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January 1, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 1
Dean’s Official Appointment
Finding An Agent That’s Right For You
SBI Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University is to produce graduates capable of excelling as future
leaders in global business, industry, and commerce. This is achieved by: Providing innovative academic, professional development, and
internship experiences in an enlightened, ethical, and stimulating student-centered learning environment.
Developing, supporting, and creating opportunities for a diverse qualified faculty and staff committed to “excellence with caring” through high-quality teaching, relevant intellectual contributions, and meaningful service.
Creating an environment in which shared governance, collegiality, openness, respect for others, and individual and mutual responsibility and accountability flourish.
Embracing the University’s historic mission of educating African Americans while recruiting students of all races and ethnic origins with strong academic backgrounds committed to the pursuit of excellence.
Developing new, and expanding existing, creative partnerships with alumni, and private and public stakeholders to maintain the relevance and currency of our academic programs.
Promoting an environment of continuous improvement by acquiring and developing the necessary human, physical, financial, and technological resources to maintain our competitive edge.
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illuminations
In this Issue >>>
current topics >>> In The Next Issue
Chevron Gives to SBI When Preparation Meets Opportunity!
SBI/ COPPS Walmart Day @ FAMU
Annual Heritage Celebration
AACSB Accreditation Visit
Night Amongst SBI Superstars
Dean’s Official Appointment
SBI Students Win Big
Chilean Study Tour
Accreditation: What’s our Status?
SBI Alumni Make Generous Donation
1st Global Leadership Conference A Success
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) is fortunate to have partners like Chevron in their corner for over a decade.
Little did she know when graduating from FAMU-SBI with a B.S.in Business Administration in 1989 and a MBA in 1990, she would return to the university twenty years later to become the CEO of one of its most premier academic units.
SBI Alumni and Friends 2010 Annual Fund Campaign Excellence at the School of Business and Industry(SBI) is measured by our ability to transform students’ lives through our global business leader education program. The curriculum and practicum at SBI gives our students the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen professions, and additionally, strengthens their ability to think critically in order to contribute constructively and productively to 21st century society. Do you recall your Florida A&M University (FAMU) and SBI experiences? Would you be where you are today if not for SBI? Do you still keep in touch and exchange ideas with your FAMU SBI classmates? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then FAMU School of Business and Industry has made an impressionable impact on your life. By making a gift at this time, you can make an impact on a current or future SBI student. Your gift will make it possible to transform lives in the School of Business and Industry and Florida A&M University. The funds raised from this gift giving campaign will be used for recruitment, scholarships, faculty development, technology upgrades, and classroom/building renovations. Additionally, a small percentage of the funds raised will be given to support FAMU Athletics and SBI Athletes. The future for FAMU SBI can be even bigger and brighter with your financial support. Go to www.famu.edu/sbi and click “Give.”
thoughts... final
In February 2010, Chevron Corporation gifted SBI with $10,000. Campus recruiters from Chevron have continued to offer our students internships and permanent placement opportunities in finance and accounting for more than 10 years. It is relationships like these that give our students varied opportunities to become more competitive. Chevron’s gift will be used for scholarships as well as recruiting, preparing, and registering students for participation in national case competitions.
By Bobby Davis, Ph.D.
In March 2010, President Ammons, upon the recommendation of FAMU’s Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, appointed Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud as the 3rd Dean of the School of Business & Industry (SBI). Dr. Friday-Stroud was the first graduate of the School of Business & Industry to ever become its Dean making this a historic appointment. Dr. Friday-Stroud is a proud product of the SBI program forged by SBI’s founding Dean, Dr. Sybil C. Mobley. A colleague, faculty member, and friend of Dr. Friday-Stroud, Dr. Roscoe Hightower suggested that the SBI servicescape produces leaders that are created by exposing exceptional students to faculty, staff, administrators, and corporate partners committed to achieving excellence. When Dr. Friday-Stroud first arrived as a freshman on the campus of FAMU she was immediately immersed into the SBI culture which illuminated her quest for excellence. From 1985 to the present, Dr. Friday-Stroud has always exhibited a very strong work ethic which was instilled by her parents at a very early period in her life. Both parents believed in being the best and doing the right things to be successful. Dr. Friday-Stroud’s father is a retired Professor of Management from Florida International University. Her strong work ethic was further nourished and developed by SBI faculty and administrators during Dr. Friday-Stroud’s tenure as an undergraduate and graduate SBI student.
SBI CORE VALUES We value a work and learning environment that is based on professionalism, responsibility, accountability, respect, trust, pride, ethics, integrity, caring, excellence, knowledge, research, and service.
SBI VISION STATEMENT The School of Business and Industry aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally as a preeminent center of excellence in business.
SBI STUDENT IN NEED Glenneisha Darkins, a SBI freshman from Miami, FL, was one of eight passengers in an SUV rollover accident during Thanksgiving break. She suffered multiple injuries to the head, neck, and spine. Glenneisha was a patient in Delray Medical Center from November 24, 2010 to January 3, 2011 until she was transported to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA for more intensive rehabilitative therapy. We are asking that you send cards or letters to Glenneisha Darkins c/o Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Financial donations may be deposited directly into Glenneisha’s Wells Fargo Account: 7428432574. The financial donations will help the family with services and equipment not covered by their Insurance.
In her undying quest for excellence, Dr. Friday-Stroud received her Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Florida International University in April of 1997. She returned to her alma mater, Florida A&M University, in August of 1997 to join the ranks of the faculty, who had been very instrumental in her development. From August of 1997 to the present, Dr. Friday-Stroud has assumed a variety of leadership positions at Florida A&M University. She has served as Acting Chair for Management and Marketing, SACS Leadership Team Chair, SACS Accreditation Liaison, and Interim Dean of the School of Business & Industry. Her accomplishments and many achievements are documented in “The Biography for Shawnta S. Friday-Stroud, Ph.D.” found on the SBI Website. Many of the SBI faculty and administrators from the 70s and 80s are still employed in SBI, such as, Dr. Clark, Dr. Bradford, Dr. Evans, Dr. Drumming, Dr. Smith, Dr. Harper, Attorney Ravenell, Dr. Ashley, Dr. Ridley, Dr. Wilson and myself. We take great pride in knowing that we all played an instrumental role in Dr. Friday-Stroud’s professional development and see her appointment as the 3rd Dean of the School of Business & Industry as one that continues to advance SBI in its quest for excellence. We deem it a great honor to work under her supervision and guidance.
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Insights on what’s happening in the FAMU School of Business and Industry
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FAMU Homecoming 2010 was especially exciting for SBI. We hosted the SBI Force Entrepreneurship
Series aimed at capturing the “Reel” Rattler Spirit!
