Coggin College of Business celebrates groundbreaking


Approximately 20 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students, along with other students from Jacksonville University, participated in the 2024 AI for Good Hackathon that began on Saturday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 29 at The Link in Ponte Vedra.
This is the third year of the two-day, 48-hour marathon event, that brings together students to build solutions to problem cases that drive social good benefits. Community partners, including The Link, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Jacksonville and Google, provided tools, support and mentorship to the teams as they collaborated and worked to solve the cases:
More information and timesheet instructions will be published in Osprey Update.
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Dr. Kassie Terrell, associate professor and Dr. Katherine Meuti, assistant professor, were recognized by graduating students as an educator who demonstrates a passion for student success.
Leonard Ferman, adjunct professor, published a sports history book "The 1973 Mets - You've Got to Believe" that follows the inspirational 1973 season of the New York Mets. It was meticulously researched via daily review of newspaper archives from 1973.
Dr. Tetiana Momot, instructor, Dr. Russell Triplett, associate professor and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students Angelo Azueta and Bogdan Chalyy, in collaboration with the O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv (Ukraine), presented their research, “Artificial Intelligence Urbanization: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability, and Quality of Life" at the 3rd International Conference on Smart Technologies in Urban Engineering (STUE-2024) in June.
Dr. Rachel Frieder, associate professor, was featured by Inside Higher Ed with University of Iowa colleagues about their upcoming paper “Making the grade? A meta-analysis of academic performance as a predictor of work performance and turnover” in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
GlobalMBA students Nat Tran, Maxime Burggraf, Zuzanna Wojcik and Grant Gutierrez, won first place for the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Blackstone Launchpad Innovating in Sports Marketing competition in September. The Global team represented ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ at the Statewide round October 18-20 at UCF.
Dr. Judy Ochrietor, professor (biology), along with Dr. Terri Ellis, associate professor (biology), Amy Keagy, lecturer (biology), Kaitlyn Minnicks, coordinator, Undergraduate Research, Dr. Maureen McCluskey, instructor (English), and Will Pewitt, associate instructor (English) each presented posters at the Florida Statewide Symposium: Engagement in Undergraduate Research in Orlando. Dr. Ellis gave an oral presentation,“The Undergraduate Biomedical Research Internship (U-BRI) Program: Basic Science Research Opportunities Provided in Partnership Between ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ and Mayo Clinic, Florida.”
Dr. Kim Cheek, associate professor, gave an oral presentation to the Geological Society of America in Anaheim, California on “Why should I learn this? Improving geoscience knowledge by emphasizing its relevance in an out-of-school program” — a project she is working on with Dr. Elizabeth Brown, associate professor (psychology), Dr. Ryan Shamet (civil engineering) and Dr. Tamara Reeves.
Dr. Laura Boilini, clinical associate professor and Jayla Adams, former ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ basketball player and current grad student in M.Ed. in Educational Leadership in the concentration of Athletic Administration, held an art session at Ronald McDonald House in Jacksonville earlier this month. Parents, children and staff took part in the painting session titled “Paint What Makes You Happy!”
Dr. Megan E. Lynch, post doctorate associate, Dr. Katrina Hall, associate professor and Wendy Baker, director of clinical practice, co-authored a manuscript "Identifying Opportunity Gaps in Clinical Practice: A Concept Map Analysis" published in The New Educator, co-authored with faculty at Illinois State University, Western New England University, and Sacred Heart University.
The School-University Partnerships journal, edited by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty, published their third issue of the year. The editorial board consists of co-editors Dr. David Hoppey, professor and Dr. Katrina Hall, associate professor and lead Associate Editor Dr. Megan E. Lynch, post doc associate and Associate Editors Dr. Jennifer Kilpatrick, associate professor, Dr. Raven Robinson-Wilson, assistant professor and Dr. Elizabeth Hale Rozas, associate professor. The issue begins with the editorial, “Exceptional Research for School-University Partnerships” co-authored by Dr. Megan E. Lynch, Dr. Katrina Hall and Dr. David Hoppey.
Dr. Stephen Dittmore, dean of the College of Education and Human Services was quoted in the Crain’s Cleveland Business Journal about small colleges and the percentage of their students who are athletes. October.
Several ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ faculty attended and presented at the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum Annual Conference in Denver. Dr. Paul Parkison, associate professor and president of the AATC, gave the presidential keynote as well as other presentations, along with Dr. John White, professor and Crystal Parker, graduate assistant.
