2018-2019 ANNUAL
The George Washington University School of Business
Office of Undergraduate Programs
REPORT
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN I will never forget these four years I’ve served as dean for undergraduate programs. Over that time, our office discovered what gets results and truly differentiates GW’s undergraduate business program. So this past year, we focused on and supported those strengths and I am proud of our achievements. The pages that follow reveal the depth and breadth of undergraduate advising and programming this year. You will see our emphasis on highly professional academic advising, developing student leadership within student organizations, and promoting collaboration across the School of Business and the university. Our successes this year would not have been possible without our dedicated staff, student leaders, alumni, and key faculty. You inspire me, and I thank you so much for your talent, spirit, and hard work. Raise high!
Leo Moersen Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S The Office of Undergraduate Programs Staff Student Statistics Section I: Academics Academic Advising & Academic Success Coaching Welcoming New Students Study Abroad Concentration Information Sessions Bachelor of Science in Finance Section II: Programs First Year Development Program & Transfer Student Development Course Student Mentor Program Lemonade Day DC Higher Achievement Undergraduate Business Association Student Organizations Case Competitions & Conferences Career Networking Treks Section III: Scholarships & Awards GWSB Undergraduate Scholarships Student Leadership Awards Section IV: Office Initiatives & Staff Professional Development Business Process Improvement Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Green Initiatives
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THE OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS The Office of Undergraduate Programs in the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB) oversees undergraduate education and offers academic advising and co-curricular opportunities to students in and out of the school. GWSB offers three degrees: the Bachelor of Accountancy (BAccy), the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and the Bachelor of Science (BS). GWSB offers two minors: Business Administration and Creativity, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship. The Office of Undergraduate Programs staff works 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.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Leo Moersen, J.D., C.P.A. Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
L. Thomas Wood, IV, M.Ed. Assistant Director, Academic Advising
Mirasol EspaĂąola, Ed.D.
Executive Director, Undergraduate Advising & Programs
Cait Shannon, M.Ed. Assistant Director, Academic Advising
Rachael Forker, M.A. Assistant Director, Co-Curricular Programs
A D V I S I N G & P R O G R A M S S TA F F
Kelsey Roman, M.S.
Program Associate, Student Leadership & Engagement
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Christopher Oliver, M.A. Senior Academic Advisor
Peyton Paradiso, M.Ed. Senior Academic Advisor
A D V I S I N G & P R O G R A M S S TA F F ( C O N T )
Andrew Robinson, M.A. Senior Academic Advisor
Mary Rothemich, M.A. Senior Academic Advisor
Marissa Allegra
Academic Advising Assistant
Michele Guthrie
Academic Advising Assistant
STUDENT EMPLOYEES
Francisco Solorzano
Student Development Specialist
Kyanna Spaulding
Undergraduate Marketing Assistant
Joan Kim
Undergraduate Student Assistant, Fall 2018
Jonathan Mendez
Student Development Specialist
Serena Anand
Academic Success Coach
Trianna Downing
Assistant City Director, LDDC
Erin Wilkins
Academic Success Coach
Julianne Giarrantano
Undergraduate Student Assistant, Spring 2019
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STUDENTS
1,785
GWSB STUDENTS & ACADEMICS BY THE NUMBERS 49%
FEMALE
19% FRESHMEN
35% SENIORS
51% MALE
22% SOPHOMORES
24% JUNIORS
1,348 CONTINUING STUDENTS
3 READMIT STUDENTS
395 INCOMING FIRST-YEARS
60 STUDENT ATHLETES
39 TRANSFER STUDENTS
33 HONORS STUDENTS 73 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
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74% UNITED STATES 12% CHINA 1.5% SOUTH KOREA 1.5% INDIA 0.5% COLOMBIA 0.5% PANAMA 0.5% TAIWAN 0.5% TURKEY 9% OTHER
126 | 7%
36 | 2% Accountancy
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY
67 | 4% Business Analytics
52 | 3% Business Economics & Public Policy 297 | 17% Finance
55 | 3%
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
2 | 0.1% Individualized Field of Concentration 57 | 3% Information Systems & Technology Management
75 | 4% Sport, Event, & Hospitality Management 44 | 2% Real Estate
1,604 | 90% BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION*
438 | 25% Pre-Business Administration
57 | 3% Innovation & Entrepreneurship 275 | 15% International Business
204 | 11% Marketing
BBA STUDENTS WITH A 301 2ND CONCENTRATION
STUDENTS WITH A NON82 BUSINESS 2ND MAJOR
STUDENTS WITH 1+ 735 MINOR DECLARED
WITH A 8 STUDENTS 2ND MINOR DECLARED
TOP MINORS 141 ECONOMICS 71 SUSTAINABILITY 68 PSYCHOLOGY 64 COMMUNICATION * Breakdown indicates first BBA concentration only
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ACADEMICS
ACADEMIC ADVISING & ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACHING
Overview The Undergraduate Advising Center provides resources for current undergraduate students through various one-on-one appointment settings. Meetings with an academic advisor are available for students to explore degree options, discuss requirements, address academic concerns, and learn about campus resources. Students are able to meet with an advisor by scheduling a 30-minute appointment or
