Dr. Mallette is the co-author of the recently published book Writing for Conferences (Greenwood, 2011), which he co-wrote with  Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology EdD student, Clare Berger. Dr. Mallette is also an adjunct Graziadio School of Business and Management faculty member.

Dr. Mallette’s book explains the conference publication process step-by-step and answers all of the questions asked by students inexperienced in publishing. The book is also a reference manual for previously published authors, providing insight on ethics in publishing, dress and grooming, presentation tips, and networking techniques to develop further research and career opportunities.

“In grad school for my doctorate in about 2004 I noticed that many students had not published,” Mallette says, of the inspiration for the work. “Submitting articles to peer reviewed journals is one basis for judging research productivity and journal articles often start as a conference article. I wanted to share my years of experience about the subject with my fellow students. But there were no books on the subject and precious few articles that talked about it.” continue

Dorcas has been appointed to the Board of Visitors at the University of Mary Washington, it was announced by the Virginia Governor’s Office. She will serve a four-year term, which expires June 30, 2015.

Dorcas is head of DR Hardy & Associates, a government relations and policy firm. She has served in a number of state and federal positions, including assistant secretary of Human Development Services for the Department of Health and Human Services. As commissioner of Social Security, she was chief executive officer of the national social insurance programs.

Dorcas has launched and hosted the weekly television program Financing Your Future on Financial News Network and UPI Broadcasting, and has hosted The Senior American, a political magazine show for older Americans. She also speaks and writes about domestic and international retirement and financing issues and entitlement program reforms. continue

Douglas has been appointed as vice president for institutional advancement at Saint Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut.

In his new role, Douglas will provide vision, leadership, planning and direction to all college development and advancement activities, the college said in a statement. His responsibilities include overseeing the cultivation and solicitation of gifts, recommending and implementing policies and procedures for fundraising to support the mission of the College, alumni relations, and managing day-to-day resource development activities. continue

Chris joins Radnor High School in Wayne, Penn. as the new coach for the boys’ basketball program. Chris comes from Fitzsimons High School, where he served as the head coach since June of 2008. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Pepperdine University.

“Chris will bring enthusiasm and energy to our basketball program,” said Mike Friel, athletic director at Radnor High School. “We feel like we got the best man for the job, and Chris has jumped in with both feet, working with the team this summer as they prepare for 2011-2012 basketball season.” continue

Kindred is set to become the first female president of Lake Tahoe Community College and will begin later this year, the college announced Thursday.

Kindred was chosen from four finalists in the college’s presidential search to replace interim president Steve Maradian.

Kindred is a California Community College graduate who earned her associate degree from Barstow Community College in 1983. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Redlands University and a master of science degree in organization development and a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University. continue

Michael was  inducted into the Missouri Science & Technology Academy of Engineering Management on Thursday, April 14, at Benton Square in Rolla, Missouri. In addition, Mike was a recipient of one of ten honorary professional degrees awarded by the Missouri University of Science and Technology on during last December’s commencement ceremonies.

The academy, established at Missouri S&T in 2004, is an advisory group to the university’s engineering management department. The Academy of Engineering Management is made up of the top 1% of Engineering Management graduates, as selected by their peers.  The selection criteria are based on professional and personal achievement, high standards of personal and professional integrity, and community involvement.

Michael is an independent technical consultant studying screenwriting at The New School, earned a bachelor of science degree in engineering management from Missouri S&T in 1983. He also holds an MBA from Pepperdine Universit, Graziadio School of Business and Management. Mohan was president, CEO and founder of Silicon MAGIKE, which was acquired by Silicon Labs in 2005. He previously worked for Maxim Integrated Products and Motorola Semiconductor. Mohan is a professional photographer and realtor. He has served on the Austin Texas Zoo Board of Directors for ten years and was a member of the One World Theatre Board for five years.

Chief Solutions Officer at Brink’s U.S.

Army MP climbs through the ranks at Brink’s U.S.

by Warren Duffie

This article was originally published by G.I. Jobs, a brand in military recruitment.

People join companies for a lot of reasons – salary, corporate stability and prestige, top-notch benefits. But Shellie Crandall likes to joke that she joined Brink’s, Incorporated for the guns and uniforms.

“When I first got out of the Army, I struggled for a couple of months,” she said. “I had no idea what I wanted to do. Then I saw a newspaper ad for a dispatcher with Brink’s. The job looked great because, as an MP, I was familiar with weapons, uniforms, safety and regulations. I figured I would fit in well.”

That’s an understatement. Since joining Brink’s in 1992, Crandall steadily rose from humble dispatcher to the executive ranks. In February 2010 she was promoted to chief solutions officer for the company’s U.S. operations.

On the Job
Brink’s, Incorporated, a subsidiary of  The Brink’s Company, is a global leader in providing business and security services to banks, retailers, governments, mints, and jewelers through more than 800 facilities and 9,100 vehicles in 50 countries on six continents.

Crandall is in charge of all U.S. sales, customer service and product management. Describing herself as a customer advocate, the former military police officer starts her workday at 0730. Her days are blizzards of activity – negotiating high-level contracts, meeting with executives of client companies, and helping to plan national product launches. Her days end anywhere between 1700 and 1900.

“The biggest challenge of my job is balancing our clients’ expectations and providing great service while still ensuring the safety of our employees and efficiency of branch operations,” she said. “The best part is seeing employees take pride in their work and become leaders. Brink’s allows people to pursue successful career paths and reach their full potential.” continue

Victoria Dolceamore has joined the University of New Haven as executive director of recruitment and continuous improvement for graduate business programs in the College of Business.

Previously, Dolceamore was director, executive programs at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management in Malibu, Calif., a position she has held since 2005.  She has been involved in te marketing of Pepperdine’s EMBA and Presidential/Key Executive MBA programs since 2001.

She holds a bachelor of arts degree from the Newcomb College of Tulane University and a master of fine arts degree from the Tulane University Graduate School. She earned an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Prior to becoming involved in higher education at Pepperdine, she worked as both a sales director in the music industry and as a composer, orchestrator and conductor in the movie industry. Victoria an accomplished classically trained pianist and composer.

The Graziadio School of Business and Management is proud to announce the appointment of Rick Gibson to the inaugural position of chief marketing officer (CMO).

In his role as CMO and associate vice president for public affairs, Rick will continue to lead efforts to elevate the brand and reputation of Pepperdine University. Central to this role is to be the bearer of the University’s vision, interpreting it for various audiences, and to provide strong message leadership through integrated marketing strategies.

Prior to his new role, Rick served as associate vice president of public affairs at Pepperdine.

“Rick is a strong advocate for the cause of Christian higher education, and in particular, the uniqueness of a Pepperdine education,” said Keith Hinkle, senior vice president for advancement and chief development officer. “He is a valued colleague and friend to many. He also happens to be one of the most creative individuals at the University.”

Rick is a 2009 PKE MBA graduate.