The primary purpose of the Dr. Albert A. Zanzuccki Endowed Chair in Business Administration Program is further validate our leadership program in the business education market and to elevate the stature and quality of our business program, while serving our students, alumni, and regional business community.
History of the Dr. Albert A. Zanzuccki Endowed Chair in Business Administration
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The Dr. Albert A. Zanzuccki Endowed Chair in Business Administration was made possible through the generosity of John and Sheila Connors, an alumni couple who reside in Bryn Mawr, PA. Mr. Connors, an investment advisor, graduated from the University’s accounting program in 1964. Mrs. Connors is a 1965 alumnus. The couple provided the major share of the $1.5 million chair endowment, with additional funding to be contributed by other alumni and friends of the University..jpg)
The School of Business is grateful for the generosity of John and Sheila Connors and is pleased that Dr. Zanzuccki is being appropriately honored for his many contributions to Saint Francis University. “Dr. Zan”, as he is regarded, holds a distinguished record of excellence and service as a legendary accounting professor, outstanding department chair, and successful institutional advancement associate. His intense loyalty and service to the University are both admirable and inspirational. Dr. Zan’s passion for education and commitment to the development of students clearly displays his humble and generous attitude toward learning. Saint Francis University has a deep admiration for Dr. Zan and treasures his many contributions to the University. The Endowed Chair is a living tribute to his life and work at Saint Francis University.
Third Order Regular Franciscan Father Gabriel J. Zeis, President of Saint Francis University, announced the establishment of the Dr. Albert A. Zanzuccki Chair in Business Administration in December 2005, to honor the long-time professor of accounting at the University. Dr. Zanzuccki, who resides in Ebensburg, began his teaching career at Saint Francis University in 1946. During his tenure, he served as chairman of the Business Administration department for 35 years, was named Professor Emeritus of Accounting in 1984, and received an honorary doctorate from the University in 1984, upon his retirement from teaching. In 2010, he marked his 64th year of service and attended his 64th commencement at Saint Francis University.
Programs sponsored by the Dr. Zanzuccki Endowed Chair in Business Administration
- Annual Distinguished Lecture Series
- Executive-In-Residence Series and Leadership Course
- International Business Education / Global Assistance Scholarships (G.A.S.) to support students participating in the spring time in London course
- Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)
- Sigma Beta Delta
- Business Student Recognition Dinner and Honors Convocation
- Undergraduate Business Student Research Projects
- Investment Club
Core Programming of the Dr. Zanzuccki Endowed Chair In Business Administration
The Dr. Albert A. Zanzuccki Endowed Chair in Business Administration program supports a number of strategic initiatives for the School of Business, including a distinguished annual lecture program, an Executive-in-Residence program, international travel opportunities for business students, and support for business student clubs and organizations.
Distinguished Lecturers:
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Mr. Tom Peters – named one of the “100 most powerful people in Silicon Valley”; widely credited with almost single-handedly “inventing” the public “management guru industry”.
Mr. David Chilton – Author of Canada’s all-time best-selling book, “The Wealthy Barber”.
Dr. Ken Dychtwald – Founder and CEO of Age Wave and a visionary on the lifestyle, marketing, and workforce implications of an aging population.
Dr. Michael Mandelbaum – International Studies Director of Johns Hopkins University and a noted scholar on globalization, the economy, and political science.
Mr. John Kornitzer – Founder and CEO of Kornitzer Capital Management and the Buffalo Funds, a no-loan mutual fund group, and founder of Great Plains Trust Company.
Mr. Steve Sheetz – Chairman of the Board for Sheetz, Inc., a local family owned and operated convenience store chain.
Mr. Earl Springer - Manager of Employee Programs at Sheetz, Inc.
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The Executive-in-Residence program is designed to bring successful business executives to campus for two to five days to speak to business students on topics within the area of expertise. They serve as guest professors in classes and anchor a leadership course built around this innovative program. Most of the Executives-in-Residence are successful business alumni from Saint Francis University.
2011 – Mr. Jeff Livermore, Ms. Dana Tornatore, Mr. Mike Burgmeier
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Spring 2010
2010 – Mr. Anthony Bambocci, Mr. Jason Hite, Mr. Earl Springer, Mr. James Fowler, Mr. Peter Bielagus
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Fall 2010
Spring 2010
2009 – Mr. William Ryan, Ms. Marjorie Kline, Mr. Roger Stoy
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2008 – Dr. Pat Cataldo Jr., Ms. Jonna Contacos-Sawyer, Ms. Autumn Lang, Mr. Tom McElroy, Ms. Melinda Oleska, Mr. Greg Rushford
2007 – Mr. James Booth, Mr. John Dominick Calkins, Mr. Eric Dickerson, Dr. Paul Friga, Mr. Paul Sansone
Dr. Albert A. Zanzuccki and his wife, Velsie, at the David Chilton presentation, Fall 2010.