SBI ALUMNI MAKE GENEROUS DONATION By Daaim Shabazz, Ph.D. (pronounced da-eem sha-boz) During FAMU’s Homecoming festivities, the School of Business and Industry at FAMU hosted a ceremony to formally thank Michael Reid and his late wife Audrey Reid for their significant donation to SBI. SBI faculty, staff, current and prospective students and Alumni, were all invited to witness the “Unveiling” of the third ever SBI Alumnus to make a $100,000 contribution to the school. The ceremony formally thanked Michael Reid and his late wife Audrey Reid for their contributions. The plaque has been mounted on the SBI “Big Board” along with the other alums, firms, and corporate partners that have all donated a minimum of $100,000 to SBI. ABOUT THE DONORS: Michael and Audrey Reid were successful graduates of Florida A&M’s School of Business and Industry. Michael left New York City to attend FAMU and earned a degree in accounting in 1984. He ultimately returned to his native New York City to work in the accounting field. He then found himself moving to Tampa to embark on a professional opportunity. A Floridian from Lake County, Audrey “Jewel” Jones graduated from FAMU SBI in 1981 with a degree in finance and subsequently worked in the banking and accounting fields in Tampa. As destiny would have it, both Michael and Audrey met and married in Tampa taking on various positions within Hillsborough County. Michael had stints with Hillsborough Community College and Audrey worked in budgeting for Hillsborough County’s Health Department. Mrs. Reid was also an active member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Tampa.
Audrey Jones Reid
During his successful accounting career, Michael decided to embark on an entrepreneurial endeavor. In 1990, he started the MLR Entertainment, Inc., a travel and event planning company. This venture grew steadily and with his wife’s support became one of the premier firms in the southeast. Both Michael and Audrey were staunch FAMU supporters and always showed the "Rattler Pride". Michael started the Venom Nation Weekly, an online newsgroup devoted to FAMU news and current events, and Audrey served as Treasurer of the FAMU National Alumni Association. This expression of loyalty was highlighted when in 2006, the couple decided to give $100,000 to the FAMU Foundation to benefit the School of Business and Industry. This amount is normally gifted by corporate partners who proudly have plaques on the "Big Board". We are proud to have fellow Rattlers share in this great distinction.
SBI Big Board This generous gift certainly exemplified the love the Reids had for their alma mater and it shall not be forgotten. Unfortunately, in 2008, Audrey died of a sudden illness and the adage that one receives a portion of what they give could not have come at a more opportune moment for Michael. In the days after his wife's death, he wrote, "The outpouring of love and support these past couple of days regarding the sudden loss of my wife has been appreciated more than you all will ever know." He continued, "The Endowment she and I established a few years ago essentially serves as "Our Kids" ... and will send some deserving "Baby Rattlers" to attend our alma mater EVERY year ... "FOREVER!" While the couple did not have any children of their own, this monumental gift will always be the standard by which alumni can strive to share a bit of their success. We are eternally grateful to the Reids for this token of generosity.
Homecoming Convocation 10/29 10 AM FAMU alumna Sonia Jackson Myles, director for Global Printed Packaging Purchases for Procter & Gamble, served as the keynote speaker for the Homecoming convocation. During her visit, Myles also hosted the Pink Happy Project introducing her Sister Accord Pledge to the SBI Family. Myles graduated from SBI in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing.
PLD Refresher Course 10/28/10 11 AM SBI Alumni were invited to “Refresh” their knowledge of skills learned in Professional Development and share valuable business tips they have attained since graduation. Participants included: Chester Jones, III, Actor, Writer, and Director; Candice Lenoir, Actress and Director; Richard Matthews, State Farm Insurance Agent; Mike Reid, owner, MLR Entertainment; and LaTanya White, owner, Concept Creative Hospitality Group.
Student Services Corner>>
Office of Career Development
Office of Student Services (OSS) If you have not had a chance to meet the dynamic staff of the Office of Student Services (OSS), it would be “worth your while” to do so. OSS is staffed with caring individuals that work with students from day one advising and ensuring a seamless transition from high school or community college with the ultimate goal being to get each student to their graduation day. It is through “Excellence with Caring” that they make this happen.
The Office of Career Development (OCD), no longer referred to as the Internship office, has undergone some changes in order to better meet the needs of SBI students. New offices are located on the third floor of the south wing near the interview rooms. The contact information for all Relationship Managers is as follows: Mr. Kelvin Farmer, Room 304SW; 850.599.8879, and email address: [email protected]. Dr. Cynthia Karesh, Room 305SW; 850.599.8880, email address: [email protected]. Mrs. Rosemary R. Bailey, Room 324SW; 850.599.3487, email address: [email protected]. In spite of the new location in the south wing, service, dedication and commitment to the students remain as strong and steadfast as ever. The OCD now falls under the Professional Leadership Development umbrella and serves as an integral part of PLD, under the direction of Dr. Vera Harper. In addition to a new location, an added feature to OCD is a SBI Resource Room located inside of Suite 324. The SBI resource room is equipped with four computer stalls and is open to all SBI students for the purpose of conducting research on firms, resume writing, interviewing tips and techniques, etc! Office hours are posted, so please encourage students to drop by and take advantage of this new service!
By Felicia Williams The mission of the Office of Student Services (OSS), in unison with the School of Business and Industry is to offer superior academic support and resources, while promoting student development, student learning, and professionalism. Our academic advisors provide both proactive and interactive advisement to address academic and personal concerns which builds a shield that deflects the possible issues that may hinder academic successes and graduation. The academic advising process has been revamped. Beginning in October, students will be able to schedule time efficient appointments with their advisors as an alternative to the undetermined wait times in the past. Student Services has committed to improving its communication with students via informative monthly newsletters, utilization of the various social media outlets, guest spots on SBI’s news programming, and routine announcements via the Video Information Center (VIC) . Lastly, the staff is conveniently housed in room 302 East Wing and is undergoing cross training for the various services that are provided to improve its customer service delivery. These improvements are to better service our students and to aid in the production of graduates that embody SBI’s dynamic legacy of intellect and leadership. The Office of Student Services is the epitome of “Excellence with Caring” that our students receive right here in SBI.
Services provided by the OSS include, but are not limited to the following: Process Admission
Documents Relay Admission Decisions
to Applicants Facilitate Student
Orientations Academic Advisement Process Change of Majors Verify, Approve and
Distribute Absence Excuses Facilitate the Internal and
External Processing of Grade Changes
Liaison with various campus entities (Housing, Registration, Admission, Student Financial Aid) to problem solve student matters
Process and present student Academic Appeals to the University’s Academic Appeals Committee
Prepare Graduate Status Audits
Prepare/Update Graduation Audits
SBI Force Alumni Mixer 10/28 7 PM SBI Alumni were invited to Mix and Mingle with students and faculty at the Café` Cabernet. Participants were greeted by Joe Womack, III, social media mogul and Keith Clinkscales, Senior Vice President, content and development and enterprises at ESPN.
40/40 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards 10/29/10 FAMU hosted an awards celebration honoring 40 alumni, 40 and under who have distinguished themselves as professionals in their chosen careers. A total of 13 SBI alumni were recognized representing approximately one-third of the total number of honorees.
FAMU SBI Students Win National
Team Selling Competition
What’s our Status? culture >>>
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Chilean Study Tour
Sophomores win PNC Financial Services Case Competition
Back in August, students and a faculty chaperone traveled to participate in a 7-day Doing Business in Chilean Study Tour. The study tour included both company visits and cultural explorations. Companies visited included an international branch of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where SBIans briefly met with PriceWaterhouseCoopers partners. In addition, the group interacted with representatives of Chiliean firms including a micro lender, a leader in the Chilean food industry, a winery and others.