Congratulations to the following employees with a milestone anniversary in October 2024:
Rachel Broderick, Director Persistence Advocacy, Office of Student Success
Michael Neglia, Treasurer, Treasury
Deborah Eichelberger, Instructor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Juan Cardona, Law Enforcement Liaison, IPTM
Janice Martinez, Law Enforcement Liaison, IPTM
Tim Roberts, Coordinator, LEL Program, IPTM
Shaun VanBeber, Senior Law Enforcement Liaison, IPTM
Jessica Wingate, Assistant Director, Creative Services, Marketing and Communications
Amanda Campbell, Laboratory Technician, Department of Art, Art History and Design
Marty Geanmers, Coordinator, Campus Planning, Design and Construction
Jason Lewis, Network Engineer III, Chief Information Office
Jon Merritt, Law Enforcement Sergeant, University Police Department
Jocelyn Posos, University Conduct Officer, Office of Dean of Students
Robin Robertson, Office Manager, Student Government
Warren Smith, Law Enforcement Officer, University Police Department
The following employees were either hired by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ or were promoted from OPS positions recently:
Kyle Brady, Police Communications Operator, University Police Department
William Cousins, Director, Military and Veterans Resource Center
Alejandro Diaz, Custodial/Grounds Worker, Physical Facilities
Andrew Keck, Engineer I, Enterprise Applications
Megan Lescroart, Student Success Advocacy Coordinator, Office of Student Success
Cierra Marshall, Senior Library Associate, Library
Darron McCullough, OPS Services Maintenance, Housing and Residence Life-OPS
Constance Morris, Police Communications Operator, University Police Department
Benjamin Milano, Mental Health Counselor, Counseling Center
Caleigh Mullane, Student Success Processes Coordinator, Student Success Systems
Amanda Schaaf, Coastal Tech, Biology
Eric Cornelis Schoute, Post Doctoral Associate, College of Education and Human Services, Research and Development
Cody Semler, Assistant Baseball Coach, Athletics
Dominique Stallworth, Custodial Worker, Housing and Residence Life
William White, Coordinator, Living Learning Communities, Housing and Residence Life
Chestike Williams, Curatorial Assistant, MOCA
The following employees were recently promoted:
Megan Dennerlein, Business/Financial Coordinator, Coggin College of Business Dean's Office
April Flores, Program Manager, Career Services
Brandy Hull, Admissions Specialist, Enrollment Services
Stanley Mlynarczyk, Accountant, Accounting
Jessica Ramos-Mattia, Senior Academic Advisor, Academic Advising
Carolina Rivera, Human Resources Specialist II, Human Resources
Amanda Schaaf, Laboratory/Research Technician, Biology
Exhibit on view now through Jan. 12, 2025, MOCA Jacksonville
This small exhibition traces the history of MOCA Jacksonville, which first began as a series of exhibitions by artists of the day, used as a fundraising tool to support public school education; then as a guild; and later as an art museum and educational leader. Learn more .
Exhibit on view now through Jan. 12, 2025, MOCA Jacksonville
Sponsored by the Florida Blue Foundation, this exhibition is organized by Art with a Heart in Healthcare in collaboration with MOCA Jacksonville, and features art created by local pediatric patients. Learn more .
Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Adam W. Herbert University Center
Attend the employee benefits fair to learn more about the benefit plans, changes for the following year, wellness options, employee perks, and more. Learn more about open enrollment and your benefit options.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Science and Engineering Building
Everyone is invited to enjoy a self-guided tour of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Science & Engineering Building hosted by students and faculty from the Physics Department and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Attend this event to learn more .
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Boathouse (John A. Delaney Student Union, Building 58W)
This event features performances by ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ JE III directed by Dr. Marc Dickman and ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ JE II directed by Dennis Marks. Come dressed in your spookiest costume for a chance to win prizes: best overall costume, most creative and spookiest. Learn more .
Thursday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Skinner-Jones Hall (Room 2501)
Enjoy lunch, candy, and spooky treats in the Writing Center in celebration of Halloween and the commemoration of their 10-year anniversary. Learn more .
Friday, Nov. 1, 1 - 4 p.m., Science and Engineering Building
This is an annual event serving as a platflorm for ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ students to present their research in biology, chemistry and physics. Learn more .
Monday, Nov. 4, 7 - 8 p.m., Adam W. Herbert University Center
The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is proud to partner with the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville to bring distinguished speakers to our campus. Don't miss this lecture, featuring General David H. Petraeus, who will be discussing the "Future of Warfare." Learn more about this free event and register today.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thomas G. Carpenter Library
Visit the library for an opportunity to practice mindfulness and destress in virtual reality. The VLC has five VR experiences to try, including the Marvellous Machine, Mindfulness VR and more. Learn more .
Thursday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Veterans Plaza
The Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) would like to invite students, faculty and staff to the 14th annual Veterans Day Tribute celebrating the service of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ military veterans and their families. Learn more .
All community members enjoy free admission to MOCA Jacksonville every Saturday thanks to the generous support of VyStar Credit Union. MOCA’s exhibitions and programs set the pace for arts and art-integrated programming on a regional and national stage. Learn more .