SDSU Business Professor Named California Outstanding Business Educator

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SAN DIEGO, Thursday, June 29, 2006 – Dr. Marie Flatley, a San Diego State University College of Business Administration (CBA) professor, was recently awarded the first ever Outstanding Business Educator Award - University Level, by the California Business Education Association (CBEA). The award was presented on June 20 at a regional scholarship ceremony.

Gail Naughton, dean of the College of Business Administration said, “Dr. Flatley is an invaluable asset and she continues to exemplify the quality faculty we have in the College of Business Administration.  The time and effort she gives to her students, research and to her participation in other organizations shows through in her work and we are very proud of all her accomplishments.”

Flatley has been a professor of information and decision systems at SDSU for 27 years. She is active in many professional organizations, including the Association for Business Communication, Delta Pi Epsilon, the National Business Education Association, and CBEA.  Her current research interests include using technology to assist with the communication process.  Flatley has served on many editorial boards and has published several articles and books on business communication.

“Those receiving this honor should be commended for their educational background, teaching experience, valuable membership and participation in professional organizations, and overall contributions to business education,” said CBEA recognition chair, Linda Snider.  “This is the first time in the history of CBEA that the award has been presented, making it a significant milestone in aligning with out regional and national organizations, Western Business Information Technology Educators (WBITE) and National Business Education Association (NBEA).”

Flatley was also honored at the CBEA’s annual state conference held in Monterey, CA on April 6, 2006.  The four day conference featured speakers in over thirty sessions dealing with California Career Technical Standards, classroom strategies, grant writing, technology updates and training, and multiple exhibits. Career

About the California Business Education Association
The California Business Education Association (CBEA) represents professionals involved in education for and about business at all levels of public and private institutions.  The mission of the Association is to recognize, encourage, and promote excellence in business disciplines and to collaborate with other disciplines and other groups dedicated to this mission.  Members of the association teach or administrate in the middle, secondary, post-secondary, ROP, adult education, and University educational levels.   For more information, visit www.cbeaonline.org.

About the College of Business Administration
With over 5,500 students, the SDSU College of Business is one of the largest business schools in the U.S. Its programs in international business and graduate entrepreneurship are ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. This year, the college is celebrating “50 Years of Educating San Diego’s Business Leaders.”  For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu/business.

About San Diego State University
San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to offer bachelor’s degrees in 81 areas, master’s degree in 72 areas and doctorates in 16 areas. SDSU’s more than 33,000 students participate in academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.