fice of Undergraduate Programs on-boarded two new Senior Academic Advisors, Andrew Robinson and Mary Rothemich, and a new Assistant Director of Advising Operations, Cait Shannon. New staff on-boarding was a collaborative process that consisted of a four-week training schedule that incorporated information regarding advising best-practices, business practices, curriculum training, standard operating procedures, by visiting the UnderCalendly for appointunderstanding the graduate Advising ment scheduling. The role played by the Center during daily transition to Calendly Programs Team and drop-in advising hours. has been smooth and much more. ThroughThe Undergraduate has allowed for greater out the training, new Advising Center also customization for apstaff worked closely provides Academic pointment setup and with all other members Success Coaching apnotifications, as well as of the team to ensure pointments. Academic the ability to easily pull they were developing success coaches are reports for scheduled an understanding of able to help students appointments. New the GWSB curriculum create and maintain notification capabilities and how to approach academic goals, dehelp prevent students conversations with stuvelop study plans, from becoming “No dents during advising identify resources, and Shows� and expending appointments. more. a 30-minute appointment slot. Process Improvement In Spring 2019 the Un- Staff On-boarding dergraduate Advising During the 2018-2019 Center implemented academic year, the Of-
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Assessment Each semester the Office of Undergraduate Programs sends out an advising survey to students that attended either an academic success coaching appointment, drop-in advising, or a 30-minute scheduled advising appointment. In Fall 2018, the assessment survey yielded an 8% response rate. Of those that responded, 90% agreed or strongly agreed that the advisor they met with listened to their concerns and 88% agreed or strongly agreed that the advisor they met with answered all of their questions.
FALL 2018
2,689
SPRING 2019
In Spring 2019, the assessment survey yielded a 9.44% response rate. Of those that responded, 99.3% strongly agreed or agreed that the advisor they met with
2,398
listened to their concerns; 92% strongly agreed or agreed that the advisor they met with was helpful in discussing their career plans and goals; 98.1% strongly agreed or agreed that the advisor they met with answered all of their questions; and 95.8% strongly agreed or agreed that overall, their academic advisor was a good source for academic advice about GWSB. According to the survey, almost all of the least favorable aspects of a student’s advising experience were related to the lack of available appointments and the time it takes to wait for an available advisor during peak periods at drop-in. During the 2018-2019 academic year the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center was
Student visits to the Undergraduate Advising Center
Student visits to the Undergraduate Advising Center
S T U D E N T S S AY “My advisor helped me when I was having some trouble in one of my classes, and was very helpful when organizing my spring schedule. She was a great person to discuss my future plans at GW and to organize myself academically.” “The advisors were able to relate to the concerns I had and provided multiple methods to resolve them, giving detailed directions on how to go about each method.” “They listened, understood my problem, and we both cooperated quickly to solve my issue at hand.” “Everyone in the advising office is very attentive and kind. Advisors that I’ve seen before remember our past conversations. The website is a helpful resource and the hours of availability, especially for drop in hours, are very convenient.” “I think the hours of availability are the hardest part about the Advising Center as scheduled appointments are booked up very fast.” down two advisors, and this hindered the ability to see students in a timely manner. It is student experiences like these that affirm the importance of hav-
ing a fully-staffed advising team, so GWSB can meet the needs of students and see them in a timely manner.
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68%
95%
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53%
95%
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
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WELCOMING NEW STUDENTS New Student Orientation Preparation New Student Orientation (NSO) transitioned from hosting students on campus in June to an August-only model. This model invited students to move onto campus early and participate in NSO Programming. To accommodate this model, The School of Business hosted Virtual Group Advising (VGA) sessions allowing students to connect with the advising team and their fellow incoming GWSB peers via video conference in July. These VGA sessions provided a platform for students to become familiar with GWSB curriculum, advising policies, reg-
istration protocol, and the opportunities and resources students can take advantage of once they arrive on campus. All incoming students registered remotely, and the Office of Undergraduate Programs has developed new operating procedures to better assist these students. The new August model also allowed for academic departments to provide targeted programming for new students once they arrived on campus, prior to the start of classes. During this time GWSB worked to build community, introduce campus resources, and discuss diversity and inclusion both within
STUDY ABROAD Making Study Abroad a Reality Information Session The GW School of Business hosted a study abroad information session for current students interested in studying abroad during their time at GW. The information session was held on October 10, 2018 and was at-
tended by 12 students. The Global Bachelor’s Program and the GW Fall in Paris program were highlighted as potential opportunities to study abroad and earn credits towards GWSB degree requirements.
