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NOTE: if you can't read this email, or want to go back to a previous email, click on this link to the monthly email archive for the HTML version: http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/resources.htm _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOPICS COVERED IN THE MARCH STUDENT EMAIL INCLUDE:
Academic Services Business Leader Development Program Career Center Careers in Business Panels Course News Honors Thesis Independent Studies Internships Learning Center Philly's Future"Scholarship Awards Registration Dates for Fall 09 Student Organizations Team Consulting Class
ACADEMIC SERVICES - MARCH 2009 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) Important Add/Drop (withdraw) deadlines for the Spring 2008 Semester A) The last day to withdraw from (drop) a course without academic penalty and receive a “W” grade is April 6th. B) The last day to withdraw from all courses without academic penalty and receive a “W” grade is April 20th. (2) Business Policy Enrollment (Effective January 2009) Only students who have completed the Business Core (See Below) and have completed at least 90 credits will be permitted to enroll in Business Policy (52:620:450). Students should meet with an Academic Services staff member to adjust graduation plans to comply with this policy, if needed. There will no exceptions or considerations for special circumstances! Business Core Courses Organizational Behavior (52:620:303) Principles of Finance (52:390:301) Management Science (52:620:321) Operations Management (52:620:325) Management Information Systems (52:623:334) Principles of Marketing (52:630:201) (3) NJCC AA/ AS Graduates Transfer students, who graduated from a NJ Community College with an AA or AS degree in May 2008 or after, may be eligible for the provisions of the “Lampitt Law.” Students must present proof of graduation to the Academic Services Office to confirm eligibility (5) Intra-University (School to School) Transfers to the School of Business All students who plan to transfer to a different college within the University must do so using the School to School (S2S) intra-university transfer application process. Please refer to the S2S web page for more information, deadlines and instructions http://admissions.rutgers.edu/collegetocollege/ (6) Updated Curriculum Worksheets Curriculum worksheets for all freshmen (1st year) students, beginning September 2008 have been updated. Please stop by the Academic Services Office to obtain a new one or it can be downloaded at: http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/ProspectiveStudent/ugrad/worksheets2.htm (7) Registration Restrictions for NON-SBC Students Any Student not enrolled in the SBC (sch 52) and has not declared a business major will not be permitted access upper level business courses. BLDP NOTICE - Early Deadline for Fall 2009 BLDP Seminar Application Rapidly Approaching
The early deadline for this coming fall semester’s BLDP seminar is Monday, March 9, 2009, at 5 p.m. The Fall 2009 BLDP seminar, “Great Business Failures: Their Causes and Consequences,” is very timely because it is a topic that not only is currently receiving a great deal of media attention, but is also in the forefront of the minds of government leaders and policymakers. A brief introduction to the seminar topic: From the Dutch Tulip Bubble of 1637 to the Credit Crisis of 2008/’09, this course will explore the causes and consequences of business failures. By examining significant business failures in history, students will learn what causes businesses to fail, how these failures affect society, and how governments and organizations react to business failures. Additional topics will include bankruptcy law, the prediction of business failures, and business fraud. A significant component of the seminar involves business leaders coming to campus to share their knowledge and unique perspectives on the topic. Additionally, seminar participants receive the wonderful opportunity to network with these business professionals.
Next fall semester’s BLDP seminar will meet on Friday mornings from 9:00 – 11:40 a.m., and will be taught by Dr. Troy Janes, Assistant Professor of Accounting. Articles from Dr. Janes’ research interests on behavioral influences in stock markets have appeared in The Economist, Forbes, and The New York Times. His professional experience includes time as an auditor and real estate consultant at Ernst & Young.
