Turner Business

Turner College business students and TSYS School computer science students who are p lanning to graduate in Spring 2027 need to act now to make sure they are on track. This begins by (1) ensuring that both  BUSA 4000 and BUSA 4185 are included in their Spring 2027 course schedules, (2) completing the required graduation checklist, and submitting their graduation applications by December 18, 2026. These students should also remember that  both capstone courses are required for graduation. Students who have questions about their schedules or graduation requirements should contact the Turner College's S tudent Success Manager, Talisha Lockhart , at lockhart_talisha@columbusstate.edu.  Let's get ready to celebrate your next big milestone!

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Turner College will be hosting a seminar on writing successful grant applications. One of the speakers is Fady Mansour , who  serves as Director of the Butler Center for Research and Economic Development, Sarah T. Butler Distinguished University Chair, and Associate Professor of Economics in the Turner College. He holds a doctorate in economics from Middle Tennessee State University, and his research in labor economics, health economics, and political economy has been published in respected academic journals and cited by scholars internationally. Through the Butler Center, Mansour collaborates with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local governments to analyze regional economic conditions and conduct economic-impact studies. His work informs data-driven decisions and supports workforce development and regional economic growth. The events other guests include  Cassandra Brown-Parks, an accomplished financial professional with more tha...

In this series, Turner Business is providing space for a series of Guest Essayists to provide their thoughts on the After Action Report townhall that was held on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the University Hall Auditorium. This townhall focused on the enrollment troubles that CSU has been experiencing over multiple consecutive semesters.      Attendees of last Friday's CSU townhall meeting on the enrollment situation were presented with the case that most of CSU's current (and recent) problems with enrollment stem from "systems and processes" shortcomings. They were also informed that many of these shortcomings would be remedied by the forthcoming onboarding of Element451 , the $1 million (every 5 years) customer relations AI platform that will streamline the process of getting CSU students seated in classrooms (more likely, online) ―  a process that begins upon a prospective student's initial interface with the institution's website. In reality, however, th...

In this series, Turner Business is providing space for a series of Guest Essayists to provide their thoughts on the After Action Report townhall that was held on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the University Hall Auditorium. This townhall focused on the enrollment troubles that CSU has been experiencing over multiple consecutive semesters.      The presentation of the After-Action Study reflected a thoughtful and comprehensive effort to identify the challenges facing CSU and develop actionable strategies to address them. The use of institutional data, student feedback, and input from faculty and staff provided valuable insights into the factors affecting student success. The study effectively highlighted barriers students encounter and identified opportunities to improve communication, coordination, and efficiency across the University. Particularly encouraging was the emphasis on practical solutions, shared institutional responsibility, and initiatives already underway ...

In this series, Turner Business is providing space for a series of Guest Essayists to provide their thoughts on the After Action Report townhall that was held on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the University Hall Auditorium. This townhall focused on the enrollment troubles that CSU has been experiencing over multiple consecutive semesters. I want to begin by quoting an earlier essay in this series: "My greatest concern, however, is that the University appears hesitant to make difficult decisions regarding students who are not making satisfactory academic progress or demonstrating a reasonable likelihood of successful completion. If we are to remain viable over the long term, I believe we must be willing to address this issue, even when doing so may be difficult in the short term." I completely agree with this statement.  I suspect there are a lot of individuals in the CSU administration who confuse equal opportunity with equal outcome. Not everyone is well suited to completin...

November 2026 is a big month for Turner College graduate Chelsey Duggar , who   is  starting a new position as an Assistant Regional Director for the Kansas City Region at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Duggar earned a BBA in accounting from the Turner College in 2011. One year later she added at Turner College MBA. In 2018 she was issued a CPA license from the Missouri Board of Accountancy. Duggar began working for the FDIC in 2015 as a Financial Institution Examiner in Jackson, Mississippi, soon thereafter moving to the regional office in Missouri where she became a Senior Examiner for Large Financial Institutions. In 2023, she took the role of Senior Examination Specialist in the FDIC's Washington, D.C., headquarters. While there she rose to Chief of the Accounting Policy Section. " I’ve loved my work with the Accounting Policy Section in Washington, D.C., but I’m looking forward to this new role back in the Midwest," Duggar explained. Prior to enter...