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Business Department

Welcome to our Business Department!  We have many exciting classes and opportunities and experienced faculty and staff.  We are always ready to share information about our many opportunities for getting involved in clubs and activities while building a strong academic foundation.  Students benefit from quality instruction, practical “hands-on” experiences and a student-centered faculty and staff.  Upon completion of an Associate in Science degree of Associate of Applied Science degree, you will be prepared for a seamless transition to a four-year university or to apply your skills in the workforce.

Department Information

Degrees & Certificates


Business Administration

Enterprise Development

Program Outcomes

We work with universities around the state to ensure that you can transition smoothly from completing an associate degree at Redlands to earning a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution. Learn more about your degree options in these programs. 

Business Program

Mission Statement:  
The mission of the Business department at Redlands Community College is to impact students’ lives by:  

Integrity: provide a motivational, fair setting to learning - learning business and learning life
Mission: start a career of academic and career success - filled with wisdom and confidence
Professionalism: serving in a professional manner learning by example
Accountability: accountable for the quality of teaching and learning
Caring: small class sizes allow for caring on an individual basis
Teamwork: faculty are the captains and students the team members of a winning season every semester

Program Outcomes and Measurements:  
I.    Illustrate effective communication in business writing Measured by;
a.    Write a resume and cover letter

II.    Demonstrate skills and techniques necessary to use technology to create business documents.
Measured by;
a.    Design an excel document

III.    Use decision – support tools
Measured by; 
a.    Financial statement analysis project

IV.    Identify and explain introductory concepts of accounting
Measured by; 
a.    Pre-test
b.    Post-test

Scotti Charmasson, Professor of Agriculture, Department Head of Agriculture and Business
405.422.1225
Email
Office: Ag Hall Room 114 at Darlington

Scotti Charmasson is originally from Northwest Missouri where she grew up on a cattle ranch.  She attended Northwest Missouri State University where she competed on the livestock judging team before transferring to Oklahoma State University to earn a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. After graduating from OSU, she went on to earn a Master of Natural and Applied Science from Missouri State University in Springfield.  Her graduate research focused on the reproductive cycles of the highly endangered Grand Cayman Blue Iguanas. While in graduate school, she also had the privilege of traveling around the country to help artificially inseminate and ultrasound several different exotic species with the main focus being on elephants. Scotti joined Redlands in 2008 and is currently the Department Head of Agriculture & Business and teaches several classes in the Ag Department. Scotti feels it is a huge blessing to be able to work at an institution where she can share her passion for animal-related science with her students.

Rachel Bailey, Executive Director of the Business Department/Curriculum Developer
405.422.1249
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Office: N-104A

Rachel Bailey, a graduate of Mid-America Christian University, has a Master’s in Business Administration with a certificate in Accounting.  She will receive her Doctorate in Business Management in December 2024. Working in higher education since 2007 has fed her passion for teaching students. She believes seeing the imaginary light bulb go off above a student’s head when the student “gets it” is the best part. Rachel has two children and several fur babies.

Dr. Rachel Hurt, Professor of Computer Science
405.422.1226
Office: N-104

Dr. Hurt earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2014 and went on to complete a Master’s in Business Administration from the same university in 2016. During her time as a student, Dr. Hurt was actively involved in extracurricular activities, including participating in NASA competitions and even visiting the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. She began teaching computer science courses in 2015 and has since been passionate about witnessing the growth in students as they challenge themselves to excel. In May 2024, Dr. Hurt achieved a Doctorate in Computer Science with a focus on Big Data, marking a significant milestone in her academic and professional journey.

Outside of academia, Dr. Hurt takes pride in her two dachshund dogs, often sharing pictures and stories about them with enthusiasm. Additionally, she has a strong interest in hydroponics, having successfully grown a variety of plants, such as squash, lettuce, tomatoes, and strawberries. This blend of professional dedication and personal interests reflects Dr. Hurt's well-rounded approach to life and learning.