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HI STUDENTS – WELCOME BACK!
TOPICS COVERED IN THE JANUARY STUDENT EMAIL INCLUDE:
Academic Services Career Center Course News Four Year Program Learning Center Internships Library Personnel News Positions Wanted Research Project Opportunity Resume Tip Rutgers Learning Center Waiting Lists Warning Notices Why am I taking this class – Operations Management
ACADEMIC SERVICES - January 2008 Official Notices
The Dean’s Office of the School of Business, Camden (SBC, School 52) will list new policies, procedures and/or changes for the benefit of the University community. It is the students’ responsibility to be informed. This effort is designed to make this information available to the broadest possible audience in the widest possible forum available to the campus community. Please pay careful attention and make every effort to comply. Official notices will be published in the Gleaner the first week of the month. Please direct your questions regarding these notices to asksbc@ camden.rutgers.edu.
(1) Academic (Scholastic) Standing Any student whose term average is below 2.000 is issued an academic warning. Any student whose cumulative GPA is below 2.00 is placed on academic probation. Any student whose cumulative grade point average does not improve to at least a 2.000 by the end of this semester may be subject to academic dismissal in accordance with the policies in the current College Catalog. Administrative and financial holds are placed on students who received warnings and/or placed on probation, until they have met with the Academic Services Office
(2 Last Day to Withdraw (Drop) a Class or from the semester The last to withdraw from “drop” a course without academic penalty and receive a “W” grade is Monday, November 12, 2007. November 12, 2007 is the last day to withdraw from the “entire semester.”
(3) Intra-University Transfers All students who plan to transfer to a different college within the University must do so using the College to College (C2C) or School to School (S2S) transfer application process. Students, who are completing the final pre-business requirements this semester, should apply now. Please refer to the C2C web page for more information and instructions. http://www.advising.rutgers.edu/collegetocollege
(4) Senior Reviews All students who expect to complete their studies during the spring 08, summer 08 and fall 08 terms of study should schedule a Senior Review, Sept 20, 2007 through October 30th, excluding the pre-registration/registration period. Please make every effort to have a senior review completed to be assured of proper completion of all degree requirements.
(5) SBC Minors for non-business students All non-business majors who pursue business minors (accounting, finance, human resources, international business, management & marketing) must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.500 and obtain the approval of the SBC Academic Services Office. Students must complete and submit an approved SBC Minor Request form to the Registrar’s Office to be processed & have the minor posted on the transcript.
CAREER CENTER ========================================================================== WELCOME BACK !
MARK your calendars and plan to attend 2 major on-campus job fair events this spring.
PUBLIC SERVICE FAIR – March 5, 2008 – 11 am – 2 pm – Campus Center · Speak with a variety of employers at the Federal and State levels about full-time, part-time positions and internships. Government agencies provide a wide variety of career paths for business majors.
SPRING JOB FAIR – March 25, 2008 – 11 am - 2 pm – Campus Center · Over 50 employers are expected to attend
Additional information about these events will be available at: http://cc.camden.rutgers.edu or at the Career Center.
The ON-CAMPUS RECRUITINIG PROGRAM starts the week of Feb 11th with recruiting visits from Big 4 Accounting Firms seeking sophomores and juniors for their summer internship and leadership programs. This program continues through April with many more employers coming to campus to interview the Class of 2008 for positions starting after graduation. To participate you must be registered with the Career Center’s Web Based system – eRecruiting – Visit: http://rutgerscamden.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp and create your account today. Once you register you can click on “Jobs with Upcoming Interview Schedules from the Main Page. You will also need to upload your resume (Please have it critiqued first by the Career Center) so you can submit it for the opportunities of your choice. If picked for an interview, you will also be able to sign up for interviews via the system. Interviews take place at the Career Center. CHECK OUT THE OPPORTUNITIES REGULARLY AND WATCH FOR THE RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
Meetings with Career Counselors can be arranged at the Career Center or by calling the Office at 856-225-6046. We look forward to working with you this Spring.
The Career Center is located in the lower level of the campus center – 30 seconds from Starbucks. Jim Marino, Assistant Dean / Director – Career Center - 856-225-6046 - (jmarino@camden.rutgers.edu)
COURSE NEWS - SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!