By Andre Holmes In Spring 2010, PNC Bank held its inaugural case competition. Teams were required to analyze the state of the industry, assess the two dissimilar banks, and detail a successful merger including implementation of new technology systems, employee integration, and efficiencies gained. At the conclusion of the competition held at SBI, local winners were announced: Marion Boyd, Samuel Floyd, William McIntosh, Chartzi Spell, and Professor Andre Holmes. This team then traveled to Pittsburgh, PA to compete nationally, where they won first place. The SBI Team won cash prizes and summer internships with PNC Bank.
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) won the National Team Selling Competition hosted by the Center for Global Sales Leadership at Indiana University.
By Joycelyn Finley-Hervey, Ph.D. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral business degree programs. The AACSB Accreditation Standards are used to evaluate a business school’s mission, operations, faculty qualifications, and other critical areas to ensure business schools provide a top-quality education. Additionally, AACSB accreditation provides benefits such as attracting higher quality students, providing greater research opportunities, and allowing for global recognition (www.aacsb.edu). SBI is following the process and will seek accreditation in 2011. The SBI Self Evaluation Report (SER report) was submitted on November 15th and the International Peer Review Team (PRT) visit to SBI is scheduled for April 17-20, 2011. During the PRT visit, the AACSB team may ask students, faculty, and staff random questions about SBI’s Mission and program learning goals. It is important for all SBI students to familiarize themselves with SBI’s Mission, Values, Vision, and Learning goals, and to represent the school in a professional manner. After the PRT visit, SBI will be formally notified whether it has been awarded the prestigious AACSB International Accreditation seal. The following link lists the 596 member schools that hold AACSB International accreditation: http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/accreditedmembers.asp.
By Roscoe Hightower, Jr., Ph.D. The competition attracts top teams of undergraduate sales students from America's leading universities who wish to pursue high-level, complex sales and an opportunity to practice team-selling simulations. Altria Sales & Distribution employees created the case, role-played the position of buyers and senior management, and also served as judges. Some of the universities that participated in the competition included Indiana University, Michigan State University, University of Kansas, University of Florida, Penn State, Ball State University and Syracuse University. “Everyone was good, but our young people were great,” said Roscoe Hightower, Jr., Ph.D., team coach, lead adviser and a SBI associate professor. “We look forward to continuing to recruit, train and graduate the best professional selling student leaders in the U.S. Under the current leadership of Dean Friday-Stroud, we are continuously in search of excellence.” According to Hightower, this year’s case was provided to the teams one week prior to the
competition. The case included, but was not limited to, convenience store and candy industries focusing on all aspects of general business with specific emphasis on in-store visibility, inventory and pricing. The case challenged the students to really understand and apply what they knew about the basic convenience store business to the concept of team selling. FAMU’s team consisted of Nicole Crowell, a fourth-year business administration student from California; Keisha Faulkner, a fourth-year business administration student from New Jersey; Jamil Codner, a third-year business administration student from Florida; and Darriel Brown, a fourth-year business administration student from Florida. “The preparation made the competition seem easier upon completion,” said Crowell, the team captain. “Competing against the best professional selling schools and dominating them made us appreciate the education that we are receiving at FAMU even more.” Through the program, the students received job offers from Altria Sales & Distribution and at least one will take a position with the firm in 2011. The others are currently in the interviewing process. Brown, a returning team member from the 2009 second place team, said, “We were on a mission. We were being tested in a number of ways, especially from a conviction or belief in our training, coaching and ourselves. We showed them the outcome when a student has the wherewithal to believe in their training.”
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides counseling, training, education and support to business owners and prospective entrepreneurs throughout the Florida Panhandle. The center was recently placed under the auspices of the FAMU School of Business and Industry (SBI). The potential synergy resulting from this change increases its capacity to provide services and utilize the resources provided SBI faculty, staff, graduate students and corporate sponsors to increase the breadth and depth of services. Specifically, the SBDC will have the capability to tap into SBI resources to increase marketing efforts, community outreach, training activities and overall social capital. The SBDC will focus service delivery toward the accomplishment of the key performance areas of business starts, long term clients, and capital infusion as annual planning goals are incorporated into performance plans. The SBDC at FAMU is poised to reach higher heights through growth; magnifying visibility and presence through marketing and outreach; and improving effectiveness through purposeful innovation and people-focused management.
By Eugenia Anderson In February 2010, Rayvin Julien, Shannon Kirk, Audreen Robinson, and Tiffany Williams showcased their business acumen in a supply chain management student case competition and won 1st Place. The student case competition was held in San Diego, CA at the 7th Annual Institute for Black Executive Supply Management Summit. Students each won a $5,000 scholarship award. When the graduating MBA candidates (all except one) were asked what was most rewarding about their experience, they responded, "the greatest prize the team received from competing was not the money, nor the various internship offers from participating firms, but representing FAMU’s School of Business and Industry in the best possible light."
By Carol Motley, Ph. D. The cultural activities included a Santiago cultural city game in which teams of 3 were provided a city map, some pesos and places to see in Santiago. The objectives were to help the tour members become familiar with and comfortable getting around in the capital of Chile. Other activities included excursions to Valparaiso (Chile’s principle shipping port), Villa Grimaldi (a former torture and detention center developed after the 1973 coup and subsequent dictatorship) and for some snowboarding on the Andes Mountains. A highlight was a trip to the Los Cipreses School, a private K-12 school started and funded by Agosuper (food company) for economically disadvantaged youth. The Los Cipreses students enjoyed practicing their English and playing soccer and other games with the SBIans. The games provided an excellent opportunity for cross-cultural learning for both groups. As with other international visits, this Chilean study tour provides our students a competitive advantage in the increasingly multi-cultural marketplace.
SBI revamped the school’s recruiting strategy to effectively attract high-achieving millennial students. Reaching these students has required “going digital.” Social media (Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter), web conferencing, and PODcasts are fast becoming standards of SBI’s recruiting outreach. The intent is to provide millennials “on demand” access to content-rich information in portable formats. A second aspect of the new strategy involves continued partnerships with key organizations and interest groups of potential business students such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Academy Foundation (NAF), and Business Professionals of America. In addition, SBI has increased its partnership recruitment efforts with alumni and corporate partners in local areas through receptions and seminars. The early results for the new strategy are encouraging: SBI’s Fall 2010 incoming class of nearly 400 undergraduate students was over 15% larger than the 2009 class—in fact, the Fall 2010 incoming class is the largest since 2003.
The School of Business and Industry hosted its inaugural Global Leadership Conference on July 14-16, 2010. Accomplished business professionals that have distinguished themselves as academics, public servants, entrepreneurs and corporate executives all shared their philosophies on leadership and how they have mobilized efforts toward diverse globalized agendas. Participants in the conference received valuable insight on various topics such as change management, economic development, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and team-building. All conference activities were specifically designed to support SBI's mission to develop new and existing partnerships with alumni, private, and public stakeholders to maintain the relevance and currency of our academic programs. Going forward, the Global Leadership Conference will be an annual event that continues to combine both personal and professional leadership development opportunities for business professionals. For more information on becoming a sponsor, speaker, or participant in the 2011 Global Leadership Conference, contact Kenyatta Rosier, External Relations at 850-599-8338 or [email protected].
