Welcome to CWU's College of Business (CB)! The core of CB's mission is the academic and professional success of all our students. In the pages of "LAUNCH," we lay out the many resources we offer to ensure the success of every CB Wildcat.
LAUNCH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ISSUE 2 | JUNE 2023
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MISSION We create a positive, enduring impact on business and society by serving our diverse communities through collaborative education, contemporary research, and engaging partnerships.
COVER IMAGE (From left to right) Mia Young, Anya Melencio, and Desiree Malone.
pg. 3 CAT CENTER
pg. 13 ACADEMICS PROGRAMS See a list of all the programs the College of Business offers. pg. 15 COLLEGE BY THE YEAR Learn where to place your focus as your college career progresses. pg. 19 SCHOLARSHIPS Take advantage of all the financial support CB provides. pg. 22 STUDENT STORIES Read our student’s experiences and how CWU has impacted their college journeys.
Discover the wealth of resources offered by our Career, Advising, and Tutoring (CAT) Center. pg. 5 INVOLVEMENT Find out how to get involved with business events and clubs. pg. 9 NETWORKING Bringing industry to you by connecting with alumni and companies. pg. 11 CAREER PREP Learn how to build careers with hands-on experience.
Economics Association
CB Alumni enjoying Mariner’s Night
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CAT Center student employees
CAT Center staff
Graduation plan advising appointment
CAREER Our CB career counselor works directly with students at all levels, from incoming first-year students to graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni, in areas such as: • Career direction and transition
ADVISING Academic advising is a critical component of the CB experience because it empowers students to make decisions about their graduation plans. Our academic advisors help students: • Work with students on understanding tools to
build their graduation plan • Evaluate transfer credits • Discuss majors and minors offered
• Interview preparation • Job search strategies • Personal career inventories • Resume and cover letter
• Review program and graduation requirements • Work with students on enrollment for courses each quarter • Connect students to support and resources
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TUTORING The goal of tutoring is to provide information and guidance to help students help themselves. Tutors are students who have previously taken and excelled in a given class. They are available for set blocks of time for these subject areas in CB: • Accounting • Business • Economics • Finance • Management Information Systems
THE WILDCAT PANTRY The Wildcat Pantry works to empower CWU students by removing barriers to essential resources that support holistic well-being and is a resource for students to help alleviate food and hygiene insecurity. Our grab-and-go station currently operates through donations and is stocked by the College of Business staff. You are free to stop by and take items from the shelf anytime Shaw-Smyser is open.
The Wildcat Pantry
Career advising appointment
Enrolling in classes at the CAT Center.
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SHRM Club officers visiting Juneau, Alaska for the HR Leaders of Tomorrow Conference.
BUSINESS CLUBS • Alpha Kappa Psi • Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) • Beta Alpha Psi/Accounting & Finance • Central Consulting Club • Digital Marketing Club • Economics Association • Entrepreneurship Club • Financial Planning Student Association • Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) • Sports Management Association • Supply Chain Management Association • Women in Business Students can create their own clubs with just six members and an advisor.
Students are our priority, no matter their backgrounds. In CB we pursue equity for all of our students, faculty and staff, we value the diversity that each of us brings, and we champion for an inclusive culture that goes beyond business. Getting involved is the best way for students to be visible and make their voices heard. How you spend your time outside of the classroom is integral in shaping your college experience, and we offer many methods of involvement: Attend professional development events Compete against other schools Join a business club Network with industry professionals Serve in the Associated Students of Central Washington University (ASCWU) student government
Companies are more likely to hire students who were involved in clubs or other extracurricular activities.
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DID YOU KNOW You can learn about the clubs, organiza- tions, and events on campus, and how to get involved by visiting cwu.presence.io. And be sure to downoad the Suitable app to see the streamlined version of events taking place on campus.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Engaging in community service also provides students with valuable opportunities for learning and skill development. They can acquire leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while working alongside diverse groups of individuals from different backgrounds. These experiences enhance their ability to communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and adapt to new and challenging situations. These experiences also serve as valuable additions to resumes and can set students apart in competitive job markets or graduate school applications, demonstrating their commitment to social responsibility and their ability to contribute to the greater good. The college experience is what you make it and the way you spend your time outside of the classroom is important. These experiences will shape your life at school and beyond so take advantage of everything available. What better way to meet people with common interests, make friends, and accomplish personal goals than getting involved!
