The George Washington University School of Business Office of Undergraduate Programs 2017-2018 Annual Report
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction 02 Office of Undergraduate Programs Team 03 GWSB Student Demographics and Academic Statistics 04 Academics 06 Colonial Inauguration 07 Academic Advising & Success Coaching 08 Bachelor of Science in Finance 08 Study Abroad 09 Co-Curricular Programming 10 New Office and Program Initiatives 11 First Year Development Program 12 Transfer Student Development Course 13 Student Mentor Program 14 2017-2018 Student Mentors 15 GWSB Student Organizations 16 Case Competitions & Conferences 18 Community Initiatives 20 University Honors Program 21 Networking Treks 21 Research Experience for Undergraduates 22 Scholarships & Awards 24 GWSB Spring 2018 Scholarships 25 Academic Achievement Awards 25 Student Leadership Awards 25 GW School of Business | 1
THE OFFICE OF U N D E R G R A D U AT E PROGRAMS What We Do The Office of Undergraduate Programs in the School of Business oversees undergraduate education and offers academic advising and co-curricular opportunities to students in and out of the School of Business. GWSB offers three degrees: the Bachelor of Accountancy (BAccy), the Bachelor of Science (BS), and the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. A minor in Business Administration is available for students outside of GWSB. The BAccy degree offers both specialized knowledge in accounting and a general education leading to a broad understanding of the business world. The BS degree, which requires a second major outside of GWSB, emphasizes a finance-focused education. This degree directly targets the financial industry including commercial banks, investment banks, investment companies, and insurance companies. Students must apply for admission to this program.
The BBA degree, which requires a minor outside of GWSB, offers general management preparation with an opportunity for specialization in a specific field of business. Students may pursue one or two concentrations in the following areas: Accountancy; Business Analytics; Business Economics and Public Policy; Finance; Information Systems and Technology Management; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; International Business; Marketing; Real Estate; Sport, Event, and Hospitality Management; and the option to pursue an Individualized Field of Concentration. The Office of Undergraduate Programs staff work to guide and empower our students to succeed in and out of the classroom, educating students through academic advising and co-curricular opportunities. This annual report highlights some of the work the Office of Undergraduate Programs has accomplished during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Mission
To develop students intellectually, personally, and professionally by empowering students to engage in academic and co-curricular activities; equipping students to become globally-minded, ethical business leaders; serving as knowledgeable resources, advocates, and educators to aid in navigating complex systems; and leveraging each other’s strengths and valuing differences to positively impact the global community.
Vision
To develop students intellectually, we will be educators who inspire business students to impact the world through continuous intellectual curiosity, service and global stewardship. Our students will become autonomous problem solvers who are prepared to integrate an ethical business perspective in a connected world.
Values Respect
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Honesty
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Collaboration
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Student-Centered
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Developmental
Who We Are The GW School of Business Office of Undergraduate Programs is comprised of 14 full-time staff members. The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Executive Director, and three Assistant Directors make up the office leadership.
Leo Moersen J.D., C.P.A. Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Helen Iasnik, M.A.
Mirasol EspaĂąola, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Undergraduate Advising & Programs
Kasha Klinegores, M.Ed.
Rachael Forker, M.A.
Assistant Director, Academic Advising
Assistant Director, Academic Advising
Assistant Director, Co-Curricular Programs
Marissa Allegra
Nicole Anderson, M.A.
Heather Bremenstuhl, M.A.
Michele Guthrie
Christopher Oliver, M.A.
Kelsey Roman, M.S.
L. Thomas Wood, IV, M.Ed.
Academic Advising Assistant
Dania Castro, M.Ed.
