| From the Dean
Dear
Kellogg School Alumni and Friends,
Once
more it is my pleasure to share with you some outstanding
news regarding
the academic accomplishments of the Kellogg School
of Management.
Two
recent surveys have again ranked the Kellogg School in
the top echelon of
management and leadership institutions. In October,
the Economist Intelligence
Unit of London named Kellogg “The Best MBA School in
the World” for the second consecutive year. In
addition, BusinessWeek announced that for
the 12th consecutive year Kellogg placed first in that
magazine’s
global rankings of Executive MBA programs.
As
pleased as we are by these rankings, and gratified that
others recognize the results produced by our
world-class faculty and students, those of us within
the Kellogg community have long realized how special
our school is — both inside the classroom and outside
of it.
The
truth is, Kellogg is an extraordinary place — a
unique community of scholars who put their passion
into all they do, whether in their academic pursuits
or extracurricular activities. Were this good work
confined
merely to our campus it would remain impressive;
but since Kellogg has always endeavored to bridge
theory
and practice, the leadership of our faculty, students
and alumni finds especially important expression
in a
variety of outreach efforts.
Kellogg
in the community
As you will read in this issue of Kellogg World,
Kellogg is accenting the importance of its involvement
in the
larger community — making a difference in the lives of
people in the business world and in everyday life. Through
a host of philanthropic and intellectual pursuits — including
student-driven clubs, conferences and volunteer efforts that
provide creative, hands-on vehicles to develop student leadership
skills — Kellogg is making a
positive social impact. Whether through clubs
such as Business with a Heart and the Kellogg
Service
Initiative, or the Leadership
Education and Development (LEAD), Learning Through
Experience
and Action Program (LEAP) and Leadership Academy
and Urban Network for Chicago (LAUNCH) initiatives,
Kellogg
School members
are turning their insights into real-world results
that dramatically improve the lives of others.
In addition,
the Kellogg Public/Nonprofit Program, including its important
Executive Education mission,
continues to bring the best learnings in this
arena to students and professionals working
to meet challenges
in an array of organizations. Another powerful
force is our Business and its Social Environment
(BASE)
major, which addresses
the importance of ethics and the social context
of business. This program continues to
evolve, growing increasingly robust as we extend
the influence of Kellogg School leadership
by partnering
with government agencies, both in the United
States and internationally. Professors Donald
Haider,
Daniel
Diermeier, Timothy Feddersen and others share
their ideas.
Also,
two of our distinguished faculty members, Gene
Lavengood and David
Messick, explore the
importance
of the social environment of business, and
how firms can “do
well by doing good,” in our “Theory & Practice” feature.
Better
technology, stronger alumni community
Kellogg has been working hard to add value
for members of our alumni community too.
One important
way
we are doing this is through our efforts
in the past year to build a more robust
online portal
for alums
to engage
the school
and each other. We are pleased to announce
the launch date of this new Web site that
deepens
the power
of the Kellogg
School alumni community by offering improved
navigation, discussion groups, a revamped
alumni directory
and an events calendar.
Be sure to learn more about this new tool.
On Jan. 14, visit the
Kellogg home
page online,
where you will see the “PowerUp” navigational
button that will connect you to the alumni
portal.
We thank
you all for your continued commitment to Kellogg. Your
efforts will prove instrumental
in
helping
take this school to new heights as we
advance our mission to produce the world’s most outstanding leaders — whether
in the corporate world or in public and
nonprofit organizations.
Best
personal regards, Dipak C. Jain
Dean
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