CHANAZ GARGOURI

Dynamic leader in higher education and entrepreneurship with over 24 years of teaching experience, dedicated to fostering innovation, professional growth, and industry collaboration. Spearheaded impactful programs that bridge academic learning with real-world applications, including co-founding the Town and Gown consultancy project to build strategic partnerships between students and local businesses, and launching Peacock Pitch, an entrepreneurial program designed to inspire initiative and equip students with essential business skills. Among the first to design online courses for the MBA program, supporting adult learners and professionals aiming to advance in leadership roles. As department chair, contributed to doubling student enrollment at the Department of Business Administration.

• Human Services Honor Society, 2017
• Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society, 2015
• Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, 2014
• National Organization for Human Services (NOHS), 2013
• Human Resource Management Society (HRMS), 2006

• Gargouri, C., & Naatus, M.K. (2019). Building entrepreneurial mindsets in the classroom. Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 22(3), 1-20.
• Gargouri, C., & Powell, C. (2018). Paid maternity and paternity leave in the United States. American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR), 2(9), 102-105. e-ISSN : 2378-703X
• Gargouri, C., & Naatus, M. (2017). An experiment in mind-mapping and argument mapping: Tools for assessing outcomes in the business curriculum. e-Journal of Business Education & Scholarship of Teaching, 2(11), 39-78.
• Gargouri, C., & Guaman, C. (2016). Discriminating against millennials in the workplace: Analysis on age discrimination against young adults. Journal of US-China Public Administration, 13(8). doi: 10.17265/1548-6591/2016.08.
• Kong, N., Gargouri, C., & Naatus, M. (2016). Delivering value or disappointment? Experiences of small business owners and food delivery service. BASAANA conference, CUNY, New York City, August, 2015.
• Bouzguenda, K. et Gargouri, C (2006). “Perceiving Diversity in Tunisia”, (MAGE; France, CRED; Morocco, and DULBEA; Belgium, CD- ROM: 2nd Multidisciplinary International Symposium) in participation to the topic Employment and Gender Markets in the North African Countries. Which Employment Markets? - Rabat, Morocco March 15th and 16th 2006. Paper presented by Gargouri, C. March 12, 2005.Tabarka, Tunisia. Paper presented by Gargouri, C. and Bouzguenda, K March 16th, 2006.Rabat, Morocco.
• Gargouri, C. (2005) « Short Term Malinger Absenteeism: From Absence Management to a one of a Well Being Approach», (ATSG, CD-ROM: 5eme journées Internationales de la Recherche en Sciences de Gestion) dans le cadre du thème « (In) for mation et comportement responsables. » 5th International Journey of Research in Management of Science) in participation to the topic « responsible information, training, and behavior. » Tabarka, Tunisia. Paper presented by Gargouri, C. March 12, Tabarka.

• Gargouri, C. (2024). Global polycrisis risks and the future of education. Paper presented at the BAASANA conference, NY, 2023
• Gargouri, C. (2004) The Contemporary Practice of Social Entrepreneurship in Thailand. A narrative Ethnographic Case Study
• Gargouri, C. & Naatus, M. Mentoring students through undergraduate research to increase students' critical thinking and confidence in writing. Paper presented at BAASANA conference, NY, 2019.

• Gargouri, C. (2023). Global polycrisis risks and the Future of Education. BAASANA Conference, August 2024. Wagner University, NY.
• Gargouri, C., & Martinez, A.A. Workforce Management Moving forward in the “New Normal” of the pandemic. Synchronous BAASANA Conference, August 2021. - Gargouri, C., & Vargas, D. Which factors affect employer retention for Generation Z?. Synchronous BAASANA Conference, August 2021.
• Gargouri, C., Naatus, M.K. (2019) The Power of Personal Connections: Enhancing Outcomes by Engaging Students in Critical Conversations, Research, and Scholarship. FRN, NYU. Miami, Florida, Winter 2019.
• Gargouri, C., Naatus, M.K. (2019) Mentoring students through undergraduate research to increase students' critical thinking and confidence in writing. BASAANA conference, Adelphi University, New York City, June, 2019.
• Gargouri, C., & Naatus, M. Building Entrepreneurial Mindsets in the Classroom. BASAANA conference, CUNY, New York City, August, 2018.
• Gargouri, C., & Mincy, A. Is Indeed Good for Millennials. BASAANA conference, CUNY, New York City, August, 2018.
• Gargouri, C., & Powell, C. Paid maternity and paternity leave in the United States. BASAANA conference, CUNY, New York City, August, 2018.
• Gargouri, C., & Naatus, M. (2017). An experiment in mind-mapping and argument mapping. BASAANA conference, Exeter, London, August, 2017.
• Gargouri, C., & Guaman, C. Discriminating against millennials in the workplace: Analysis on age discrimination against young adults. BASAANA conference, CUNY, New York City, August, 2016.
• Kong, N., Gargouri, C., & Naatus, M. Delivering value or disappointment? Experiences of small business owners and food delivery service, with Chanaz Gargouri and Norbert Kong. BASAANA conference, CUNY, New York City, August, 2015.
• Bouzguenda, K. et Gargouri, C (2006). “Perceiving Diversity in Tunisia”, (MAGE; France, CRED; Morocco, and DULBEA; Belgium, CD- ROM: 2nd Multidisciplinary International Symposium) in participation to the topic Employment and Gender Markets in the North African Countries. Which Employment Markets? - Rabat, Morocco March 15th and 16th 2006. Paper presented by Gargouri, C. March 12, 2005.Tabarka, Tunisia. - presented by Gargouri, C. and Bouzguenda, K March 16th, 2006.Rabat, Morocco.
• Gargouri, C. (2005) « Short Term Malinger Absenteeism: From Absence Management to a one of a Well Being Approach», (ATSG, CD-ROM: 5eme journées Internationales de la Recherche en Sciences de Gestion) dans le cadre du thème « (In) formation et comportement responsables. » 5th International Journey of Research in Management of Science) in participation to the topic « responsible information, training, and behavior. » Tabarka, Tunisia. Paper presented by Gargouri, C. March 12, Tabarka.
• Reviewer, Kegan and Green « Global Marketing », Pearson, Prentice Hall, Fourth edition, ISBN 0-13-146919-3, 2005.
• Gargouri, C. (2003) « Diversity and Multiculturalism. » Communication Presented in ‘MAGIS CONFERENCE' organized by Saint Peter's College and NJIT. NJIT, NJ.

