Richard T. Doermer School of Business

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General Information

The mission of the Richard T. Doermer School of Business is to strive for excellence in business education and support regional economic development.

Excellence in student learning, teaching, intellectual contributions and service are all fundamental to the achievement of our mission and the preparation of students for successful careers in Northeast Indiana and beyond.  The following Core Values shall serve to guide the planning and actions of the faculty and staff of the Doermer School of Business:

• LEARNING: The intellectual growth of students and the fostering of a culture of life-long learning are of paramount importance.
• COLLEGIALITY:  The premise that the common goals and actions of those representing the School will be pursued for the collective good and in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.
• RELEVANCE: The critical linkage between the knowledge shared and its operational significance in Northeast Indiana and beyond.
• SCHOLARSHIP: The pursuit and dissemination of knowledge as it pertains to the mission, vision and goals of the school with a focus on applied and pedagogical scholarship.
• STEWARDSHIP: The use of limited resources efficiently and effectively and in a timely fashion.
• TOLERANCE: The unconditional acceptance of diversity.
• INTEGRITY: The sense of wholeness, consistency, and consonance between one’s actions and espoused values.

The mission reflects a continuing commitment to the importance of learning in a changing environment, supported through the interdependence of teaching, intellectual contributions, and service.

Academic Programs

The academic programs in the school are listed below. Requirements for these programs appear in Part 5  of this Bulletin.
 

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