Program Associate, Student Leadership and Engagement
Peyton Paradiso, M.Ed. Senior Academic Advisor
Senior Academic Advisor
Academic Advising Assistant
Program Associate, Student Leadership and Engagement
Senior Academic Advisor
Senior Academic Advisor
Senior Academic Advisor
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GWSB STUDENTS & ACADEMICS
1,690 STUDENTS
BY THE NU MB ERS
48%
FEMALE
20% FRESHMEN
32% SENIORS
52% MALE
23% SOPHOMORES
25% JUNIORS
1,174 CONTINUING STUDENTS
11 READMIT STUDENTS
365 INCOMING FRESHMEN
140 STUDENT ATHLETES
70 TRANSFER STUDENTS
25 HONORS STUDENTS
85 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 68% UNITED STATES 11% CHINA 3% SOUTH KOREA 1% INDIA 1% UNITED KINGDOM 1% GERMANY 4 | GW School of Business
15% OTHER
136 | 8% BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY
37 | 3% Accountancy 47 | 3% Business Analytics
51 | 3% Business Economics & Public Policy 290 | 19% Finance 4 | 0.3% Individualized Field of Concentration
46 | 3% BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
43 | 3% Information Systems & Technology Management
79 | 5% Sport, Event, & Hospitality Management 24 | 2% Real Estate
1,508 | 89% BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION*
456 | 30% Pre-Business Administration
50 | 3% Innovation & Entrepreneurship 230 | 15% International Business
197 | 13% Marketing
BBA STUDENTS WITH A 248 2ND CONCENTRATION
STUDENTS WITH A NON76 BUSINESS 2ND MAJOR
STUDENTS WITH 1+ 690 MINOR DECLARED
STUDENTS WITH A 8 2ND MINOR DECLARED
TOP MINORS
TOP 2ND MAJORS
130 ECONOMICS
37 ECONOMICS
78 PSYCHOLOGY
7 MATHEMATICS
57 SUSTAINABILIT Y
6 STATISTICS
49 COMMUNICATION
5 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
* Breakdown indicates first BBA concentration only
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Academics
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WELCOMING NEW STUDENTS: C O L O N I A L I N A U G U R AT I O N Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 CI In August 2017, GWSB hosted Colonial Inauguration (CI) for external transfers, international students, and other incoming freshmen unable to attend CI earlier in the summer. In total, 130 international and domestic freshmen and 40 external transfer students attended. Prior to the start of the Spring 2018 semester in January, GWSB welcomed 21 incoming students
including both freshmen and transfer students. In response to feedback from students and staff, the Office for Student Support & Family Engagement at GW piloted a new framework including a shortened Academic Briefing paired with a Small Group Workshop. The goal was to provide students with a more concise overview of advising practices and increased time for one-on-one interaction with advisors.
June 2018 CI Several modifications ere also made for the June CI program including: a redesign of freshmen and transfer student GW 101 modules, creation of a communication plan that harnessed existing blackboard technology, a registration plan packet, student and parent webinars, and a further revamped Academic Briefing and Advising Workshop.
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TOTAL STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE AT JUNE 2018 COLONIAL INAUGURATION
The GWSB Office of Undergraduate Programs hosted two webinars in May: one for incoming students and one for the families of incoming students. Both webinars provided information on the Advising Center, degree options, GWSB staff, information on how advisors will support students, co-curricular opportunities, and student responsibilities. The student webinar was posted to YouTube and shared on the GW 101 module.
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TOTAL STUDENTS REGISTERING AT HOME DURING COLONIAL INAUGURATION
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ACADEMIC ADVISING & ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACHING In Fall 2017, GWSB revamped advising availability for students, adding afternoon express advising hours in order to accommodate students’ schedules and availability.
SPRING 2018 FALL 2017
According to student feedback from advising appointment assessments in Fall 2017, students liked having afternoon availability but wanted more open 30-minute scheduled appointments. In response to student needs, hours were again revamped in Spring
2018, making more appointments available while maintaining some afternoon hours for advising. Additionally, language shifted from “express advising” to “drop-in advising” in an effort to lessen the “transactional” nature of advising and improve the student experience. The Office of Undergraduate Programs also hired a second Advising Assistant to provide academic advising and student support at the front desk.