• 2023 Trophy World Award for "Service Excellence” for the 2022 conference organized at Saint Peter's University at the Guarini School of Business.
• 2022 Award for Excellence for outstanding involvement in the Conference with Optional Blended Sessions: August 10 & 11, 2022 organized at Saint Peter's University.
• 2021 Certificate of appreciation recipient for outstanding participation and invaluable contribution to the conference on “Managing Tourism across Continents (MTCON'21) organized by the Association of Turkish Tourism Academics (TUADER).
• 2020 Community Service Award recipient presented by PLOT (Progressive Leadership Opportunities for Tomorrow) at its annual Black History Month celebration and awards program. Hudson County, JN. - Wheaton College, Massachusetts.
• 2019 Social Venture Fellowship Participation Certificate by the Global Center of Social Entrepreneurship Network (GCSEN). - New York, NY.
• August 2018. Certificate for best article presented at the BASAANA conference. Exeter, London.
• August 2017. Certificate for best article presented at the BASAANA conference. - New York University, U.S.A
• June 2017 Certificate of Achievement for successful completion of the 2017 Network Summer Faculty Enrichment Program in The Future of Global Business. - CUNY, New York City, USA
• August 2016. Certificate of achievement presented at the BASAANA conference, CUNY, New York City, USA
• August 2015. - Certificate for best article presented at the BASAANA conference New York University, U.S.A
• June 2015. Certificate of Achievement for successful completion of the 2015 Network Summer Faculty Enrichment Program in The Philosopher in the Marketplace—Market morality & its social implications.
• January 2015 Certificate in training the trainers on the Business Simulation “Capsim”. Capsim Monroe, Chicago, U.S.A
• New York University, U.S.A
• June 2014 Certificate of Achievement for successful completion of the 2014 Network Summer Faculty Enrichment Program in Multiple Dimensions of Blended Learning. - New York University, U.S.A
• June 2013 Certificate of Achievement for successful completion of the 2013 Network Summer Faculty Enrichment Program in Reframing Gender: Men, Women, and the State in the Middle East. - International Mediation Institute, U.S.A
• August 2004 Certificate in mediation and training the trainers on “Managing Workplace Conflict”

• Faculty Senate Member, 2024-Present Representing the Department of Business Administration.
• Pluralism Committee Chair, 2022-2024.
• Advancement Committee member, 2020-2023.
• Chair of the Academic Standards Committee, 2021-2022.
• Distance learning Committee, 2020-2022.
• Dean of the Caulfield School of Education Search Committee member, Saint Peter's University, 2022.
• Honors Program committee member, 2019-2022.
• Policy on Academic Integrity Task Force, 2021. Participated in the preparation of a Policy in Academic Integrity.
• Oral Communication Task Force, 2021. Participated in the preparation of an Oral Communication Distributive Requirement and Rubric proposals.
• Pluralism Committee member, Saint Peter's University, 2018-2022
• University Services Committee member, Saint Peter's University, 2019-2020.
• Dean of Arts and Science search committee, Saint Peter's University, 2019.
• Business Administration full-time faculty search committee, Saint Peter's University, 2019
• Faculty Senate Board member, Saint Peter's University, 2017-2023.
• Enrollment Committee member, Saint Peter's University, 2017-2022.
• Executive Board President, Suits for success, Jersey City, 2017- November 2021.
• Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee member (SLOAT), Saint Peter's University, 2014-2017.
• Smoking Policy Review Task Force committee member, Saint Peter's University 2015-present.
• Business Administration full-time faculty search committee, Saint Peter's University, 2016, Sports Management faculty search committee, 2016
• The Department of Business Administration coordinator for Saint Peter's University Open House, 2013- present. - Freshman Advisor, 2014-present. Students Advisor, 2012- present.