T H E C I T A D E L S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T : Lowcountry s First Mechanical Engineering Program First MSPM Graduate to Attend Medical School Gordon Muldrow Becomes Program s First 5 er I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : PMGT Students 2 Visit Clemson Wind Turbine Facility Student Spotlight 3 Dr. Charles Skipper presents at 4 Annual EPOS Conference Graduates 5 Students Learn More About Leadership Practices Masters of Science in Project Management (MSPM) Students enrolled in PMGT 672: Applied Leadership Concepts conducted three executive interviews during the spring 2014 semester. Students interviewed Mr. Jim Wigfall, a 1982 Citadel graduate with a B.S. in Math and Computer Science, who is now the Vice President of Business Support for The Boeing Company. Other Executive Leadership Interviews were conducted with Jim Newsome, The President & CEO of the South Carolina State Ports Authority; and Citadel Athletic Director Larry Leckonby. These interviews enabled the students to analyze the leadership practices applied by senior executives in the workforce, and compare those successful practices with concepts presented in the course material. PM NEWS Department of Engineering Leadership & Program Management V O L U M E 4 2 0 1 3-2 0 1 4 Pictured from left to right: Mary Creese, Lana Davis, Joseph Matsell, Lt Isaac Nyangena (USN), Kevin Adcock, Sharon Newman, Elisha Kidwell, Nate Jarvis, Kent Weikel, Lisa Carreiro, Pauletoria Jones, Paul Danos, Bernie Jansen, Krista Walker, Jake Axman, and Mr. Jim Wigfall. (Spring 2014) Mr. Jim Newsome Mr. Larry Leckonby
P A G E 2 PMGT Students Visit Clemson Wind Turbine On 13 March, 2014 The Students of PMGT 653 (Technical Project Operations and Support) visited the new Clemson Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Students were provided a tour of this innovation center by Mr Jim Tuten, the Project Manager. Following the tour student enjoyed a detailed presentation and question & answer session with Mr. Tuten regarding the project management challenges that were encountered in the construction process. PMGT 653 students are enrolled in the School of Engineering s Technical Project Management (TPM) Graduate Certificate program, or The Masters of Science In Project Management (MSPM) program. The discussion topics were an excellent complement for the course content in these programs. The Citadel New Mechanical Engineering Program Housed in Department of The Citadel Military College was the forerunner in engineering education in the state of South Carolina, including engineering as part of the college s curriculum since 1843. The Citadel School of Engineering, the fifth oldest in the nation, is currently composed of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management. The Department of Engineering Leadership & Program Management has now become the home of the new Mechanical Engineering Program. We would like to introduce our two new Mechanical Engineering faculty members Dr. Robert Rabb and Dr. Monika Bubacz. Dr. Rabb comes to us from West Point. Dr. Bubacz joins The Citadel faculty from Mercer University. For more information please visit www.citadel.edu/root/me Dr. Robert Rabb Dr. Monika Bubacz P M N E W S
P A G E 3 First MSPM Graduate to Attend Medical Chase Yonce, who graduated with a Master s of Science in Project Management (MSPM) from The Citadel, is our first MSPM Graduate to continue on to Medical School. Chase is currently a first year medical student at the Medical University of South Carolina, here in Charleston. Chase came by The Citadel on 13 September, 2013 to receive his Systems Engineering Management Certificate, which he completed in August, 2013. Chase credits the MSPM program with helping him meet the extremely competitive requirements to be accepted into Medical School. Chase Yonce, MSPM 2013, Receives his Systems Engineering Management (SEM) Certificate From Department Chairman Col Charles Skipper, USMC (Ret) Student Spotlight Erik Rooman MSPM, TPM Graduate Sarah Smith MSPM, SEM, & TPM Graduate When did you know you wanted to pursue a graduate level program in MSPM? When I was reviewing potential graduate programs, the MSPM program stood out because of the significant value the education could provide. I quickly recognized the fact that this program is not limited by discipline, nor is it limited in applicability. After I read the course descriptions that made up the core curriculum of the program, I knew I could apply this knowledge easily in real-life situations. Because of my multidisciplinary background, it was refreshing to find a program that would not be limiting in scope or discipline and were aligned to my future professional goals. What would you tell prospective graduate students about the project management program at The Citadel? The program can provide enormous return on the investment of your time, effort, and money regardless of your profession. Furthermore, the content discussed and reviewed in the classroom is presented in a logical format. The instructors also ensure that real-life examples are applied to the concepts, which provides a significant amount of context for the material. The classroom interactions along with the coursework help to provide a student with a rewarding educational experience. What would you tell prospective graduate students about the