2,560
133
78%
100%
2,275
119
71%
97%
Student visits to the Advising Center
Student visits to the Advising Center
Academic Success Coaching (ASC) Appointments
Academic Success Coaching (ASC) Appointments
Students on Academic Probation who returned to Good Academic Standing after ASC
Students on Academic Probation who returned to Good Academic Standing after ASC
Students on Academic Probation who reported improved academic habits after ASC
Students on Academic Probation who reported improved academic habits after ASC
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE & FINANCE AS A SECOND MAJOR
BSF STATS
Prior to the start of the Fall 2017 semester, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were created for the Bachelor of Science in Finance (BSF) and Finance as a Second Major program application process. The SOPs provide detailed information on the admission requirements. The SOPs allowed advisors to provide
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BSF students graduated in Spring 2018
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Total applicants for the Fall 2018 BSF cohort
more accurate information to students and to help set them up for success. GWSB hosted three BSF Information Sessions throughout the academic year with a total of 25 attendees. The application for the Fall 2018 Cohort opened in early January and closed on February 19.
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Students with Full Admission to the Fall 2018 cohort
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Students with Conditional Admission to the Fall 2018 cohort
S T U DY A B R O A D GWSB Fall in Paris Signature Program The GW Paris Fall Business Program at Sciences Po in Paris is designed especially for business majors and minors. Classes include three core business courses taught entirely in English by GWSB faculty, plus two elective courses. Students attend classes in the Saint Germain district on the city’s Left Bank, the heart of Parisian intellectual and literary life. This year sixteen students spent the Fall 2017 semester in Paris. The business courses included BADM 3103: Human Capital in Organizations taught
by Dr. Patrick McHugh, BADM 3401: Basic Marketing Management taught by Dr. Marilyn Liebrenz-Himes, and BADM 3501: Financial Management & Markets taught by Dr. Neil Cohen. On Monday, April 30th, the Office of Undergraduate Programs hosted a Meet & Greet between the Fall 2017 cohort and the Fall 2018 cohort. Six students from the Fall 2017 cohort and six students from the Fall 2018 cohort attended, with Dr. Neil Cohen representing the faculty.
Global Bachelor’s Program The Global Bachelor’s Program at GW, launched in 2016, was designed for top students in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Elliott School of International Affairs, and the School of Business to spend multiple semesters abroad as part of their GW studies.
This year the School of Business doubled the number of applicants from 8 to 16, making it the most competitive application cycle to date. Eleven students were chosen for the newest cohort, the largest cohort yet, including the first University Honors student. Students will spend the Spring 2019 semester at Fudan University in Shanghai, China.
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Co-Curricular Programming
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NEW OFFICE AND PROGRAM I N I T I AT I V E S UBA Affiliate Student Organization Funding Request Form The Undergraduate Business Association (UBA) partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Programs to implement the first ever Funding Request Form and process. Student organizations can now formally request supplemental funding
as well as assistance in planning programs and events. The Office of Undergraduate Programs has successfully partnered and funded multiple student organization programs and events during the 20172018 academic year to include the following:
TAMID’s Start-Up Nation Tech Fair (11/6/17)
Alpha Kappa Psi’s “Ready, Set, Grow!” Career Conference (11/10/17)
Undergraduate Consulting Group’s Inaugural Fall Case Competition (11/11/17)
GW Data’s Data Driven Insights Conference (12/2/17)
Delta Sigma Pi’s Cards for Cause: Charity Event (3/22/18)
Undergraduate Consulting Group’s College 2 Consulting Spring Conference (3/23/18)
Multicultural Business Student Association Week: Keynote Speaker (3/26/18)
GW Women in Business’s Spring Conference (4/7/18)
Women in Finance Alliance and Finance & Investments Club NY Networking Trek (4/12/18 - 4/13/18)
Multicultural Business Student Association Diversity Conference (4/12/18 - 4/13/18)
GW Data’s Hackathon (4/13/18)
Alpha Kappa Psi’s Philanthropy Week and Community Consulting Conference (4/16/18 - 4/20/18)
Capitol Advertising NY Trek and Competition (4/18/18 - 4/20/18)
TAMID and Alpha Kappa Psi NY Networking Trek (4/19/18 - 4/20/18)
American Marketing Association Charter and Membership Dues (May 2018)
Sustainability Initiatives The Office of Undergraduate Programs completed the sustainability recertification process for the 2017-2018 academic year and increased from Level 3 to Level 4, which is the highest certification an office can currently earn on campus. During this recertification process, Undergraduate Programs received additional signage from the GW Office of Sustainability to remind individuals to turn off lights,
print double sided, and indicate items to compost or recycle in order to better educate staff and reduce our footprint. In Spring 2018, the team participated in the new weekly Colonial Composting. Although the GW campus average was five composts, the Office of Undergraduate Programs composted ten times, contributing to over 2,400 pounds of compost collected throughout the semester.