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The School of Business, as well as GW at large. Inside GW The Office of Undergraduate Programs worked closely with the GW Office of Admissions to host GWSB panels, tours, and information tables during “Inside GW,” the admitted students welcome events held every April. During
their Inside GW day, students admitted to the School of Business were given the opportunity to engage with GWSB faculty, staff, and current students by attending a panel, exploring GWSB’s offerings through a tour of Duquès and Funger Halls, and/or interacting with current students at various information tables.
CONCENTRATION INFORMATION SESSIONS The Office of Undergraduate Programs hosted major/concentration information sessions. Students in our First Year Development Program (FYDP) are required to attend at least two sessions while other students are invited to attend if they are undecided or are considering a second concentration. The purpose of these information sessions is to give students the opportunity to meet faculty and learn about
the requirements of the major/concentration, as well as potential internships and careers. Departments designed their own information sessions; many included upperclass students, alumni, and industry professionals. All 10 sessions were recorded so students who were not able to attend could watch the recording afterward. A total of 432 students
attended the concentration information sessions, with most student attending multiple sessions. In
attendance were 370 students in FYDP, 5 students in TSDC, and 57 additional students.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
BSF STATS
The Office of Undergraduate Programs conducted programming in Spring 2019 for the Bachelor of Science in Finance Fall 2019 cohort. One information session was hosted on January 31,
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Total applicants to the Fall 2019 BSF cohort
2019, which consisted of 11 students. The Fall 2019 BSF/2nd Major Finance application opened on January 1, 2019 and closed on February 15, 2019. Intended second majors for the condition-
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Fully admitted students
ally admitted and fully admitted Fall 2019 cohort include: Arabic Studies, Biology, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, International Affairs, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology,
21
Conditionally admitted students
Spanish, and Statistics. The 21 Fall 2019 cohort conditionally admitted students will be reviewed in Summer 2019 and notified of their updated admission status for the Fall 2019 semester.
2
Students denied admission
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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMING
FIRST YEAR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM & TRANSFER STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COURSE First Year Development Program The First Year Development Program (FYDP) is a two-semester 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 take full ownership of 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. Transfer Student Development Course The Transfer Student Development Course
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(TSDC) provides students with information on resources at GW and GWSB to help them transition into GWSB and succeed both in and out of the classroom. In this course, new transfer students learn to understand their strengths, values, and passions and create their academic and career goals. They develop 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 and external transfer GWSB students; students earn one academic credit for this course.
Curriculum The First Year Development Program (FYDP) and Transfer Student Development Course (TSDC) allow students to explore a variety of developmental experiences in relation to transitioning to GWSB, exercising personal strengths and reflection, and preparing for a career as a global
business leader. During the 2018-2019 academic year, lessons and assignments in FYDP and TSDC included practicing professional communication; recognizing personal strengths and how they can contribute to a team environment; partnering with the F. David Fowler
Career Center to refine resumes, cover letters, and networking skills; exploring the significance of community engagement and corporate responsibility; and developing critical thinking skills through case study analysis and presentation.
each semester, the Office of Undergraduate Programs conducts an assessment of the FYDP and TSDC programs. Below are the responses from several students that took the courses in the Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 terms.
Assessment At the conclusion of
S T U D E N T S S AY “I enjoyed the environment of the class. Since the beginning, a very friendly environment and class was established and the class quickly became my favorite because of how comfortable the people made me feel.” “I enjoyed the case study presentation because I liked working with my group and the task at hand was interesting. I also enjoyed how this project allowed us to experience a case study presentation in a learning environment, where we could learn how to improve.” “I enjoyed getting to know people within the business school and seeing the opportunities that were out there for me to participate in. I believe that the program truly prepares business students for what lies ahead.” “I think the Community Engagement project was a great way to teach us the value of transforming into future business leaders that serve society. Additionally, the project opened up our minds and made us realize the stark contrast among living in different areas of DC.” “The instructor was by far the most human professor I had this entire semester. She is very down to earth and understandable, and cares a lot about the class if collective effort is shown. She is also able to value individual differences in the class in order to find topics of discussion.” “My mentor was so supportive, she was really easy to talk to, and offered great advice. I think she did a great job at leading class discussions, by providing her own thoughts and fully contributing to the conversation. She was a great resource in the beginning of the semester when I needed some help adjusting, and I’m really glad I had the opportunity to have someone who could guide me during this transition time!”
