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Hi Students:
TOPICS COVERED IN THE JANUARY 2009 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT EMAIL INCLUDE:
Academic Services Business Policy Course Tip Career Center Course News Final Exam Schedule Internships Personnel News Rutgers Learning Center Student Award Waiting Lists
THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - CHANGES IN LEADERSHIP Effective Jan. 1, the Rutgers School of Business—Camden has a new leadership structure that will continue to advance the undergraduate program.
Dr. Rayman Solomon now serves as acting executive dean for the professional schools at Rutgers-Camden. In this capacity, he will have general oversight of the School of Business while continuing to serve as dean of the School of Law, a position that he has held since 1998. Dean Solomon, who earned both a Ph.D. and JD at the University of Chicago, is known across the university for his insight, creative thinking, and commitment to effective collaboration. He will work closely with the School of Business faculty, staff, students, and graduates to advance our business school.
In the fall, we will launch a national search for a permanent business dean to replace Dr. Mitchell Koza, who has elected to return to the faculty.
Dean Solomon has a national reputation for his commitment to developing innovative approaches to effective legal education, including a highly respected portfolio of clinical programs that provide students with real-world experience. Under his guidance, the Rutgers School of Law steadily rises as a choice destination for top students seeking a world-class education from a premier public law school.
He seeks to apply the same vision and enthusiasm to the School of Business. “In this competitive environment, a Rutgers degree from a professional school must signify that the student is well prepared both in theory and practice, and can make a real contribution to an employer,” says Dean Solomon. “This holds true for undergraduates even as it applies to graduate-level programs. I am absolutely committed to working with the students, faculty, staff, and graduates of the business school, as well as with the regional business community, to help grow opportunities for the Rutgers School of Business.”
Additionally, Dr. Eugene Pilotte has agreed to serve as vice dean of the School of Business. He most recently served as senior associate dean. In this new position, he will be responsible for academic and curricular matters in the business school, and will work collaboratively with the faculty and Dean Solomon. Dr. Pilotte is a professor of finance on the School of Business faculty.
Finally, Dr. Carol Kaufman-Scarborough and Dr. Rakesh Sambharya have agreed to serve as associate deans of undergraduate and graduate studies, respectively. Both of these are newly-created associate deanships. Dr. Kaufman-Scarborough is a professor of marketing, Dr. Sambharya a professor of management.
They join Dr. Sam Rabinowitz, who continues to serve as associate dean for special projects, and Nathan Levinson, who remains associate dean for finance and administration.
ACADEMIC SERVICES - January 2009 Official Notices The Dean’s Office of the School of Business, Camden (SBC, School 52) will list new policies, procedures and/or changes for the benefit of the University community. It is the students’ responsibility to be informed. This effort is designed to make this information available to the broadest possible audience in the widest possible forum available to the campus community. Please pay careful attention and make every effort to comply. Official notices will be published in the Gleaner the first week of the month. Please direct your questions regarding these notices to asksbc@camden.rutgers.edu.
(1) Scholastic (Academic) Standing Any student whose cumulative GPA is below 2.00 is placed on academic probation and is subject to academic restrictions. You are required to meet with the Academic Services Office to address your academic standing. Administrative and financial holds may be placed on students’ records who have not met with the Academic Services Office. If the cumulative grade point average does not improve to at least a 2.000 by the end of this semester, you may be subject to academic dismissal in accordance with the policies in the current College Catalog.
(2) Business Policy Enrollment (Effective January 2009) Only students who have completed the Business Core (See Below) and have completed at least 90 credits will be permitted to enroll in Business Policy (52:620:450). Students should meet with an Academic Services staff member to adjust graduation plan to comply with this policy, if needed. There will no exceptions or considerations for special circumstances! Business Core Courses 1 Organizational Behavior (52:620:303) 2 Principles of Finance (52:390:301) 3 Management Science (52:620:321) 4 Operations Management (52:620:325) 5 Management Information Systems (52:623:334) 6 Principles of Marketing (52:630:201)
(3) NJCC AA/ AS Graduates Transfer students who graduated from a NJ Community College with an AA or AS degree in May 2008 or after may be eligible for the provisions of the “Lampitt Law.” Students must present proof of graduation to the Academic Services Office to confirm eligibility
(4) Intra-University (School to School) Transfers to the School of Business All students who plan to transfer to a different college within the University must do so using the School to School (S2S) intra-university transfer application process. Please refer to the S2S web page for more information, deadlines and instructions http://admissions.rutgers.edu/collegetocollege/
(5) Updated Curriculum Worksheets Curriculum worksheets for all freshmen (1st year) students, beginning September 2008 have been updated. Please stop by the Academic Services Office to obtain a new one or it can be downloaded at: http://camden-sbc.rutgers.edu/ProspectiveStudent/ugrad/worksheets2.htm
BUSINESS POLICY COURSE TIP It has been brought to my attention that many students were unaware of what our capstone course Business Policy entails. This course builds on your prior courses that are business fundamentals: Management Accounting, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Finance, MIS, Management Science, Operations Management, and Organizational Behavior. This semester we are piloting a review site on sakai for students who will be taking the course this Spring. Once it is thoroughly tested, we will make it available for all our students. In addition, it would be in your best interest to save your textbooks and class notes from these key courses.
