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June 29, 2009
Massey July Update
The word? Enrollment. It seems these days in the Massey Graduate School Office, each day consists of following up with or interviewing new student prospects for what are now three distinct graduate programs we offer. When you graduate almost 75% of your student population in just a year and a half, you spend a lot more of your time then recruiting and admitting a brand new group of professionals each enrollment cycle.
This year, in addition to our Professional MBA and MACC programs, most of you are aware that we have also added a new Accelerated MBA program for those individuals with high academic potential but without the requisite professional experience necessary for admission into our PMBA program. To date, I am very pleased with the quality of this new group of students. In addition to some of our recent Belmont COBA graduates who are enrolling in this new program, we are drawing interest from a number of international students as well. Yesterday, I interviewed an applicant from Canada, and we are even working with one individual from Turkey. This should prove to be a talented and yet very diverse cohort of students who will add a whole new dimension to our graduate programs.
A little farther down in this edition of the eLeader, you will read about our current group of Summer Accounting Institute (SAI) students. We expect that with the size of this year's class entering the MACC program in the fall, we should be the largest MACC program in the State of Tennessee--a first for The Massey School.
Another group of Massey students is currently preparing for the next study-abroad experience. Dr. Susan Taylor is leading 25 individuals next month on a trip with a primary focus on Ireland, yet with a brief set of activities in London as well.
And finally, if you haven't already done so, be sure to sign up for our Belmont University Massey Graduate School of Business at LinkedIn.com. Our group has arleady grown to 321 alumni and students, with new individuals adding each week. Our goal is to reach 500 by the end of this calendar year, and we are currently on pace to exceed that number. LinkedIn groups are a great tool for expanding your professional network as well as keeping up with current job opportunities.
I hope are having a wonderful and yet productive summer. I look forward to seeing you soon at one of our upcoming networking or power luncheon events. Joe
Nominations Due for Massey Distinguished Alumni Award
The third annual Massey Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony & Reception will be held this year on:
Thursday, October 1st, at The Acorn in downtown Nashville.
All Massey Faculty and Alumni are encouraged to nominate at least one Massey graduate for this esteemed award. Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients are selected based on professional achievements, community involvement, and commitment to the Massey Graduate School.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, July 3rd and should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
It is important to note that while it is preferable for nominees' activities to support all three areas of criteria, it is not necessary that you be able to provide all of this information when you make your nomination. Massey Alumni Advisory Board members will contact nominees to request more detailed information on their activities.
Please click here to submit your nomination, or copy and paste the following link into your internet browser: http://www.sitemason.com/form/jPLleM.
Students Near Half-Way Mark in SAI
A record number of students were admitted to the 2009 Summer Accounting Institute and have been working for more than a month toward program completion. Designed as an intense immersion in accounting for those that did not pursue accounting studies in their undergraduate degree programs, the program fills a unique need.
"The SAI is a perfect fit for someone transitioning into accounting from another career, as I am doing," says participant Wendy Stallings. "It streamlines the major material covered in an undergraduate degree into one intense summer, so that I don’t have to earn a second bachelor’s degree before beginning the MACC program."
When asked about her experience, Wendy reiterates what many SAI participants have said: The program is intense.
"Or maybe very intense would be more appropriate. When you dream about journal entries and T accounts (as I did the other night), you know you’re doing a lot of accounting."
All the work serves to get the students where they want to be, as quickly as possible. It also serves as a great networking and acclimation tool for those entering the MACC program.
"Getting to meet a wide range of professors and working with students from a variety of backgrounds makes for a great introduction to Belmont," says Wendy. "It also gives you a chance to explore the wide array of career options available to accountants before making any major decisions about career paths."
For more information about the Summer Accounting Institute, click here.
June 28, 2009
Massey Students Travel to Know Europe
Massey MBA student Teresa Wade writes of her month-long travel as a participant in the Know Europe international trip. Here is a glimpse into her experience...
Friday morning started with a lecture from Michel Burquois, a European product marketing expert who works with an organization called OIV, which is similar to the United Nations, but focuses only on the wine industry. His résumé includes participation in the team that created Nestlé’s Kit Kat. He was quite knowledgeable on campaign and marketing development, an invaluable resource not only for our project, but a great contact for future reference.
In the afternoon our group took a short bus ride to experience the Cliffs at Etretat. The photos don’t do justice to this massive place, but will hopefully give you an idea of the scenery…. It was truly amazing.
Our hike lasted about two hours from the time we hiked to the top and then down and around through the small town. This was another of Claude Monet’s vantage points during his time in the Le Havre, France region.
Our path took us down into the town of Etretat, which was quaint and cute, with beach cafés with a beautiful view of the cliffs.
