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Spring 2011 Incoming Exchange Student Orientation
NYU Stern School
of Business
MBA International Programs
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Agenda
• Welcome & Introductions• Icebreakers• Career Resources Center• Code of Conduct – Judicial Council• Information Technology• Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) Life
at Stern • Scorp – International Committee
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MBA Academic Affairs
Gabriella De Santis
Assistant Director, MBA International Programs
Kyle Cunningham
Director, Academic Affairs
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Contact Information
• Location: KMC 6-120• Email: [email protected]• Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • Walk-in Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 12:00 – 1:00 pm & 4:30 – 6:00 pm
• Appointments: 24 hours in advance
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Exchange Student Orientation
ICE BREAKERS
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Around the World…
And Around the Room1. What is your name?
2. What school are you from?
3. Where were you born?
4. What is your favorite activity outside of school?
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Ice Breaker #1
• Who has held the worst job?
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Exchange Student Orientation
• Who has participated in the most dangerous activity?
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Career Resource Center
Meg Vosburg
Associate Director of Career Counseling, International Career Development
Kathi To
Associate Director, Career Resource Center
Rachel Frint
Career Counseling Coordinator
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MBA Judicial Council
The NYU Stern Code of Conduct
Jeff Schwartz
Class of 2011 Judicial Council Co-Chair
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Introduction to the Code of Conduct
• Every society and many smaller groups have a set of explicit and implicit rules, norms and values they support
• We value the collaborative culture that exists at Stern and want to ensure it remains intact
• Irresponsible or unethical behavior hurts NYU/Stern’s reputation
• The Code consists of nine rules that apply to students, faculty, and employees of Stern
• It is important for us to clarify what is expected of you at Stern. If you are not sure…ask
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1) Respect every member of the NYU community
• Since Stern is such a collaborative community,– Do not infringe upon the rights of others– Do not intimidate, harass, or discriminate against
others – Be self-aware of how you effect others
• Example of a violation:– Physically threatening someone who does not
leave your favorite study space
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2) Exercise integrity in all aspects of your academic work
• Do not cheat– Use your time at Stern as a true learning
experience - one that is your own• Examples of violations:
– Looking at a peer’s paper during a test– Copying assignments– Putting your name on a group paper that you
have not read or signed off on– Discussing ideas for an individual paper with a
peer
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3) Clearly acknowledge the work of others when submitting written work
• Do not plagiarize“Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else’s work, including the work of other students, as one’s own. Any ideas or materials taken from another source…must be fully acknowledged, unless the information is common knowledge. What is considered “common knowledge” may differ from course to course. (Source: Indiana University, 2005)”
• We encourage you to read through the following “How to Recognize Plagiarism” tutorial at http://www.indiana.edu/%7Eistd/ and take the five minute quiz.
• You are responsible for the integrity of all parts of a group paper or project
• Examples of violations:– Not placing quotation marks around a direct quote in a paper– Not footnoting a paraphrased statement
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4) Demonstrate dignity and integrity in all aspects of your involvement with NYU
• Uphold the reputation of NYU at all NYU/Stern events, including:– Club and SCorp events, such as conferences – Academic-related travel, such as DBi– Office of Career Services events, such as
corporate presentations• Examples of violations:
– Thrashing the hotel room you are staying in while on a club trek or DBi course
– Pre-dating the date on late assignments
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5) Be truthful and sensible when submitting information to, or on behalf of, NYU or its members
• Examples of violations:– Signing in a friend to a class if they have a job
interview– Altering/post-dating bursar bills/transcripts to
one’s employer for reimbursement purposes
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6) Preserve NYU’s property and respect the property of other members of the NYU community
• Please think of NYU’s property as an investment in which everyone is a partner
• Do not leave your property unsecured as there are many visitors to Stern who are not part of our community
• Examples of violations:– Hacking into Stern’s computers– Littering in NYU buildings– Reading a document left on a public printer
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7) Do not disrupt the educational process, and obey the law and NYU/Stern policies
• To be an engaged and supportive member of our community it is imperative that you agree to abide by our rules and the rules that exist in our broader society
• Examples of violations:– Preventing other students from hearing a lecture
by talking during class– Trading on insider information
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8) Do not help others violate the Code and report violations of it and NYU/Stern policies
• Inform a student who may be violating the Code since s/he may not recognize the action to be a violation
• You are not expected to police your peers but are encouraged to tell a Judicial Council or faculty member you when the Code has been, is, or will be violated
• Non-action is a choice and an action that is performed when you observe inappropriate behavior and do nothing about it
• Examples of violations:– Giving a peer answers to a test or assignment– Not reporting an observed violation
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9) Be familiar with NYU/Stern policies, and codes governing civil behavior and academic integrity
• Take responsibility• Ignorance is not an excuse• Help others (who need help) understanding
the Code of Conduct
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What is the Judicial Council?• A student run committee of SCORP that oversees
the student judicial process• We educate students about the Code of Conduct
and its importance• We are not a police force• When called upon, we conduct an investigation to
determine whether a violation may have occurred, hold a hearing, and recommend sanction(s) if necessary
• We are available to discuss the Code of Conduct and related issues
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Judicial Council Members
Dean Gary Fraser (Advisor)Prof. Aswath DamodaranProf. Richard HendlerProf. Rachel KowalProf. Sonia MarcianoProf. Charles MurphyProf. Srivatsan VenkataramaniProf. David Yermack
Faculty
Beth MonahanSasha Leinster Jeff Schwartz (Chairman)
MBA 2
Jin-hyun BaeSean Taylor
PhD
Pete DecareauMark DweckIan KempRichard LeeMickey RobinsonJosh SimpsonAlyssa UngerMarc Visent MenardiaNathaniel Wydra
MBA 1
Liz BellerIlya KostyukovskyJennifer Pyne
Langone
Matt Germond (Vice Chair)Madeleine Sinclair
Executive MBA
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Conclusion• Let’s all commit to being:
– Good citizens of our community– Global leaders who understand the importance
of ethics in the classroom and the real world
Technology @ Stern
Brenda Mitchell
Associate Director, Stern IT
Agenda
• Account and Access• SternLinks • Student Information System• Blackboard• Research Resources• Getting Help – IT Resources• Questions?
