Alumni Spotlights – Eric Hoss & John Carter

It takes just 3 minutes to be inspired, enlightened and entertained. Marrying his expertise in communications with an M.B.A. was the perfect career decision for author and State Farm Director, Eric Hoss ’87, M.B.A. ’90. The allure of precious metals, luxury watches and dazzling gemstones, coupled with the challenges of running his own business make

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