Brittany Loughman, the department’s residency program manager, is one of five of this year’s Executive Education Grant recipients. Sponsored by the Professional Development and Recognition Committee of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Academic Staff Assembly in conjunction with the Wisconsin School of Business, the grant aims to improve program quality, institutional effectiveness, and increase professional development. Grant recipients are offered a multiday professional development course in their subject of choice. Courses are designed to teach practical skills that make an immediate impact on their organization and career.