To provide engaged classroom and experiential activities stressing the importance of the free market principles, students will conduct academic exploration in areas of economic development, monetary policy, free-market economies, free trade agreements, the role of emerging gig economies, and regulations.
- The Moorman Professorship branded course in Economic study: The Professor will lead an international trip (most likely to Peru) to study the difference in free-market economies, the trade relationships between countries, the impact of tourism from the U.S. to Peru. During the trip, we will have several visits with Peruvian business leaders to discuss the factors influencing economic growth and standard of living in Peru. Students will be assessed through research, reflection papers, and a final project presentation comparing and contrasting the U.S. free market economy to Peru’s economy.
- The Moorman Professorship branded 3-week course in Interdisciplinary problems-based learning: The course is based on the book “Bullet Proof Problem Solving: The Only Skill that Changes Everything” written by former McKinsey Consulting firm consultants. The focus of this course is to have students understand a 7-step problem-solving process and run through several simulations of real-life issues, applying the process. Critical thinking, agile iterative processing, daily scrum-meetings, and logic trees are all components that students will learn in a 3-hour a day intensive course.
- Consumer theory – students will focus on Consumer theory in the general education Principles of Economics course. This content is taught in both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics as foundational to the understanding of what economics is: the study of decision-making, and how households (individuals) manage scarcity.
- “The Moorman Professorship Week” activities for business students and the college community – we will have a renowned speaker whose life experience focuses on the results of unethical decision-making or the promotion of ethical decision-making (preventing un-ethical decision-making) through compliance.
- Annual Moorman Professorship Lecture Series
We are looking forward to implementing an engaging, topical and entertaining lecture series that will appeal to the campus community as well as the community at large. Some topics for consideration include:
- Agribusiness and the tri-states economy
- Supply Chain management’s impact on consumer theory
- Rural serving industry and economic impact
- Entrepreneurship in small-town America
To provide engaged classroom and experiential activities stressing the importance of the free market principles, students will conduct academic exploration in areas of economic development, monetary policy, free-market economies, free trade agreements, the role of emerging gig economies, and regulations.
• The Moorman Professorship branded course in Economic study: The Professor will lead an international trip (most likely to Peru) to study the difference in free-market economies, the trade relationships between countries, the impact of tourism from the U.S. to Peru. During the trip, we will have several visits with Peruvian business leaders to discuss the factors influencing economic growth and standard of living in Peru. Students will be assessed through research, reflection papers, and a final project presentation comparing and contrasting the U.S. free market economy to Peru’s economy.
• The Moorman Professorship branded 3-week course in Interdisciplinary problems-based learning:The course is based on the book “Bullet Proof Problem Solving: The Only Skill that Changes Everything” written by former McKinsey Consulting firm consultants. The focus of this course is to have students understand a 7-step problem-solving process and run through several simulations of real-life issues, applying the process. Critical thinking, agile iterative processing, daily scrum-meetings, and logic trees are all components that students will learn in a 3-hour a day intensive course.
• Consumer theory – students will focus on Consumer theory in the general education Principles of Economics course. This content is taught in both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics as foundational to the understanding of what economics is: the study of decision-making, and how households (individuals) manage scarcity.
• “The Moorman Professorship Week” activities for business students and the college community – we will have a renowned speaker whose life experience focuses on the results of unethical decision-making or the promotion of ethical decision-making (preventing un-ethical decision-making) through compliance.
• Annual Moorman Professorship Lecture Series
We are looking forward to implementing an engaging, topical and entertaining lecture series that will appeal to the campus community as well as the community at large. Some topics for consideration include:
o Agribusiness and the tri-states economy
o Supply Chain management’s impact on consumer theory
o Rural serving industry and economic impact
o Entrepreneurship in small-town America
The experiential activities supported by the Moorman Professorship will provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences that enhance understanding of essential business and economic principles, the free-market system and ethics.
Experiential activities and problem-based learning outcomes will be assisted administratively by the Moorman Fellow. The Moorman Fellowship will be a monetary award provided to a graduate-level student to advance the scholarly attributes of the Moorman Professorship. The fellow will help the Moorman Professor with administrative support, facilitate the delivery of required program services, maintain student project files, analyze data and may provide support to student groups.
- To IDEA Center activities will engage students from across campus to form interdisciplinary teams to apply a solution-based approach to solving problems. By working together, students will develop and leverage each participant’s skills and abilities to support collaborative problem-solving. Educational programs and focused curriculum will create a unique learning environment for classes. The IDEA Center will serve as an engine for student achievement and community development, growth and prosperity.
- Free-market economic simulation: Competing in a Global Marketplace – business strategy simulation is an online exercise where class members are divided into teams and assigned the task of running an athletic footwear company in head-to-head competition against companies managed by other class members and teams around the globe. Just as in the real-world, companies compete in a global market arena, selling branded and private-label athletic footwear in four geographic regions — Europe-Africa, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. All aspects of The Business Strategy Game parallel the functioning of the real-world athletic footwear market, allowing students to (1) think rationally and logically in deciding what to do and (2) get valuable practice in making a variety of different business decisions under circumstances that mirror real-world competitive conditions.
The Business Exchange
The Business Exchange program is an innovative on-campus program in which students from various majors gain valuable experience by working together on interdisciplinary applied project teams to address a client's business and/or technology needs — without leaving campus. Clients of the Business Exchange are organizations ranging from start-ups to established companies in various stages. Students are provided a stipend, similar to a work-study arrangement. The model allows for flexible work schedules, enabling students to prioritize their coursework. The Business Exchange will demonstrate the benefit of industry-academia partnerships and their impact on the economic development and contributions to local economies.
The Business Exchange will be a program situated and run from the IDEA Center at Culver-Stockton College. The IDEA Center is dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship, collaborative problem-solving and community impact. This collaborative workspace for students, faculty and community members will provide a place to explore ideas and topics in free enterprise as well as other solutions-driven activities. The Moorman Professor will provide faculty leadership and expertise, playing a vital role in the academic success of the college through the IDEA Center and will influence how the programs and activities within the IDEA Center are implemented.
High School Program
The Culver-Stockton College Division of Business, Education and Law will host a summer college prep program for high school students considering majors and careers in business and entrepreneurship. Student participants will work closely with Culver-Stockton College professors and current undergrads on things like teamwork, oral presentation, and communication skills, writing business plans, developing research skills, marketing concepts and much more. Upon completion of the program, students receive a Certificate of Completion, plus valuable resources and connections at the Midwest’s premier experiential learning college. High school students would have the opportunity to earn 1 college credit hour for their participation. If awarded, the program will kick-off in summer 2021 with a one-day workshop for high school teachers to introduce the Moorman Professorship program, lectures, and the high school program while also providing professional development opportunities.
Business Development and Strategic Relationship Management Series
The Moorman Professor will organize and lead a semi-annual community engagement symposium for area business owners and leaders, faculty, and students. The symposium will provide business leaders with key concepts in business development and relationship management. Topics may include: executive leadership, C-level bridge-building communication, process improvement, sales delivery solutions, global economies, and current regional business trends. The Management Series will include opportunities for relationship cultivation among members of the community, business leaders, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students.
The Moorman Professorship Leadership Speaker Series
The Leadership Speaker Series is dedicated to bringing outstanding leaders from the private, government, and nonprofit sectors to campus to discuss business topics and corporate strategies with students, faculty, alumni, and members of the community. Presenters will candidly share their experiences, discuss challenges that have impacted their leadership and business development, and provide advice to aspiring business professionals. Culver-Stockton College will promote the speaker series to the public through social media channels and targeted invitations.
