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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Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was invited to attend the celebration of Drescher Graduate Campus Dedication and Alumni Reunion of Pepperdine University on November 1, 2003. The new facility houses the Beckman Management Center for the Graziadio School of Business and Management (GSBM) as well as the Braun Center for the School of Public Policy and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology.*1 WBTI is expecting to have its Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) cooperate with GSBM in launching MBA/PKE programs.
John Keats said that a thing of beauty is a joy forever.*2 "By following the Congressional Recognition that Congresswoman Shelley Berkley recognizes Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) for its outstanding accomplishment to its Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF), I'm also heartily impressed by its effort to the publicity for the release of the message and statement of U. S. Senator Harry Reid and Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn on the WBTI website. The work performance of WBTI website is an accomplishment of the value of the truth, the goodness, and the beauty through the creed for a country of the people, by the people, and for the people," Speaker of the Assembly (House) of Nevada Richard Perkins pointed out at the Event and Dinner Party at Harbor Palace Restaurant by the Asian American Community on October 22, 2003 in Las Vegas.
The vision for 2003 of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) is: (1) To launch significant actvities on promoting the tourism, trade, and investment from foreign countries to Nevada. (2) To endeavor academic, cultural, music, and arts events through cooperation among the organizations of civilian and government. We did already good , moreover, we should go on doing better.
"It's my honor to be recommended as an Advisor of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum. I'm glad to have opportunity to join the intellectuals and facaulty members of Washington Business and Technology Institute to endeavor the work performance in making Nevada a wonderful place for home living, business development, and internatonal tourism," said Bobby Siller, Member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, at an Asian American Event on October 22, 2003. The event and dinner party was held at the Harbor Palace Restaurant by the Asian American Community in Las Vegas.
To make Nevada a wonderful place, the GSBPA will emphasize the education and technology on Management Information System (MIS). Management systems will become the foundations for coordinated group effort. Our policy makers and advisors will be interested in the treatment of decision-making situation. Specifically, the real-life situations in which there is little or no prior application experience. And in which there is partial applicable experience in both business and public administration. Our managers will be emphasized on her or his competency in conceptualization of systems and strategies.
"As a Financial Administrator of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), it's my precious opportunity to realize my potentiality of MBA expertise to work with all these outstanding faculty members of the Graduate School of WBTI under the encouragement and spritual leadership by our Deans Dr. Keong Leong and Dr. E. Lee Bernick," said Lan Yun.
Computers are becoming more faster and very powerful. Persons who master the computers excert a significant influence over the organization in which they work. "With the excellence of knowledge, humanity, and partriotism inspired by Elaine Chao, Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has continued its many years effort to community service and spiritual belief. Nevada is honor to have WBTI under her spiritual Chairpersonship and I'm especially honor to be a M. I. S. Manager of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI," humble as he is, River Sun chatted excitedly during the celebration dinner party at the Gee Joon Chinese Restaurant of Binion's Horseshoe Club. The Moon Festival of Midautumn has been many thousand years celebrated as a day for pariotism by the Chinese people in the Far East and Southeastern Asia. The party was held by WBTI in Las Vegas on September 11, 2003.
The Event by the Asian American Group with many high-ranking officials, community leaders, and business executives was held successfully on October 22, 2003 in Las Vegas. Early the next morning, Dr. Tony Lei received an email from Judge Natalie Tyrrell, Justice of the Peace, North Las Vegas. Natalie wrote: "It was truly an honor to be chosen as one of the guests of honor at the Asian American Group's Event on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at the Harbor Palace Restaurant. I am always so impressed by the commitment and cooperation of the participants in all the Asian organizations represented at last night's dinner. It was so nice to have an opportunity to speak to the group and give everyone an update on recent happenings in North Las Vegas. It was great to see many good friends, including Dr. Tony and Judy Lei. I am looking forward to the next event!"
"The significance of the creed of a State deserves to encourage administrative professionals to emphasize the value of the truth, the goodness, and the beauty in order to maintain a country of the people , by the people, and for the people. I'm glad to have the challenge in cooperation with the faculty members of the Public Administration Institution
of Washington Business and Technology Institute to endeavor the promotion of the quality of life for all our residents and visitors of Nevada," said Nancy Saitta, District Judge of Nedava, at the Harbor Palace Chinese Restaurant in Las Vegas, where an Asian American Event was held by the Asian American Community on October 22, 2003.
"In righteousness you will be established."*3 "In this 21th Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we also need to establish and promote creativity, fairness and Justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure spring may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the elegant properties of freedom, democracy, and entrepreneurship; the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteouness,'; the advancement of technology, innovation, and civilization; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service'," Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute, pointed out.
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References
*1. Livingstone, Linda. "Dean's Message,' "Pepperdine University Graziadio Business,"
Vol 1, No. 1, (November 2003), p. 2.
*2. Keats, John. 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever, 'Pocket Pal,' "Pocket Pal Diary," Myron Corp., (January 2003), p. December 27, 2003.
*3. Isaiah 54:14, "Bible".
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