College of Arts and Sciences Leadership Research and Publications

Introverts as Silent Leaders: Indefensible or Indomitable?

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:30:17 PDT

Catholic Student Resistance in Nazi Germany: Willi Graf of the White Rose (poster session)

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:25:34 PDT

Angel at War

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:10:16 PDT

Review of "Wisconsin German: Land and Life," edited by H. Bungert, C. Kluge, and R. Ostergren

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:21:08 PDT

Review of "Chancellorsville and the Germans: Nativism, Ethnicity, and Civil War Memory" by Christian B. Keller

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:09:23 PDT

Willi Graf of the White Rose: Transformation of an Image (poster session)

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:43:47 PDT

My dissertation focuses on Willi Graf of the student resistance group called the White Rose. While the history of the White Rose is well known in Germany and possibly Europe in general, Willi Graf’s story and significant contribution to the group is relatively unknown, especially in the United States. The main reason is that the majority of primary sources are in German and there are no books or films specifically about Graf in the English language. Executed by the Nazis at age 25, it might also appear that there isn’t much to tell about this young medical student and his short life. In addition, Graf was the most reserved and mature member of the group and is often overshadowed by the more intriguing siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl. Unlike the other members however, Graf, a devout Catholic, played an integral role in the distribution of the group’s flyers and opposed Hitler and the National Socialists from the very beginning. I am interested in presenting at this conference to demonstrate just what made this ordinary German so extraordinary when it came to passive resistance and empathy for the victims of Nazi atrocities, both Jews and Gentiles.

Review of "Long Road to Liberty: The Odyssey of a German Regiment in the Yankee Army - the 15th Missouri Volunteer Infantry," by Donald Allendorf

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:24:39 PDT

Changing the Way MBA Programs do Business: Lead or Languish

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:27:29 PDT

The same drivers of change that affect corporate America are forcing MBA programs to re-evaluate their curriculums, course delivery methods, and internal and external relationships. Determining if, how, and when to keep up with the speed of business is becoming more important as business schools face increased competition and an ever-changing corporate climate. In this article, the author examines the needs of students and the corporate world that challenge business schools. She reviews research findings on improving business education. The article outlines considerations and strategies for facilitating changes in MBA education.

The Art of American Hospitality: What Every Businessperson Should Know

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:23:29 PDT

What Every Business School Needs to Know about its Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduates

Stephani Richards-Wilson et al. — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:18:33 PDT

Although the 1990s represented an expansive period for business schools in the United States the past few years have seen a significant drop in demand for this once popular degree program. As many schools of business struggle to retain their market share in this increasingly competitive environment, one powerful, but sometimes overlooked, strategy is to survey program graduates to better understand the many ways in which they may have benefited from their program. Because this information can be used for more focused advertising, targeted recruitment, and program improvements, the authors present a plan for gathering, analyzing, and using this important information. In their plan, they use results from a recent survey of more than 2,200 Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduates from a business school associated with a private university in the southwestern United States.

Cry Wolf? Encounter Controversy: Christa Wolf's Legacy in Light of the Literature Debate

Stephani Richards-Wilson — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:08:28 PDT