Married Couple to Receive Master's Degrees from Turner College at May Graduation

Congratulations are due to Kenyon Lockhart and his wife, Talisha Lockart, on their upcoming graduation from the Turner College. Kenyon will be receiving an M.S. in organizational leadership (human resources track), while Talisha will be receiving an M.S. in cybersecurity management. Talisha, also a member of Sigma Alpha Pi chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success, is currently employed as the Student Success Manager in the Turner College. Making their forthcoming graduation even more impressive is the fact that each of them has previously earned a master's degree, making these their second. In preparing for an eventful month ahead, the Lockharts offered words of encouragement to other members of the Turner College Class of 2024, stating, "As we both receive our second master’s degrees, we are filled with immense pride in our shared accomplishments and the journey we have embarked upon together. From late-night study sessions to navigating the complexities of balancing work and academics, we have faced every challenge hand in hand, supporting and encouraging each other every step of the way. Our journey to this point has been a testament to our unwavering dedication, resilience, and love for learning Today, as we celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance, I am reminded of the countless sacrifices we have made to reach this moment. From juggling responsibilities to overcoming obstacles, we have demonstrated our commitment to achieving our goals and realizing our fullest potential. As we embark on this new chapter together, I am filled with excitement for the adventures that lie ahead. With our master’s degrees in hand, we are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a meaningful impact in our respective fields and communities. Cheers to the Class of 2024!"

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New Butler Center Report Identifies Employment Gaps in the Columbus Area

Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

ABDC Releases 2025 Journal Review, Now Ranks Journal Edited by Phil Bryant

The long-awaited journal review being conducted by the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) has been released and there are a number of news items that relate to faculty in the Turner College. One of these is the ABDC's decision to now include Compensation and Benefits Review in its journal rankings. This is big news for the Turner College as its editor, Phil Bryant , is a professor of management in the Turner College. The ABDC is proposing that the journal enter its system for the first time as a C-rated journal. Acting Turner College Dean Tesa Leonce sits on the journal's editorial board, while Turner College management professor Mark James has guest-edited an issue of the journal. Published by SAGE, Compensation & Benefits Review is the leading journal for senior executives and professionals who design, implement, evaluate and communicate compensation and benefits policies and programs. The journal supports compensation and benefits specialists and academic ex...

TSYS School, Jianhua Yang, Lixin Wang Each among Top Five in the World

New research by computer scientists in the School of Information Technology at Universiti Utara Malaysia that ranks institutions and individuals on the basis of scholarship in the area of stepping-stone attacks heaps praise on the Turner College’s TSYS School of Computer Science and two of its faculty – Jianhua Yang and Lixin Wang . The article, published in the April 2023 issue of the International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science , provides a bibliometric analysis of both publication and citation data from 2000 to September of 2022 related to research on stepping-stone intrusion. Among several results, it reports that Columbus State University ranks second worldwide, trailing only the University of Houston, using total publications on the subject as the basis of comparison. A number of other U.S. institutions appear in the top 10, including third-ranked North Carolina State University, fourth-ranked University of Illinois, sixth-ranked Iowa State U...

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