Schedule of Events
PROFESSIONAL
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM:
The
Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business undergraduate programs
are guided by a framework that includes the professional enhancement,
readiness, and awareness of our student body. As such, the
Professional Enrichment Program provides opportunities for our students
to meet and network with area specialists, hear business leaders
speak, become involved in work related activities such as internships,
practicum, and job shadowing, and attend various seminars and forums
that deal with professional development and/or contemporary work
related issues. |
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Requirements:
All CCOB students are
required to complete the professional enrichment component of their
educational experience prior to graduation. All students must earn professional
enrichment “points” as they progress through their business program
towards graduation. Accumulated points are utilized in partial
fulfillment of the course requirements for MGT460 (Business Strategy
and Policy), which is a required course for all undergraduate business
administration and accounting majors. Specifically, ten percent
of the grade earned in this course is a function of the number of enrichment
points earned: four points are required to earn full credit. Less than
four points results in partial credit being granted. Students should
actively begin accumulating points upon acceptance into their undergraduate
College of Business program.
How
are enrichment points earned?
Students earn enrichment
points through their involvement in supporting activities. Numerous
events are sponsored by the College of Business, or co-sponsored with
our partners, including the Career Development and the Small Business
Development Centers. Enrichment activities earn either one-quarter,
one-half, or one full point. Students must bring their University
identification card (ID) to any enrichment activity they attend.
The ID card will be scanned, and enrichment points entered into a database,
for the purpose of monitoring the number of points earned. Failure
to bring the ID card will result in no enrichment point credit for the
activity. We are firmly committed to the professional enrichment
of our students and look forward to your participation at these sessions.
Attendance is free, and complimentary snacks will be served at most
events.
SPRING
2003 CALENDAR OF PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:
| Code
Event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
(A)
(1) Introduction to the CCOB’s Professional
Enrichment Initiative
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Wed.,
1/22 |
5:00-6:00 |
V
20%1012 |
|
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Thurs.,
1/23 |
12:30-1:30 |
V
1012 |
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All
recently accepted CCOB majors (admitted into the CCOB commencing
with the Fall 2002 semester) should attend this information
session given by Dean Boronico to learn about and understand
the Professional Enrichment Program and related point requirements.
|
| (A)
Financial Learning Center Trading Challenge - Information
Meeting |
DATE
CHANGE:
|
Tues.,
2/11 |
12:30-2 |
E*Trade
Trading
Rm |
|
E*Trade
will be on board to help get our spring semester "Financial
Learning Center Trading Challenge" underway. They will
be here to meet with everyone who is participating in the "Challenge"
to get things started. Please be certain to join us and receive
a complete set of information for the game, which formally opens
up on January 31st. All participants must be SBA or Accounting
Society members. Please contact the following for additional
information: Dr. Mwaura, Chair, Accounting & Law Department,
mwauram@wpunj.edu
or Mauricio Mattos, SBA President, mattosm@student.wpunj.edu.
|
| (A)
Case Study Analysis |
Wed.,
1/29 |
3:30-4:45 |
V
2008
|
|
Offered
by Dr. Taylor, this workshop is designed to assist students
with analyzing and resolving case studies that reflect actual
problems/scenarios often encountered in the workplace.
|
| (B)
Resume Writing for Business/Accounting Majors |
| |
Mon.,
2/3 |
9:30-10:45 |
V
2006 |
|
|
| (A)
Competencies for Success in the Contemporary Professional
Sales Arena |
| |
Wed.,
2/5 |
9:30-10:45 |
V
2006 |
|
Join
us for a discussion about a career in business sales. Learn
the skills and competencies needed to enter this dynamic profession
and what it takes to succeed. Why do salesmen often earn more
than senior executives? Why do over half of all company presidents
have experience in sales? Our guest speaker is a career salesman
and will share: “the good, the bad and the ugly of the
profession.”
|
| (B)
Internship Orientation and Opportunities for CCOB Majors |
| |
Tues.,
2/11 |
9:30-10:45 |
V
2002 |
|
| (C)
Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series
|
| |
Tues.,
2/11 |
2:00-3:15 |
V
1012 |
|
| (D)
Information Technologies and Library Services: Lifelong Learning
Skills |
| |
Wed.,
2/12 |
2:00-3:15 |
V
2008 |
|
Learn
how to utilize the wealth of information the David and Lorraine
Cheng Library has to offer students and alumni alike. Discover
available technological resources and related materials which
are invaluable in assisting business leaders in project development
and analysis.
