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July 31, 2009
Numbers for Fall
Greetings, and I hope each of you is doing well and enjoying some wonderful weather in Nashville (for those of you still local). We've had another productive summer here at The Massey School, but the term is quickly winding down, with fall fast approaching. As one group of students returns from a study abroad experience in June (see photo to left), another group is packing to head out in less than 2 weeks.
Summer classes conclude this week, and our August hooding ceremony (17 graduates) is set for Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. Here's a short bulleted list of some of the "numbers" we're currently tracking:
- 56 new MBA/MACC students to date have been admitted to the graduate school for the fall term;
- 36 students (our largest group ever) will complete the Summer Accounting Institute this Wednesday;
- 30 (or less) is the ranking we're hoping to achieve in BusinessWeek's part-time MBA rankings due out this fall;
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- 26 students depart August 15 for a study-abroad trip to Dublin/London with Dr. Susan Taylor;
- 16 alumni "audited" the new Business Mediation class taught last spring (the next opportunity is this fall);
- 14 students are scheduled to begin our inaugural Accelerated MBA (full-time) program this fall;
- 6 students just completed the Know Europe study abroad experience through Normandy Business School;
- 4 MBA students will become our first recipients of the new Massey Scholars Award ($10K scholarship);
- 2 separate new student orientations are scheduled for later this month in order to accomodate enrollment growth; and
- 1 MBA student (announced at hooding) just earned our highest score ever on the ETS MBA Major Field Test exit exam.
Massey Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony & Reception
Please join Dean Raines, the Massey faculty, and the Massey Alumni Advisory Board to celebrate the third annual Massey Distinguished Alumni Award on Thursday, October 1st at The Acorn in downtown Nashville.
The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the award ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
For more information...
The Massey Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed upon a Massey graduate who has displayed strengths in the areas of professional achievement, community involvement, and contributions to the success of The Massey School. This year’s award winner will be announced after August 15th, and invitations will be mailed shortly thereafter.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Students and alumni may bring a guest.
Click Download file to read about past award recipients.
Contact Londa Morgan for more information:londa@hardcastleconstruction.com or (615) 500-1443.
Fall Massey Networking Events
Summer will soon be coming to a close, and networking activities will resume! A new season brings new opportunities for you to expand your social and professional networks by attending our networking events. All events are open to current Massey students, as well as alumni.
The first networking event of the fall will be the Fall Networking Breakfast, hosted by Dean Raines at the Nashville City Club.
The breakfast will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Radio Talk Show host, Steve Gill (bio), of 99.7 WWTN FM’s The Steve Gill Show will speak to attendees on Individual Branding.
Networking will be held from 7:00-7:30 and 8:00 to 8:30. Steve Gill will speak from 7:30-8:00. A buffet breakfast will be served. Attendees are only responsible for parking fees.
Please RSVP for the September 2nd breakfast no later than Friday, August 28th. Email all RSVPs and other networking inquiries to Courtney_Hensley@ars.aon.com.
Click below for the Fall Schedule...
Other Upcoming Fall 2009 Massey Networking Events:
September 17th - Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Stoney River Restaurant, 3015 West End Avenue, Nashville TN 37203
October 1st - Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation & Reception, The Acorn, 1146 28th Avenue North (Reception, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Award Presentation, 6:30 p.m.)
October 15th - Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Mere Bulls, 5201 Maryland Way, Brentwood TN 37027
November – Evening Social, Predators Game, Game Date & Time TBA (Families Welcome)
November 19th - Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Brick Top's 3000 West End Avenue, Nashville TN 37203
December 17th - Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Sunset Grille, 2001 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville 37212
Email all RSVPs and other networking inquiries to Courtney_Hensley@ars.aon.com.
Contact Londa Morgan regarding the Distinguished Alumni Award, londa@hardcastleconstruction.com.
Sign up for TEAM MASSEY in the Dragon Boat Race
Join the TEAM MASSEY effort in the 2009 Dragon Boat Race, August 22nd on the Cumberland River to benefit the Cumberland River Compact.
Deadline to sign up is August 14th; email teresawade@comcast.net for more information and to register.
Several Massey professors have offered their support and Dr. Finley will be our boat drummer! We still need a few students, alumni, friends or family members to fill the team.
Details below...
