Turner Business

Based on a teaching philosophy is centered on creating transformative learning experiences that actively engage students,  foster confidence, and prepare them for success in the cybersecurity workforce, TSYYS School cybersecurity lecturer  Elke Brumbaugh immerses her students in  authentic, hands-on environments, supported through mentorship, in order to expose them to real  world applications of their studies. For example, students in her CPSC 1301 course had the option to  design and program a robot as their final project. Brumbaugh found that this hands-on approach  concepts in a practical context. In other courses she  integrated extensive industry engagement by hosting  over 50 guest speakers from the cybersecurity field. These professionals provided students with authentic  insights into the realities of cybersecurity practice, including workplace expectations, required technical  and professional competencies, and the dynamic nat...

As Turner Business reported yesterday, a new CSU website is now live. A recent visit to the website revealed that a Turner College alum, Hayley Tillery , is featured on the main page. Hayley, who is currently the Director of the Columbus Convention & Trade Center, earned a master's degree in organizational leadership (MSOL) in 2015. She is currently pursuing a doctorate degree from Auburn University, a process that has already led to a publication in the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education . 

Today CSU is launching  a redesigned website that will feature a fresh and modern look, new and easier pathways into the site, and a focus on helping prospective students learn who we are and what makes CSU such a special place to study and grow.  While the design is new, the information and resources you depend on daily remain the same. If you’re looking for familiar content — such as MyCSU, other internal resources or departmental pages — you can easily access them through the menu button in the top right corner of the nav bar or by using the search bar.  Like any major update, there might be a few things that need to be fine-tuned once the site goes live. If you notice anything that doesn’t look right, needs updating or requires immediate attention, please submit an eQuest so the Web Development Team can handle it.  Thank you to the many people across campus who have partnered with Strategic Communication + Marketing and University Information & Technology Ser...

Since joining the Turner College just a few years ago, accounting professor Charles Boster  has steadily built an impressive record in accounting education. His students consistently rate his teaching effectiveness at 4.8 (out of 5) or above. Boster's recipe for success is simple. As he explains, "I continually assess teaching methods, teaching materials, and learning goals to improve content relevance, instructional quality, and student satisfaction. Through continuous improvement activities, my goal is 'better.' I am always trying to find ways to make my courses better. I seek to ensure course content reflects current business environments." Boster's approach to accounting education has also been consistent with CSU's recent focus on the development of students' critical thinking skills.  "While I focus on practical applications of course concepts, I know from experience that time management, critical thinking, and problem solving are more impor...

In only his second year in the Turner College, management professor Tom Ngo is establishing a commendable record of service. Ngo serves on the Turner College's  Strategic Planning Committee, a group that has spent the past several months establishing one-year and five-year strategic goals aligned with the CSU’s broader priorities that recently resulted in the faculty-approved Vision 2030 . As a member of CSU's  Research and Grants Committee, Ngo collaborated with Michelle Eady, a Fulbright Scholar visiting CSU, to organize and deliver a “Lunch and Learn” session. This initiative supported faculty development by promoting research engagement and grant-related discussion. Additionally, a s the faculty advisor to the CSU International Student Club, Ngo participated in international student orientation and supported students’ academic and cultural transition to CSU, fostering inclusivity and global engagement. Relatedly, he also  delivered a talk for the English Language Ins...

A new Employer Advisory Council at Columbus State University is enhancing students’ career prospects with the region’s employers—ranging from internships and co-ops to post-graduate jobs. Its origin is part of a comprehensive university strategy that aligns academics, career coaching and experiential learning to prepare students for the evolving needs of the modern workforce.  According to Patrick Keebler, director of Columbus State’s Center for Career Coaching, the council’s main goal is to foster two-way dialogue that benefits both students and the local economy. It aims to establish a direct communication channel between the university and the region’s most influential recruiters and business leaders.  “The goal of our new Employer Advisory Council is to enhance communication between Columbus State University and the area’s leading employers that hire our graduates,” Keebler noted. “This will help us better understand their workforce needs and create more opportunities to p...