Activate your Stern account
• Visit: http://start.stern.nyu.edu• Use NetID and UID (on NYU ID card)• Login:
– Username = NetID– Password = Set during activation
• Access from anywhere
About your Account
Stern account provides:– Connect@stern webmail and personal calendar– 1 GB mail storage– 150 MB web space
www.people.stern.nyu.edu/NetID– 1 GB personal network drive (H: drive) – Access to Stern workstations – Simon
Access from Anywhere
Connecting from Campus– Workstations
• Express Stations (1st - 5th Floors)– Wireless/Mobile network
• SternOnTheMove/SternOnTheMove2• Open laptop• Open browser • Sign-in with your Stern login
STERNLinks
– Single sign-on to frequently used web resources
– Links include: Connect webmail, Blackboard, Simon, Calendar, Student Information System
– Other Academic and NYU resources
STERNLinks
Student Information System
• Access at http://ais.stern.nyu.edu or from Sternlinks
• Update your bio information• Professor ratings
(course faculty evaluation or CFE reports)• Grades• Course syllabi
Blackboard
• Course Management System• Course information, assignments and syllabi• Access from SternLinks• Course availability determined by Faculty• Allow 72 hours for changes from drop/add
period to take effect in Blackboard
Research Resources
• Bloomberg Room–Nyman Reading Room KMC 2nd Fl
(Bloomberg terminal and printers)
• Virtual Business Libraryhttp://library.nyu.edu/vbl/–Linked from STERNlinks
Research Resources
Computing Resources
• IT on the Web - http://www.stern.nyu.edu/it/– Hours of operation– How-to guides, FAQ’s and information
• Helpdesk, KMC Hall UC-120– Maintain Stern computer equipment– Assist with Stern computing questions
Questions?
IT Help DeskKMC Hall UC-120
212-998-0180
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/it
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Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS)
Alison Jackson
International Student Advisor, Office of International Students and Scholars
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Life at Stern
• Classroom participation
• Classroom tips
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Classroom Participation
• In the United States, students are expected to contribute to, and are often evaluated on, their participation in class discussion
• It is not disrespectful to question or challenge the professor
• In many classes, grades will be determined in part by a student's contributions to class discussions
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Exchange Student Orientation
• International students may be surprised by students' behavior in the classroom. American students are likely to be dressed casually, may bring drinks or snacks to class, and may speak to the professor in a very informal way.
• Some professors run more formal classrooms than others. The best advice is to observe the classroom environment during the first week and adapt accordingly to the degree you are comfortable.
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Stern Resources
• Course Schedule (online)• Nameplate & Nametag• Locker Assignment: check on AIS• Local Address: update online• Health Insurance• NYU ID Card
Entry to all school resources and facilitiesLibrary, Gym, Stern (including some study rooms)
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Semester Class Dates & Info
• Daytime classes begin Monday, January 31
• Evening & weekend classes begin Saturday, February 5
• Course Times: M/T/W/R/SA/SU
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Academic Assistance
• Please don’t hesitate to ask for help
• Resources for assistance: – Professors– Teaching Assistants– Academic Affairs
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Save the dates!
Thursday, February 3Exchange Buddy Mixer
Monday, February 14Study Abroad Information Fair
Wednesday, March 9Mid-semester Lunch
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SCorp & Int’l Committee
Mihaela Giurgiu/Karina Melamed
MBA CandidatesClass of 2011
International Committee Co-Chairs
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SCorp & Int’l Committee
• The Stern Student Corporation (SCorp) is the MBA student government for New York University’s Stern School of Business.
• SCorp has three goals:– Advocate student priorities– Enable students and student-led organizations to grow and
prosper– Build and maintain Stern’s strong MBA community
• SCorp accomplishes these goals with several formal responsibilities: It is the governing body for all graduate student organizations, it coordinates all Stern community service work, and it organizes school-wide social activities.
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SCorp & Int’l Committee
Activities
• International Students Pre-term & Orientation• Stern Passport Day (one of the biggest events of the Spring
Semester)• Exchange and International Student Mixers (Buddy Mixer)• Facilitate interactions between international students and
OISS, OCD, SCorp, Office of International Programs, Student Clubs
• Other activities include increasing awareness of different cultures, conducting communication and presentation workshops and others
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SCorp & Int’l Committee
International Committee Chairs
Mihaela Giurgiu [email protected]
Karina Melamed [email protected]
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Exchange Student Orientation
BREAK
(Please be back in your seats in 10 minutes)
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Spring 2011 Incoming Exchange Student Orientation
NYU Stern School
of Business
MBA International Programs