Dragon Boat racing differs from other team sports in that no one person on the team is more important than another. Winning a Dragon Boat race hinges on how well a team works together at paddling in sync, and how well each paddler perfects the stroke technique. The popularity of Dragon Boat racing has exploded, with an estimated 50 million people participating in the sport around the world each year.
For more info and clips of past dragon boat races: www.nashvilledragonboat.com.
You’ll love this event and race site. Riverfront Park located at the foot of Broadway in downtown Nashville is the perfect venue for both paddlers and spectators. A large viewing area and “paddlers row” are within walking distance to top restaurants, snack bars, parking, souvenir shops, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium, and many other Music City attractions. So bring the whole family and plan on spending the day!
Activities
• The “dotting the eye” of the dragon ceremony will kick off the races on Saturday morning at 8 a.m.
• Throughout the day, music and arts will be a part of the festival. Check the program for times and places.
• The races will run approximately every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winners will be announced and honored during the closing ceremonies in the Main Festival Tent, starting at 5 p.m.
• Food and other vendors will be present at various locations throughout the day.
Join our TEAM MASSEY effort in the boat or as a cheerleader on the river bank!
Attention Alumni: Mediation Class Open
A recently added class, Mediation For Today's Business Leaders, has proven to be popular with both current students and alumni. Sixteen alumni sat in on the new course the first time it was offered this past spring. When combined with the entry level Negotiation course, a student is certified as a Rule 31 Mediator by the Tennessee Supreme Court!
Currently, a limited number of spots are available in this course for the fall session. The class is held in the 5-week session, and the first class will be Tuesday, November 10. Decision Making and Negotiation Skill (MGT 6940) is a prerequisite.
If you would like to audit the class, please contact Melissa Mitchell at melissa.mitchell@belmont.edu.
Save the Date: Massey Reunion for the Graduating Classes of 2003 and 2004
A reunion for the May and December graduating classes of 2003 and 2004 will be held on Saturday, September 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Warner Park, Area 6, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville. Families welcome.
Hosted by Amber Humphrey, Londa Morgan, and Carla Worthey. Invitations forthcoming.
For more information, email londa@hardcastleconstruction.com.
Current MACC/MBA Students and Alumni: Get Involved with SIFE
The Belmont chapter of SIFE is looking for volunteers from the Belmont business community. Current graduate students and alumni are encouraged to explore the opportunity to serve as project leaders, working with undergraduate students to make a measurable impact in the community. (Last year's award-winning Belmont national team is shown in the photo to the right.)
SIFE’s motto is “A head for business, and a heart for the world.” The non-profit organization partners with business leaders and universities to empower college students to make a difference in their communities through the positive power of business.
How can you help? Click below for more…
What is needed?
Volunteers with business experience to help guide projects. SIFE projects are evaluated within the Belmont chapter and then at a national competition based on three key factors: economic impact, measurable outcomes, and service to the community.
Belmont has experienced a great deal of success at the national competition, and with your input, can build on that to achieve even more.
SIFE involvement offers:
• Resume-worthy project management
• Recruiting exposure – many of the Fortune 500 and largest global non-profits use the national competition as a forum to recruit talent to their organizations
• Measurable project outcomes
• Serious competition
• Significant community impact
• Leadership development
• Mentoring opportunities
If you would like more information about the opportunity, please email BelmontSIFE@gmail.com.
To learn more about SIFE, click here.
LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt: Cross-Functional Improvement Analysis I & II
The Scarlett Leadership Institute has partnered with Quadrant One Group to present a unique Six Sigma training program featuring compressed classroom time and maximum one-on-one coaching time.
The two Cross-Functional Analysis courses build upon Continuous Improvement Analysis within a Six Sigma framework, focusing on advanced topics including creating survey instruments to measure customer satisfaction, advanced statistical process control, measurement system evaluation, regression, and normal theory. Each student completes an actual Six Sigma project that will significantly improve the performance results of their organization.
Click below for details...
Black Belt Course I: Cross-Functional Analysis 1 (Green Belt Certification)
Course begins October 6, 2009
Black Belt Course II: Cross-Functional Analysis 2 (Black Belt Certification)
Course begins January 19, 2010
For more information:
Phone: 615.460.5554
Email: scarlettadmissions@belmont.edu
Website: http://scarlett.belmont.edu
Massey Golf Network August Outing
When: 4pm - Sunday, August 16th
Where: Hermitage Golf Course, President’s Reserve, $35.50
3pm Networking and Warm up – Tee times begin at 4pm
Click below for more information...
