2 Contents: About Queens page 2 Mission, Vision and Values Page 3 Fast Facts page 3-4 The McColl School page 4 About Queens What began as a small women s college in 1857 has evolved into a co-educational, comprehensive, master s-level university with a commitment to the integration of the liberal arts and professional studies. Our six Colleges and Schools are: the College of Arts and Sciences; McColl School of Business; Andrew Blair College of Health (including the Presbyterian School of Nursing); Wayland H. Cato Jr. School of Education; Knight School of Communication; and Hayworth College for Adult Studies. Under the leadership of a dynamic and visionary president, Dr. Pamela Davies, Queens is clearly a university on the move. The traditional undergraduate population has grown an astounding 57% over the past five years and this year s entering class is projected to be the largest in the university s history. The number of full-time faculty has grown from 60 to 120 and several new successful graduate programs have been introduced. Position profile page 6 Queens is currently engaged in a very successful $100m capital campaign and has just broken ground on a new Sciences and Health Building that will be a Platinum Lead certified facility; a Wellness and Recreation Center; and a 175-bed residence hall. And Queens has just received a major transformational gift of more than $20 million that will significantly enhance our ability to attract and support more high ability students. Queens is also fortunate to be located in Charlotte, N.C., and in a state that is known worldwide for quality higher education. Our students not only enjoy the benefits of a safe campus in a beautiful city, but also have access to incredible internship opportunities in this dynamic city and the surrounding area. With a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, Queens is clearly a student-centered university, whose academic quality has been affirmed by numerous rankings and awards, including: A ranking in the top 10 percent for student-faculty interaction, according NSSE; The only school in the state to boast five North Carolina Professors of the Year among our faculty, present and former. Pulitzer Prize winner, a Fulbright Scholar, and North Carolina s Poet Laureate on our faculty; A No. 2 ranking from U.S. News & World Report among all universities and universities in the US for the number of students who study abroad more than 90% of our students study abroad. A required internship program that gives students experience with major corporations and institutions in Charlotte and the region. 2

3 Our Mission Queens University of Charlotte provides educational experiences that transform students lives and foster personal and professional success. Our Vision Queens University of Charlotte will be recognized as a leading comprehensive university in the Southeast, distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and enhancing the intellectual and cultural fabric of its community. Our Values Queens University of Charlotte acts upon the following values. Focus on Students: We value the factors which foster student success: an intimate learning environment, excellence in teaching, intellectual curiosity, and an education grounded in the liberal arts tradition, one which develops critical thinking, creativity, communication, commitment to ethical behavior, responsible citizenship and which serves as a foundation for successful and fulfilling lives. Integrity and Respect: We value a sense of caring and community, seek to promote diversity and respect for all people and we recognize the importance of personal integrity and ethical action. Stewardship: We value and are committed to those who learn and work at Queens, and we are proud of our university. We will responsibly manage our heritage, our resources and our reputation in the community to ensure that we remain a source of pride for our students, faculty, staff, donors and alumni. Creativity and Innovation: We value creative and innovative thinking and acting, both in the classroom and in advancing Queens toward its vision as a leading comprehensive university and a community asset. Service: We value responsibility and service to the society at large, in keeping with our Presbyterian connection and as expressed in our motto, Not to be served, but to serve. Fast Facts Founded: 1857 Religious affiliation: Presbyterian USA Motto: Non ministrari sed ministrare, Not to be served, but to serve. President: Dr. Pamela Davies Board of Trustees Chair: Benjamin P. Jenkins III Enrollment: 2,600 (approximate) Endowment: $75 million Full-time faculty: 120 Undergraduate student/faculty ratio: 12:1 Percentage of FT faculty with Ph.D. or highest degree: 71 Students studying abroad: more than 90 percent On-campus resident undergraduate students: 65 percent Academic programs 32 majors, more than 79 minors 4 pre-professional programs 10 graduate programs 3

4 Fast Facts (cont.) Colleges & Schools College of Arts & Sciences McColl School of Business Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education Blair College of Health and Presbyterian School of Nursing Knight School of Communication Hayworth College for Adult Studies Special Centers/Programs The Center for Ethics & Religion The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership MFA in Creative Writing Accolades U.S. News & World Report 2010: #2 Percentage of students who travel abroad #18 Regional Universities/South #2, Regional Universities/South (N.C. private institutions) #7 Regional Universities/South: international students #15 Regional Universities/South: Great Schools, Great Prices #10 Regional Universities/South: percentage of classes under 20 #16 Regional Universities/South: graduation rate Five North Carolina Professors of the Year, more than any other institution in North Carolina in last 14 years Largest producer of registered nurses (RNs) in North Carolina among private institutions The McColl School Queens University of Charlotte began offering an undergraduate business program in 1978, and expanded to offer a Master in Business Administration in The Hugh L. McColl Jr. School of Business was formally established in The naming gift came from Alpheus L. Ellis who asked to honor his friend, the former CEO of Bank of America and chairman emeritus of the Queens Board of Trustees and frequent visitor to the School. The McColl School was accredited by the AACSB in Today, the McColl School is focused on providing one of the most rigorous and applied undergraduate and graduate business programs in our region, as well as customized executive education programs, including leadership development programs for physicians and school principals. Graduate enrollment has increased 70% in the past five years. The McColl School focuses on developing leaders. It defines leaders as people who possess the 3 Cs: Competence, Character and Commitment to Community. The 3 Cs are guiding principles throughout the McColl School experience. In addition to demonstrating competence in business strategies and practices, effective leaders demonstrate self-awareness, self-confidence, interact effectively with others, think creatively and learn from experience. The McColl School experience is rich with opportunities to develop leadership ability both inside and outside the classroom. The School s location in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers significant advantages. Charlotte is the No. 2 financial center in the U.S. and is home to headquarters for 19 Fortune 1000 companies. Also, more than 350 companies with global ownership have offices here as well. 4

