Sometimes I stand on the second floor staircase and marvel below at the bustling activity that occurs every day in the lobby of the Davis College of Business at Jacksonville University.
I let my mind wander, mostly because it gives me motivation. I wonder what the students of today will go on and achieve in their careers. What meaningful contributions will they make to society? Who will they manage and mentor into successful business leaders? It can be extremely awe-inspiring.
After my mind wanders, I am struck with a sense of urgency. What can we do better to help enhance their preparation to thrive in a competitive market place? What are we doing to recognize them individually? Asking these questions, we were inspired. This flash of inspiration led us to create the Top 40.
As we move past our 81st year, the celebration for the talent that walks these hallways never stops. Getting better every day isn’t just something we say, it’s what we teach and what we do.
We have had some major accomplishments in recent years. One notable achievement is that we are now one of just 5% of the business schools in the world, and the only in North Florida, that are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Launched in 2015 is the Doctor of Business Administration degree. This program is for executives at JU who want to take business intelligence and the art of “informed intuition” to a whole new level.
I am pleased to welcome our 2018 best and brightest, all of which are nearing a graduation milestone here at JU in the Davis College of Business. They will undoubtedly be the leaders of tomorrow, even perhaps in your organization. Some will continue their current career path and others are looking for an employer where they can make a maximum impact.
Soon, they will walk down the aisle to receive their freshly minted degrees. Rest assured that the paper they are handed is simply a symbol of a meaningful accomplishment. The real work is yet to be done.
Congratulations to all of our students who were named the top talent of Jacksonville University Davis College of business.
Don Capener
Dean of Davis College of Business