Turner College News & Notes -- February 17, 2026

The Turner College is joining the Georgia Game Developers Association, Holo Haven, GiM, and Puzzles by Joe to co-host CIMFEST 2026, where attendees can explore the latest games, test out cutting-edge technology, and connect with fellow tech leaders in the field. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore enthusiast, this event is open to gamers of all ages. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Synovus Center on CSU's main campus. Well-known gamer Tygarlilly is scheduled to make a special appearance, and game designer Michelle Menard is set to be the keynote speaker. Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the bottom left of the poster above to register. Join the crowd for a full day of fun, laughter, and technical exploration — you won’t want to miss it.

The plan to hire a new dean of the Turner College by July 1, 2026, appears to have been shelved as the CSU Employment Portal does not yet list an opening for the position. Announcement of this position through the portal is expected before an official ad is placed in The Chronicle of Higher Education or Inside Higher Ed. Additionally, no word has been released to date regarding the composition of the hiring committee in this case. These delays mean that the secondary plan's start date of July 1, 2027, is more likely now. Stay connected to Turner Business for more on this process.

Cybersecurity Nexus students recently participated in another mock interview event. Former students returned to participate as cybersecurity professionals, pouring back into the next generation of students. Program officials expressed gratitude to Aflac, CyberInspire and other industry leaders for their continued involvement and for encouraging other professionals in the Columbus area to join the TSYS School in this event. Turner Business joins them in thanking these community supporters for showing up, giving back, and helping our students shine.

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Seven Turner College Management and Marketing Faculty Have Combined to Produce Eight A-Level Journal Publications Between 2021 and the Present

A number of faculty in the Turner College's Department of Management and Marketing, which includes faculty in management information systems, have produced A-level journal publications in the last few years. This report covers that activity, starting with John Finley , the chairperson of the department. Professor Finley published a paper in the Journal of Computer Information Systems in 2022. Finley is joined by Kirk Heriot , the Crowley Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship. Heriot, who earned a PhD in management from Clemson University, published in a 2021 issue of Small Business Economics . One of the study's co-authors, Andres Jauregui of Fresno State University, was previously a member of the Turner College's economics faculty. Next is Johnny Ho , a professor of management, who has a 2022 publication in the Journal of Computer Information Systems . Ho has won CSU's Excellence in Research Award on multiple occasions, while he has compiled 2...

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...

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...

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