|
| (B)
Interviewing Strategies for Business/Accounting Majors |
| |
Wed.,
2/19 |
5:00-6:16 |
V
2022 |
| |
Thurs.,
4/17 |
3:30-4:45 |
V
2022 |
|
| (B)
Job Searching and Networking Opportunities for Business
and Accounting Majors |
| |
Wed.,
2/26 |
11:00-12:15 |
V
1023 |
|
| (E)
Public Speaking: Toastmasters Demonstration Meeting
|
| |
Thurs.,
2/27 |
1:00-2:00 |
SC
203-205 |
|
Toastmasters
is an international organization created to improve public
speaking. Members of the WPU Chapter will introduce you
to Toastmasters and the steps used to assist its members
communicate more effectively. Participate in “table
topic discussions” and learn how many times you
say: “like,” “uhm,” and “you
know” in a one minute speech! For information contact
Lynne B. Orr, 973.720.3021, http://www.wpunj.edu/toastmaster.
|
| (A)
Business Etiquette - Round Table Discussion Series |
| |
Tues.,
3/4 |
12:30-1:45
|
V
1007/1008 |
|
This
interactive workshop will enable students to learn proper
business etiquette (at the lunch table and in general).
Attendance is limited to 24 students. RESERVATIONS
ARE REQUIRED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 18, 2003; contact
Dr. Ekmekjian via e-mail with your name, ID#, class, telephone
number, e-mail address & questions that you would
like answered. Lunch will be provided.
|
(B)
Job Fair Preparation |
Wed.,
3/5 |
3:30-4:45 |
V
2008 |
| |
Thurs.,
3/6 |
12:30-1:45 |
V
2008 |
|
Advance
preparation is critical! Learn what you should do prior
to, during and after a job fair to improve your success
when networking with employers. Discover the basics of:
business dress etiquette, resume preparation, and employer
research. Additional Job Fair Preparation workshops are
being held by the CDC on Wed., 2/26 and Thurs., 2/27 at
12:30 in the Morrison Conf. Rm.
|
| (C)
Job Shadowing Day |
Fri.,
3/7 |
All
Day Activity |
TBA |
|
Students
are offered an opportunity to “shadow” a top
executive for a day. Attendance at a one day workshop
on business etiquette is mandatory. Strict GPA requirements
apply. For information contact Judy Linder, Executive
Director of Alumni Relations at 973.720.2175 or linderj@wpunj.edu.
|
| (F)
(1) WPU Job Fair 2003 |
Tues.,
3/11 |
10am-2pm |
* |
|
*Held
in the Atrium Lobby and Student Center Ballroom
|
| (G)
Business Ethics |
Thurs.,
3/13 |
7:30-8:30pm |
TBA. |
|
The
Alumni Association provided funding to assist with
the sponsor of this event. |
| (A)
Business Etiquette - Round Table Discussion Series |
| |
Thurs.,
3/27 |
5:00-6:00 |
V
1007/1008 |
|
This
interactive workshop will enable students to learn
proper business etiquette (at the dinner table and
in general). Attendance is limited to 24
students. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED NO LATER
THAN MARCH 13; contact Dr. Ekmekjian via e-mail
with your name, ID#, class, telephone number, e-mail
address & questions that you would like answered.
A light dinner will be provided.
|
| (B)
Careers in Marketing and Management |
| |
Mon.,
3/31 |
9:30-10:45 |
V
1012 |
|
| (B)
Careers in Finance |
Thurs.,
4/3 |
2:00-3:15 |
V
2006 |
|
| (A)
Professional Presentation Workshops |
| |
Tues.,
4/8 |
12:30-1:45 |
V
1007/1008 |
| |
Tues.,
4/8 |
5:00-6:00 |
V
1007/1008 |
|
Make
your presentation come alive with this workshop,
offered by Dr. Godar, designed to assist you in
making professional presentations.
|
| (H)
Women in Business Forum |
| |
Thurs.,
4/10 |
8:30am-10:30 |
V
1012 |
|
Thinking
of starting your own business? Not sure how to go
about it or if it’s really for you? This forum
is your opportunity to hear from some of the area’s
highly accomplished women entrepreneurs and to learn
about
special programs directed at helping women in business.