5 The active McColl School of Business Alumni Association (MSAA) has more than 1,600 MBA and MSOD graduates who are business and community leaders. Alumni giving to the School has increased five-fold in the past four years. The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership established a Carolinas Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame in Inductees have included Jim Goodnight, Ralph Ketner, Leon Levine and Jerry Richardson. Perhaps one of the biggest building blocks within the McColl School s entrepreneurial foundation lies within the Entrepreneurial Leadership Circle (ELC), a group that was founded by Mr. McColl and the late President Billy O. Wireman in the early 1990s. It is a network of established entrepreneurs in the Charlotte region that provides support to the MBA students at the McColl School by judging business plans and classroom presentations, for example, and by funding scholarships in excess of $30,000 each year. The group also hosts various events throughout the year. McColl faculty offer a wealth of professional experience and teaching expertise at distinguished colleges and universities across the country. While they also have significant management experience, both in large and companies, their primary focus is on creating a transformational experience for their students. Ninety percent of our undergraduate and graduate classes are taught by full-time faculty. We pride ourselves in knowing students as individuals. Indeed, students, faculty, staff, and the community come together at the McColl School to form a collaborative place of ideas and to develop individual leadership abilities. Some 3000 people came to the School s campus to participate in discussions of the most timely of topics. Other strengths of the School include: CEO Forum: An invitation only forum for CEOs of mid-size to larger companies who come on campus for four half day sessions each year to discuss topics of their own choosing with McColl School faculty. Executives in Residence: McColl School Executives-In-Residence are professionals who have established reputations as effective leaders, have substantial experience to share, and are willing to share that experience with our students. Leadership students meet with each executive in small discussion groups. In addition, these executives are available for one-on-one meetings as requested by the students. Leaders-in-Action: The BB&T Distinguished Leaders in Action Speaker Series brings to campus organization leaders from a wide-range of for-profit and not-for-profit entities who share their perspectives on leadership, character, and commitment to community. Coaching Program: The McColl School is associated with approximately 60 coaches who work with our students on a pro-bono basis. Each leadership student meets one-on-one with one of these professional coaches. These coaches include executives and professional coaches who volunteer their time to work with our students. Leadership Forum: An integral part of the EMBA program is the Leadership Forum speaker series. Each week prominent executives interact with participants to share their perspectives on leadership, success and what it takes to make a difference in today s world. 5

6 International Travel: Students travel in Argentina, Brazil, Ireland, Chile, Italy, Germany, China, Cairo, Dubai, Japan, Russia, the Scandinavia, and South Africa. These trips offer short but intense exposure to businesses throughout the world. Position Profile The McColl School s curricula focus on the development of leaders, with an emphasis on developing business competence, character, and a commitment to community. The faculty creates a dynamic, practical and integrative learning environment where the classroom and the real world meet. The result is a degree that is respected, rewarding, and relevant. The school enjoys tremendous support from the Charlotte and the regional business community, whose members largely constitute the School s engaged Board of Advisors and its Entrepreneurial Leadership Circle. The McColl School is accredited by the AACSB International. The Dean of the McColl School of Business is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, reviewing and administering relevant, vital programs. The Dean serves as the primary advocate and liaison for the McColl School of Business faculty in matters of curriculum, policy, program development and resource allocation. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The planned start date for the position is July Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the Dean: Provide clear, respected leadership and vision to faculty and staff in the McColl School. Build strong coalitions with internal and external constituents: faculty, college community, business community, alumni, prospective and current students. Provide visionary academic and administrative leadership and direction for the McColl School. Promote the School s programs and actively recruit students and faculty. Coordinate efforts to maintain the School s compliance and accreditation standards. Enhance the School s presence locally, regionally, and nationally. Acquire and allocate resources through fundraising and grants. Plan, in consultation with faculty, students and staff, short and long-term programs and activities to support the mission of McColl School and Queens. Serve on the Deans Council, the President s Council Executive Committee, and other university academic committees as needed. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: An earned doctorate or terminal degree in a discipline represented in the McColl School of Business. A record of successful teaching and scholarship that would qualify for the position of full professor. Prior administrative experience at the level of department chair or major program director. 6

7 Successful experience in or demonstrated capacity for fundraising Ability to effectively make presentations to the administrative team, internal and external constituents, and senior leadership. Skills and experience in strategic planning, fiscal planning, and resource management. Proven ability to hire, train, develop, and lead high performing teams. Demonstrated success in developing and managing diverse teams and in championing diversity. Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence Exceptionally strong communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) and ability to quickly establish and maintain strong rapport at all levels of the University Demonstrated passion and vision for the Business School to be a leader in the business community Demonstrated organization and planning skills (strategic, short- and long-term); strong follow-up and follow-through skills to ensure completion of strategic plans, goals and objectives. Demonstrated evidence of a flexible, energetic, creative, and results-oriented leadership style. Application Procedure: To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: The Chair, Search Committee for the Dean of the McColl School of Business, Office of Academic Affairs, Queens University of Charlotte. Only electronic applications submitted to academicjobs@queens.edu will be accepted. All documents must be in either Word or.pdf formats. Be sure to include REF: D-MSB and Your Name as your Subject Line. (Example: REF: D-MSB, Shawn Mullin). As we pursue our mission to provide educational experiences that transform students lives and foster personal and professional success, Queens University of Charlotte is completely and firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identify, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs. Any applicant for employment who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Director of Human Resources or hr@queens.edu. 7