SBI Students Win BIG
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Recruiting Millennials
Student Corner Student Corner SBI SBI
By Kewan Bullock 1st Year Business Administration Student I am Kewan Bullock, also known as “Knowledge,” and a first year Professional MBA Student from Harrisburg, PA. As a high school senior, my plan was to attend Penn State University. However, after an enlightening Career Day Workshop delivered by FAMU Alumni, I became interested in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. I had heard of FAMU before, and was curious to see what this prestigious institution was all about. Little did I know, the same two FAMU alumni would later become my mentors and convince me to visit FAMU and take a college tour. After receiving such a warm welcome, experiencing an exceptional orientation, and a plentiful financial assistance offer, I had no choice but to choose FAMU on signing day. My experiences in SBI have been plentiful. I have participated in TV tapings through the WSBI performance company, and I am currently going through training to provide social networking support for SBI’s web presence. This training will be facilitated by my upper-class mentor, Aaron Galloway, also from the state of Pennsylvania. Although he is graduating this semester with an MBA, he lets me know that I can call him at almost any time. It is relationships like these that give substance to my matriculation through college. I am certain I will be developed academically, professionally, and sociably, with the skills necessary to compete with anyone, just as the SBI Mission statement proclaims. In addition to learning, growing, and being an asset to the university, I have set a few goals to become more involved in my community. Many say that a person is not successful until he or she has created opportunities for others, and that is the objective I have set for myself. Besides the headaches from the typically deliberate financial aid center and the dynamic Tallahassee weather, I could not be happier with the decision I made. Furthermore, if I had the chance to contemplate and choose an institution of higher learning all over again, I would not change a thing. I enjoy waking up early in the morning and going to class and sometimes listening to not so intriguing lectures. As I walk up and down the highest of seven hills I can feel history, culture and tradition, and an immense need to fulfill a legacy. I am hungry as well as greedy for knowledge, and I urge my professors to feed me; I am a Rattler.
A Year in Review Unfortunately, many students are unaware of the many opportunities that present themselves when you participate in various PLD activities. The Real Estate and Leadership Club (Club R.E.A.L.) was the result of a SBI performance activity that took place during the 2010 Forum series. I can recall being invited to participate in a student briefing just moments before the arrival of our Forum guest, John M. Crossman. He ended the briefing by stating that more exposure and monetary donations will be given to SBI if we were to start a real estate club. Mr. Crossman also promised to offer more internship placements if students obtained their real estate license. Inspired by the words of Crossman and the chance to gain a professional license, I was motivated to charter FAMU’s very first real estate club – a R.E.A.L. opportunity for SBIans. Thomas Bolen currently serves as President of Club R.E.A.L. which currently has an executive board and membership of approximately twenty SBI students. Thomas is currently working with the Dean and other administration officials to determine a“cost effective” way for students to obtain a real estate license. For more information, contact Thomas at [email protected].
A R.E.A.L. Opportunity
PLD Extravaganza
Beginning in FALL 2010, students were invited to participate in a Professional Leadership Development (PLD) Extravaganza. The PLD Extravaganza served as a response to student feedback and a catalyst to promote transparency among FTIC and transfer students regarding procedure, policy, culture, and expectations. This was an opportunity for all SBIans to meet and greet the faculty and staff; learn more about SBI’s student-run companies and organizations at exposition-style booths; familiarize students with preferred technologies and provided registration directions for Blackboard use; demonstrated proper business attire in the form of a fashion show; distributed newsletters and key information about student responsibilities and support services; shared the mission and learning goals with our students in the form of reusable bookmarks; and discussed the legacy and history of our school and founder. This event attracted more than 300 students and the event provided food, freebies, and entertainment for all to enjoy.
360 Degree Accreditation By Kimberly Taylor Graduating MBA Student For SBI, the opportunity to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International speaks volumes. I see accreditation, not as a type of validation for SBI, but as a representation of what our school offers as a leader amongst other business schools—a first class education and professional leadership development (PLD). This accreditation, once obtained, will further justify that SBI is more than qualified to be in the rankings of the best in business schools worldwide.
Students should view the accreditation process as an opportunity to provide insight to the visiting AACSB team as to why SBI is a leading business school and how we will continue to graduate students capable of excelling as future leaders in global business, industry, and commerce. It is up to us to show that our school prepares its students to contribute largely to society and to grow personally and professionally throughout the course of our careers. We must take pride in our school and what it represents by acknowledging our duties as students by being one with our mission statement in an effort to continue to thrive as we have since our establishment in 1974. Students should be aware of what SBI has accomplished by reviewing the self-evaluation report (SER) submitted to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Reading the SER report will provide a better understanding of SBI from a perspective of which many students are unaware. It is highly recommended that we take the opportunity to engage with the visiting team and represent the school in the way we know best—with professionalism, honor, and integrity.
The faculty’s involvement regarding AACSB Accreditation is as equally important. It is up to the faculty to ensure the attainment of AACSB accreditation. By playing a key role in the accreditation process, faculty will continue to facilitate SBI academic successes and the opportunities available to students. Helping students understand the purpose and benefits of accreditation is vital. Faculty and the entire student body, not just those enrolled in PLD, must unite in order to best represent SBI. By obtaining AASCB accreditation, doors will open up for SBI Nation in its entirety, making us a priority to alumni, recruiters, and prospective students. Through continuous communication and understanding, all stakeholders involved will make a difference in how we approach the accreditation process and receive our much deserved credentials.
Continuing Education Replacing Stress with Success By Benjamin C. Evans, III MBA Candidate
Continuous learning after graduation is critical for
students who wish to navigate this stale economy, but the key is to strategically plan your learning objectives. Many accomplished individuals, like Dr. Dennis Kimbro, advise us that continuous learning is a requirement for success, but what does that mean? How would one determine what to focus on to build a body of knowledge that makes a tangible difference in their lives? And why is continuous learning beneficial to anyone?
Continuous learning means growth through learning events and experiences. Undergoing a continuous learning process entails change; one cannot learn and still be the same person. There is a constant evolution in the way we think and act, brought about by new understanding, new knowledge, and new skills.
No one ever knows what life may bring, so it is very important to always be in the know so that you are prepared to take life by the horns and dance. This requires a mapping of your career and life goals and determining the information and knowledge required to achieve those goals. Continuous learning can be done through seminars and workshops, trainings, coaching and mentoring, and also through actual application. You can learn by taking up a new course or buying self-help books to guide you as you learn a new knowledge or skill.
“If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.” - Lewis Carroll
By Allison Burke 3rd Year Business Administration Student
Exercise is an important part of any healthy lifestyle and plays a critical role in the success of college students. Incoming students are forced to balance life away from home while experiencing the stress of satisfying multiple professors, working in groups, and meeting constant deadlines, which often leads to depression.
Rather than allow exercise to become of secondary importance, incorporate small but healthy habits into your weekly routine. Exercising for at least 60 minutes most days of the week will be a great start to improving your overall health, especially when eating right and getting enough sleep become college luxuries. Jogging, biking, and swimming are great forms of cardiovascular exercise. You also have the option of going to the campus recreation center, joining an intramural sports team, or simply taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
Coupling exercise with studying will surely give your mind and body the mental and physical stimulation needed to increase your focus, memory retention, and alertness. Take the time to incorporate these healthful habits into your campus life so you will feel better both physically and emotionally and look forward to replacing college stress with college success!