project management program at The Citadel? Go for it! It was the best decision I could have made. Not only has it given me a unique skill-set, it has helped me further develop skills needed to flourish in today s businesses. I am one step ahead of many of my colleagues and I m helping them get ahead as well by sharing my knowledge and skills. Has your experience in the project management program brought you success you would like to share with others? I really can t say enough about the program. To say that it has turned my life and career around, would be an understatement. In less than a semester, I had job offers, career opportunities, and a lot of excitement in my life. If it weren t for this intense program and dedicated staff, I couldn t be where I am today. I owe my success to this program and the outstanding mentors I ve been surrounded by. To hear more student testimonials, visit our website at http://www.citadel.edu/root/pmgt-student-testimonials
Gordon Muldrow, who graduated with his MSPM in May 2014 has taken maximum advantage of his Project Management Studies. Through his enrollment in The Citadel s project management program, hard work, and determination, he has become the first 5 -er! His academic achievements include earning the following: Technical Project Management (TPM) Graduate Certificate Systems Engineering Management (SEM) Graduate Certificate Masters of Science in Project Management (MSPM) Diploma Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Congratulations to Gordon for setting a standard that other students can aspire to achieve. P A G E 4 Gordon Muldrow Becomes Program s First 5 er Gordon Muldrow being presented his Systems Engineering Management Graduate Certificate by the School of Engineering s Dean, Col. Ron Welch (May 2014) Dr. Charles Skipper presents at Annual EPOS Dr. Skipper attended the annual Engineering Project Organization Society (EPOS) Conference at Winter Park, Colorado from 9-11 July, 2013. The conference was attended by 65 people from 17 different countries, presenting technical papers on Engineering Project and Program Research. Dr. Skipper presented a paper that he and Dr. Keith Plemmons had collaborated on: Graduate Leadership and Management Education for Professional Development. In addition to Dr. Skipper, only one other conference attendee represented a non Tier I Research University.
Congratulations to our Graduates! Technical Project Management Certificate Graduates - December 19, 2013 Regimental Commander s Riverview Room Guest Speaker: Mr. James Thigpen, Senior VP, Science Applications International Corporations From Left to Right: Mary Creese, Justin Robinette, Paul Danos, Krista Walker, Elisha Kidwell, Jessica Newbury, Paul Fagala, Lisa Carreiro, Tim Albrecht, Margaret Jefferson, Gordon Muldrow, Robert Floyd, Doug Miller, Nate Jarvis, Chris Fuchs, Ardean Buggs, and Ralph Arzbach. P A G E 5 Spring Graduation Dinner - May 7, 2014 Altman Athletic Center Guest Speaker: Mr. Dan Mooney, VP Engineering Design Center, Boeing South Carolina Systems Engineering Management Certificate Graduates From Left to Right: Gordon Muldrow, Robert Floyd, Joshua Heller, Kevin Crafton, & Ervin Chase Back Row: Jonathan James, Mike Simpson, Willie White, Reg Christopher, Trae Redmond, Ed Stephens, Skip Mulligan, Andrew Kavanaugh, Kent Weikel, Cassandra Thomas, Phillip Straney, Kaci Gaskill, Renee Nahabedian Front Row: Wannetta Mallette, Karen Abernathy, Phillip Obie, Jim Mossman, Franklin Rinaca, Nicole Wells, Kari Martin, Ervin Chase, Caitlyn Lees, Tanya Cook Technical Project Management Certificate Graduates Master of Science in Project Management Graduates Front Left to Right Back Row: Jessica Newbury, Phillip Obie, Justin Robinette, Joshua Heller, Gordon Muldrow, Paul Danos, Nancy Bright, Wes Holcombe, Lana Davis, Mary Creese Front Row: Pauletoria Jones, Tim Albrecht, Elisha Kidwell, Karen Abernathy, Nicole Wells, Ervin Chase, Kent Weikel, William Simmons, Cassandra Thomas, Alex Hahn
Class of 2014 MSPM Graduates at Citadel Graduate College Commencement Joyous graduates of the Masters of Science in Project Management (MSPM) gathered at the Bulldog after commencement for the traditional class picture on 10 May, 2014. Front row kneeling, left to right: Tim Albrecht, Ed Vogel, Paul Fagala Standing, left to right: Halie Kennie, Pauletoria Jones, Elisha Kidwell, Lana Davis, Nicole Wells, Justin Robinette, Ervin Chase, Josh Heller, Kent Weikel, Gordon Muldrow, Phillip Obie, Jessica Newbury, Nancy Bright, and Karen Abernathy The Citadel is a four-year, public college in historic Charleston, South Carolina. The Citadel offers a classic military college education for young men and women profoundly focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction. Graduates are not required to serve in the military but about 30 percent of 171 Moultrie St. Charleston, SC 29409 each class commission as officers in every branch of U.S. military service. Graduates of The Citadel have served the nation, their state and their community as principled leaders Phone: 843-953-0115 E-mail: engineering@citadel.edu since the college was founded in 1842. The Citadel Graduate College offers more than 40 Master's degrees and graduate certificates in a wide range of disciplines, plus five undergraduate programs, through an all-evening schedule. Some graduate courses are available online.