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Business Networks | June, 2007 | Volume 5, Issue 6
Simulations offer innovative approach to teaching.
Many classes in business schools now include simulations—a method of teaching that actively engages students in complex situations that mirror real-life challenges. But while simulations prove stimulating, crafting an entire course around just one can be difficult.
Three professors from the College of Business Administration’s Department of Marketing have made the work easier. With fifteen years of experience and data collected on more than 500 students, Tiger Li, associate professor; Barnett Greenberg, professor; and the late J.A.F. Nicholls, have offered new insights into how to build a course—theirs entitled Corporate Simulation—around a single simulation. The course may be the only one of its kind in the country: another example of the college’s leadership in innovative teaching. Read more. Blog this.
Spring Commencement combines dignity and dazzle.
Spring Commencement took place on April 30, 2007, with undergraduates from the Landon School, with the exception of the School of Accounting, receiving their diplomas in the afternoon. The ceremony for the Chapman Graduate School and the School of Accounting was held in the evening. During the course of the day, diplomas were conferred on approximately 471 undergraduate students and 106 graduate students. Executive Dean of the college and Vice Provost, FIU Online, Joyce J. Elam, spoke at both ceremonies and handed out diplomas to all the undergraduates, with Chapman School Dean José de la Torre handling that pleasant task for those earning graduate degrees. Read more. Blog this. Dialogue intensifies between the Chapman School and leading Chinese universities.
It’s no surprise that prospective students and other business school administrators want to learn more about what the College of Business Administration at Florida International University can offer them. What may be surprising is that many of the interested parties are in China. A recent visit took Tomislav Mandakovic, associate dean, Chapman Graduate School, and Peng Lu, director of China projects for the university, to Qingdao and Beijing from April 4-9, 2007. Read more. Blog this. 2007 New Venture Challenge showcases the next generation of socially conscious entrepreneurs.
All entrepreneurs dream of turning their business plans into viable, profitable businesses. Once again this year, the college’s New Venture Challenge business plan competition is helping them transform these dreams into reality. Hosted by the Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center, the competition this time brought with it a new emphasis on social responsibility—with the top-placing business plans weaving a feasible connection between successful entrepreneurship and environmentally and community-focused concepts. Read more. Blog this. Executive and Professional Education strengthens partnerships to benefit lifelong learners.
A new partnership between Executive and Professional Education (EPE) in the College of Business Administration and the human resources (HR) organization—the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)—has enabled EPE to expand its offerings to include the “SHRM Learning System” and the “Essentials of HR Management” programs. These join the two other HR certification programs EPE offers that SHRM previously approved: “Senior Professional Human Resources Certification” and “Global Professional Human Resources Certification.” Read more. Blog this. Web site celebrates—and entices— Uncommon Thinkers.
With enrollment numbers in the College of Business Administration climbing impressively, Luis Casas, director of marketing and recruiting, continues to find inventive and effective ways to raise awareness about the college’s unique programs. He also zeroes in on the traits a potential student would need to consider attending Florida International University. “Even though the university has the premier business school in South Florida, there are still people with the perception that other local options are ‘safer’ or more socially acceptable,” he said. “To consider us, people have to be more independent in their thinking.” To attract such prospects, Casas designed a multi-part branding campaign called Uncommon Thinkers. Read more. Blog this.
BBA+ Weekend class reaches goal and raises the bar on global community service. Early on, members of the 22nd BBA+ Weekend class knew they had selected a community service project for their Business in Society class that would be both challenging and rewarding. The class chose to support the Adopt-a-Village in Guatemala organization and set an ambitious fundraising goal of $10,000. The final tally for funds raised during multiple events as part of their Strengthening a Village’s Education, or SAVE, campaign was an impressive $10,035.00. Read more.
Michelle Jo-Arencivia demonstrates the value of determination.
Michelle Jo-Arencivia’s (BBA ’00) unique story represents an amazing turnaround and a demonstration of determination. She dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and now, at 29, has a GED, a business degree from Florida International University with a certificate in Latin Américan and Caribbean Studies, and an honors certificate in intensive Spanish from the Universidad Pontificia in Salamanca, Spain. Currently, she is pursuing a master’s degree in international management from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona as a merit scholar. She was also profiled in the U.S. News & World Report’s recent issue on “America’s Best Graduate Schools—2008.” Read more. Blog this. College hosts eighth and best-yet Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Ceremony.
The eighth annual Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame (EHOF) Induction Ceremony and Luncheon on May 16, 2007, at Parrot Jungle Island, proved to be the best one to date, with more than 500 guests in attendance. The event again recognized the contributions of the college’s alumni entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurial pioneers in the community to our region’s economy. Read more. Blog this. Business Alumni Chapter selects new board for 2007-2008. The Business Alumni Chapter recently selected its 2007-2008 board members:
Since it was formed in 2001, the Business Alumni Chapter has actively organized programs and events for the college’s 28,000+ alumni. The chapter enables them to re-connect with each other through networking opportunities and professional events and conferences featuring executive speakers. The board is excited about the upcoming year and looks forward to adding an additional board member to take on the role of secretary/treasurer. It also hopes to recruit committee members for development, membership, and events. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about these positions, contact Michelle Joubert at 305-348-0307 or email joubertm@fiu.edu. South Florida CEO Speaker Series returns this fall.
The Business Alumni Chapter, in partnership with SouthFloridaCEOmagazine will resume its South Florida CEO Speaker series on September 5, 2007, with featured speaker Angel Medina Jr. (BBA ’92), president, Miami-Dade County, Regions Bank. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Regions Bank in Coral Gables. RSVP today.
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