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Newsbrief *****11:57 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2003 ***** ## Second Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Season's Greetings from Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels and Mrs. Dr. Norvel Young of Pepperdine University (Modified Edition.)
By Tiffany Chang

The mails for us to pick up used to be late on Monday, and thus we received the mails at about 5:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon. The following two mails are the most important ones of them:

1. Season's Greetings from Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels
To: Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei
President
Washington Business and Technology Institute

This card has been designed creatively! On the cover, it is the Heroes Garden. The Garden was opened to the public on September 11, 2003. It is a quite place of reflection dedicated to the heroes of 9-11 and all those who live heroic lives. The photo was taken by Ron Hall with special treatment by Keith Lungwitz.

The inside photo is of the Runnels family. The Runnels family gathered at the stunning new Drescher Graduate Campus at Malibu, which opened in fall 2003. Pictured left to right are Chase, Susan, Duke, Ginger, Jessica, Megan, Alexander, Christopher, Caitlin, Jasmine, and Tyler. Amy Jo and Charles are seated in front. *1 The photo was taken by Alex Washington. (*It is shown on the next flier.)

Great is the Message inside:
There is a garden that brings to mind
faces of Americans, courageous souls.

It can remind us, too, of a heroic season:
as the old, with both victories and hardships,
bows to the new, with resolves to reach
high, wider, deeper.

And it can remind us of the coming of
The Great Hero, from heaven to earth,
to show us the most beautiful face
of courage, forgiveness, and love.

May this be your best year ever.

Charles (Signature.)

2. Christmas Card from Mrs. Dr. Norvel Young
To: Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei
President
Washington Business and Technology Institute

The cover is the photo of a colorful building. Mrs. Young stated the following for the cover: "I'm delighted to share the news of a University fund-raising effort to name the new building on the Drescher Graduate Campus that houses the Graduate School of Education and Psychology and the Center for the Family: The M. Norvel and Helen M. Young Center. Norvel would be so pleased!" *2 Dr. M. Norvel Young was Former President of Pepperdine University. His love and concern extended to the Asian Students in Pepperdine University have always been remembered. He was very pleased to be invited by Dr. Tony Lei and other alumni to a famous Japenese Restaurant for the grand "Teit Barn Sou"(in Chinese) in Taipei many years ago when Dr. Tony Lei taught Information Management at the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chunghsing University.

Inside the first page presents the words of The Holy Bible: Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests. --- Luke 2:14.

Inside the second page are good words from Mrs. Helen M. Young:
Just when we think
our blessings are full,
God enters
and blesses us with new beauties,
new friends, and new horizons.
He is forever the God of hope,
joy, and peace.

Have a blessed season!

Helen (Signature.)
Helen M. Young

"Let me thank you very much for the beautiful way you arranged our Christmas card on your web page. It is amazing how much can be done on a computer. You must be a whiz to do all of these fancy things! Congratulations," wrote Dr. Charles Runnels, Chancellor of Pepperdine University, from his Office to Dr. Tony Lei. The credit should also go to the advice and encouragement of Dr. Runnels for WBTI to receive the Outstanding Accomplishment Award for the Pan Pacific and Asian Amrican Forum (PPAAF) from the U. S. Congress by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.

"Thanks for remembering us in such a nice way. Please visit us on our beautiful Malibu campus whenever you have an opportunity. Incidentally, General Norman Schwartzkopf will be speaking at the Pepperdine Associates Banquet this year on April 9. I hope you can plan to attend that wonderful event," Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels*3 continued and cordially invited Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of WBTI.
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References

*1. Runnels, Charles. "Season's Greetings!" (December, 2003), Chancellor's Office , Pepperdine University.
*2. Young, Helen. "Season's Greetings!" (December, 2003), House on Tiner Court, Pepperdine University.
*3. Runnels, Charles. "Letter to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of WBTI," (February 8, 2002), Chancellor's Office, Pepperdine University.