After a morning run, class, group project work, and an exhilarating hike at the cliffs, I was beat. I worked on my project a couple of hours and hit the hay. I am up early this morning, playing golf with Perry and Noel from the University of New Orleans, at a course located at the cliffs where we were yesterday. It should be an experience for sure. The wind will be wild, but the scenery incredible…. And how many opportunities will I get to play golf in France?
Ronald McDonald House Volunteer Opportunity
Massey Volunteer Event: July 11th at the Ronald McDonald House.
Approximately 10-15 volunteers are needed to prepare and serve lunch, (back yard barbeque-style!). Also, donations for funds and/or buns, burgers, and other typical barbeque supplies are needed.
This opportunity is the latest in a series of planned volunteer events organized by the Massey Graduate Council. Invited participants include Massey students, faculty, staff, and alumni. If you would like to volunteer your time, cooking skills, or supplies to the event please contact Isaac Lewis at isaac_lewis@bellsouth.net.
The Ronald McDonald house offers lodging and support for families whose seriously ill children are receiving treatment in Nashville. Breakfast, lunch, and dinners are provided at the House by volunteers.
College of Business Career Development Center News
Weekly Job Search Workshops are being held throughout the summer for those Massey students/alumni who are ready to begin their job search or find themselves in career transition. The workshop offers a process for job search, a demonstration of our exclusive online resources and best practices to engage your professional network.
Click below to learn more about these workshops and how to participate in Accounting Recruiting Season.
Weekly “Job Search Strategy Workshop” Wednesdays Noon – 1:00 pm*
MBC 413 - Open to all student/alumni job seekers; No RSVP required!
*No workshop is scheduled for July 15th.
Accounting Recruiting Season is right around the corner! Our fall Accounting recruiting season will kick off with the Accounting Professionalism Workshop on Tuesday Sept. 1st from 4:00 – 6:30 in Neely Dining Hall. The on-campus recruiting period is scheduled to begin in mid September.
MACC students and alumni that wish to participate in the Fall recruiting season should submit a resume to be included in the Accounting resume book by August 15th to get a jumpstart on the process. Resumes can be emailed to Lori LeBleu at (lori.lebleu@belmont.edu).
Alumni: if your firm is interested in attending the event or posting positions for the Master of Accountancy students have them contact the Career Development Center.
For more information and a complete list of our resources, Contact Lori LeBleu, Director College of Business Administration Career Development Center, lori.lebleu@belmont.edu or 460-6217.
Massey Golf Network - Next Outing July 18!
The Massey Golf Network invites current Massey students and alumni at all golf skill levels to join us Saturday, July 18th on the General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course.
Networking and warm up at 2pm, tee off at 3pm.
For more details...
The course is offering a fantastic discounted rate to our group, $49.50 for 18 holes. This price also includes balls at the driving range, cart, and a space for networking.
Details:
• Golfers can play 9 or 18 holes or just hit balls at the range ($12).
• Advanced reservation and credit card number is required to secure your tee time.
• Call the Hermitage pro shop at 615.847.4001 for your reservation.
(Tell them you are with the Massey Golf Network for 3pm tee times on July 18th)
• Sign up for Hermitage’s FREE-quent player program – Buy four rounds of 18 holes and get one free!
• Please email Teresa Wade at teresawade@comcast.net with a contact phone number and your skill level or handicap after you’ve made your reservation at Hermitage. Golfers will be grouped according to skill level. These outings are not formal tournaments.
• Be sure to arrive in time to mingle and get warmed up at the range.
Call Hermitage and reserve your spot by July 11th!
The next outing will be held on August 15th.
Scarlett Leadership Institute offers Signature Executive Program
The need to develop the next generation of world-class business leaders is one that is acknowledged by society, the media and executives everywhere. The Signature Executive Program offers a unique and engaging means of transferring leadership experience to the next generation of business leaders.
For more information...
Open only to high potential individuals nominated by senior leadership in their respective organizations, this "for-leaders by-leaders" executive education program was designed by leading business minds to develop the people and talent they need to support the continued success of their organizations.
Next Program Begins August 20th.
For more information:
(615) 460-5554
scarlett.belmont.edu
Massey students get crankin', give a hand to local charity
On behalf of the Martha O’Bryan Center, a big Thank You goes out to the twenty Belmont volunteers who gave their time on June 14th to help make the 24th annual “Purity Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin” event a huge success. It was a beautiful day to volunteer and have a chance to sample some amazing ice cream flavors. There were over 2,700 people who attended the event which raised $50,000 for the Martha O’Bryan Center’s operating budget.
For those of you who have never been to the “Crankin”, local folks prepare homemade ice cream and compete for the honor of the winning recipe to be featured as a Purity ice cream flavor. This year’s winner was Susan Williams (no, not our own Dr. Susan Williams) of Franklin, TN, with her recipe for “Raspberry Chocolate Truffle”. If you would like to learn more about the Martha O’Bryan Center or to volunteer on an individual basis, you may visit the Center’s website at http://www.marthaobryan.org/.