July 10-13, 2025 | John Carroll University, Boler College of Business, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Theme: The Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) and Jesuit Business Education: An
Assessment and a Glimpse into the Future
The Boler College of Business at John Carroll University is delighted to host the 2025 CJBE
Conference, a gathering of scholars, educators, and practitioners from Jesuit business schools
and universities from the United States and around the world. This year’s conference will
explore how Jesuit business education can better incorporate the Universal Apostolic
Preferences (UAPs).
The Universal Apostolic Preferences, defined by the Society of Jesus, are:
- Showing the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment.
- Walking with the poor, the marginalized, and those excluded by global society.
- Accompanying young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.
- Collaborating in the care for our Common Home.
Building upon the Inspirational Paradigm and the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, this
conference invites contributions that assess the progress of Jesuit business education and
envision its future role in shaping leaders committed to social justice, sustainability, and global
solidarity.
Key Topics:
Participants are encouraged to submit papers, presentations, and proposals addressing themes
such as:
- Inspirational Paradigm: Integrating values-driven leadership and Jesuit identity into
business curricula. - Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm: Strategies to contextualize, reflect, and take action on
pressing global issues. - Business Ethics: Integrating ethics into varied disciplines, particularly through normative
frameworks (e.g., Catholic Social Teaching, Integrative Justice Model, UN SDGs) - Collaboration for Social Justice: Networking and partnerships to support marginalized
communities. - Faith-Based Investing: Exploring frameworks like Mensuram Bonam for integrating
Catholic Social Teaching into finance and investments. - Future-Focused Leadership: Training young leaders to embrace uncertainty and lead
with courage and ethics. - Jesuit Networking and Collaboration: Building “glocal” (global-local) networks for
shared best practices and mutual support. - Economic Models and Justice: Critical analysis of innovative economic approaches,
including the Integrative Justice Model, that align with Jesuit values. - Faculty Development: Ignatian formation and mission-driven hiring practices.
- Technological Disruption and AI: Ethical frameworks for leveraging emerging
technologies in business. Artificial intelligence and Jesuit Business Education: Evaluating
real vs. artificial intelligence - Sustainability and Care for Our Common Home: Innovations in business education to
address the balancing of economic and social sustainability with environmental
challenges.
Conference Highlights:
- Engaging Workshops: Hands-on sessions focusing on immersive learning techniques and
case studies. - Plenary Keynotes: Renowned thought leaders and practitioners reflecting on the UAPs
and Jesuit business education. - Research Paper Presentations: Opportunities to present and discuss innovative
academic and applied work. - Networking Opportunities: On-campus housing, hospitality suite, and local Cleveland
cultural experiences including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum - Publication Opportunities: Authors of full-paper submissions have the option of
submitting to the Journal of Jesuit Business Education
Submission Details:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: April 1, 2025
- Full Paper Submission (Optional): June 1, 2025
Format: Submissions should include a 250-500 word abstract detailing the research question,
methodology, and significance of the topic in relation to the conference theme. Proposals for
panel discussions, workshops, or alternative formats are also welcome.
Why Attend?
Cleveland, located on the scenic North Coast of Ohio, USA, is a short flight from New York City,
Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The conference promises an atmosphere of fraternity,
collegiality, and “big fun”—an immersive experience in Jesuit hospitality and mission-centered
engagement.
We look forward to welcoming you to John Carroll University and fostering rich discussions on
advancing Jesuit business education for a hope-filled future.
For inquiries, please contact:
Conference Coordinator: Tina Marie Facca-Miess, PhD
Email: [email protected]
Website: CJBE.org