About the Dixie State College PBL Chapter
Dixie State College is one of 7 colleges/universities in Utah that has a PBL chapter. Members of PBL are able to gain real-world business experience as they participate in the many competitive events offered. The competitive events are designed to test knowledge and skills needed in the business world. The events range from Business Communication to Digital Video Production. Competitive events fall into three categories: individual, team, and chapter. Individual and team events focus on skills useful in leadership and career development; chapter events recognize overall achievement and performance in chapter management and growth.
Dixie State PBL Advisor
Kent Brown
Kent Brown is the current academic advisor of PBL at Dixie State College. He has an MBA and over 14 years experience of successful business management. He owns 3D Financial where he consults with small business owners helping them become more efficient with their processes and systems.
Feel free to contact Kent if you have any questions about PBL, or if you are interested in setting up volunteer opportunities, keynote speakers, or other activities in which PBL participates.
Dixie State PBL Members
The Members
The members of the Dixie State College PBL Chapter have a great history and record in the competitive events with FBLA-PBL.
Jim Nielsen, a senior majoring in Integrated Studies, placed first at the 2009 National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California in Website Design.
Freshmen CIT students, Bryan Poulsen and James Price from Hurricane, Utah, also have a background in the Website Design competition. They have represented the State of Utah at the FBLA National Leadership Conference the last 4 years running and are excited to participate this year with the Dixie State PBL Chapter.
The Dixie State College PBL Chapter has many other dedicated students who have performed well at the State Leadership Conferences qualifying to participate at National Leadership Conferences in the past.