Allison is a fitness trainer at the campus recreation center. Join her for spin classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Email her at: [email protected].
Student Corner Student Corner SBI SBI
By Kewan Bullock 1st Year Business Administration Student I am Kewan Bullock, also known as “Knowledge,” and a first year Professional MBA Student from Harrisburg, PA. As a high school senior, my plan was to attend Penn State University. However, after an enlightening Career Day Workshop delivered by FAMU Alumni, I became interested in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. I had heard of FAMU before, and was curious to see what this prestigious institution was all about. Little did I know, the same two FAMU alumni would later become my mentors and convince me to visit FAMU and take a college tour. After receiving such a warm welcome, experiencing an exceptional orientation, and a plentiful financial assistance offer, I had no choice but to choose FAMU on signing day. My experiences in SBI have been plentiful. I have participated in TV tapings through the WSBI performance company, and I am currently going through training to provide social networking support for SBI’s web presence. This training will be facilitated by my upper-class mentor, Aaron Galloway, also from the state of Pennsylvania. Although he is graduating this semester with an MBA, he lets me know that I can call him at almost any time. It is relationships like these that give substance to my matriculation through college. I am certain I will be developed academically, professionally, and sociably, with the skills necessary to compete with anyone, just as the SBI Mission statement proclaims. In addition to learning, growing, and being an asset to the university, I have set a few goals to become more involved in my community. Many say that a person is not successful until he or she has created opportunities for others, and that is the objective I have set for myself. Besides the headaches from the typically deliberate financial aid center and the dynamic Tallahassee weather, I could not be happier with the decision I made. Furthermore, if I had the chance to contemplate and choose an institution of higher learning all over again, I would not change a thing. I enjoy waking up early in the morning and going to class and sometimes listening to not so intriguing lectures. As I walk up and down the highest of seven hills I can feel history, culture and tradition, and an immense need to fulfill a legacy. I am hungry as well as greedy for knowledge, and I urge my professors to feed me; I am a Rattler.
A Year in Review Unfortunately, many students are unaware of the many opportunities that present themselves when you participate in various PLD activities. The Real Estate and Leadership Club (Club R.E.A.L.) was the result of a SBI performance activity that took place during the 2010 Forum series. I can recall being invited to participate in a student briefing just moments before the arrival of our Forum guest, John M. Crossman. He ended the briefing by stating that more exposure and monetary donations will be given to SBI if we were to start a real estate club. Mr. Crossman also promised to offer more internship placements if students obtained their real estate license. Inspired by the words of Crossman and the chance to gain a professional license, I was motivated to charter FAMU’s very first real estate club – a R.E.A.L. opportunity for SBIans. Thomas Bolen currently serves as President of Club R.E.A.L. which currently has an executive board and membership of approximately twenty SBI students. Thomas is currently working with the Dean and other administration officials to determine a“cost effective” way for students to obtain a real estate license. For more information, contact Thomas at [email protected].
A R.E.A.L. Opportunity
PLD Extravaganza
Beginning in FALL 2010, students were invited to participate in a Professional Leadership Development (PLD) Extravaganza. The PLD Extravaganza served as a response to student feedback and a catalyst to promote transparency among FTIC and transfer students regarding procedure, policy, culture, and expectations. This was an opportunity for all SBIans to meet and greet the faculty and staff; learn more about SBI’s student-run companies and organizations at exposition-style booths; familiarize students with preferred technologies and provided registration directions for Blackboard use; demonstrated proper business attire in the form of a fashion show; distributed newsletters and key information about student responsibilities and support services; shared the mission and learning goals with our students in the form of reusable bookmarks; and discussed the legacy and history of our school and founder. This event attracted more than 300 students and the event provided food, freebies, and entertainment for all to enjoy.
360 Degree Accreditation By Kimberly Taylor Graduating MBA Student For SBI, the opportunity to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International speaks volumes. I see accreditation, not as a type of validation for SBI, but as a representation of what our school offers as a leader amongst other business schools—a first class education and professional leadership development (PLD). This accreditation, once obtained, will further justify that SBI is more than qualified to be in the rankings of the best in business schools worldwide.
Students should view the accreditation process as an opportunity to provide insight to the visiting AACSB team as to why SBI is a leading business school and how we will continue to graduate students capable of excelling as future leaders in global business, industry, and commerce. It is up to us to show that our school prepares its students to contribute largely to society and to grow personally and professionally throughout the course of our careers. We must take pride in our school and what it represents by acknowledging our duties as students by being one with our mission statement in an effort to continue to thrive as we have since our establishment in 1974. Students should be aware of what SBI has accomplished by reviewing the self-evaluation report (SER) submitted to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Reading the SER report will provide a better understanding of SBI from a perspective of which many students are unaware. It is highly recommended that we take the opportunity to engage with the visiting team and represent the school in the way we know best—with professionalism, honor, and integrity.
The faculty’s involvement regarding AACSB Accreditation is as equally important. It is up to the faculty to ensure the attainment of AACSB accreditation. By playing a key role in the accreditation process, faculty will continue to facilitate SBI academic successes and the opportunities available to students. Helping students understand the purpose and benefits of accreditation is vital. Faculty and the entire student body, not just those enrolled in PLD, must unite in order to best represent SBI. By obtaining AASCB accreditation, doors will open up for SBI Nation in its entirety, making us a priority to alumni, recruiters, and prospective students. Through continuous communication and understanding, all stakeholders involved will make a difference in how we approach the accreditation process and receive our much deserved credentials.
Continuing Education Replacing Stress with Success By Benjamin C. Evans, III MBA Candidate
Continuous learning after graduation is critical for
students who wish to navigate this stale economy, but the key is to strategically plan your learning objectives. Many accomplished individuals, like Dr. Dennis Kimbro, advise us that continuous learning is a requirement for success, but what does that mean? How would one determine what to focus on to build a body of knowledge that makes a tangible difference in their lives? And why is continuous learning beneficial to anyone?
Continuous learning means growth through learning events and experiences. Undergoing a continuous learning process entails change; one cannot learn and still be the same person. There is a constant evolution in the way we think and act, brought about by new understanding, new knowledge, and new skills.
No one ever knows what life may bring, so it is very important to always be in the know so that you are prepared to take life by the horns and dance. This requires a mapping of your career and life goals and determining the information and knowledge required to achieve those goals. Continuous learning can be done through seminars and workshops, trainings, coaching and mentoring, and also through actual application. You can learn by taking up a new course or buying self-help books to guide you as you learn a new knowledge or skill.
“If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.” - Lewis Carroll
By Allison Burke 3rd Year Business Administration Student
Exercise is an important part of any healthy lifestyle and plays a critical role in the success of college students. Incoming students are forced to balance life away from home while experiencing the stress of satisfying multiple professors, working in groups, and meeting constant deadlines, which often leads to depression.
Rather than allow exercise to become of secondary importance, incorporate small but healthy habits into your weekly routine. Exercising for at least 60 minutes most days of the week will be a great start to improving your overall health, especially when eating right and getting enough sleep become college luxuries. Jogging, biking, and swimming are great forms of cardiovascular exercise. You also have the option of going to the campus recreation center, joining an intramural sports team, or simply taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
Coupling exercise with studying will surely give your mind and body the mental and physical stimulation needed to increase your focus, memory retention, and alertness. Take the time to incorporate these healthful habits into your campus life so you will feel better both physically and emotionally and look forward to replacing college stress with college success!