SIGNATURE EVENTS The college experience is what you make it and the way you spend your time outside of the classroom is important. These experiences will shape your life at school and beyond so take advantage of everything available. What better way to meet people with common interests, make friends, and accomplish personal goals than getting involved! FALL College-Wide Kickoff Accounting Career Event (ACE) Boeing Case Competition WINTER Find Your Voice Conference Many Faces of Entrepreneurship
SPRING Cat Tank
CWU Mariners Night Celebrate Accounting Economic Outlook Conference Senior Send-Off ALL YEAR Beyond Business Series
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EDGE is a career-readiness program to provide a framework for students to enhance their personal, academic, and professional opportunities by engaging in timely student success and career readiness skills, competencies, and experiences to prepare them for life during and after college. Built like a game, students will be able to track their progress through different stages as they earn points, complete achievements, and level up.
“I use EDGE because I want to be a better candidate for job post- graduation. By using the app I am able to learn things I do not cover in class. Also, EDGE allows me to see everything that is happening on campus in one place including club events, and college wide events.” — Daizie Jones (‘24)
The CWU Chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals (ALPFA) sent studen for the ALPFA national convention.
How can I explore different professional pathways? Set up informational interviews with professionals in fields you want to explore. Or seek out internships, co-op programs, or part-time jobs in industries that pique your interest. Take the time to connect with your network to support you!
How can I make a difference and help those around me? You can volunteer, support causes and charities, or engage in radon acts of kindness! As a student, you can offer to mentor or tutor other students and share your knowledge and skills. Lead by example, set a positive example through your actions and behaviors.
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING RECORD We go beyond the academic transcript by offering every student an Experiential Learning Record. This shareable and portable record showcases their learning and development, articulates their skills, and updates automatically as they progress. As well as the ability to build out an ePortfolio with all of their projects and professional documents.
Points are earned by completing two types of activities: events and tasks. Event points are earned by attending a workshop or club meeting. Task points are earned by writing a reflection on a topic or experience, or submitting documents to add to your ePortfolio within the Suitable app.
nts to join over 3,000 Latino professionals and fellow students in Orlando, Florida
How can I find community and create safer spaces? Explore the current communities at CWU and see if they align with your values and interests. If you can’t find one, create one! By taking the initiative you can attract individuals who resonate with your vision of a safe space. Lastly, foster inclusivity and respect anywhere you go.
“The benefit that EDGE brings to our students is that it provides a way to put more relative experience on your resume. Many students worry about preparing for an interview, but with EDGE achievements, you can find more things to add to your list of assets that you can bring to a company.” — Nina Greges (’24)
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The College of Business holds a series of events which create opportunities for all students to connect with industry professionals and CB alumni. • Alumni/professional panels • Company information sessions • Digital marketing boot camps • Industry tours • Lean Six Sigma boot camps • PNREC Conference Career Services offers mock interviews to help students practice their interview skills. Students can arrange a mock interview by calling 509-963-1921.
HRM 381 Project
Many Faces of Entrepreneurship
ALUMNI MENTORSHIP The CB Alumni Mentorship Program pairs student mentees with alumni mentors in the students’ intended career field. Mentees and mentors meet once monthly in order to work towards realizing students’ professional development goals. After the 2020-2021 cycle of mentorship: • 92% of student mentees reported increased confidence in achieving their goals • 100% reported an increased knowledge in their intended career path as a result of mentorship. The 2020-2021 mentors worked at companies such as Amazon, Boeing, and Microsoft, among others.
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The College of Business wants all students to leave feeling confident in their networking abilities. So, we offer multiple courses that focus on the following: • Creating a LinkedIn Profile • Understanding how to conduct an information interview
• Developing an Elevator Pitch • Building your personal brand • Structure your resume and cover letter
As a business student, these are all skills that we believe can help you network well during events such as the Career Fair.
CB students with their custom CWU Mariner’s jerseys
Students have the opportunity to visit company sites to learn about the industry
OVERCOME NETWORKING CHALLENGES Set Clear Goals: Define your networking goals beforehand. Whether it’s making a certain number of connections, seeking specific industry insights, or building relationships with professionals, having clear goals can provide focus and motivation. Develop a Memorable Introduction: Craft a concise and engaging introduction, often referred to as an elevator pitch. Communicate who you are, your interests, and what you bring to the table. DID YOU KNOW Career Services facilitates informational interviews in which students interview professionals to learn more about their career paths and places of employment.