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FIRST YEAR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The First Year Development Program (FYDP) is a twosemester sequence of developmental experiences designed to enhance students’ education and preparation for their careers. The first semester, BADM 1001, focuses on students’ understanding of their strengths, values, and passions and on empowering them to fully own their academic and career goals. The second semester, BADM
1002, is the next step on their path of personal and professional development, helping students prepare to make choices about their academic career and beyond. Students further develop as leaders through networking opportunities and community engagement. A total of 337 students completed both classes in AY2017-18; another 39 students completed one of the courses.
FYDP Student Feedback
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I think that FYDP was so helpful and a great preparation for what is to come later on in GWSB. I feel ahead of the game, prepared for the future, and less stressed out about professional communication, resumes, and internships. I think that the first semester was just enough and a perfect introduction to the FYDP program.
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I really enjoyed how small the class was and hands-on because I am in most big lecture classes and I really enjoyed that I got close with my mentor and teacher. It was a nice preview of what it will be like being in the business school and I will be for sure staying in the school because of this class.
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My mentor was wonderful. She continually gave support and helpful answers via email and in class. She regularly sent out useful reminders and messages via blackboard. She was very easy to go to and ask for advice or help on classroom assignments. She was hands down the best part of my FYDP course and she taught me a lot.
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I loved my mentor. She was so sweet, and was someone that I could relate to. I really loved having the chance to meet with her for our meeting assignment and get to know her as a peer since she is a student at GW as well. She did an amazing job as a mentor in this course.
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TRANSFER STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COURSE The Transfer Student Development Course (TSDC) provides students with information on resources at GW and GWSB to help them transition into the University and succeed both in and out of the classroom. In this course, new transfer students learn to understand their strengths, values, passions and create their academic and career goals. They create their own path of personal and professional development and begin making decisions about
their academic career and beyond. Students develop career-based knowledge; begin preparation for business careers, learn about the importance of civility and integrity in business discourse, and develop as leaders. TSDC is required for all internal/ external transfer GWSB students; students earn one academic credit for this course. A total of 194 new transfer students completed the course in AY201718.
TSDC Student Feedback
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Generally, I knew most of the materials covered in class, but I never had the chance to practice it and put it in action. Through this class, I learned more about myself, how I present in front of a class, and how my resume & cover letter could be improved. I enjoyed all activities done in class and I found this class to be helpful for other classes as well.
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I am such a supporter of this class for so many reasons. I enjoyed the wide variety of topics, all equally valuable and relevant to college students. I found every assignment to be valuable. I especially enjoyed the self-reflection, for it forced me to take the time to focus my priorities and help translate this into possible careers paths.
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This class helped me learn more about GWSB resources available to me, how to keep up with all the work I had to do, the importance of attending classes, and keeping a good relationship with my professors. What I most enjoyed about this class is that our professor and mentor took the time to help us through anything we needed.
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My mentor was very engaging and involved with our class. He provided helpful insight as to what it is like being a GWSB student from his own experience with previous mentors, his current position as a mentor, and his experience trying to find work through the university and Fowler resources.
