Jodi Pelkowski Appointed As Faculty Advisor for Barton School Beta Gamma Sigma Honor
Society
Feb. 21, 2024
By Barton School of Business
About the Barton School of Business
The W. Frank Barton School of Business is the home of real and applied learning.
A place where students apply knowledge gained from faculty and business leaders while
developing professional and life skills. The Barton School is among the top 1% of
business schools worldwide, with double AACSB accreditation in business and accounting.
The school is housed in an award-winning building, Woolsey Hall, which serves as a
cornerstone for challenging yet supportive educational opportunities. Woolsey Hall
also features remarkable artwork, sculptures, gardens and The Promise Bridge, a 300-foot-long
pedestrian bridge over the water in front of the building.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has announced that
Dr. Jodi Pelkowski will serve as a faculty advisor for the Barton School of Business
chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society.
Beta Gamma Sigma is the International Business Honor Society that recognizes and honors
top performing students from business schools accredited by The Association of Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Beta Gamma Sigma was established in 1969
and provides students with a variety of events including guest speakers, professional
development activities, community service opportunities and networking with alumni
and members of the business community.
“Dr. Jodi Pelkowski's appointment as faculty advisor for the Barton School of Business
chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society marks a pivotal moment for our School. With
her guidance, we embark on a journey to elevate standards, foster deeper connections,
and inspire unparalleled student achievement.", said Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the
Barton School of Business.
Pelkowski is an associate professor in the Economics department within the Barton
School. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses as well as Executive MBA
program classes. She has also served as the undergraduate advisor to economics majors
and advisor to the economics student groups, Omicron Delta Epsilon and Economists
Anonymous. Pelkowski has won several teaching awards including the WSU Excellence
in Teaching Award, the WSU Academy for Effective Teaching Award and the TAN Excellence
in Academic Advising award. Her research interests include applied microeconomics,
labor economics and sports economics. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from the
University of Kentucky, Lexington.
“My passion for working with students is driven by the excitement of current and past
students sharing with me their success stories – whether they are excelling in a project,
securing a job offer or thriving in their careers as alumni,” said Pelkowski. “I look
forward to the opportunity as the Beta Gamma Sigma advisor to continue working with
high-achieving students studying all aspects of business.”