1. Some of you may not have completed your Spring Schedules. If you are thinking of adding a course, here are some suggestions of classes that you space available:
a. Saturday morning Principles of Marketing 9-11:40 b. Monday evening Marketing Research c. Saturday morning Direct Marketing d. Managing E-Commerce Projects e. Thursday evening Intermediate Accounting I f. Friday morning Multinational Business 9 – 11:40
Thanks to one of our undergraduates, we found an error in the registration system that may have made it difficult for you to register for Managing Ecommerce Projects 52:623:444, scheduled for MW at 2:50-4:10 PM this Spring. The problem has been corrected, and instructor permission is no longer required.
This course is a required elective for students specializing in ecommerce and IT, but many students can benefit from it. At the present time, Project Management is a "hot" MIS course throughout the nation and the best MIS jobs are, at the present time, project manager jobs. At Rutgers-Camden, students learn how to manage projects and build a Web site for an actual company. The Web site development is used as an example of a project to be managed. Take advantage of this important course!
2. New Section: Advanced Accounting – Saturday mornings, 10:00 am to 12:40 pm taught by Dr. Kim.
3. Summer Session registration begins February 25th, but Summer Session '08 information, courses and schedule are available at our website: < http://summer.camden.rutgers.edu>
FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM Starting in Fall 2008 the School of Business will transition from an upper division program to a full four-year undergraduate program. This means that starting in September 2008, freshmen can be admitted directly into the School of Business. While Rutgers-Camden will continue to welcome students who transfer from county colleges in order to earn their Rutgers business degree, the campus soon will provide new high school graduates with a full business immersion experience from their first day as a college student. You can help us prepare by sending your suggestions. What types of activities would our new freshmen want? What types of support might they need? It’s important for us to get your point of view. Also, what are your ideas in general for improving our overall program? If someone you know would like more information about our undergraduate curriculum, activities or events please visit tell them to visit our web site at http://business.camden.rutgers.edu/ or call 856-225-6800. INTERNSHIPS
The School of Business is proud to have an outstanding Internship program directed by Professor Joe Haro. Students should apply well before the end of the Spring term for Summer and Fall internships. Please make an initial application in person in Mr. Haro’s office. Office hours are always posted on the door. Otherwise, please email Mr. Haro at jharo@camden.rutgers.edu or call to make arrangements.
LIBRARY
If you need help using any of the library resources, or finding information, contact your Business Librarian at the Robeson Library: Theo Haynes, haynes@camden.rutgers.edu or (856) 225-2838.
PERSONNEL 1. Kandace Diedrick has joined our Academic Services Office as a “Student Development Specialist”. She completed her undergraduate degree in English here at Rutgers-Camden in 2004. She has a background in Academic Advising and non-profit organizations. She currently assists with advising, student organizations, students with disabilities, and as an additional resource to School of Business students. Welcome, Kandace!
2. Professor Gene Pilotte of the Finance faculty has become the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs within the School of Business.
3. Farewell to Dr. Barbara Bickart: Dr. Bickart and family have moved to Boston, where her husband, Professor David Schmittlein, has become the Dean of MIT’s Sloan School of Management. We’ll miss Dr. Bickart and wish her well.
3. AREA COORDINATORS For Spring 2008
An “Area Coordinator” is similar to a Department Chair and can give you advice on your selection of courses in a particular area. They also can determine eligibility to take upper level courses and can help to identify approved electives in other disciplines. Here are the Area Coordinators for Spring 2008:
Accounting – Dr. Izzet Kenis Finance – Dr. John Broussard Human Resources – Dr. Chester Spell Marketing – Dr. Mimi Morrin Management (Includes OM, MIS/E-commerce) – Dr. Snehamay Banerjee Strategy/Entrepreneurship – Dr. Briance Mascarenhas
POSITIONS WANTED:
Our Peer Mentor Program is receiving great reviews from participating new students! The program is designed to assist our new students transition to the university in a holistic way. However, we are still in need of several Peer Mentors. If you know of any students who you think may be interested in the position, please have them visit our website: http://peermentor.camden.rutgers.edu/ Or To apply on-line with Career Center http://rutgerscamden.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp Or Pick up an application at the Career Center. Lower Level of the Campus Center
RESEARCH PROJECT OPPORTUNITY:
Dr. Baveja is working on a research project for the NJ Department of Transportation. He sent the following announcement:
Be part of a NJ Department of Transportation Project and get paid!