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Newsbrief ***** Tuesday, December 23, 2003 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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A Heritage of faith for Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

The Fall 2003 Issue of "Pepperdine People" is great! "This brings to my mind the urgency of our times. We note the vanishing of a heroic generation that rebuilt the world after World War II. But the best way to honor those who have gone before us is to rise up and find the greatness in our own lives, the strength of character, the courage, the determination, the selflessness to adress the challenges that still lay before us. It is most appropriate to consider these thoughts within the context of our yearly theme, 'A Heritage of faith,'" pointed out Dr. Andrew Benton, President of Pepperdine University, at the first page of the beautiful magazine with elegant standard of publication.*1 The magazine is published to inform donors and friends of the development and accomplishments of Pepperdine University and its people. A copy was sent to Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute from Pepperdine University.

"Young men and women of vision, tenacity, and generosity are already taking their places in the work of continuing the legacy of those vanishing giants. But more heroes are needed in order to advance our mission into the future," continued the President*2

"The question is: How can we leave the world in a better condition than we found it ? There may be many answers to that, but only a few make much sense. Near the top of such answers is this: Build a teaching institution that is grounded in timeless truths, that makes it its business to offer solutions to the puzzles that young people ponder. Or, as our mission statement expresses it, 'Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the hightest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strenghtened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.' that is a mission worth investing a life in," concluded Dr. Benton.*3
At the beginging of this Message, Dr. Andrew Benton stated that, "We have completed an academic year that included notable successes." He is the seventh President of Pepperdine University. He is making the most impressive music of his life. He is a different kind of leader who harmonizes and improvises and leads a variety of wonderful "instruments" in an intricate and soaring symphony...whihc is Pepperdine University.*4 In the meantime, Dr. Tony Lei received a nice Christmas card from Dr. Andy Benton and his wife Debby stating that, "May the warmth of this special season fill your heart with joy and hope. We wish you and all those whom you love the very best in this holiday season and the coming year." *5

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References

*1. Benton, Andrew. 'The President's Message,' "Pepperdine People," (Fall, 2003), Pepperdine University.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Chang, Tiffany. 'Andy Benton -- Seventh President of Pepperdine University,' "PPAA3 of WBTI," (May, 2000), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*5. WBTI. 'Christmas card from Dr. Andy Benton, President of Pepperdine University,' "PPAA16 of WBTI," (December, 2003), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

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Newsbrief *****18:37 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2003 ***** # First Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
District Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega
Vice Presidents
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young
Chairmen of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Season's Greetings from Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels and Mrs. Dr. Norvel Young of Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

The mails for us to pick up used to be late on Monday, and thus we received the mails at about 5:00 p.m. this afternoon. The following two mails are the most important ones of them:

1. Season's Greetings from Chancellor Dr. Charles Runnels
To: Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei
President
Washington Business and Technology Institute

This card has been designed creatively! On the cover, it is the Heroes Garden. The Garden was opened to the public on September 11, 2003. It is a quite place of reflection dedicated to the heroes of 9-11 and all those who live heroic lives. The photo was taken by Ron Hall with special treatment by Keith Lungwitz.

The inside photo is of the Runnels family. The Runnels family gathered at the stunning new Drescher Graduate Campus at Malibu, which opened in fall 2003. Pictured left to right are Chase, Susan, Duke, Ginger, Jessica, Megan, Alexander, Christopher, Caitlin, Jasmine, and Tyler. Amy Jo and Charles are seated in front. *1 The photo was taken by Alex Washington.

Great is the Message inside:
There is a garden that brings to mind
faces of Americans, courageous souls.

It can remind us, too, of a heroic season:
as the old, with both victories and hardships,
bows to the new, with resolves to reach
high, wider, deeper.

And it can remind us of the coming of
The Great Hero, from heaven to earth,
to show us the most beautiful face
of courage, forgiveness, and love.

May this be your best year ever.

Charles (Signature.)

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2. Christmas Card from Mrs. Dr. Norvel Young
To: Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei
President
Washington Business and Technology Institute

The cover is a photo of colorful building. Mrs. Young states the following for the cover: "I'm delighted to share the news of a University fund-raising effort to name the new building on the Drescher Graduate Campus that houses the Graduate School of Education and Psychology and the Center for the Family: The M. Norvel and Helen M. Young Center. Norvel would be so pleased!" *2

Inside the first page presents the words of the Holy Bible: Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests. --- Luke 2:14.

