Dean’s Report 2020 EDITION2020 DEAN’S REPORT DEAN’S MESSAGE 4 PERFORMANCE 6 ACHIEVEMENTS 8 STUDENT SUCCESS 10 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE 12 PERSEVERING DURING A YEAR OF CHALLENGES 14 INNOVATIVE EDUCATION 18 FACULTY & STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS 20 OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Message from the Dean While 2020 was a challenging year for all of us on this planet, here at Collat, it has also been a transformational year. We responded to many challenges by digging deep and reafirming that we are a community of problem solvers who don’t just talk about innovation, grit, and perseverance, but who lead by example. The coronavirus pandemic forced us to rapidly re-examine our educational delivery methods, engagement tactics, and internal communication structure. We relied on our strengths to deliver the same quality education and level of service in a virtual environment as we deliver face to face. In order to complete the spring 2020 semester with minimal disruption, we leveraged our decade of experience in online learning, along with the ingenuity of our faculty, staff and students, to successfully transition all our spring and summer classes to fully online delivery. Then, for the fall 2020 semester, we also welcomed students back to campus by adding face-to-face and hybrid classes. Read more about our coronavirus response on pages 14-17. Despite the understandable setbacks during this challenging year, I have been invigorated by the professionalism and resilience of our Collat Business community. We are stronger because of these challenges, and we go into 2021 with high expectations and a great plan for success. In addition to our coronavirus response, one of our great achievements of 2020 was the successful adoption of our 2020- 25 Strategic Plan, a complement to the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Forging the Future strategic plan (read more on pages 12-13). This plan includes a new mission to prepare students for success as leaders and professionals in Birmingham and beyond. We do this through a balanced approach to teaching, research, and service. Our vision is to be known for our innovative programs, impactful scholarship, and transformative service. Our Collat family is committed to living this mission and vision as we enter the new year focused on success. Thank you for your continued support of the Collat School of Business! Sincerely, Eric P. Jack, Ph.D. 4 DEAN'S REPORT / 2020 EDITION33 % OF ALL INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS AT UAB BECOME BUSINESS MAJORS ERIC P. JACK, Ph.D. Dean, Collat School of Business TOP 3 FEEDER SCHOOLS Jeferson State Community College Lawson State Community College University of Alabama 5 UAB COLLAT SCHOOL OF BUSINESSCollat Performance FALL 2015 TOTAL 2,769 FALL 2020 TOTAL 3,416 +19 % STUDENT ENROLLMENT 5–YEAR GROWTH 2015 2020 GRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM Fall 2020 7 568 93 MIS Certifcate Programs MBA 127 Accounting TOTAL: 795 Change in Undergraduate Enrollment* Fall 2015 vs Fall 2020 FINANCE MARKETING INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION ECONOMICS ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT UNDECIDED +76% +24% +14% +4% 6% 7% 11% 15% – – – – 6 DEAN'S REPORT / 2020 EDITION *HR Management and Entrepreneurship were not offered as majors in 2015. UNDERGRAD 2,344 UNDERGRAD 2,621 GRAD 435 GRAD 795 18 18 13 15 FULL-TIME FACULTY RANK Fall 2020 FULL PROFESSOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INSTRUCTOR TOTAL: 64 7 30,346 Credit Hours Produced Fall 2020 Newest Undergraduate Major: Entrepreneurship 5 Number of Endowed Chairs & Professorships 3,416 Total Enrollment Fall 2020 UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY MAJOR Accounting 653 Management 423 Marketing 388 Finance 302 Information Systems Industrial Distribution Human Resource Management Undeclared Business Economics 73 Entrepreneurship 270 206 164 116 26 UAB COLLAT SCHOOL OF BUSINESSCollat Achievements U.S. News Ranks UAB’s MBA, MIS and MAc Online Programs High U.S. News & World Report ranked Collat’s graduate online programs among the best in the country. The MBA program gained 50 spots in the national ranking, climbing to No. 40. The Master of Science in Management Information Systems program was ranked No. 14 “Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Program,” released in January 2020. The Master of Accounting program advanced 16 spots to reach No. 15 “Best Online Graduate Non-MBA Program.” Collat Adds Three Graduate Certifcates The Collat School of Business is offering three new graduate certifcates in high-demand areas of management information systems. The certifcates allow professionals to gain vital knowledge and skills in cybersecurity, business analytics and IT management without having to commit to completing a master’s degree program. Students are required to complete fve courses, typically two per semester, so the certifcates can be earned in less than a year. 8 DEAN'S REPORT / 2020 EDITIONCollat Designated as CFA University Afiliate The Collat School was approved in 2020 to participate in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute’s University Affliation Program, receiving six annual scholarships for fnance students to offset costs of the Level 1 CFA exam. To qualify for participation in the University Affliation Program, academic institutions must embed a signifcant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge into their curriculum. As a CFA University Affliate, Collat joins a network of universities worldwide dedicated to providing students the tools to succeed in fnance. UAB’s Sales Certifcate Program Named One of the Nation’s Best The Professional Sales Certifcate Program was again recognized as a “Top University Sales Program” by the Sales Education Foundation in 2020. The foundation listed UAB’s Professional Sales Certifcate Program as one of the top programs in the United States. The program focuses on business- to-business sales situations, providing students with a strong knowledge of how to be effective when selling in business markets. Collat Ofers New Entrepreneurship Degree Program Collat added its ninth undergraduate degree program in 2020 with the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship. The new major supports a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Birmingham by providing students with hands- on experience and constant interactions with the local start- up community. The curriculum is specifcally designed to model the limited boundaries between traditional business functions in entrepreneurial ventures, a unique feature of UAB’s program. UAB’s Center for the Public Trust Recognized as Star Chapter The UAB Center for the Public Trust student chapter was recently recognized as a Star Chapter by the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) for the 2019- 20 academic year. The Star Chapter designation is an honor awarded to student chapters that lead with excellence and cultivate an environment of ethical behavior on campus. Princeton Review Ranks Collat in Top Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies The Collat School ranked No. 48 on The Princeton Review’s Top Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies 2021 list. The list ranks the top 50 graduate schools considered the best in the country for students aspiring to become entrepreneurs. 9 UAB COLLAT SCHOOL OF BUSINESSNext >

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