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FYDP & TSDC STUDENT MENTOR PROGRAM Fall 2017 The fall semester was an opportunity for mentors to learn more about themselves, the students they were mentoring, and best practices in the classroom. Mentors had the opportunity to learn more about themselves through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment and were able to apply what they learned to interactions in the classroom, with their peers, and learned how to best tackle stress according to their respective MBTI
personality type. They also had the opportunity to meet one on one with all of the incoming first year and transfer students to assist with the transition to George Washington University School of Business. Aside from learning best practices about curriculum design, facilitation techniques, and assessment, the mentors had the opportunity to learn what techniques best suited their style through the guidance of the instructors.
Spring 2018 Throughout the spring semester the mentors had the opportunity to dive deeper into topics of diversity, curriculum building, personal and professional development, and community engagement. The program offered student mentors the opportunity to continue developing leadership skills within the classroom and also discuss areas of personal growth.
career. Alix also spoke about ways to utilize the skills gained as a mentor in the workforce and how to articulate these skills during a job interview.
A main focus of the mentor curriculum for the spring semester were concepts of diversity, cultural competence, and developing awareness of the importance of community engagement in the development of strong business leaders. All Some areas of personal growth that the mentors FYDP classes were required to fulfill four hours of discussed during their weekly mentor meetings were community development in the Washington, D.C. stigma around mental health and self-care within community. The mentors were also required to fulfill the GWSB community, cross cultural communication, community engagement requirements by serving supporting international students, and how these as mentors in the Lemonade Day DC program. FYDP concepts all manifest in the workforce. The mentors and TSDC mentors had the opportunity to facilitate had the opportunity to hear from GWSB alumnus financial literacy and entrepreneurship concepts to and past FYDP mentor, Alix Montes, who spoke elementary and middle school students and observe about his personal experience around self-care business plans come to fruition on Lemonade Day. and soft skills that have helped him throughout his
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2 0 17 - 2 0 1 8 F Y D P & T S D C M E N T O R S
Anna Tapen
Caitlin O’Brien
Camille Bartsch
Chelsea Miller
Connor Losey
Corey Glassman
Eric Spector
Erin Gallagher
Gina Palovick
Joan Kim
Johnny Morgart
Julianne Giarrantano
Shihao (Justin) Huang
Rachel Blair
Sara Bobb
Sejal Mehta
Stephen Brown
Sumer Gill
Trevor Kleese
Victoria Swiacki
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDENT O R G A N I Z AT I O N S The Undergraduate Business Association (UBA) is an umbrella organization that unites all undergraduate affiliate student business organizations. The UBA is led by an Executive Board of student leaders that coordinate and plan events for the GWSB student
body. In 2017-2018 there were nineteen School of Business affiliated student organizations, each offering students avenues to get involved with GWSB, connect with classmates and alumni, and engage in outreach and leadership opportunities.
American Marketing Association Members: 40
Alpha Kappa Psi Members: 102
Beta Alpha Psi Members: 46 Ascend GWU Members: 50
Commercial Real Estate Network Members: 92 Capitol Advertising Members: 16
Corean Undergraduate Business Organization Members: 40
Delta Sigma Pi Members: 76
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GW Data Members: 500
Finance & Investments Club Members: 30
Undergraduate Consulting Group Members: 53
GW Women in Business Members: 358
GW Undergraduate International Business Association Members: 140
Lemonade Day DC Members: 25
Launch Pad Members: 15
Multicultural Business Student Association Members: 50
TAMID at GW Members: 25
Sports Business Association Members: 86
Women in Finance Alliance Members: 31
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CASE COMPETITIONS AND CONFERENCES International Business Case Competition The 2017 team traveled to San Diego State University in San Diego, California from October 18-22, 2017 to compete in the International Business Case Competition against seven teams from institutions across the nation. Dr. Liesl Riddle served as the faculty advisor and Dr. Mirasol EspaĂąola served as the staff advisor. In addition to the case competition, students had the opportunity to network with
GWSB alumni in the San Diego area. They visited a GWSB alum for a company tour at prAna, a premium lifestyle clothing company that offers sustainable clothes for yoga, travel, & outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Although the team did not advance to the final round, they put forth an excellent effort and represented GWSB professionally. The following students were selected to represent GWSB:
Judy Chen, BBA Finance and Marketing
Elizabeth Maysonet, BBA Finance and International Business
Justin Dembowski, BBA International Business
Jordan Cassel, BBA International Business
Undergraduate Consulting Group Inaugural Fall Case Competition This fall the Undergraduate Consulting Group, a UBA affiliate student organization, partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Programs to plan and implement an internal GW case competition. The organization also partnered with IBM, KPMG
and Deloitte to provide judging for two rounds of competition. Eleven teams participated in the competition, totaling 44 students from across the GW campus including our 2018 National Diversity Case Competition team.