Golfers at all skill levels are invited to join these monthly golf events to facilitate networking and build relationships. Come out for the pre-round networking and hit balls at the driving range, play a full round or only nine holes.
· Seven day advanced reservation and credit card number is required to secure your tee time. This means August 9th is the deadline to sign up. Call the Hermitage pro shop at 615.847.4001 for your reservation. Be sure to tell them you are with the Massey/Belmont group, 4 pm tee times on August 16th.
· 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 your skill level or handicap AFTER you make your reservation. 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 before August 9th.
The next Golf Network event will be held on Saturday, September 12.
Volunteer with Habitat on September 19
The next scheduled community volunteer event for Massey students is on September 19th with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat builds affordable homes and provides interest free mortgages for low income families.
Massey and volunteers from CAT Financial, led by Massey Alum Aaron Murdock, are teaming up once again. We will be working on day 3 of the typical 8-day build process and will install siding, soffits, and other fixtures in and outside our assigned house. This is a fun day to trade in your desk job for a hammer and tool-belt. Fifteen volunteers are requested from Massey. If you would like to participate, please contact Isaac Lewis at isaac_lewis@bellsouth.net.
Ronald McDonald House Thanks Massey Volunteers!
On July 11th the families residing at the Ronald McDonald House were treated to a barbeque-style lunch, compliments of volunteers comprised of Massy students, alumni, faculty, friends and family. Ronald McDonald House relies almost entirely on donations and volunteer support for its daily operations. An important part of volunteer support is the supply of meals.
Families from all over the country stay at the House while their sick children receive treatment at one of the area hospitals. Sadly, the Nashville Ronald McDonald House stays full (35 people) most of the time. Fortunately, the House provides a wonderful environment for the families to stay close to their loved ones during a difficult time.
From talking to the residents it seemed everyone really enjoyed the food we provided. Kroger supplied us with 40 pounds of hamburger and side items from the deli. The remainder of the food was purchased through donations from Massey students, Dr. Stan York, and Dr. Joe Alexander. Special thanks go to LaDonna Boyd for baking the cookies, to Russ Cornwall and Brett Printz for manning the grill, and to Eric Jolly for keeping the flames under control!
With 17 volunteers, we were slightly overstaffed (which was a great problem to have!), but with Dr. York’s operational management skills, all went smoothly. On behalf of the residents and staff at Ronald McDonald House, thanks to all the volunteers for making it a great event!
If you would like to learn more about the Ronald McDonald House or to volunteer on an individual basis, you may visit the website at http://www.rmhnashville.com/.
Sign up for the Business Analyst Certification Program
The Scarlett Leadership Institute has partnered with Developmentor to present a Business Analyst Certification Program, teaching Business Analyst principles and advanced techniques specific to software projects.
The program will focus on making Business Analysts tech-savvy and strong communicators who can elicit and translate requirements between business stakeholders and software developers. Additionally, the Business Analyst Certification Program will prepare program participants for the IIBA certification examination.
The Business Analyst program will begin in January of 2010. The program consists of five course modules; each course module is taught over three consecutive days, which occur every six to eight weeks. The program duration is eight months.
For more information:
Phone: 615.460.5554
Email: scarlettadmissions@belmont.edu
Website: http://scarlett.belmont.edu
July 30, 2009
Join the Massey LinkedIn Group Today!
If you haven't already done so, be sure to go on LinkedIn and join the group for the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business. We are nearing our goal for the year of 500 members and need your help to get there!
July 20, 2009
Massey School and Export University - Nashville
Dear current Massey students and alumni,
We are excited to announce that the Jack C. Massey School of Business will be co-sponsoring an event conducted by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Export University - Nashville will be held July 30, 2009. The day-long event is an opportunity for Tennessee exporters to gain a competitive edge, and is intended for those that are currently exporting and those that are new to it. Topics will include export sales, finance and logistics solutions.
We think that Export University - Nashville will be an excellent learning experience for all who have the opportunity to be involved.
Details below:
What: Export University - Nashville
Where: Regions Bank, 315 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37237.
When: July 30, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Registration fee is $59. Includes lunch and a copy of The Basic Guide to Exporting.
Click here for the flyer: View image
Register now by clicking here.
For more information, please contact Dean.Peterson@mail.doc.