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Experienced CPA Joins Business Faculty

By Kristen Stivers – In January, the William Jewell Department of Business and Leadership welcomed Professor Chris McCullick, CPA to the faculty. Professor McCullick is no stranger to the area, having grown up in Gladstone, Missouri and studying at Oak … Continue reading

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Accounting Professor Stephen Hawkins Brings Real World Experience and Application

By Benjamin Plank – This fall the Department of Business and Leadership welcomed Adjunct Professor Stephen Hawkins to our distinguished faculty. Professor Hawkins is no stranger to William Jewell College, as his wife, Dr. Jean Hawkins, has served on the … Continue reading

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Jewell Accounting Professor Presents Best Teaching Methods

By Steven Schultz - Professor of Accounting Linda Bell co-presented with Dr. David Cornell, University of Missouri-Kansas City, at the 11th Annual Accounting Educators’ Seminar hosted by McGraw-Hill/Irwin and Johnson County Community College in spring 2012. The presentation, Best Teaching Practices, … Continue reading

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Jewell Welcomes New Professor of Business and Nonprofit Leadership

By Will Gross – Cory Scheer, Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Leadership and Business, joined the William Jewell College faculty in January 2012.  In addition to his faculty appointment, Cory serves as Campus Executive Director of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.  Prior … Continue reading

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Dr. Jean Hawkins Builds Career On Love of Teaching

By Kelsey Brush – At William Jewell the professors are dedicated and passionate experts in their fields.  They stretch their students’ minds far beyond the minimum expected and prepare their students for the world beyond the classroom.  Dr. Jean Hawkins, … Continue reading

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Dr. Michael Cook – A Passion for Learning and Teaching

By Sarah Horn – One of the benefits of studying at William Jewell College is the quality of its professors.  The college attracts and retains individuals who are not only experts in their subject matter, but are also passionate about … Continue reading

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There’s a New Doctor in the House

By Edward Scott – Professor Jean Hawkins (accounting) was granted the Doctor of Business Administration degree from Anderson University Falls School of Business in April 2011. Dr. Hawkins entered the Anderson program in 2003 with a cohort of 14 students. … Continue reading

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Faculty Profile – Professor Elizabeth Hoyt

By Alec Austin – Professor Elizabeth Hoyt is a full-time business professor at Jewell. Her interests and accomplishments stretch far and wide and encompass much more than the typical academic life. Professor Hoyt was raised in the town of Tulsa, … Continue reading

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Faculty Achievements

Professor Jean Hawkins (accounting) was granted the Doctor of Business Administration degree from Anderson University Falls School of Business in April 2011.  Professor Hawkins also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (accounting major) from the University of Central … Continue reading

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Faculty Profile – Dr. Gregg Whittaker Helps Startups Realize Potential

By Sarah Horn – Dr. Gregg Whittaker is a full-time finance and economics professor at Jewell. His interests and achievements reach far beyond the classroom and, with a colorful and successful past, he remains active in many outside endeavors. Dr. Whittaker grew up … Continue reading

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Dr. Kelli J. Schutte Honored by Mid-America Association for Institutional Research

By Josiah Stegner – Dr. Kelli J. Schutte, Chair of Jewell’s Department of Business and Leadership, was recently honored with the Joe Saupe Award for Best First-time Presenter at the annual MidAIR (Mid-America Association for Institutional Research) conference in Kansas … Continue reading

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