Admission to the three-credit seminar is by application only, and the three credits count as a general business elective. The online application can be found at http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/BLDP. General admission criteria to apply for the BLDP seminars are: 1) SBC or CAS student with sophomore standing or above; 2) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; 3) Student has an interest in topic of leadership and/or has demonstrated initiative or leadership qualities. Those students who do not meet the criteria, but who are interested in the seminar, may still apply and possibly be admitted to the seminar and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Students who apply by the early deadline of March 9, and are accepted will receive priority into the course and will also have received their acceptance letters in time for early registration. As space permits, however, applicants not meeting this early deadline may still apply for admission to the seminar. To enhance one’s chance of being admitted to the BLDP seminar, a student is strongly urged to apply by the early deadline. Space in the seminar is limited to 15 students.
Recent Changes to BLDP: · Sophomores are now permitted to apply for (and if accepted, enroll in) the BLDP seminars. · Students from the College of Arts and Science (CAS) are permitted to apply to take the BLDP seminars. The seminar topics have broad appeal to students with different backgrounds. Additionally, non-business students may bring a unique perspective to the discussion. If you have any friends who are in the CAS who you think would be worthy candidates and who might enjoy the BLDP seminar topic, please encourage them to apply. General information about the BLDP and the application process is available at http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/BLDP . You may also contact the director of the BLDP, Allie Miller, at ldrshp@camden.rutgers.edu
CAREER CENTER – MARCH IS JOB FAIR MONTH!
Take advantage of the following opportunities to connect with employers
PUBLIC SERVICE JOB FAIR Wed., March 4, 2009 11 AM – 2 PM IN THE CAMPUS CENTER. Meet with representatives from Federal, State and Local Gov’t agencies to see how your business degree can be put to work in public service.
SPRING JOB FAIR Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Noon – 3 pm IN THE CAMPUS CENTER. Meet with representatives from a variety of employers hiring for full time positions, summer jobs and internships.
VISIT http://cc.camden.rutgers.edu for additional information and a Job Fair Brochure
NEED A RESUME Use the Optimal Resume web based platform to prepare professional looking resumes that you can save as a word or html doc. Visit: https://rucc.optimalresume.com/ to get started on your new resume today!
OTHER MARCH PROGRAMS · Job Search Strategies: How to Succeed in Today’s Job Market (Special workshop for Class of 2009) - Wed., March 11th , 12:15 – 1:00 pm · Speed Networking: Thursday, March 26th , 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Meet and greet a number of Rutgers alumni as you practice your networking skills and find out about jobs and opportunities. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THESE PROGRAMS BY EMAILING Careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu Include your name, major and year of graduation
INTERNSHIPS REMINDER March is a good month to look for Summer or Fall Internships. Contact the Career Center for help and see Joe Haro at the SBC ============================================================================================== 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)
CAREERS IN BUSINESS PANELS
TRYING TO DECIDE ON A MAJOR OR WONDERING WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR MAJOR? Plan to attend one or more of the following sessions.
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FRESHMEN CHOOSING A MAJOR AND FOR UPPER CLASSMEN TO MAKE A NETWORKING CONNECTION.
Careers in Marketing – Monday, March 2 – 12:15 – 1:10 – Conf Rooms West ABC – Lower Level – Campus Center Careers in Finance – Monday, March 9 – 12:15 – 1:10 – Lower Level – Campus Center Careers in Management – Monday, March 30 – 12:15 – 1:10 pm – Lower Level – Campus Center
Students should register at: careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu
Pizza / light refreshments will be served.
COURSE NEWS
FALL 2009: Our preliminary Fall 09 schedule has undergone several modifications due to changes in faculty obligations. You can view the NEW Fall 09 schedule by going to the schedule bar on the SBC homepage: http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/resources.htm
CONTACT ME if you have questions or want to suggest that a specific course be added at a specific time.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
1. Seniors - all graduation information is posted at this URL: http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/AcademicServices/graduationinfo.htm
2. I have the privilege of reading your names at our graduation ceremony. If your name is difficult to pronounce, please email, call, or visit me!
HONORS THESIS
School of Business juniors: As you are thinking about next year’s courses, I would like to remind you that the School of Business has an Honors Thesis option. It is designed to encourage student participation in academic business research and to give promising students an added opportunity to exhibit their abilities.
