MBA Association 2008-2009 Mission
As the MBA Association, we pledge to contribute to the continuous evolution of Smith. We strive to improve our community by empowering fellow MBA students to affect change. We rely on the Smith MBA clubs as well as alumni, faculty and staff to accomplish our initiatives. As the MBA Association, it is our duty to determine what part we will play in the ongoing development and continuous improvement of Smith. We will work tirelessly to do our part to help take Smith to the next level.
Community
Bring the Community Together
We will strive to bridge the divide inside of the Smith Family
across all campuses throughout the Smith Network. We will embrace
and celebrate our fellow students in the part-time, accelerated, and
executive programs.
Culture
Defining and refining the Smith culture
As a community, we will work to create a culture that promotes the
development of each other, of ourselves and of our program. We will
work establish context and motivate our
community.
Communication
Creating a comprehensive and effective
information channel
We will work to evaluate and recompose communication
channels inside of Smith.
Career
Optimize the career search process
We will work to channel student needs to the Office of
Career Management. We will maintain open lines of
communication between the student body and the OCM while
working to empower students to better help themselves.
Conduct
Refining MBAA operating procedure
We will work to make sure that all MBAA operating procedures are
optimized and provide optimal value to our community we
serve.
Clubs
Develop club operating structures
We will work to help incubate and develop clubs, providing a forum
for the sharing of best practices. We will leverage the strengths of
each individual student organization to the benefit of our entire
community.