National Diversity Case Competition The 2018 team traveled to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana from January 12-14, 2018 to compete in the National Diversity Case Competition against 35 teams from institutions across the nation. In preparation for the competition, the team participated in the inaugural UCG Case Competition on Saturday, November 11th gaining experience while supporting another GWSB sponsored event. They also met weekly with the faculty and team
advisors to review case methodology, practice presentation skills, and prepare for networking. All expenses were paid by the Office of Undergraduate Programs. Dr. Vanessa Perry served as the faculty advisor and Ms. Heather Bremenstuhl served as the staff advisor. The Office of Undergraduate Programs received a record number of applications and selected the following students:
Owen Manning, BBA Pre-Business Administration
Luis Otero-Bravo, BBA International Business & Business Economics & Public Policy
Youwen Hu, BBA Finance
Umm-Ai-Khair Zuhair, BBA Finance
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McDonough Business Strategy Challenge The 2018 team traveled to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. from February 6-10, 2018 to compete in the McDonough Business Strategy Challenge with 24 teams from institutions across the globe. Students were also offered the opportunity to
attend various leadership and consulting workshops, allowing them to work directly with a local nonprofit organization with 501(c) 3 status. Kelsey Roman served as the staff advisor. The following students were selected to represent GWSB:
Cheng Yan, BBA Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Pragati Walia, BBA Information Systems Technology Management & International Business
Parth Tandon, BBA Finance & Business Analytics
Isabella Mourgelas, BBA Business Economics & Public Policy
Emory Undergraduate Business Student Leadership Conference Each year the Office of Undergraduate Programs selects two non-senior students to represent GWSB at the Emory Undergraduate Business Student Leadership Conference, which is focused on global partnerships and leadership perspectives. This conference offers the opportunity for GWSB students to be empowered with skills to return and make a
significant, positive impact on the student body. Students attend interactive sessions with executives from a variety of industries as well as participate in a case competition working with other students from across the world. The Office of Undergraduate Programs selected the following students:
Jonathan Mendez, BBA Sport, Event & Hospitality Management
Carina Dhru, BBA Sport, Event & Hospitality Management
National Student Leadership Diversity Convention For the first time, the Office of Undergraduate Programs selected two non-senior student leaders from the Multicultural Business Student Association (MBSA) to attend the 2018 National Student Leadership Diversity Convention in Atlanta, Georgia from April 13 - 14th. GWSB student leaders were able to connect with over 10 other schools to hold
Camille Sery-Ble, BBA Sport, Event & Hospitality Management
Ryan Robinson, BBA Accountancy
an interactive dialogue about the challenges other campuses are facing in regard to diversity and social justice, and how they are working to overcome these and become more proactive. The two student leaders that attended were the co-presidents of MBSA:
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C O M M U N I T Y I N I T I AT I V E S Lemonade Day DC GWSB students and Undergraduate Programs staff hosted Washington, D.C.’s sixth annual Lemonade Day DC (LDDC) on April 28, 2018. This year-long program is a collaboration between the Office of
Undergraduate Programs, the Lemonade Day DC undergraduate student organization, Gallup Inc., and many community partners.