Inside the second page are good words from Mrs. Helen M. Young:
Just when we think
our blessings are full,
God enters
and blesses us with new beauties,
new friends, and new horizons.
He is forever the God of hope,
joy, and peace.

Have a blessed season!

Helen (Signature.)
Helen M. Young

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References

*1. Runnels, Charles. "Season's Greetings!" (December, 2003), Chancellor's Office , Pepperdine University.
*2. Young, Helen. "Season's Greeting!" (December, 2003), House on Tiner Court, Pepperdine University.

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Newsbrief ***** November 2, 2003 ***** ### Third Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives Jmaes Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and Disrict Judge Stewart Bell, Co - Chair of of the Advisory Board of Clark County District Attorney and Policy Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff William Young
Co - Chair of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Educating executives is a core competency of the Graziadio School of Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

To educate executives and managers with innovative knowledge and modern technology is a core competency of the Graziadio School of Pepperdine University. "Indeed, this year has marked a number of significant benchmarks for the Graziadio School. This fall we welcomed the largest class of full-time M.B.A. students in our school's history," said Dr. Linda Livingstone. "In a time when many business schools have been challeged by decreasing student enrollment, this drasmatic increase --- up more than 305 from last year --- was both a testment to the quality of our curriculum as well as the hard work of our committed staff and faculty. This year's class boasts an average GMAT score of 636 and includes students from more than a dozen countries."*1
A distiguished group of professors and consultants joined corporate human resource professionals to discuss wide-ranging issues in leadership development at The Graziadio School's second annual Executive Learning Forum in Pepperdine University. The event was created and facilitated by Dr. Robert Fulmer, Virtue Professor of Management at The Graziadio School. It was held at the Malibu Campus of Pepperdine Univesity on March 16-17, 2001.
The Forum has faciliated the "real-world" management practice for the School's MBA programs. One of them is designed for experienced managers, while the other is designed for presidents and key executives (MBA/PKE).
"One of the Graziado School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership development ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.*2
The program of MBA/PKE is made available exclusively to executives in senior management positions and to entrepreneurs. This is an integrative academic program of professional education directed toward substantial gains in executive competence. The Forum may become a creative design as a mentor for lauching the program locally, nationally, and internationally.
Professor Fulmer opened the forum by asking participants to share what major insights or learning they had acqires during the past year along with the changes that had impacted their industries since the previous year's forum. For many, technology and the impact of Web-based intelligence had been instrumants of change. Other participants note challenges due to mergers and organizational changes.
The participans of the Forum included: Nancy Adler, McGill University professor and author; John Alexander, president of the Center for Creative Leadership; Doug Anderson, founder and managing partner of the Center for Executive Development; Jay Conger, professor of leadership at The London Business School and the University of Southern California; Linda Doyle, president and CEO of Havard Business School Publishing; Bob Fogel, president of Harvard Business School Interactive; John Humphrey, chairman of the Forum Corporation; Marshall Sashkin, author and George Washington University professor; Edgar Schein, MIT professor, author, and leadership consultant; Steve Stumpf, author, professor, and former dean of professional development at Booz Allen Hamiton. The Graziadio School was represented by its Dean Otis Baskin and eight faculty members.
Questions such as "What are the new partnership that we need to create, and how can these be structured?" and "What would it be like if our work were truly important to the world?" were asked by him for the participants to give responses. These themes, woven throughout the forum, triggered lively exchanges among the panelists. At the conclusion, many were already anticipating the next forum.*3
"Rapidly accelerating change is the critical challenge in virtually every industry today. The complexities of our world demand managers and workers with dramatically increased capavilities. The Grsaziadio School has been developing value-center leaders for mor than a quater century. During that time, it has become the premier provider of quality business talent in California and the western United States." said Dr. Linda Livingstone*4 Dr. Livingstone has been the Dean of this School since June 1, 2002. She received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Livingstone will bring an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She has helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China. .
At the time of Dr. Linvingstone's appointment, Dr. Tony Lei wished her endeavor to lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School and WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Taiwan, and Singapore" said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*5
"International students are drawn to the U.S. for its educational and employment opportunities. In many cases, these individuals speak multiple languages and are experienced in global business. The cultural expertis and business savvy they offer can really help to move your business forward" said Nicole Hall, Director of Career Resources for Pepperdine University's Grazidio School. "Universties offer a wide range of specialized degrees including executive and international M. B. A. programs. With a little research, you can locate candidates with the right background and experience."*5
"Thousands of men and women have chosen The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management because of its distinctive blend of qualities. Many enroll in executive program, having already achieved position of senior leadership, but wanting to recapture that competitive edge and creative fervor. It is the worldwide network of alumni that validates our extraordinary mission o f preparing good people to 'make big plans' and 'aim high in hope and work,'" said Dr. Andrew Benton, President of Pepperdine University.*6
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*1. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Graziadio Business Connection," Vol. 1, No. 1, The Graziadio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, October 2003.
*2. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, Pepperdine University,( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*3. Ibid., p. 4.
*4. Livingstone, Linda. 'Message from Dean Linda Livingstone,' "Graziadio school Information and Facts, The Grazidio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (2003).
*5. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California,' "WBTI Website by Reviewjournal.com," October 31, 2003.
*6. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from President Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," The Graziadio Graduate of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (Spring 2003).
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Newsbrief ***** November 1, 2003 ***** # Second Edition
Washington Business and Technology Institute
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives Jmaes Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and Disrict Judge Stewart Bell; Co - Chair of of the Advisory Board of Clark County District Attorney and Policy Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff William Young
Co - Chair of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
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Educating executives is a core competency of the Graziadio Schoo of Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