Allison is a fitness trainer at the campus recreation center. Join her for spin classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Email her at: [email protected].
FAMU SBI Students Win National
Team Selling Competition
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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Chilean Study Tour
Sophomores win PNC Financial Services Case Competition
Back in August, students and a faculty chaperone traveled to participate in a 7-day Doing Business in Chilean Study Tour. The study tour included both company visits and cultural explorations. Companies visited included an international branch of PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where SBIans briefly met with PriceWaterhouseCoopers partners. In addition, the group interacted with representatives of Chiliean firms including a micro lender, a leader in the Chilean food industry, a winery and others.
By Andre Holmes In Spring 2010, PNC Bank held its inaugural case competition. Teams were required to analyze the state of the industry, assess the two dissimilar banks, and detail a successful merger including implementation of new technology systems, employee integration, and efficiencies gained. At the conclusion of the competition held at SBI, local winners were announced: Marion Boyd, Samuel Floyd, William McIntosh, Chartzi Spell, and Professor Andre Holmes. This team then traveled to Pittsburgh, PA to compete nationally, where they won first place. The SBI Team won cash prizes and summer internships with PNC Bank.
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) won the National Team Selling Competition hosted by the Center for Global Sales Leadership at Indiana University.
By Joycelyn Finley-Hervey, Ph.D. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International is the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral business degree programs. The AACSB Accreditation Standards are used to evaluate a business school’s mission, operations, faculty qualifications, and other critical areas to ensure business schools provide a top-quality education. Additionally, AACSB accreditation provides benefits such as attracting higher quality students, providing greater research opportunities, and allowing for global recognition (www.aacsb.edu). SBI is following the process and will seek accreditation in 2011. The SBI Self Evaluation Report (SER report) was submitted on November 15th and the International Peer Review Team (PRT) visit to SBI is scheduled for April 17-20, 2011. During the PRT visit, the AACSB team may ask students, faculty, and staff random questions about SBI’s Mission and program learning goals. It is important for all SBI students to familiarize themselves with SBI’s Mission, Values, Vision, and Learning goals, and to represent the school in a professional manner. After the PRT visit, SBI will be formally notified whether it has been awarded the prestigious AACSB International Accreditation seal. The following link lists the 596 member schools that hold AACSB International accreditation: http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/accreditedmembers.asp.
By Roscoe Hightower, Jr., Ph.D. The competition attracts top teams of undergraduate sales students from America's leading universities who wish to pursue high-level, complex sales and an opportunity to practice team-selling simulations. Altria Sales & Distribution employees created the case, role-played the position of buyers and senior management, and also served as judges. Some of the universities that participated in the competition included Indiana University, Michigan State University, University of Kansas, University of Florida, Penn State, Ball State University and Syracuse University. “Everyone was good, but our young people were great,” said Roscoe Hightower, Jr., Ph.D., team coach, lead adviser and a SBI associate professor. “We look forward to continuing to recruit, train and graduate the best professional selling student leaders in the U.S. Under the current leadership of Dean Friday-Stroud, we are continuously in search of excellence.” According to Hightower, this year’s case was provided to the teams one week prior to the
competition. The case included, but was not limited to, convenience store and candy industries focusing on all aspects of general business with specific emphasis on in-store visibility, inventory and pricing. The case challenged the students to really understand and apply what they knew about the basic convenience store business to the concept of team selling. FAMU’s team consisted of Nicole Crowell, a fourth-year business administration student from California; Keisha Faulkner, a fourth-year business administration student from New Jersey; Jamil Codner, a third-year business administration student from Florida; and Darriel Brown, a fourth-year business administration student from Florida. “The preparation made the competition seem easier upon completion,” said Crowell, the team captain. “Competing against the best professional selling schools and dominating them made us appreciate the education that we are receiving at FAMU even more.” Through the program, the students received job offers from Altria Sales & Distribution and at least one will take a position with the firm in 2011. The others are currently in the interviewing process. Brown, a returning team member from the 2009 second place team, said, “We were on a mission. We were being tested in a number of ways, especially from a conviction or belief in our training, coaching and ourselves. We showed them the outcome when a student has the wherewithal to believe in their training.”
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides counseling, training, education and support to business owners and prospective entrepreneurs throughout the Florida Panhandle. The center was recently placed under the auspices of the FAMU School of Business and Industry (SBI). The potential synergy resulting from this change increases its capacity to provide services and utilize the resources provided SBI faculty, staff, graduate students and corporate sponsors to increase the breadth and depth of services. Specifically, the SBDC will have the capability to tap into SBI resources to increase marketing efforts, community outreach, training activities and overall social capital. The SBDC will focus service delivery toward the accomplishment of the key performance areas of business starts, long term clients, and capital infusion as annual planning goals are incorporated into performance plans. The SBDC at FAMU is poised to reach higher heights through growth; magnifying visibility and presence through marketing and outreach; and improving effectiveness through purposeful innovation and people-focused management.
By Eugenia Anderson In February 2010, Rayvin Julien, Shannon Kirk, Audreen Robinson, and Tiffany Williams showcased their business acumen in a supply chain management student case competition and won 1st Place. The student case competition was held in San Diego, CA at the 7th Annual Institute for Black Executive Supply Management Summit. Students each won a $5,000 scholarship award. When the graduating MBA candidates (all except one) were asked what was most rewarding about their experience, they responded, "the greatest prize the team received from competing was not the money, nor the various internship offers from participating firms, but representing FAMU’s School of Business and Industry in the best possible light."
By Carol Motley, Ph. D. The cultural activities included a Santiago cultural city game in which teams of 3 were provided a city map, some pesos and places to see in Santiago. The objectives were to help the tour members become familiar with and comfortable getting around in the capital of Chile. Other activities included excursions to Valparaiso (Chile’s principle shipping port), Villa Grimaldi (a former torture and detention center developed after the 1973 coup and subsequent dictatorship) and for some snowboarding on the Andes Mountains. A highlight was a trip to the Los Cipreses School, a private K-12 school started and funded by Agosuper (food company) for economically disadvantaged youth. The Los Cipreses students enjoyed practicing their English and playing soccer and other games with the SBIans. The games provided an excellent opportunity for cross-cultural learning for both groups. As with other international visits, this Chilean study tour provides our students a competitive advantage in the increasingly multi-cultural marketplace.
SBI revamped the school’s recruiting strategy to effectively attract high-achieving millennial students. Reaching these students has required “going digital.” Social media (Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter), web conferencing, and PODcasts are fast becoming standards of SBI’s recruiting outreach. The intent is to provide millennials “on demand” access to content-rich information in portable formats. A second aspect of the new strategy involves continued partnerships with key organizations and interest groups of potential business students such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Academy Foundation (NAF), and Business Professionals of America. In addition, SBI has increased its partnership recruitment efforts with alumni and corporate partners in local areas through receptions and seminars. The early results for the new strategy are encouraging: SBI’s Fall 2010 incoming class of nearly 400 undergraduate students was over 15% larger than the 2009 class—in fact, the Fall 2010 incoming class is the largest since 2003.
