Business Student Success Program

Introducing the Glasscock Academic Center: A Bold Vision for Business Education at CSU

Cleveland State University’s Monte Ahuja College of Business is proud to announce the introduction of the Glasscock Academic Center—a bold new initiative that reimagines academic services and business education to better serve the next generation of business leaders.

Launching in the 2025–2026 academic year, the Glasscock Academic Center will become a vibrant hub for teaching, learning, and student success—empowering students to thrive in an ever-changing global economy. It will also serve as the new home of the Business Student Success Program, bringing together vital academic and professional development services to help students reach their full potential.

A Student-Centered Approach to Career Readiness

Rooted in student-centered values, the Glasscock Academic Center will support students across every stage of their academic journey. From onboarding to graduation, the Center will offer comprehensive programs that help business learners grow into self-aware professionals who are prepared to lead with confidence and purpose.

By housing the Business Student Success Program, the Center will streamline support for advising, career preparation, experiential learning, and academic progression—making it easier for students to engage deeply and succeed meaningfully.

Key Programs and Departments

The Glasscock Academic Center will bring together a wide range of impactful services and signature initiatives, including:

• Undergraduate Business Degree Progression Program
• Graduate Student Services and Programs
• Business Experiential and Career Programs
• Signature Classroom-to-Career & World of Work Programs
• Business Scholarship Programs
• Recruitment and Outreach Initiatives
• Glasscock Scholars and Experience Program
• Business Student Success Program
• Department of Business Administration and Student Affairs

A Legacy of Impact and Innovation

“This is more than just a new name—it’s a new way of thinking about business education,” said Anne Nelson, Senior Assistant Dean of Academics and Student Affairs. “The Glasscock Academic Center reflects our deep commitment to experiential learning and student success. We’re creating pathways that take students from the classroom to the boardroom—equipped, empowered, and ready to lead.”

Since 2014, Nelson has led the Glasscock Scholarship Program, made possible through the generosity of CSU alumni Larry and Lee Glasscock.