Program Sponsors: Gallup Inc. Jim Clifton Foundation Levitetz Family Foundation Giant Food Judy & Arthur Mintz Foundation GW Student Association Office of Undergraduate Programs
City & Community Partners: DC Regulatory Affairs Metropolitan Police Dept WMATA Baked & Wired
University Partners: Georgetown University American University
LDDC STATS
City Director’s Team: Nicholas Groomes Trianna Downing Emma Soderquist Michael Wang Andrea Nevins Johnny Morgart Nathaniel Weavill Deyvid Vasilev
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Total program participants
103
Total youth on April 28
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Total stands on April 28
School Partners: Roots PCS Georgetown Day School After School Programs: Higher Achievement Out of School Time Hubbard Place
$525 $6,278 Highest stand profit
Total estimated profit
Higher Achievement Summer Visit and Goals Clinic Higher Achievement is a program for middle school students from low-income areas of Washington D.C. that encourages them to reach their full potential, including earning a college degree. On Monday, July 31, 2017, 20 students from the Higher Achievement program visited GWSB and participated in a goal 20 | GW School of Business
planning clinic with staff from the Undergraduate Programs Office. Several Academic Advisors planned a fun and educational afternoon to help these students learn more about setting goals for themselves.
UNIVERSIT Y HONORS PROGRAM University Honors Program (UHP) Reception The GW School of Business hosted a Welcome Back reception for Honors students who are currently completing additional program requirements along with their degree requirements. The event was held on October 3, 2017 and was attended by 9
students, 1 faculty member, and 6 staff members. It was a great opportunity for students to make new connections and network with each other as well as with GWSB faculty and staff.
Food for Thought Event On April 20th, 2018, The Office of Undergraduate Programs held a “Food for Thought” event for UHP students and non-GWSB UHP students who were interested in the program. Dr. Chris Kayes presented research behind his latest article in the Harvard
Business Review, entitled “4 Self-Improvement Myths That May be Holding You Back.” Several staff members, 3 students, and two UHP advisors were in attendance.
NET WORKING TREKS Finance Trek For the first time, three organizations including Women in Finance Alliance (WIFA), Finance and Investments Club (FIC), and Real Estate and Finance Alliance (REFA) collaborated to plan and implement a finance-based networking trek to New York with the support of the Office of Undergraduate Programs and the F. David Fowler Career Center. This partnership engaged 37 students who visited 19 different employers across a variety of finance-based companies. Students studying real estate also visited 7 real-estate focused employers.
All three organizations had the opportunity to connect with GW and GWSB alumni while in New York. REFA held a networking panel and reception with 35 REFA alumni and mentors in addition to other GWSB finance and real estate alumni in NYC. WIFA and FIC collaborated with the Office of Undergraduate Programs and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to plan an alumni happy hour connecting with 25 alumni across the finance industry.
AKPsi & TAMID Trek Alpha Kappa Psi and TAMID, both actively engaged student organizations in GWSB, worked together to plan and implement their organization’s first-ever networking trek to New York. Five student leaders from these student organizations collaborated with the Office of Undergraduate Programs to engage 28 students in 13 employer visits across a wide range of business industries including finance, marketing and advertising, consulting, innovation and entrepreneurship, and real estate.
Both groups of students had the opportunity to connect with alumni and professionals outside of employer visits as well. AKPsi hosted an alumni happy hour and connected with 3 alumni in the fields of finance and law. TAMID collaborated with the TAMID chapter at Columbia University and the National TAMID chapter to host a networking panel and reception with professionals from New York who were also TAMID alumni.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR U N D E R G R A D U AT E S Literature in higher education often discusses the powerful learning environment that is created when students engage with faculty in a research experience. According to the Survey of Undergraduate Research Experiences, these opportunities help students gain valuable skills such as self confidence, how to work collaboratively and independently, understanding how knowledge is constructed and clarification of a career path. In response to this research, GWSB provided funds for 18 students to participate in research initiatives with faculty members within the School of Business through the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. These research projects have provided students with a large range
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of opportunities from supply chain sustainability research to researching global partnerships within the tourism industry using qualitative data analysis. REU is not only opening the doors to research within business but also providing students the ability to observe the interconnectedness that exists across all disciplines. In the Spring the Office of Undergraduate Programs hosted a luncheon to hear about the experiences both students and faculty had throughout the year. REU has been able to impact over 20 students in one academic year, helping them build relationships with faculty and to learn about research within both academia and the business industry.