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FYDP & TSDC MENTOR PROGRAM The Mentor Program for the First Year Development Program (FYDP) and Transfer Student Development Course (TSDC) is an opportunity for upperclass students to work closely with an instructor and to gain experience as facilitators in a classroom setting. FYDP and TSDC mentors are student leaders who partner with one professional instructor to serve as an assistant in the teaching and facili-
tation process and a mentor to all first-year or transfer students in their class. These student leaders become competent in the following areas: developing strong facilitation and presentation skills in a classroom environment; fostering a welcoming and supportive community for first-year and transfer students; guiding first-year students’ transition into the GWSB environment while delivering
one-on-one interaction as peer mentors; creating effective lesson plans with GWSB Undergraduate Advising & Programs staff during weekly meetings; and collaborating during preparatory meetings, FYDP lecture and breakout, and debrief sessions to deliver a well-rounded first-year experience class.
highly selective application process. A cohort of 20-30 mentors are selected per academic year.
FYDP and TSDC mentors are selected each year during the spring semester through a
2018-2019 MENTORS
Aaron Wang
Abigail Sepich
Adam Schrader
Anita Clifford
Carmen Wu
Charles Rahbany
Emily Schmid
Emma Elmore
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Enku Negussie
Ennis Washington
Ese Eboigbe
Hannah Jackman
Holly Jones
Jacqueline Frazee
Jenny Qian
Julianne Giarrantano
Kathryn Wayman
Katie Quinn
Lauren Kumpa
Lavanya Bhatia
Nicky Cacchione
Patrick Forbes
Perri Solhjou
Sara Bobb
Sejal Mehta
Tajreeana Khan
Tony Lutri
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LEMONADE DAY DC With the support of the Office of Undergraduate Programs and GWSB students, Lemonade Day DC’s seventh annual program was an absolute success! Held on Saturday, April 27, young entrepreneurs set up
stands across the city at various locations such as Navy Yard, Georgetown, and even King Street Market in Virginia. Throughout the year, Lemonade Day DC extended its program by adding over 40 general body
Lemonade Day E-Board Trianna Downing, President Abigail Albert, VP of Marketing Emily Caviglia, VP of Youth Partnerships Joan Kim, VP of Membership Nate Weavill, VP of External Relations Gabrielle Picard, VP of Events Sara Ngo, VP of Technology Program Sponsors Gallup Inc. Jim Clifton Foundation Levitetz Family Foundation Giant Food Judy & Arthur Mintz Foundation 16 | The GW School of Business
members to its organization, mentoring new after school programs, collaborating and mentoring with American University’s brothers of Alpha Kappa Psi, and collaborating with more community partners. The year-
GW Student Association GWSB Office of Undergraduate Programs University Partners Georgetown University American University - Alpha Kappa Psi School Partners Roots PCS Georgetown Day School Horace Mann Elementary E.L. Haynes Charter School After School Programs Higher Achievement Out of School Time City & Community Partners DC Regulatory Affairs
long collaboration is supported by multiple university, organization, and community sponsors.
Metropolitan Police Department WMATA Baked & Wired Reren Ramen Ella’s Woodfired Pizza Bethesda Bagels Bochon Lululemon RASA Capitol Hill Books Muncheez Un Je Ne Sais Quoi Loft Alexandria Ten Thousand Villages Look Again Retail Shop Angelico’s Pizzeria
HIGHER ACHIEVEMENT Each year, the Office of Undergraduate Programs participates in various community activities to support Higher Achievement, an educational and mentorship program that empowers middle school students in the D.C. metro area. Campus Visit In July of 2018, the Office of Undergraduate Programs hosted
an information session and activity for young scholars during a Higher Achievement campus visit to GW. The session focused on the importance of education and how middle schoolers can start thinking about and preparing for college. After the session, the scholars were led through an activity to create a college vision
board, which included future goal setting and how to use resources and mentors in college preparation. After School Program This year, Lemonade Day partnered with Higher Achievement Alexandria for a business plan workshop on Friday, February 8. The members of Lemonade Day DC worked with the youth
of Higher Achievement to cultivate and pitch business plans for their future lemonade stands to a panel of esteemed guests, including Scott Stein from the GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and entrepreneur and CEO Daniel Berg of Berg Bites.
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UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION The Undergraduate Business Association (UBA) is an umbrella organization that unites all undergraduate student business organizations. The UBA is led by an Executive Board of student leaders that coordinate and plan events for the GWSB student body. Example programs include their bi-annual Back to Business event (each fall and spring semester) and an annual exploratory panel series showcasing finance, consulting, and marketing. Additionally, the UBA fosters collaboration and awareness with-
in GWSB through co-programming and sponsorship of affiliate organizations’ programs and events. The UBA works directly with faculty, administration, and students to strengthen the GWSB community. UBA Student Organization Showcase The UBA provides support to 21 recognized affiliate student organizations. This spring, the UBA hosted the first Student Organization Showcase in an effort to recognize the accomplishments of these organizations.
