To maximize the classroom uses for the Journal , Monahan appointed Dr. Victoria McWilliams, associate dean of the college and associate professor of finance, to chair The Wall Street Journal Integration Committee. Staffed by faculty members from each department, the committee is responsible for the task of identifying how the Journal can be used as a resource in the various business disciplines such as accounting, economics, management, marketing, among others. According to McWilliams, the Journal has a framework that makes it easy for faculty to incorporate it in their courses. Online access to the Journal provides business professors and students with a broader academic base for reference, as well as a more timely and practical approach to business studies. As a tool, the Journal provides instantaneous access to resources such as databases and other electronic references.
Professors receive weekly articles that can be used for specific discussions in the classroom.
Briefing books offer investment information, while global editions and small business sections offer global and entrepreneurial skills. The WSJ benefits business students, offering features such as the Personal Journal, which personally notifies students from specific companies they choose to follow. The 30-day journal archive and Career Journal , respectively, provide information databases of WSJ articles as well as job and career advice. Implementing the Online Journal Villanova has a reputation for producing quality students endowed with a firm liberal arts background, no matter what subject they major in. The Journal is expected to enhance the College s resources by providing faculty and students with real-time data, as well as a thorough analysis of the issues and breaking news that affects world business.