During the data collection phase of the project the students will have to drive their own vehicle along a given route. We will provide them a GPS device that will record their location. We will show the students how to use the GPS device and collect the data. We will be collecting data for five consecutive weeks on two routes during weekdays starting January 28th and ending February 29th. There is a specific route for Camden campus students. The students are reimbursed $0.31 per mile of driving for their gasoline and vehicle wear and tear and $10 per hour of driving. The total mileage and driving time are calculated from the point/time the student leaves his/her house back to his/her house. In total two to three students from Camden would be sufficient.
For further information, please contact Mihalis Golias - golias@eden.rutgers.edu
RESUME TIP from Dr. Rabinowitz
Dr. Rabinowitz teaches our Career Planning and Management Course. In working with his students, he learned that few are aware that they are receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Students incorrectly thought that their degree was called a "Bachelor of Business Management." It’s important to have the correct name for your degree on your resumes.
RUTGERS-CAMDEN LEARNING CENTER
The Rutgers-Camden Learning Center will once again offer individual course content tutoring and writing assistance in the Spring 2008 term for free. Tutoring will begin on Wednesday January 22nd and students make all tutoring appointments online by visiting the learning center website at http://learn.camden.rutgers.edu. The RCLC will once again offer a series of academic support workshops that are open to all students. The workshops will be held in ARM 108 every Wednesday during the free period from 12:15-1:10 pm. The following workshops will be held in January and February:
Wed 1/30 12:15-1:10 pm, Time Management and Avoiding Procrastination, Dr. Robert Ciervo
Wed 2/6 12:15-1:10 pm, Improving Grammar and Writing Mechanics, Ashley Babcock, Writing Assistant
Wed 2/13 12:15-1:10 pm, Writing a Great Research Paper, Ashley Babcock, Writing Assistant
Wed 2/20 12:15-1:10 pm, A Tool for Life: Goal Setting, Tim Pure, Learning Specialist
Wed 2/27 12:15-1:10 pm, Choosing the Right Note Taking Format, Tim Pure, Learning Specialist
The RCLC is also looking for student tutors in the areas of math, science, accounting and other business related courses. Please contact RCLC Director, Dr. Robert Ciervo, at rciervo@camden.rutgers.edu to request an application to tutor for the Spring 2008 term.
WARNING NOTICES – WHY DO WE SEND THEM AND WHAT TO DO NEXT
Your professor may send you a warning notice if he or she is concerned about your academic performance and/or your attendance. If you receive a warning, go talk to you professor to see what you need to do in order to improve your success in the class. Many professors assign points for class participation, and frequent absences can significantly affect your grade.
Students should also use the warning notices to evaluate whether they should drop a class. The drop date is now later in the semester in order for faculty to have time to provide students with graded feedback. Per the most recent academic calendar for Spring the last day to drop a course is April 7th. Note that the calendar at http://registrar.rutgers.edu/CM/Spring08_calendar.htm provides specific information.
WHY AM I TAKING THIS COURSE? – NEXT IN THE SERIES – OPERATIONS RESEARCH
You may be wondering how Operations Research is related to your major or potential career field: Accounting: as an auditor, you must understand the fundamentals of operations research Information Technology: there are many applications of IT in operations Finance: capital budgeting requests and cost savings can come from operations Management: managers the skills taught in operations, such as scheduling, lean production, constraints, and quality tools Marketing: quality control for product development and testing, inventory management, budgeting, ordering, etc.
Dr. KS
Carol Kaufman-Scarborough, Ph.D Professor of Marketing and Undergraduate Program Director BSB 219 Office: 856-225-6592 Fax: 856-225-6231 © 2007 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved
© 2007 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved
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