2018-2019 UBA E-board Victoria Abril, President Umme Zuhair, Executive Vice President Billy Wu, Vice President of Events Mariette Gervitz, Vice President of Marketing Julianna Yee, Vice President of Advocacy Joan Kim, Vice President of Finance Jacqueline Frazee, Director of Events and Marketing
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UBA Affiliate Student Organization Funding Request Form The UBA continued their partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Programs to offer the opportunity for affiliate student organizations to request funding for programming. Student organizations can now request supplemental funding from the Office of Undergraduate Programs, as well as assistance in planning programs and events. The office successfully partnered with and funded 9 student organization programs and events this past
spring including Ascend’s Tableau Workshop and Competition, MBSA Week’s Keynote Speaker, UCG’s College 2 Consulting Spring Conference, GWWIB’s Spring Conference, WIFA and FIC NYC Career Networking Trek, TAMID and AKPsi NYC Career Networking Trek, MBSA Career NYC Networking Trek, Capitol Advertising NYC Trek and Competition, and the Fashion & Business Association Fashion Show and Magazine.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AIESEC Focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the world, and to get experience and skills that matter.
Alpha Kappa Psi As the oldest and largest business fraternity in the world, Alpha Kappa Psi is dedicated to providing development, professional, and social opportunities to all who seek them.
American Marketing Association The American Marketing Association provides resources and training to students and professionals in pursuit of building a strong community of aspiring marketers.
Ascend Ascend is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling its members, business partners and the community to leverage the leadership and global business potential of Pan-Asians.
Beta Alpha Psi Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals. The GW chapter was established in 1980 and is recognized by all major firms.
Capitol Advertising Capitol Advertising promotes a better understanding of the functions of advertising while stimulating and encouraging advertising professionalism.
Commercial Real Estate Network CREN connects students and alumni through networking events, panel discussions, and career treks to help foster an excitement for real estate among GW’s undergraduate population.
Corean Undergraduate Business Organization CUBO’s mission is to increase a student’s awareness of their strengths and weaknesses and assist in developing professional skills to utilize within their career and university.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Delta Sigma Pi Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities and to encourage scholarship, social activity, and the association of students.
Fashion Business Association FBA’s mission is to provide a place of engagement for GW students interested in fashion, business, and industries alike and promote fashion & business-related careers and interest.
Finance and Investments Club GW Finance and Investments Club gathers weekly for networking among students who have experience or are interested in working on Wall Street.
GW DATA GW DATA’s goal is to create an environment on campus for data-enthusiasts to meet and discuss the latest in data analysis and visualization and to make useful connections in the field.
GWSRIF George Washington Socially Responsible Investment Fund provides a platform to learn the basics of portfolio management and develop skills in investment banking and asset management.
GW Women in Business The mission of GWWIB is to provide undergraduate women of all GW schools with the necessary resources to excel in the workforce through themes of career, connections, and community.
LaunchPad The LaunchPad aims to duplicate the experience of forming a startup from the ideation phase through preparation for funding rounds and GW competitions.
Lemonade Day DC Lemonade Day DC is the student organization that manages Lemonade Day, a city-wide organization supporting the development of young entrepreneurs.
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Multicultural Business Student Association The Multicultural Business Student Association is an organization dedicated to raising awareness of all issues related to diversity and inclusion in the various arenas of business.
MZZ Ventures MZZ Ventures is a student-run, pro-bono consulting firm that connects GW student consultants with startups in developing countries in effort to foster economic development.
Sports Business Association The SBA is an organization that aims to help develop and prepare GW undergraduate and graduate students for potential careers in the sports industry.
TAMID TAMID at GW is a comprehensive, multi-phased program that connects future business leaders and entrepreneurs to the Israeli business network and economy.
Undergraduate Consulting Group GW UCG serves to provide distinguished undergraduates at The George Washington University with the tools necessary for entering and succeeding in the vast consulting industry.
Undergraduate International Business Association An organization that promotes and educates GW students about academic, cultural, and employment applications of international business.
Women in Finance Alliance WIFA is an organization that provides targeted support and resources to female students who are interested in finance, a field of study and work that is largely dominated by men.
180 Degrees Consulting 180 Degrees Consulting aims to provide high-quality consulting services to social enterprises and non-profits to maximize their full potential to have a greater social impact.