An Honors Thesis is a research project that the student carries out, under supervision of a faculty thesis advisor, during the student's two senior semesters. The thesis must involve the comprehension of academic literature, data collection or a systematic theoretical analysis, and the writing of an academic research paper. The thesis must be approved by both the student's thesis advisor and a second School of Business faculty member. In addition, all honors thesis students must give a presentation on the results of their project to the faculty and students.
The student who completes an acceptable Honors Thesis receives six course credits (over two semesters) and graduates with "thesis distinction." Eventually, there will be a plaque displaying the names of all School of Business honors thesis students.
Qualifications
To be eligible to do an Honors Thesis, a School of Business student must meet three qualifications:
1. The student must have completed at least 75 degree credits (with at least 30 of these credits completed at Rutgers).
2. The student must have a grade-point average of at least 3.30.
3. The student must find a faculty member to serve as his/her thesis advisor and must find one to serve as a second reader of the thesis. A thesis advisor must be a full-time School of Business faculty member; the second reader can be either a full- or part-time School of Business faculty member.
If you are interested in the possibility of doing an Honors Thesis, the first step is to talk to faculty members who might serve as advisors. Please note that the School makes no commitment as to the availability of appropriate faculty members to serve as advisors. Interested students are encouraged to begin the process of finding an advisor and second reader during the second semester of their junior year.
For more information about the School of Business Honors Thesis, please contact Professor Robert Schindler, rschindl@camden.rutgers.edu, 856-225-6716. INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM: HAVE YOU FILED YOUR FORM WITH DEAN MUSE? The SBC has implemented a standardized registration procedure for enrollment in an independent study course (link below). This process was put in place to provide safeguards and oversight to benefit both students and faculty. Unfortunately, it has not been followed by all who want to pursue an independent study course this semester. To be officially registered for an independent study, you (the student) must submit and an approved and signed application to the Academic Services Office to complete the registration process. Students, who have not done so, risk the prospect of not receiving a grade for the course and possibly unable to graduate in May. I strongly urge all students involved in independent study projects this semester to comply with this process. The deadline for independent study registration was Friday, Feb. 20th. If you have missed the deadline, see Dean Muse immediately! http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/ProspectiveStudent/ugrad/independentstudy.htm INTERNSHIPS – ADVERTISING, MEDIA PLANNING, WEB DESIGN, ETC. Here are several newly posted internship opportunities available from member companies of the Philly Ad Club. In this challenging economy, it's good news that there are opportunities available in the marketing and advertising industry right here in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area. Students can always find new internship and job postings at www.phillyadclub.com Ø Philadelphia Business Journal - Circulation - JUST POSTED! Ø Green and Save.com - PR, Graphic Design and Event Planning with a focus on "green" marketing - JUST POSTED! Ø Philadelphia Business Journal - Advertising Sales (minority internship also available) Ø Philadelphia Business Journal - Event Planning (minority internship also available) Ø Harmelin Media - Online Media Ø WPHL 17 - Production Intern Ø WPHL 17 - Web Designer Students should take note that these companies are hiring so even if they don't get the specific internship listed, they should continue to contact these companies by mail and by phone to demonstrate how they can bring value to the company. Thanks to Professor Kim Richmond for information on these opportunities! Please contact Mr. Haro or Dr. KS for specific information. PHILADELPHIA AD CLUB: 2009 "Philly's Future"Scholarship Awards This year, the Philly Ad Club will award $20,000 in “Philly’s Future” Scholarship awards to 13 students. The awards will be:
$5,000 – one award $2,500 – two awards $1,000 – ten awards Awards: Those chosen as 2009 “Philly’s Future” Scholarship Award Winners will receive Monetary award presented in the form of a check Top three winners will be given an internship at a major Philadelphia company in the area of his/her choice (advertising, media, PR, radio, TV) Complimentary one-year membership to Philly Ad Club Recognition in Ad News magazine Recognition in other Philadelphia, collegiate and hometown press
Criteria: The Philly Ad Club “Philly’s Future” Scholarship Awards are granted to those students who meet the following criteria: · Currently a junior attending an accredited four-year college · Majoring in one of the following areas: – Advertising – Communications – Marketing – Journalism – Design · Demonstrate high personal, professional and academic achievements · Have a financial need · Be nominated by a professor
Nominating Process: Each college/university may nominate up to 2 candidates using the attached 2009 “Philly’s Future” Scholarship Awards Nominating Form. Finalists will be invited for a personal interview with the Philly Ad Club Scholarship Committee. Winners will be chosen from the finalists. Students who are interested should contact faculty members to request a nomination.