A distiguished group of professors and consultants joined corporate human resource professionals to discuss wide-ranging issues in leadership development at The Graziadio School's second annual Executive Learning Forum in Pepperdine University. The event was created and facilitated by Dr. Robert Fulmer, Virtue Professor of Management at The Graziadio School. It was held at the Malibu Campus of Pepperdine Univesity on March 16-17, 2001.
The Forum has faciliated the "real-world" management practice for the School's MBA programs. One of them is designed for experienced managers, while the other is designed for presidents and key executives (MBA/PKE).
"One of the Graziado School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership development ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.*1
The program of MBA/PKE is made available exclusively to executives in senior management positions and to entrepreneurs. This is an integrative academic program of professional education directed toward substantial gains in executive competence. The Forum may become a creative design as a mentor for lauching the program locally, nationally, and internationally.
Professor Fulmer opened the forum by asking participants to share what major insights or learning they had acqires during the past year along with the changes that had impacted their industries since the previous year's forum. For many, technology and the impact of Web-based intelligence had been instrumants of change. Other participants note challenges due to mergers and organizational changes.
The participans of the Forum included: Nancy Adler, McGill University professor and author; John Alexander, president of the Center for Creative Leadership; Doug Anderson, founder and managing partner of the Center for Executive Development; Jay Conger, professor of leadership at The London Business School and the University of Southern California; Linda Doyle, president and CEO of Havard Business School Publishing; Bob Fogel, president of Harvard Business School Interactive; John Humphrey, chairman of the Forum Corporation; Marshall Sashkin, author and George Washington University professor; Edgar Schein, MIT professor, author, and leadership consultant; Steve Stumpf, author, professor, and former dean of professional development at Booz Allen Hamiton. The Graziadio School was represented by its Dean Otis Baskin and eight faculty members.
Questions such as "What are the new partnership that we need to create, and how can these be structured?" and "What would it be like if our work were truly important to the world?" were asked by him for the participants to give responses. These themes, woven throughout the forum, triggered lively exchanges among the panelists. At the conclusion, many were already anticipating the next forum.*2
"Rapidly accelerating change is the critical challenge in virtually every industry today. The complexities of our world demand managers and workers with dramatically increased capavilities. The Grsaziadio School has been developing value-center leaders for mor than a quater century. During that time, it has become the premier provider of quality business talent in California and the western United States." said Dr. Linda Livingstone*3 Dr. Livingstone has been the Dean of this School since June 1, 2002. She received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Livingstone will bring an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She has helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China. .
At the time of Dr. Linvingstone's appointment, Dr. Tony Lei wished her endeavor to lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School and WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Taiwan, and Singapore" says President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*4
"Thousands of men and women have chosen The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management because of its distinctive blend of qualities. Many enroll in executive program, having already achieved position of senior leadership, but wanting to recapture that competitive edge and creativ fervor. It is the worldwide network of alumni that validates our extraordinary mission o f preparing good people to 'make big plans' and 'aimhigh in hope and work,'" said Dr. Andrew Benton, President of Pepperdine University.*5
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*1. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, Pepperdine University,( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*2. Ibid., p. 4.
*3. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Grazidio Business Connection," Vol.1, No.1, The Grazidio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (2003).
*4. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Pepperdine University MBA ranks first in 15 schools of California,' "WBTI Website by Reviewjournal.com," October 31, 2003.
*5. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from Prsident Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," The Graziadio Graduate of of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (Spring 2003).
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Newsbrief ***** November 1, 2003 *****
Washington Business and Technology Institute
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Advisory Board: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives Jmaes Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors.
U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao
Chairperson
Dr. Tony T. Lei
President
Dr. William N. Thompson
Director of Public Administration Institution
Dr. E. Lee Bernick and Dr. G. Keong Leong
Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration
Dr. Sue Fawn Chung
Director of Culture Institution
Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and Disrict Judge Stewart Bell; Co - Chair of of the Advisory Board of Clark County District Attorney and Policy Civil Commission (CCDAPCC)
District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff William Young
Co - Chair of CCDAPCC
(702) 255-9058
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Educating executives is a core competency of the Graziadio Schoo of Pepperdine University
By Tiffany Chang