CAREER CENTER Welcome back. We are pleased to provide you with our Spring 2009 Semester Program Flyer
http://cc.camden.rutgers.edu/events/SPRING-2009%20eventscalendar.pdf
Key Programs include the annual Public Service (3/4/09) and Spring Job Fairs (3/31/09) and special seminars on: · Careers for Science Majors · Careers for Business Majors · Diagnostic Testing with Kaplan · What Color is Your Parachute Job Seminar · Special Job Hunting Seminars for Alumni , Speed Networking Program with RUC Alumni · MBA Talent Finder Virtual Job Fair, Greater Philadelphia Teacher Job Fair and more · MBA Guest Speaker Seminar
NEW!!!! – E-Portfolio Program for Students and Alumni - http://cc.camden.rutgers.edu/students/exploring/CreatingandYourPortfolio.pdf
The Career Center is located in the lower level of the campus center – 30 seconds from Starbucks. Jim Marino, Assistant Dean / Director – Career Center - 856-225-6046 - (jmarino@camden.rutgers.edu)
BILLS, BILLS, BILLS - Every semester the School of Business has to call and email students whose names we receive from the Registrar due to non-payment of their term bills. Students who do not confirm their registration (even with a zero balance), do not make payments, or make payment arrangements will be disenrolled from classes. Be sure that you are not one of those students by planning ahead!!
In order to conserve natural resources, the University will no longer mail paper term bills to your home address for Rutgers Tuition and Fee charges. You will be notified by email when your term bill is available on line. Visit our web site at www.studentabc.rutgers.edu for further information. Term bills are due on January 5, 2009.
COURSE NEWS - SEATS STILL AVAILABLE! Some of you may not have completed your Spring Schedules. We have opened up several classes based on student enrollment and classroom size.
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE The final exam schedule for Spring 2009 has been posted at this url: http://registrar.rutgers.edu/CM/Spring09_exams.htm INTERNSHIPSThe School of Business is proud to have an outstanding Internship program directed by Professor Joe Haro. Students should apply well before the end of the Spring term for Summer and Fall internships. Please make an initial application in person in Mr. Haro’s office. Office hours are always posted on the door. Otherwise, please email Mr. Haro at jharo@camden.rutgers.edu or call to make arrangements.
PERSONNEL
AREA COORDINATORS For Spring 2009
An “Area Coordinator” is similar to a Department Chair and can give you advice on your selection of courses in a particular area. They also can determine eligibility to take upper level courses and can help to identify approved electives in other disciplines. Here are the Area Coordinators for Spring 2008: Accounting: Dr. Emel Kahya Finance: Dr. Sam Rabinowitz Human Resource Management: Dr. Chester Spell Management: Strategy, International, and Entrepreneurship: Dr. Briance Mascarenhas Management: MIS and E-Commerce: Dr. Snehamy Banerjee Marketing: Dr. Robert Schindler
SCHOLARSHIPS 1. Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women The Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women is a merit-based grant for women to complete their undergraduate degree while working full-time for a company that is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Apply online at: http://www.greaterphilachamber.com/paradigm.aspx Applications are due February 6, 2009
2. The East Division of Quaker, Tropicana, and Gatorade a division of PepsiCo, Inc. announces a scholarship program for college sophomores or juniors who are a. enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study, major in a business degree (Marketing, Management, Sales, Communications) or a Finance/Economics program relevant to Quaker, Tropicana, and Gatorade b. have an interest in pursuing sales/marketing careers, and c. have a minimum Grade-Point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale d. APPLICATION deadline is February 10, 2009 e. Applications available at: http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/qtgsales
STUDENT AWARDS Dr. Julie Ruth has announced that Melodie R. Shinn has been been selected as a "Rising Star" by the Philly Ad Club! Her profile is included in the "Rising Stars" column of the January/February 2009 issue of the Philly Ad Club's "Ad News" magazine, along with several students from other colleges and universities in the area. Congratulations!
WARNING NOTICES – WHY DO WE SEND THEM AND WHAT TO DO NEXT
Your professor may send you a warning notice if he or she is concerned about your academic performance and/or your attendance. If you receive a warning, go talk to you professor to see what you need to do in order to improve your success in the class. Many professors assign points for class participation, and frequent absences can significantly affect your grade.
Students should also use the warning notices to evaluate whether they should drop a class. The drop date provides you with time so that professors can give students graded feedback. Per the most recent academic calendar for Spring the last day to drop a course is April 6th. Note that the calendar at http://registrar.rutgers.edu/CM/Spring09_calendar.htm provides specific information. Have a great semester! Please email your questions and suggestions! Dr. KS
Carol Kaufman-Scarborough, Ph.D Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs BSB 251 Office: 856-225-6592 Fax: 856-225-6231 © 2007 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved
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