I work for the Institute for Corporate Responsibility at The George Washington University as an undergraduate research assistant, wherein I assisted Dr. John Forrer, program director. I have worked on several projects over the semester related to GoodWill chocolate and supply chains. Firstly, we worked to develop a new course at GW called the Sustainable Supply Chain Strategies Project (SSCSP), a program for undergraduate students at the George Washington University to engage in study, research, and travel abroad in order to learn and contribute to ongoing studies related to sustainable supply chains. Secondly, I worked on a GoodWill Chocolate Feasibility Study, where our goal is to implement GoodWill chocolate at vendors on campus. Finally, I worked to develop a diagram so that chocolate suppliers can better understand their positive and negative impact on communities during their operations. - Miranda Simon, REU participant
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I was able to attend the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships in Sustainable Tourism in Montego Bay, Jamaica in partnership with Hannah Messerli, The Dwight D. Eisenhower Research Professor of Tourism Policy Chair of the International Institute for Tourism Studies (IITS).
At the conference I was able to witness and engage in the epitome of global partnerships within the business world, speak with individuals from around the world about the importance of global partnerships, and speak with the President of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina, where he stated that the partnership between private and public sectors in tourism contributed to the massive growth in the Dominican Republic within the last decade.
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Scholarships & Awards
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GWSB SCHOLARSHIPS The Scholarship Committee awarded the following scholarships to eight deserving students for the Spring 2018 term.
The Gene R. Cohen Scholarship: Hannah Kelly Kolobow, Ellen Boyer, McKinley Hall
The Polden Family Scholarship: Jeslyn M. Zakes
The David S. Cohen Scholarship: Stephen Beattie, Tarjeeana Khan, Sari E. Rush, Meaghan T. Gallagher
A C A D E M I C A C H I E V E M E N T AWA R D S The following students received awards for Academic Achievement.
Distinguished Scholar Award: Rosa Hakim, BBA International Business
GWSB Outstanding Achievement Award: Anna Tapen, Bachelor of Accountancy
Outstanding BBA Award: Alexander Schwarz, BBA Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Delta Sigma Pi Award: Heather Abrams, Bachelor of Science in Finance
John Henry Cowles Prize: Longge Wang, BBA International Business & Business Analytics
S T U D E N T L E A D E R S H I P AWA R D S This year, the GWSB Student Leadership Awards supported and enhanced the sense of community among students, student organizations, faculty, staff and alumni on several levels. The event honored the late Arthur “Artie” Mintz, an alumnus of The George Washington University School of Business class of 1966. Artie left a legacy of leadership, community, and commitment to student development, and his family attended the Student Leadership Awards to celebrate his memory. Mr. Hunter Thomas, GWSB class of 2013 and mentee and close friend of Artie, delivered the keynote address. Four new student awards were added to our list this year to increase recognition of students creating significant impact on the GWSB community and beyond. A selection committee reviewed the nominations and selected the award recipients.
Outstanding Freshman: Mariette Gervitz, BBA Pre-Business Administration
Outstanding Sophomore: Trianna Downing, BBA Business Economics & Public Policy
Outstanding Junior: Dylan Tally, BBA Business Economics & Public Policy
Outstanding Senior: Andrew Carlander, BBA Finance
Unsung Hero: Luis Otero-Bravo, BBA International Business & Business Economics & Public Policy
Dean’s Award: Mitchell Oertel, BBA International Business & Business Economics & Public Policy
Outstanding Student Employee: Sarah DeVito, Bachelor of Accountancy
Outstanding Student Organization: GW Data
Outstanding Student Organization Program: Ready, Set, Grow (Alpha Kappa Psi and Delta Sigma Pi) GW School of Business | 25
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