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Dive into the rich history of Alpha DPE, an honorary graduate business education organization founded in 1936 at New York University. From its early leaders to the impactful initiatives undertaken over the years, this book chronicles the journey of Alpha DPE through three distinct parts: 1936-1961, 1961-1986, and 1986-2011. Discover the top 10 milestones that shaped Alpha DPE's legacy and explore the dedicated leadership that propelled the organization to national recognition. Witness the evolution of Alpha DPE through significant events, awards, and contributions to graduate business education. Celebrate the accomplishments of Alpha DPE members and envision a future focused on adult and workplace learning. This book is a tribute to the enduring commitment to scholarly activities in the field of business education.
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Alpha Chapter A 75-Year History in Three Parts 1936-1961 Michael Bronner 1961-1986 Burt Kaliski 1986-2011 Bridget O’Connor
ALPHA’S BIRTH: The Beginning of Delta Pi Epsilon • The what: An honorary graduate Business Education organization • The why: Recognition for scholarly activities in the field • The who: Graduate students in Business Education • The where: New York University • The when: 1936
ALPHA’S EARLY LEADERS 1936- 1961 • Paul S. Lomax -- 1924-1956 • Herbert A. Tonne -- 1929-1966 • Peter L. Agnew -- 1931-1969 • Helen Reynolds -- 1939-1962
ALPHA’S FIRST STEPS • Charter members: 106, with Paul S. Lomax, advisor • Chapter leadership: Adolph B. Scholl, first president • Events: meetings, conferences, lunches, & dinners • Recognition: NY State office charter and UBEA (United Business Education Association)
THE FIRST 25 YEARS: The Top 10 • 10 The Alpha Award for best articles and books • 9 First tri-chapter meeting—a multi-chapter gathering • 8 National recognitions • 7 National research awardees • 6 National officers • 5 First DPE meeting at UBEA • 4 First DPE Journal • 3 First national conference • 2 Visibility of graduate business education nationally • 1 Beginning of national organization of business education leaders
ALPHA’S LEADERS: 1961 - 1986 Alpha DPE History - 1936 - 2011 Karen R. Gillespie – 1966 - 1975 Michael Bronner – 1970 - 2007 Padmakar M. Sapre – 1972 - 1988 Bridget N. O’Connor – 1984 - present
THE SECOND 25 YEARS: The Top 10 Alpha DPE History - 1936 - 2011 10 New facilities 9 Publication of doctoral abstracts 8 Summer Programs—conference, picnic, courses 7 Alpha in Puerto Rico 6 Agnew lectures 5 National recognitions 4 National research awardees 3 National officers 2 Golden Anniversary , World Trade Center - 1986 1 National leadership
THE THIRD 25 YEARS—AND BEYOND: The Top 10 Alpha DPE History - 1936 - 2011 10 60th anniversary celebration, NYU Bobst Library - 1996 9 Doctoral Service Days 8 Alumni and faculty scholarships (Lomax, Agnew, Tonne, Reynolds, Gillespie, Sahora, Frosch, Rubin, and Bronner) 7 Scholarly contributions of Alpha members 6 Joint meetings with Alpha Xi, ASTD, AERA, and OSRA 5 Scholarship and service awards 4 Reorganization of program and doctoral curriculum 3 Inter-University colloquia with Fordham and Columbia 2 Leadership and professional contributions 1 Future of Alpha: Focus on adult and workplace learning