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STUDENT CASE COMPETITIONS & CONFERENCES 2018 International Business Case Competition The team for this competition was selected through a competitive interview process and prepared by completing case analysis readings, practice case presentations, and team building activities. The team traveled to San Diego State University in October 2018 to compete in the International Business Case Competition against 11 teams from institutions across the nation. The team was advised by Dr. Liesl Riddle and Ms. Kelsey Roman. While the team did not advance to the final round, they put forth an excellent effort and represented GWSB professionally. The following students represented GWSB: Jonathon DeLouis (BBA ‘20), Yiwen Chen (BBA ‘19) Jesse Robinson (BAccy ‘19), and Audrey Herberger (BBA ‘19). 2018 Undergraduate Consulting Group Case Competition In Fall 2018 the Undergraduate Consulting Group, a UBA affiliate student organization, partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Programs and the F. David Fowler Career Center to plan and implement the second annual internal GW case competition. The organization also partnered with alumni and employers from IBM, KPMG, Deloitte, Guidehouse, EMPEA, CAPCO, and Avalere to provide judging for two rounds of competition. There were 12 teams that participated in the competition, totaling 48 students from across the GW campus and including our 2019 Pittsburgh Business Analytics Case Competition team. McDonough Business Strategy Challenge The 2019 team traveled to Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. from February 7-9, 2019 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 working directly with a local non-profit organization with 501(c) 3 status. Ms. Milinda Balthrop and Ms. Kelsey Roman served as the staff advisors. The Office of Undergraduate Programs selected the following students: Nicky Cacchione (BBA, ‘21), Emma Elmore (BBA, ‘21), Colin Medwick (BBA, ‘21), and Vikram Nallakrishnan (BBA, ‘21). Wharton Undergraduate Case Competition & Conference The Office of Undergraduate Programs partnered with the FDFCC Consulting Mentorship & Immersion Community of Practice and the Undergraduate Consulting Group to send two teams to the University of Pennsylvania to compete in the Wharton Undergraduate Case Competition & Conference. Students attended a keynote with Bill Schaninger, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, as well as resume and recruitment workshops. The following students were sent to compete: Stephanie Beliard (BBA, ‘20), Sumriddhi Mittal (BBA, ‘21), David Lilla (BBA, ‘21), Alpha Balde (BBA, ‘20), Mikaela Appleby (BBA, ‘21), Isaac Cohen (BSF, ‘20), Chandler Pollock (BBA, ‘22), and Shannon Badnin (BBA, 21). Pittsburgh Business Analytics Case Competition The 2019 team traveled to the University of Pittsburgh and Dick’s Sporting Goods Headquarters to compete in the Pittsburgh Business Analytics Case Competition after qualifying in the first round among 20 teams from institutions across the country. In preparation for this competition, the team’s advisors Dr. David Halliday, Mr. Francisco Solorzano and Ms. Kelsey Roman guided the students through case analysis, data analysis, and presentation workshops, as well as practice presentations. The following students competed and placed third in the competition: Apsara Sankar (BBA, ‘19), Pablo Wenhammar (BA, ‘19), Mustafa Ghasletwala (BBA, ‘19), and Isabel Meskers (BBA, ‘19). 22 | The GW School of Business
Emory Undergraduate Business Student Leadership Conference Each year the Office of Undergraduate Programs selects one to two non-senior students to represent GWSB at the Emory Undergraduate Business Student Leadership Conference, which is focused on the concept of innovation in business and leadership. Students traveled to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia from February 14-16, 2019. This conference offered the opportunity for GWSB students to be empowered with skills to return and make a significant, positive impact on the student body. Students attended interactive sessions with executives from a variety of industries, as well as participated in a fireside chat style discussion session with Tapestry, Inc. CEO, Victor Luis. The Office of Undergraduate Programs selected the following student: Quiara Mosley (BBA, ‘22). GW Women in Business Annual Spring Conference This year, GW Women in Business (GWWIB) celebrated their 10th Annual Spring Conference with the theme Transform & Transcend, and partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Programs, the F. David Fowler Career Center, the GWSB Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and the GWSB Board of Advisors to plan and implement one of their best conferences yet. Through this theme, alumni and professional speakers shared their unique career transformations and how they were able to transcend into who they are today. GWWIB placed an emphasis on confidence development and empowered over 250 attendees to revolutionize and transcend into the best versions of themselves. They hosted noteworthy keynote speakers from Facebook, Her Campus Media, and Urban Alliance, as well as alumni from the founding women to young alumni to speak on 12 different industry panels, to facilitate four professional development workshops, and to host alumni roundtable discussions.
