Norris-Vincent College of Business

The Norris-Vincent College of Business develops values-focused professionals in business and aviation, creates and delivers business knowledge that solves problems, and inspires innovation so that we have a significant impact in our community and beyond.

Appreciation for Diversity

We embrace and appreciate the value of diversity in an organization, believing that diversity is a strength that should be welcomed and encouraged in the workplace. We recognize that diversity is a key feature of the global business environment, which embodies a wide array of cultural differences.

Ethical Behavior

We seek to promote the highest level of ethical standards among our students, faculty, administrators and professional staff. This value is expressed in the Norris-Vincent College of Business Code of Ethics:

Students, faculty, administrators and professional staff of the Norris-Vincent College of Business should always:

• Be forthright and truthful in dealings with all stakeholders
• Take responsibility for one’s actions and decisions
• Serve as an example of ethical decision-making and behavior to others
• Admit errors when they occur, without trying to conceal them
• Respect the basic dignity of others by treating them as one would wish to be treated

Academic Engagement

We support and encourage the education of our students by a faculty which is actively engaged in scholarship focused on business and management. We also seek to promote a collegiate environment characterized by positive interaction and engagement among our students, faculty, administrators, professional staff and business practitioners.

Social Responsibility

We acknowledge and support the corporate responsibility of business to consider the impact of its activities on the society and environment in which it operates, particularly the issue of sustainability.

Excellence

We are committed to excellence by demonstrating leadership in the College and University, leveraging our resources, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Strategic Initiative 1: Develop values-focused professionals in business and aviation who have significant real-world business experiences.

1.1: Increase student involvement and offer “out-of-classroom” leadership and learning opportunities.

1.2: Increase external leadership and professional engagement activities by NVCOB faculty.

1.3: Prepare students for the job market.

1.4: Increase student participation in NVCOB internship programs.

1.5: Students engage in experiential learning programs through the SBDC.

Strategic Initiative 2: Create and deliver high-quality programs and research.

2.1: Introduce new undergraduate and graduate majors or certificates.

2.2: Produce high-quality peer reviewed journal (PRJ) articles.

2.3: Faculty provide opportunities for students to engage in academic research.

Strategic Initiative 3: Enhance impact by strengthening relationships and communications with students, alumni, and other friends of the NVCOB.

3.1: Capture NVCOB student post-graduation successes.

3.2: Promote NVCOB successes and accomplishments.

3.3: Host events that foster relationship-building between the NVCOB, students, and the community.

Strategic Initiative 4: Support the mission by maintaining AACSB accreditation.

4.1: Provide high-quality learning environment.

4.2: Improve the AoL (Assurance of Learning) process.

4.3: Measure Societal Impact.