A small fee may apply (free for students).
|
| (A)
New York Stock Exchange and Federal Reserve Field
Trip
|
|
*TENTATIVE DATE: |
Mon.,
4/14 |
All
Day Activity |
|
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ATTENDANCE
IS LIMITED AND RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED NO LATER
THAN FEBRUARY 28, 2003; NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
Submit your name, address, date of birth, social
security number and country of citizenship to Dr.
Ekmekjian via e-mail for pre-approval from the NYSE.
In addition, International Students must submit
a valid government issued passport for identification.
Transportation will be provided; the bus will depart
from the Valley Rd. building at approximately 8:30
am and return at approximately 4:30pm.
|
| (A)
Distinguished Business Leaders’ Symposium
2003 |
| |
Thurs.,
4/17 |
10:00-2:00 |
Valley
|
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Students
and other interested stakeholders have the opportunity
to interact with and hear from alumni, executives
and business leaders chosen from a wide and diverse
set of business professionals.
|
(B)
Interviewing Strategies for Business/Accounting Majors
|
| |
Thurs.,
4/17 |
3:30-4:45 |
V
2022 |
|
| (A)
Marketing Business Leaders’ Breakfast
|
| |
Thurs.,
5/1 |
8:00am-9:30 |
Valley |
|
The
Breakfast gathering will provide a valuable networking
tool for area marketing specialists and students. Reservations
are required and attendance is limited; contact Dr. Ekmekjian
via e-mail with your name, ID#, CCOB major/concentration,
telephone number and e-mail.
|
| (H)
Regional Small Business Summit |
| |
Fri.,
5/2 |
8:30am-12:00 |
V
1012 |
|
We’ve
partnered with the Commerce and Industry Association of
NJ on this event. If you own or manage a company with
fewer than 200 employees, you must attend the Regional
Small Business Summit. Prominent New Jersey leaders will
outline the State's commitment to small and emerging companies.
An expert panel will offer insight and solutions to issues
facing the New Jersey small business community. Following
the Panel Presentation, you can attend your choice of
3 workshops or meet one-to-one with an expert in finance,
business development, marketing, or management to discuss
issues specific to your company.
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ADDITIONAL
EVENTS FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER: Details to be announced. |
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| (B)
Planning for an MBA |
| (A)
9/11: Crisis Management Symposium |
How
have the events of 9/11 changed the way we live and work?
Hear from counsel to the NY Chapter of the American Red
Cross, a NYC Firefighter and others directly affected
by this unforeseen tragedy.
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| _______________________________ |
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CODE:
Event sponsored by the:
(A) Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business (CCOB)
(B) CCOB and the Career Development Center (CDC)
(C) CCOB and Alumni Relations
(D) CCOB and the David and Lorraine Cheng Library
(E) CCOB and Toastmasters
(F) CDC
(G) WPU Committee on Ethics Across the Professions
(H) CCOB and the Small Business Development Center |
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PROFESSIONAL
ENRICHMENT POINTS:
All Spring 2003 events qualify for one-half of one full enrichment
point unless noted otherwise:
(1) This event does not qualify for professional enrichment
points. |
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FALL 2003 EVENTS include many of the
activities listed above, in addition to the Annual Stakeholders’
Conference; Internship Job Fair, Mock Interview Interactive
Workshop; Stress Management Workshop; Careers in Accounting
Workshop; and Careers in Global Business Workshop. |
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| PLEASE
CONTACT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONCERNING: |
| (a)
the Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business Professional
Enrichment Initiative: Dr. Elizabeth C. Ekmekjian (Director:
Professional Enrichment), ekmekjiane@wpunj.edu,
973.720.3851.
(b) the Career Development Center: Kenneth Zurich
(Director), 973.720.2281.
(c) the Small Business Development Center: Mr.
Leslie Mirabeau (Director), 973.754.8695.
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