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CAREER NETWORKING TREKS Sports Business Association Career Networking Trek For the first time, the Office of Undergraduate Programs collaborated with the Sports Business Association, Dr. Lisa Delpy Neirotti, and Dr. Mark Hyman to plan a sports-based career networking trek to New York City. Over fall break, 20 undergraduate and graduate students visited a variety of companies across the sports industry including the New York Yankees, New York Knicks, The Bleacher Report, Creative Artists Industry, Nike, and the NBA. The organization’s members also had the opportunity to connect with over 20 GW and GWSB alumni while in NYC. AKPsi DC Career Networking Treks This fall, the VP of Professional Development for Alpha Kappa Psi partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Programs and the F. David Fowler Career Center to offer three more career networking trek opportunities for their members right here in DC. Throughout the months of October and November, over 30 students were able to participate in a one-day career networking trek to various companies and organizations across the city including Grant Thornton, MUFG, Wells Fargo, KPMG, Social Driver, TIAA, Accenture, and Ernst & Young. GW Women in Business NY Trip Over the course of two days, 35 GW Women in Business members completed seven site visits at companies representing a variety of industries in New York City. The trip’s theme this year was “Empowered Voices, Cultivating Change,” which encouraged women to purposefully use their unique force to forge a path to success, while pioneering a new culture of boundless support. The women heard from and engaged with employees at Tarte Cosmetics, Ironshore, HBO, JCrew, TradeWeb, Ogilvy, and Natixis. Through panelist Q&As and small group discussions, students were able to ask about the inner-workings of each company and industry and receive invaluable career advice. The organization also hosted their second annual GWWIB Alumni dinner. Despite the inclement weather, students were able to network with over 25 alumni and other esteemed guests such as Dean Mehrotra and other GWSB staff. GW Women in Business DC Career Networking Trek Two student leaders in the GW Women in Business organization took the feedback from members and initiated the first-ever DC career networking trek opportunity. They partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Programs to plan and implement a trek for 26 students to visit employers and alumni at Northwestern Mutual, McClatchy, The IMF, and Edelman across DC. AKPsi & TAMID Alpha Kappa Psi and TAMID partnered for the second year to plan and implement their annual career networking trek to NYC. Three student leaders from these student organizations partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Programs, the F. David Fowler Career Center, and their nationally-affiliated organizations to engage 27 students to participate in 11 employer visits across a wide range of business industries including finance, marketing, consulting, business analytics, innovation and entrepreneurship, sports management and entertainment, and retail and fashion. The groups visited the following companies, firms, and startups: Macy’s, Resources Global Professionals (RGP), Disney/ESPN, Barclays, Bloomberg, Blackrock, Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Spruce Capital Partners, ING Bank, West Monroe Partners, and the InterActive Corp (IAC). Both groups of students planned their respective alumni receptions to connect with alumni and professionals outside of their employer visits. AKPsi partnered with the Multicultural Business Student Association (MBSA) to host their second alumni happy hour with 8 alumni from the fields of 24 | The GW School of Business
finance, marketing and consulting. TAMID collaborated with their National TAMID chapter to host a networking reception with professionals from the NYC area who were also TAMID alumni. Women in Finance Alliance & Finance & Investments Club For the second year, the Women in Finance Alliance (WIFA) and the Finance & Investments Club (FIC) partnered to plan a finance-based career networking trek to NYC with the support of the Office of Undergraduate Programs and the F. David Fowler Career Center. This partnership engaged 27 students who visited Citi Public Sector Group, Goldman Sachs, Insight Venture Partners, PIMCO, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, SearchLight, KKR Financial Holdings LLC, Magnetar, and Moody’s. Both groups worked together with the Office of Undergraduate Programs and the GWSB Office of Development and Alumni Relations to plan an alumni happy hour connecting students with alumni working across the finance industry. Multicultural Business Student Association The Multicultural Business Student Association (MBSA) partnered with the Office of Undergraduate Programs, the F. David Fowler Career Center and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations to plan and implement their first-ever career networking trek to NYC. Five MBSA student leaders took initiative to reach out to alumni across business industries to schedule personalized visits focused on not only sharing experiences within their career journey, but also engaging in discussions about diversity and inclusion within the workplace. 11 students participated in three employer visits at Facebook, Verizon Media, and the NBA. This group of students also partnered with Alpha Kappa Psi to engage with GW and GWSB alumni at a combined reception.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
GWSB UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS During the 2018-2019 academic year, the Office of Undergraduate Programs was pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Business. The scholarship application process opened at the end of the fall semester and the scholarships were awarded in the spring semester. Students with varied interests,
backgrounds, and concentrations were encouraged to apply for one or more of the three scholarships offered. The Gene R. Cohen Entrepreneurial Scholarship The Gene R. Cohen Entrepreneurial Scholarship provides a monetary award to a student pursuing a career in the field of entrepreneurship. It was open to any full-
time junior or senior within GWSB with U.S. citizenship and a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship. The David S. Cohen Scholarship in Business The David S. Cohen Scholarship in Business provides a monetary award to a fulltime undergraduate student in the School of Business. This scholarship was open to any full-time undergrad-
uate student within GWSB. The Polden Family Endowed Scholarship Fund The Polden Family Endowed Scholarship Fund provides a monetary award to a fulltime undergraduate student in the School of Business. Any fulltime undergraduate student within GWSB may apply for this scholarship.
