To help the Marquette community get to know new faculty, each was asked to respond to three statements.

1. During my first year on campus, I'd like to _____________________.

2. I'd like to connect with colleagues interested in ________________.

3. I'd like to learn more about _________________________________.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Kaitlyn Keizer
Accounting
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff, and to learn and utilize available resources to improve my teaching skills.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in sharing best practices with teaching as well as colleagues who are really making a difference with students outside the classroom. 
• I’d like to learn more about the university's support systems for faculty development and how I can actively participate in campus-wide events and activities.

Oleg Gurin
Finance
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to be a good resource for students and explore research options.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in Fixed Income research. 
• I’d like to learn more about available data sources.

Sounak Saha
Finance
Visiting Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to immerse myself in the Finance department’s work culture, cultivate the best practices to become an effective educator in terms of both research and teaching, and most importantly emerge as a constructive critic assisting students to achieve their goals.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in improvisation in teaching and collaborative research. 
• I’d like to learn more about Marquette University’s resources for the pedagogical and research development of a new faculty member.

Brent Johnson
Management
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to meet and get to know Marquette's faculty and students.  I would also like to become more knowledgeable about the resources Marquette provides to support its students and faculty.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in applying theoretical business concepts to real-world business situations and leveraging business experiences to enhance learning in the classroom. 
• I’d like to learn more about how to become a more effective instructor and about the academic research being conducted by Marquette’s faculty.

Ryan Kauth
Management
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to engage students who have business ideas and introduce them to the Milwaukee entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in student entrepreneurship. 
• I’d like to learn more about the different professors and staff on campus who champion entrepreneurship on and off campus.

Rick Laguerre
Management
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to build collaborative working relationships with faculty at the College of Business Administration.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in research on human resource policies and practices, employee motivation, and other organizational processes that optimize human capital. 
• I’d like to learn more about the Marquette community, the fantastic students, and local businesses open to collaborating on strategic HR initiatives.

Stefan Lorenz
Management
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to actively participate in the intellectual life at Marquette, attending seminars, lectures, and other events that foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in transforming the way we teach statistics and quantitative methods, with a focus on integrating data science and business decision-making. 
• I’d like to learn more about the resources available to improve classroom instruction and overall student learning.

Dianne Murphy
Management
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to weave myself into the fabric of the Marquette community.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in undergraduate research and experiential learning. 
• I’d like to learn more about how to implement AI in the classroom and for executive function to best prepare our students for the AI they will encounter in the future in their professional and personal lives.

Alisa Nagle
Management
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to practice work away from the classroom (e.g. Service).
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in best practice sharing: making more impact in the classroom. 
• I’d like to learn more about resources available for faculty to facilitate our learning and growth.

Dennis Oates
Management
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to engage in university events, collaborate with colleagues, enhance teaching methods through innovation, and mentor students to build strong relationships and a supportive learning environment.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in interdisciplinary teaching projects that integrate supply chain management with other business disciplines and with those interested in utilizing technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. 
• I’d like to learn more about the professional development resources available for faculty including workshops, seminars, and funding for innovative teaching projects, as well as Marquette's partnerships with local businesses and industries to enhance experiential learning and stay current with industry trends.

Yuanyuan (April) Song
Management
Assistant Professor

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to be productive.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in Information Systems. 
• I’d like to learn more about Marquette and Milwaukee.

Kevin Trainor
Marketing
Assistant Professor of Practice

• During my first year on campus, I’d like to deliver exceptional courses and build relationships and sense of community with students, colleagues, alumni and business community.
• I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in integrating AI into their curriculum to ensure students are using these tools ethically and responsibly. 
• I’d like to learn more about opportunities for involvement throughout the Marquette campus and community.

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