A distiguished group of professors and consultants joined corporate human resource professionals to discuss wide-ranging issues in leadership development at The Graziadio School's second annual Executive Learning Forum. The event was created and facilitated by Dr. Robert Fulmer, Virtue Professor of Management at The Graziadio School
of the Graziadio School's core cometencies is its ability to successfol.*1 It was held at the Malibu Campus on Mar 16-17, 2001.
The Forum has faciliated the "real-world" management practice for the School's MBA programs. One of them is designed for experienced managers, while the other is designed for presidents and key executives (MBA/PKE).
"One of the Graziado School's core is its ability to successfully address the unique challenges of executive learning. This forum is an important part of an effort to extend Pepperdine's reputation and recognition in this arena. It provides an opportunity for world-class thought leaders in knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge utilization to come together in an informal setting to discuss the key challenges of executive learning and leadership deveilopment ," said Dr. Robert Fulner.
The program of MBA/PKE is made available exclusively to executives in senior management positions and to entrepreneurs. This is an integrative academic program of professional education directed toward substantial gains in executive competence. The Forum may become a creative design as a mentor for lauching the program locally, nationally, and internationally.
Professor Fulmer opened the forum by asking participants to share what major insights or learning they had acqires during the past year along with the changes that had impacted their industries since the previous year's forum. For many, technology and the impact of Web-based intelligence had been instrumants of change. Other participants note challenges due to mergers and organizational changes.
The participans of the Forum included: Nancy Adler, McGill University professor and author; John Alexander, president of the Center for Creative Leadership; Doug Anderson, founder and managing partner of the Center for Executive Development; Jay Conger, professor of leadership at The London Business School and the University of Southern California; Linda Doyle, president and CEO of Havard Business School Publishing; Bob Fogel, president of Harvard Business School Interactive; John Humphrey, chairman of the Forum Corporation; Marshall Sashkin, author and George Washington University professor; Edgar Schein, MIT professor, author, and leadership consultant; Steve Stumpf, author, professor, and former dean of professional development at Booz Allen Hamiton. The Graziadio School was represented by its Dean Otis Baskin and eight faculty members.
Questions such as "What are the new partnership that we need to create, and how can these be structured?" and "What would it be like if our work were truly important to the world?" were asked by him for the participants to give responses. These themes, woven throughout the forum, triggered lively exchanges among the panelists. At the conclusion, many were already anticipating the next forum.*2
"Rapidly accelerating change is the critical challenge in virtually every industry today. The complexities of our world demand managers and workers with dramatically increased capavilities. The Grsaziadio School has been developing value-center leaders for mor than a quater century. During that time, it has become the premier provider of quality business talent in California and the western United States." said Dr. Linda Livingstone*3 Dr. Livinstone has been the Dean of this School since June 1, 2002. She received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Livingstone will bring an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She has helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China. .
At the time of Dr. Linvingstone's appointment, Dr. Tony Lei wished her endeavor to lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School and WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Taiwan, and Singapore" says President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute.*4
"Thousands of men and women have chosen The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management because of its distinctive blend of qualities. Many enroll in executive program, having already achieved position of senior leadership, but wanting to recapture that competitive edge and creativ fervor. It is the worldwide network of alumni that validates our extraordinary mission o f preparing good people to 'make big plans' and 'aimhigh in hope and work,'" said Dr. Andrew Benton, President of Pepperdine University.*5
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*1. Valdovinos, Michele. 'Executive Learning Forum Bring Nation's Top Leaders to Pepperdine,' "Graziadio Business" Vol. 4, No. 1, ( Summer 2001), p. 4..
*2. Ibid., p. 4.
*3. Livingstone, Linda. 'Dean's Message,' "Grazidio Business Connection," Vol.1, No.1, The Grazidio School of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (2003).
*4. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; and Chang, Tiffany. ' MBA of Pepperdine University,' "WBTI Websit of Reviewjournal.com," October 31, 2003.
*5. Benton, Andrew. 'Message from Prsident Andrew Benton,' "Graziadio School Information and Facts," The Graziadio Graduate of of Business and Management, Pepperdine University, (Spring 2003).
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Pepperdine University MBA ranks first
in 15 schools of California* By Mark Denton, Jessie Walsh, and Tiffany Chang