Maya Haziza
Rafael Sosa
Joan Kim
Maya is a senior in the School of Business studying Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Her passion for business entrepreneurship has led her to seeking internships at a venture capitalist and private equity firm, an Israeli technology startup, and a non-profit working with innovators and entrepreneurs. Shortly after Maya graduates from GWSB in May 2019, she plans to continue her education by seeking a JD/MBA dual degree from GW.
Rafael is originally from Valencia, Venezuela and is currently a senior pursuing a double major in finance and economics. Rafael is extremely passionate about finance, and has become involved with REFA and FIC while at GW. Furthermore, he has interned at a real estate firm in Miami, an investment banking firm BroadSpan Capital, and with the Real Estate and Lodging team at Citi in New York, where he will be returning full-time after graduating in May 2019.
Joan Kim is a student in the School of Business pursuing a Bachelor of Accountancy with a minor in Psychology. She is actively involved on campus and has pursued co-curricular and employment opportunities with the Undergraduate Advising Center, the Undergraduate Business Association, and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Gene R. Cohen Entrepreneurial Scholarship Recipient
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David S. Cohen Scholarship in Business Recipient
Polden Family Endowed Scholarship Fund Recipient
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS This year the GWSB Student Leadership Awards continued the excitement from last year to further enhance a sense of community among
GWSB students, faculty, and staff. The Office of Undergraduate Programs invited GWSB Alumnus, Ms. Maria Villaquiran (BBA ‘12), to connect with
students by telling her story as the keynote speaker. The following students and organizations were recognized at the
Quiara Mosley
Victoria Abril
Adam Schrader
Joan Kim
Chaoyi Zhang
Sports Business Association
Outstanding Freshman Outstanding Sophomore Outstanding Junior
Serena Kapur & Ryan Robinson Outstanding Seniors
Jacob Quiles Unsung Hero
2018-2019 Student Leadership Awards dinner.
Dean’s Award
Outstanding Student Employee
Outstanding Student Organization
4th Annual Data Driven Insights Conference, GWDATA Outstanding Student Organization Program
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O F F I C E I N I T I AT I V E S & S TA F F PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Throughout Summer 2018 and Fall 2018, the Office of Undergraduate Programs worked closely with the Enrollment and Student Experience team to work on multiple business process improvements related to the student experience, including, but not limited to, a Customer Relationship Management
(CRM) tool, online appointment booking system, graduation applications, registration, student degree audit petition process, and student records information storage. Undergraduate Programs played a part in all of these conversations, sharing personal experiences of both staff and students in an effort to help find solu-
tions to the challenges faced by multiple information systems in need of updating that are used on a daily basis. As with any new business process implementation, roadblocks were met that were outside of the office’s control and the implementation of a CRM to manage student
interactions was put on hold. However, the Undergraduate Programs team learned more about the new online appointment booking system, Calendly; attended trainings related to the platform; and developed an internal standard operating procedure for the Spring 2019 rollout of Calendly.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVES This year saw the launch of a series of new diversity and inclusion initiatives in the Office of Undergraduate Programs. To advance professional development, the staff joined working groups to prepare and present on topics regarding a wide range of student populations, including international students, LGBTQ students, non-traditional students, students with hidden disabilities, first generation students,
and students from low-income backgrounds. Additional presentation topics addressed broader themes of identity and inclusion, such as intersectionality, power, privilege, microaggressions, and valuing the identities of others. The diversity and inclusion programming also utilized resources across GW’s campus, as the Undergraduate Programs team participated in Safe Zone
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Training (facilitated by the Multicultural Student Services Center), hosted the Office of Military and Veteran Services, and learned from panelists on the topic of first generation students in GWSB and across GW. Lastly, diversity and inclusion efforts were further integrated into the curriculum for GWSB’s First Year Development course. Students completing the course were intro-
duced to a new unit about social identity, in which they explored their own identities and consider similarities and differences among their peers. Diversity was a critical theme throughout the semester, as students made ongoing connections about the value diversity and inclusion bring to both business and leadership.
GREEN INITIATIVES The Office of Undergraduate Programs continues to be conscious about the impact the office is having on the environment and ensuring
responsible use of resources. The office participates in GW’s weekly compositing initiative, where compostable plates and utensils, leftover food
Office of Undergraduate Programs Staff Retreat
Office of Undergraduate Programs
GWSB Staff Holiday Party
scraps, paper towels, and more have contributed to the over 400 pounds of compost turned in each week. Compost from the GW campus
is delivered to Prince George’s County Organics Compost Facility.
GWSB Staff Costume Competition
Summer in the City NYC
Office of Undergraduate Programs
Colonial Inauguration
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ENGAGING The World From The NATION’S CAPITAL
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