Dr. Josianne Marsan | Rising, Connecting, and Creating the Future of Business in Windsor-Essex

Описание: Rising, Connecting, and Creating the Future of Business in Windsor-Essex

In this episode of Beyond 2 Bridges, hosts Ryan Donally and Matthew Dumouchel welcome Dr. Josianne Marsan, Dean of the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor.

Originally from Montreal, Dr. Marsan shares her journey to Windsor-Essex after more than 15 years at Université Laval, where she held senior leadership roles including Vice Dean of Research and Innovation. With a background that bridges academia and real world practice, beginning her career as a computer programmer analyst, she brings a practical and forward looking perspective to business education.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Marsan outlines her vision for Odette, captured in the motto “Rise, Connect, Create.” She explains why accreditation matters, how the school ranks among the top 6 percent of business schools globally, and why collaboration between academia and the local business community is essential to developing talent and supporting regional economic growth.

The episode also features Dr. Marsan stepping into the Windsor Essex Iconic Battle of Champions, making key bracket selections that determine who advances to the next round. Whether favourites hold strong or early upsets change the course, listeners will need to tune in to hear how it unfolds.

In this episode, you will hear about:

What Rise, Connect, Create means for the future of the Odette School of Business

Why accreditation plays a critical role in attracting students and partners

How research in business education addresses real world challenges

The importance of alumni and community engagement

Leadership challenges and opportunities in higher education

Why Windsor Essex has all the ingredients for future growth

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This Episode’s Sponsor: Daniel J. Pike

This episode of Beyond 2 Bridges is proudly sponsored by Daniel James Pike, a Windsor-Essex based writer, graphic designer, and filmmaker and screenwriter, and the founder of County House Pictures. Daniel focuses on crafting compelling stories across film, design, and creative media.

Learn more about Daniel’s work
https://danieljamespike.ca/

Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Valentine’s Day reflections
05:10 Welcoming Dr. Josianne Marsan
06:30 Background, journey, and leadership vision
14:42 Community engagement and Odette’s role
24:35 Vision for the Odette School of Business
33:55 Challenges and opportunities in leadership
38:30 The future of Windsor-Essex