Recently, the Los Angeles Business Journal ranked and reported that Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management was named "the pacesetter" in MBA education in Los Angeles County. The School retained top ranking ahead of USC's Marshall School of Business and The Anderson School at UCLA which placed second and third respectively.
As the market share leader in California, graduates of MBA annually from Graziadio School are more than any other school in the state. It is the sixth largest AACSB-accredited school in the United States. The success of this school should be credited to its fruitful efforts to delivering practical, results-oriented education that addresses the needs of working professionals and executives.
Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), is pleased to learn from the issue of "Media Relations" of the Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management that Dr. Linda Livingstone has been named its Dean. Dr. Livinstone received her B.S., M.B.A., and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. She will assure her new responsibilities on June 1, 2002.
Dr. Livingstone will bring an international perspective to Pepperdine University. She has helped develop and teach courses in an MBA program in Jinan, China. She has expressed a keen interest in building additional bridges between Pepperdine MBA curriculum and the corporate world based on her prior experience in developing semester-long consulting projects with major companies for MBA students.
"Our Graziadio School is an outstanding business school with a national reputation. It is one of only a few schools across the country that has the potential to build a national and international reputation across all of its programs customized for executives, full-time, and fully employed students. And it is probably the only school with a faith-based mission committed to developing values-centered leaders that can accomplish this goal," said Dr. Livingstone.
On behalf of the faculty of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), Dr. Tony Lei congratulates Dr. Linda Livingstone with best regards. He wishes the New Dean may lead the Graziadio School into this millennium with academic excellence, practicality expertise, and spiritual values. A special program of MBA/PKE designed for presidents and key executives internationally is in ugent need for the cooperation of the Graziadio School and WBTI. "The spirit of both innovation and pioneers has motivated America to be a leading and prosperous country in the world. As an integrative academic program of the professional education directed to substantial gains in executive competence, modern technology, innovative knowledge, and spirit of entrepreneurship; an unique feature of one week workshop in Las Vegas for the cooperated MBA/PKE Program should be designed for the Chinese speaking business executives and owners of the international world mainly from China, Taiwan, and Singapore" says Dr. Tony Lei.
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