The School of Business and Industry hosted its inaugural Global Leadership Conference on July 14-16, 2010. Accomplished business professionals that have distinguished themselves as academics, public servants, entrepreneurs and corporate executives all shared their philosophies on leadership and how they have mobilized efforts toward diverse globalized agendas. Participants in the conference received valuable insight on various topics such as change management, economic development, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and team-building. All conference activities were specifically designed to support SBI's mission to develop new and existing partnerships with alumni, private, and public stakeholders to maintain the relevance and currency of our academic programs. Going forward, the Global Leadership Conference will be an annual event that continues to combine both personal and professional leadership development opportunities for business professionals. For more information on becoming a sponsor, speaker, or participant in the 2011 Global Leadership Conference, contact Kenyatta Rosier, External Relations at 850-599-8338 or [email protected].
SBI Students Win BIG
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Recruiting Millennials
FAMU Homecoming 2010 was especially exciting for SBI. We hosted the SBI Force Entrepreneurship
Series aimed at capturing the “Reel” Rattler Spirit!
SBI ALUMNI MAKE GENEROUS DONATION By Daaim Shabazz, Ph.D. (pronounced da-eem sha-boz) During FAMU’s Homecoming festivities, the School of Business and Industry at FAMU hosted a ceremony to formally thank Michael Reid and his late wife Audrey Reid for their significant donation to SBI. SBI faculty, staff, current and prospective students and Alumni, were all invited to witness the “Unveiling” of the third ever SBI Alumnus to make a $100,000 contribution to the school. The ceremony formally thanked Michael Reid and his late wife Audrey Reid for their contributions. The plaque has been mounted on the SBI “Big Board” along with the other alums, firms, and corporate partners that have all donated a minimum of $100,000 to SBI. ABOUT THE DONORS: Michael and Audrey Reid were successful graduates of Florida A&M’s School of Business and Industry. Michael left New York City to attend FAMU and earned a degree in accounting in 1984. He ultimately returned to his native New York City to work in the accounting field. He then found himself moving to Tampa to embark on a professional opportunity. A Floridian from Lake County, Audrey “Jewel” Jones graduated from FAMU SBI in 1981 with a degree in finance and subsequently worked in the banking and accounting fields in Tampa. As destiny would have it, both Michael and Audrey met and married in Tampa taking on various positions within Hillsborough County. Michael had stints with Hillsborough Community College and Audrey worked in budgeting for Hillsborough County’s Health Department. Mrs. Reid was also an active member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Tampa.
Audrey Jones Reid
During his successful accounting career, Michael decided to embark on an entrepreneurial endeavor. In 1990, he started the MLR Entertainment, Inc., a travel and event planning company. This venture grew steadily and with his wife’s support became one of the premier firms in the southeast. Both Michael and Audrey were staunch FAMU supporters and always showed the "Rattler Pride". Michael started the Venom Nation Weekly, an online newsgroup devoted to FAMU news and current events, and Audrey served as Treasurer of the FAMU National Alumni Association. This expression of loyalty was highlighted when in 2006, the couple decided to give $100,000 to the FAMU Foundation to benefit the School of Business and Industry. This amount is normally gifted by corporate partners who proudly have plaques on the "Big Board". We are proud to have fellow Rattlers share in this great distinction.
SBI Big Board This generous gift certainly exemplified the love the Reids had for their alma mater and it shall not be forgotten. Unfortunately, in 2008, Audrey died of a sudden illness and the adage that one receives a portion of what they give could not have come at a more opportune moment for Michael. In the days after his wife's death, he wrote, "The outpouring of love and support these past couple of days regarding the sudden loss of my wife has been appreciated more than you all will ever know." He continued, "The Endowment she and I established a few years ago essentially serves as "Our Kids" ... and will send some deserving "Baby Rattlers" to attend our alma mater EVERY year ... "FOREVER!" While the couple did not have any children of their own, this monumental gift will always be the standard by which alumni can strive to share a bit of their success. We are eternally grateful to the Reids for this token of generosity.
Homecoming Convocation 10/29 10 AM FAMU alumna Sonia Jackson Myles, director for Global Printed Packaging Purchases for Procter & Gamble, served as the keynote speaker for the Homecoming convocation. During her visit, Myles also hosted the Pink Happy Project introducing her Sister Accord Pledge to the SBI Family. Myles graduated from SBI in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing.
PLD Refresher Course 10/28/10 11 AM SBI Alumni were invited to “Refresh” their knowledge of skills learned in Professional Development and share valuable business tips they have attained since graduation. Participants included: Chester Jones, III, Actor, Writer, and Director; Candice Lenoir, Actress and Director; Richard Matthews, State Farm Insurance Agent; Mike Reid, owner, MLR Entertainment; and LaTanya White, owner, Concept Creative Hospitality Group.
Student Services Corner>>
Office of Career Development
Office of Student Services (OSS) If you have not had a chance to meet the dynamic staff of the Office of Student Services (OSS), it would be “worth your while” to do so. OSS is staffed with caring individuals that work with students from day one advising and ensuring a seamless transition from high school or community college with the ultimate goal being to get each student to their graduation day. It is through “Excellence with Caring” that they make this happen.
The Office of Career Development (OCD), no longer referred to as the Internship office, has undergone some changes in order to better meet the needs of SBI students. New offices are located on the third floor of the south wing near the interview rooms. The contact information for all Relationship Managers is as follows: Mr. Kelvin Farmer, Room 304SW; 850.599.8879, and email address: [email protected]. Dr. Cynthia Karesh, Room 305SW; 850.599.8880, email address: [email protected]. Mrs. Rosemary R. Bailey, Room 324SW; 850.599.3487, email address: [email protected]. In spite of the new location in the south wing, service, dedication and commitment to the students remain as strong and steadfast as ever. The OCD now falls under the Professional Leadership Development umbrella and serves as an integral part of PLD, under the direction of Dr. Vera Harper. In addition to a new location, an added feature to OCD is a SBI Resource Room located inside of Suite 324. The SBI resource room is equipped with four computer stalls and is open to all SBI students for the purpose of conducting research on firms, resume writing, interviewing tips and techniques, etc! Office hours are posted, so please encourage students to drop by and take advantage of this new service!
By Felicia Williams The mission of the Office of Student Services (OSS), in unison with the School of Business and Industry is to offer superior academic support and resources, while promoting student development, student learning, and professionalism. Our academic advisors provide both proactive and interactive advisement to address academic and personal concerns which builds a shield that deflects the possible issues that may hinder academic successes and graduation. The academic advising process has been revamped. Beginning in October, students will be able to schedule time efficient appointments with their advisors as an alternative to the undetermined wait times in the past. Student Services has committed to improving its communication with students via informative monthly newsletters, utilization of the various social media outlets, guest spots on SBI’s news programming, and routine announcements via the Video Information Center (VIC) . Lastly, the staff is conveniently housed in room 302 East Wing and is undergoing cross training for the various services that are provided to improve its customer service delivery. These improvements are to better service our students and to aid in the production of graduates that embody SBI’s dynamic legacy of intellect and leadership. The Office of Student Services is the epitome of “Excellence with Caring” that our students receive right here in SBI.
