DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS, United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship

05/15/2008

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP   The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), the nation’s leading academic association for the promotion and support of entrepreneurial education and research at the senior college level, located on the campus of Florida Atlantic University, is seeking to fill the position of Director of Programs. Position is a senior level professional position charged with the primary responsibility of providing leadership and staff support for the planning, development and administration of Association’s mission directed programs and services, to include annual conference, special events/programs and member services. Tasks involve requirement identification, program development/planning, program marketing/promotion and program support development and implementation/administration. Position requires professional knowledge and experience with similar position requirements within a non-profit service organization. An understanding of academic training techniques and concepts as relates to professional and personal group and individual development are desired. Position serves within the Association central office under the direction and supervision of the Association Executive Director in coordination with USASBE executive and program officers and committees. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Detailed position description is available here. Application deadline is June 4, 2008. Do not forward resumes or letters of interest directly to USASBE, all applications must be submitted through Florida Atlantic University at https://jobs.fau.edu.

Nominations for USASBE Officers Solicited

05/08/2008

Dear USASBE Members, As Chair of the 2008 USASBE Nominating Committee, I am writing to solicit member nominations for various USASBE officers. These officers will be elected this summer and will assume office in January 2009. With our new structure and expanded mission it is more important than ever for us to select strong leaders. We need your help in compiling a slate of these individuals to stand for election. You may nominate a fellow USASBE member, or self-nominate. For nomination details and to submit a nomination, please go to: www.usasbe.org/nominate/ You will need to be a current USASBE member to submit your nomination. Please submit your nominations no later than 6 June 2008. Sincerely, Geralyn M. Franklin Past President & Nominating Committee Chair, USASBE

Babson announces the unexpected death of Jeffry Timmons, recipient of the USASBE Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year Award in 2004

04/11/2008

BABSON ANNOUNCEMENT PATRICIA GREENE, BABSON PROVOST Babson College is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected death of our dear friend, colleague, teacher, and mentor, Professor Jeffry Timmons, on April 8 at the age of 66. On Monday, April 7, Professor Timmons spent the entire day at Babson with a small team discussing the history and future of entrepreneurship. He was brilliant in the way that he shared his insights, knowledge, and enthusiasm. His passion, as always, was striking.  Professor Timmons was known internationally for his research, innovative curriculum development, and teaching in entrepreneurship, new ventures, entrepreneurial finance, and venture capital. Inc. named him the “Johnny Appleseed of Entrepreneurship Education.” His doctoral dissertation, “Entrepreneurial and Leadership Development in an Inner City Ghetto and a Rural Depressed Area (Harvard, 1971)” was the first use of the word “entrepreneurial” in a dissertation title. He believed, in his own words, that “the entrepreneurial process is not just about new companies, capital, and jobs. It’s also about fostering an ingenious human spirit and improving humankind.” He was feverishly committed to advancing entrepreneurship. Professor Timmons’ impact and influence on Babson and the global entrepreneurial community is unparalleled and his passing is a huge loss. We are truly sorry to have to share this news with you. Patricia G. Greene PROVOST, BABSON

AACSB Faculty Conference on Learning

03/27/2008

Faculty Conference on Learning June 29 – July 1, 2008 · St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA Teaching – At the Crossroads of Theory and Practice AACSB's increasingly popular Faculty Conference on Learning and Research is designed specifically for teachers on the front lines of business education. Register today and join your business school faculty peers to explore groundbreaking ideas and technologies for learning across business disciplines while strengthening your own approach to teaching and research. Located on Florida’s beautiful gulf coast, this conference is the perfect opportunity for you to bring the entire family. For the latest information, including the agenda and registration details, please visit: www.aacsb.edu/conferences/events/conferences.asp.

USASBE to Co-Sponsor Syracuse University’s Experiential Classroom Clinic Program

03/20/2008

Dear USASBE Members, USASBE’s Executive Committee has taken the initial step in implementing the Association’s first non-conference program pursuant to USASBE’s new mission objectives. A partnership agreement has been established with Syracuse University for co-sponsorship of the university’s annual Experiential Classroom program (click here to view the brochure). USASBE will be joining the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse in sponsoring the program along with Indiana University, Beyster Institute, Stellenbosch University, Stanford University, University of Colorado and The Foundation for Enterprise Development. The partnership agreement provides for the sponsorship by USASBE of twenty (20) partial scholarships for attendance at the three-day clinic. This year’s program will be held September 18 – 21 at Syracuse. The primary objective of The Experiential Classroom, which was launched in Fall 2000 as part of the Lifelong Learning for Entrepreneurship Education Professionals (LLEEP) partnership, is to introduce individuals new to the teaching of entrepreneurship, including both faculty and practitioners, to best classroom practices and to the actual experience of teaching entrepreneurship students. For more information about The Experiential Classroom program and available scholarships, visit http://whitman.syr.edu/eee/classroom/ Sincerely, Roger H. Alderman USASBE Executive Director

USASBE and SBA join together to offer USASBE members publication opportunities

03/20/2008

Dear USASBE Members: USASBE and the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Business and Community Initiatives have agreed on a program to utilize the expertise of the USASBE’s educators, scholars, center and institutes in editing, updating and writing new management and technical assistance publications for America’s small businesses. Under the program plan authors will receive full attribution and will retrain intellectual property rights as well as be able to cite online library as a publication. I would encourage everyone to consider the plan and its professional benefits. For plan details please click here. George T. Solomon The George Washington University

IJEIM Call for Papers is now online

02/04/2008

As guest editors of the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Dr. David Pistrui and Dr. Wilfred Huang are inviting you to submit a paper for a special issue focusing on family and cultural factors impacting entrepreneurship and innovation. This special issue will feature high quality research that explores the dynamics between entrepreneurship and innovation and the complexities and challenges associated with family and culture during times of great global socioeconomic, geo-political and technological change. The submission deadline is March 31, 2008. Please visit the website for complete details: http://www.inderscience.com/browse/callpaper.php?callID=758

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