Bakir Recipient of AMS 2010 Outstanding Marketing Teacher Award

  Dr. Aysen Bakir has been selected as one of the three recipients of Academy of Marketing Science 2010 Outstanding Marketing Teacher Award.  The Academy of Marketing Science is a scholarly professional organization dedicated to high standards and excellence in the development and distribution of marketing knowledge and practice within the marketing discipline.  This award

Central Illinois Trucks becomes Platinum Partner with Professional Sales Institute

  The Professional Sales Institute is pleased to announce a new Platinum partner, Central Illinois Trucks. Central Illinois Trucks (CIT) is a full-line, commercial truck dealership representing Kenworth Truck Company, Volvo Trucks North America, Isuzu Trucks, Prevost Motor Coach, and several commercial trailer lines. The company has been in business for 34 years. With its

ISU Human Resources Students Achieve 100% PHR Pass Rate

  One hundred percent of the Human Resource Management students who took the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification examination during the December 2009-January 2010 testing window passed the exam. The PHR exam is a four-hour, 225 question, multiple-choice test covering all the basic HR functions. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, the

“The Hiring Process: From Job Fair to Job Offer”

  The American Marketing Association and The Professional Sales Institute are pleased to sponsor and evening of the Distinguished Speaker Series featuring a Panel Discussion   “The Hiring Process: From Job Fair to Job Offer” Topics in the panel discussion include:  Best Practices For Job Searches Today’s Key Interview Skills What Sets You Apart From

Hauck named 2009-2010 Outstanding University Teacher

  Illinois State University will honor 14 faculty members for teaching and research during the Founders Day Convocation at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Bone Student Center Brown Ballroom. Craig Gatto of the Biological Sciences department and Sesha Kethineni of the Criminal Justice Sciences department are the 2009 Outstanding University Researchers. The

MSDSonline becomes Gold Partner with Professional Sales Institute

  One of America’s fastest growing private companies is turning to the Professional Sales Institute (PSI) at Illinois State University as a prime source for connecting with highly qualified graduates. The Institute represents a unique partnership between the business sector and higher education and is recognized as a premier resource for university students and sales

Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies receives grant from the Coleman Foundation, Inc.

  The Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies (IES) in the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods (MQM) at Illinois State University received a significant vote of confidence in the form of a recent $55,000 grant from the Coleman Foundation, Inc.  Since 1981, the Coleman Foundation, Inc.  has invested more than $44 million to promote entrepreneurship as

PSI Listed in the Top University Sales Programs for 2009 by USEF

  The University Sales Education Foundation has announced it’s choices for the Top University Sales Education Programs of 2009. The Professional Sales Institute – College of Business had the honor of beginning recognized as one of these top programs. To create this list, The University Sales Education Foundation (USEF) reviewed university programs that focus on

Illinois State iTunes U added to the iTunes Store

  The Illinois State iTunes U site has been officially added to the iTunes Store. There is a fairly rigorous approval process prior to being accepted by Apple into the Store, and the University is now among the select group of colleges and universities listed on the iTunes U tab of the iTunes Store.This inclusion