Services provided by the OSS include, but are not limited to the following: Process Admission
Documents Relay Admission Decisions
to Applicants Facilitate Student
Orientations Academic Advisement Process Change of Majors Verify, Approve and
Distribute Absence Excuses Facilitate the Internal and
External Processing of Grade Changes
Liaison with various campus entities (Housing, Registration, Admission, Student Financial Aid) to problem solve student matters
Process and present student Academic Appeals to the University’s Academic Appeals Committee
Prepare Graduate Status Audits
Prepare/Update Graduation Audits
SBI Force Alumni Mixer 10/28 7 PM SBI Alumni were invited to Mix and Mingle with students and faculty at the Café` Cabernet. Participants were greeted by Joe Womack, III, social media mogul and Keith Clinkscales, Senior Vice President, content and development and enterprises at ESPN.
40/40 Distinguished Young Alumni Awards 10/29/10 FAMU hosted an awards celebration honoring 40 alumni, 40 and under who have distinguished themselves as professionals in their chosen careers. A total of 13 SBI alumni were recognized representing approximately one-third of the total number of honorees.
January 1, 2011
Volume 2, Issue 1
Dean’s Official Appointment
Finding An Agent That’s Right For You
SBI Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University is to produce graduates capable of excelling as future
leaders in global business, industry, and commerce. This is achieved by: Providing innovative academic, professional development, and
internship experiences in an enlightened, ethical, and stimulating student-centered learning environment.
Developing, supporting, and creating opportunities for a diverse qualified faculty and staff committed to “excellence with caring” through high-quality teaching, relevant intellectual contributions, and meaningful service.
Creating an environment in which shared governance, collegiality, openness, respect for others, and individual and mutual responsibility and accountability flourish.
Embracing the University’s historic mission of educating African Americans while recruiting students of all races and ethnic origins with strong academic backgrounds committed to the pursuit of excellence.
Developing new, and expanding existing, creative partnerships with alumni, and private and public stakeholders to maintain the relevance and currency of our academic programs.
Promoting an environment of continuous improvement by acquiring and developing the necessary human, physical, financial, and technological resources to maintain our competitive edge.
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Chevron Gives to SBI When Preparation Meets Opportunity!
SBI/ COPPS Walmart Day @ FAMU
Annual Heritage Celebration
AACSB Accreditation Visit
Night Amongst SBI Superstars
Dean’s Official Appointment
SBI Students Win Big
Chilean Study Tour
Accreditation: What’s our Status?
SBI Alumni Make Generous Donation
1st Global Leadership Conference A Success
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) is fortunate to have partners like Chevron in their corner for over a decade.
Little did she know when graduating from FAMU-SBI with a B.S.in Business Administration in 1989 and a MBA in 1990, she would return to the university twenty years later to become the CEO of one of its most premier academic units.
SBI Alumni and Friends 2010 Annual Fund Campaign Excellence at the School of Business and Industry(SBI) is measured by our ability to transform students’ lives through our global business leader education program. The curriculum and practicum at SBI gives our students the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen professions, and additionally, strengthens their ability to think critically in order to contribute constructively and productively to 21st century society. Do you recall your Florida A&M University (FAMU) and SBI experiences? Would you be where you are today if not for SBI? Do you still keep in touch and exchange ideas with your FAMU SBI classmates? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then FAMU School of Business and Industry has made an impressionable impact on your life. By making a gift at this time, you can make an impact on a current or future SBI student. Your gift will make it possible to transform lives in the School of Business and Industry and Florida A&M University. The funds raised from this gift giving campaign will be used for recruitment, scholarships, faculty development, technology upgrades, and classroom/building renovations. Additionally, a small percentage of the funds raised will be given to support FAMU Athletics and SBI Athletes. The future for FAMU SBI can be even bigger and brighter with your financial support. Go to www.famu.edu/sbi and click “Give.”
thoughts... final
In February 2010, Chevron Corporation gifted SBI with $10,000. Campus recruiters from Chevron have continued to offer our students internships and permanent placement opportunities in finance and accounting for more than 10 years. It is relationships like these that give our students varied opportunities to become more competitive. Chevron’s gift will be used for scholarships as well as recruiting, preparing, and registering students for participation in national case competitions.
By Bobby Davis, Ph.D.
In March 2010, President Ammons, upon the recommendation of FAMU’s Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, appointed Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud as the 3rd Dean of the School of Business & Industry (SBI). Dr. Friday-Stroud was the first graduate of the School of Business & Industry to ever become its Dean making this a historic appointment. Dr. Friday-Stroud is a proud product of the SBI program forged by SBI’s founding Dean, Dr. Sybil C. Mobley. A colleague, faculty member, and friend of Dr. Friday-Stroud, Dr. Roscoe Hightower suggested that the SBI servicescape produces leaders that are created by exposing exceptional students to faculty, staff, administrators, and corporate partners committed to achieving excellence. When Dr. Friday-Stroud first arrived as a freshman on the campus of FAMU she was immediately immersed into the SBI culture which illuminated her quest for excellence. From 1985 to the present, Dr. Friday-Stroud has always exhibited a very strong work ethic which was instilled by her parents at a very early period in her life. Both parents believed in being the best and doing the right things to be successful. Dr. Friday-Stroud’s father is a retired Professor of Management from Florida International University. Her strong work ethic was further nourished and developed by SBI faculty and administrators during Dr. Friday-Stroud’s tenure as an undergraduate and graduate SBI student.
SBI CORE VALUES We value a work and learning environment that is based on professionalism, responsibility, accountability, respect, trust, pride, ethics, integrity, caring, excellence, knowledge, research, and service.
SBI VISION STATEMENT The School of Business and Industry aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally as a preeminent center of excellence in business.
SBI STUDENT IN NEED Glenneisha Darkins, a SBI freshman from Miami, FL, was one of eight passengers in an SUV rollover accident during Thanksgiving break. She suffered multiple injuries to the head, neck, and spine. Glenneisha was a patient in Delray Medical Center from November 24, 2010 to January 3, 2011 until she was transported to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA for more intensive rehabilitative therapy. We are asking that you send cards or letters to Glenneisha Darkins c/o Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Financial donations may be deposited directly into Glenneisha’s Wells Fargo Account: 7428432574. The financial donations will help the family with services and equipment not covered by their Insurance.
In her undying quest for excellence, Dr. Friday-Stroud received her Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Florida International University in April of 1997. She returned to her alma mater, Florida A&M University, in August of 1997 to join the ranks of the faculty, who had been very instrumental in her development. From August of 1997 to the present, Dr. Friday-Stroud has assumed a variety of leadership positions at Florida A&M University. She has served as Acting Chair for Management and Marketing, SACS Leadership Team Chair, SACS Accreditation Liaison, and Interim Dean of the School of Business & Industry. Her accomplishments and many achievements are documented in “The Biography for Shawnta S. Friday-Stroud, Ph.D.” found on the SBI Website. Many of the SBI faculty and administrators from the 70s and 80s are still employed in SBI, such as, Dr. Clark, Dr. Bradford, Dr. Evans, Dr. Drumming, Dr. Smith, Dr. Harper, Attorney Ravenell, Dr. Ashley, Dr. Ridley, Dr. Wilson and myself. We take great pride in knowing that we all played an instrumental role in Dr. Friday-Stroud’s professional development and see her appointment as the 3rd Dean of the School of Business & Industry as one that continues to advance SBI in its quest for excellence. We deem it a great honor to work under her supervision and guidance.
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