Nominations due to Philly Ad Club March 11 Interviews with Finalists week of March 23 “Philly’s Future” Scholarship Awards Announced week of March 30
Nominating Forms should be submitted by mail or email to:
Mary Meder, President Harmelin Media 525 Righters Ferry Road Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Barbara Mills at bmills@harmelin.com
REGISTRATION DATES FOR FALL 09 Ø April 5, 2009 Fall 2009 Registration Opens-Undergraduate Students w/90+ Credits & Graduate Students Ø April 6, 2009 All Students Registration Begins
RUTGERS-CAMDEN LEARNING CENTER
RU Learning?
The Rutgers-Camden Learning Center (RCLC) provides free academic
support to all Rutgers-Camden students including, individual
tutoring and writing assistance, supplemental instruction group
review sessions, individual learning assistance, academic support
workshops and much more. To make an appointment for individual
tutoring visit our website at
http://learn.camden.rutgers.edu
to sign up today. Visit us at 231 Armitage Hall for more
information as well.
Pre-Calc for Business, Tuesdays,
ARM 206
–linked to Prof. Leiderman’s sections
Statistics I, Wednesdays,
ARM 206 – linked to Prof. Ward’s sections
Understanding and Optimizing Your Learning Style, 3/4/09, 12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 223 A brief overview of how the brain learns, as currently understood by science. Common misconceptions, such as left brain/right brain learning, will be debunked. Participants will explore various theories of learning styles (e.g., multiple intelligences theory) before receiving practical recommendations for optimizing one’s learning environment and coursework.
Improving Grammar and Writing Mechanics, 3/11/09, 12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 223 This workshop will provide an overview of the proper use of punctuation such as comma use, colons, semi-colons, and the proper way to cite sources in MLA papers. Ways to improve sentence structure will also be covered. These topics include, how to avoid using passive voice, “to be” verbs and how to fix “run-on” sentences.
Writing a Great Research Paper, 3/25/09, 12:15-1:10 pm, ARM 223 The workshop will focus on how to write a successful research paper. The topics covered will include how to effectively research a topic, tips on writing solid introductions and conclusions, a guide on structuring body paragraphs, and how to write cohesive transition sentences.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Our student organizations are planning many exciting activities for you this semester. Want to find out how to join? Go to this URL http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/CurrentStudents/studentorg.htm. All student organizations, their advisors, and their presidents are listed with contact information.
TEAM CONSULTING CLASS
Want to work on real-world projects? Then sign up for Entrepreneuship: Team Consulting with Professor Pinchuk! Projects this semester include: · Mutual Decision – A potential Morningstar competitor: Refine marketing plan and VC/angel investor presentation and IDsources · IP System 3 – A marketing company with Primavera software as primary product and moving into other areas: Strategic marketing plan · Countervail Corporation – a bio-science company that is developing and marketing a product to counter the effects of nerve gas with potential benefits for Alzheimer disease sufferers: Opportunity Analysis, investor presentation and ID investor sources · Freeway Golf Course – Strategic marketing plan to help them through the current economic malaise In the meantime, this is your school, and your participation and input help to make it great! Please email or stop up to see me if you have any questions, suggestions, or issues that you’d like to discuss. My office is BSB 251, right next to YOUR STUDENT LOUNGE on the second floor of the Business and Science building (yes, this lounge is for our students) – use it or lose it!
Dr. KS
Carol Kaufman-Scarborough, Ph.D Professor of Marketing and Undergraduate Program Director BSB 219 Office: 856-225-6592 Fax: 856-225-6231
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