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DEGREES AND SPECIALIZATIONS Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
specializing in: • Business Analytics • Finance • General Business
• Human Resource Management • Leadership and Management • Marketing Management • Personal Financial Planning • Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Science in
Economics specializing in: • Economic and Business Forecasting • General Economics • Managerial Economics Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management MINORS • Accounting • Agribusiness Technology • Agribusiness Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Business • Business Analytics • Digital Marketing • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Food and Agribusiness Management • Human Resources • Sport Business • Supply Chain Management GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Professional Accounting Graduate Certificates in: • Professional Accounting • Professional Tax
Kaylee Cooper (’22)
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ACCOUNTING Learn how businesses record, organize, and interpret
economics, finance, management, marketing, and supply chain. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Learn how to recruit and retain employees, shape organizational cultures and policies, and serve ass business partners to an organization’s leaders. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Lead and manage people at work. Learn how to ethically, equitably, and empathetically lead and manage individuals of diverse backgrounds to achieve organizational goals. MARKETING MANAGEMENT Learn how to understand and create value for customers, a core competency required of any organization that is to survive and excel within a competitive business environment. PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING Become a Certified Financial planner and be uniquely qualified to help people solve financial problems and make plans to achieve their financial goals. SPORT BUSINESS Learn how to apply business principles in the sports industry as you prepare for a career in corporate, professional, intercollegiate, or amateur sports organizations. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Learn how to efficiently deliver value to customers by recognizing and explaining how strategies and actions affect the performance of a company and its relationship with suppliers and customers.
financial information. AGRIBUSINESS
Learn how agribusiness can make the food and agricultural industries more efficient., utilizing analytics, marketing, and economic skills. BUSINESS ANALYTICS Turn data to information. Learn how organizations collect, analyze, and interpret business data from databases and via text mining and web scraping. DIGITAL MARKETING Connect with customers online, learn how to leverage digital channels (search, social media, mobile, web) to connect with current and prospective customers. ECONOMICS Help leaders make informed decisions. Learn to gather, manage, and analyze economics and business data to understand and predict critical trends. ENTREPRENEURSHIP Learn how to create a business, scale it for profit, and use it to ethically address worldwide problems. FINANCE Manage capital and wealth. Learn how individuals, businesses, and governments acquire, manage, and invest funds. GENERAL BUSINESS C ustomize your business degree. Acquire the core competencies in business, analytics, accounting,
Our programs offer experiential learning beyond the classroom. With these experiences, you will make a difference and achieve great things in the future.
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College by the year explores the idea of structuring advice and potential benefits based on the tradition 4-year stay at a university. Previous CWU students have offered their thoughts and experiences to help us create this article.
Movers and Shakers
Freshman Year
LIVE IN A RESIDENCE HALL Living in a dorm during your freshman year of college presents a unique opportunity for personal growth, independence, and forming lasting connections. By actively engaging in the community, fostering open communication, utilizing the available resources, embracing diversity, respecting guidelines, and welcoming new experiences, you can make the most out of this chapter of your college journey. Remember, stepping out of your comfort zone can help make memories that will last beyond your freshman year! BUILD CONNECTIONS To start your college career strong, forge meaningful connections with fellow students and faculty members. Join clubs or organizations that align with your interests and participate in social activities to meet fellow students! These activities provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, pursue hobbies, and make new friends. Attend faculty office hours to meet people with similar interests. Building a solid network can lead to valuable friendships and future opportunities.
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Sophomore Year
DECLARE A MAJOR Reflect on your interests, strengths, and long-term goals, and choose a major that aligns with them. Meet with academic advisors to discuss your options and create a graduation plan. As you progress in your studies, consider taking more advanced courses in your major. Explore elective courses that complement your major or explore new subjects that pique your interest. Engage actively in class discussions, build connections with peers, and seek opportunities for undergraduate research or projects. PURSUE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Sophomore year is a great time to start gaining practical experience in your field of interest. Look for internships, co-op programs, or research opportunities that provide hands-on experience and help you build a professional network. Career services offices can assist you in finding these opportunities. Or consider spending a semester or a summer studying abroad or participating in a domestic exchange program. These experiences can broaden your horizons, enhance your cultural understanding, and provide unique academic and personal growth opportunities!
MGT 200 Students with Sandy Wheeler (’74)
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HRM 381 Project
Junior Year
GET INVOLVED IN LEADERSHIP ROLES Take on leadership positions within clubs, organizations, or student government to demonstrate your leadership skills and commitment. This involvement showcases your ability to work in teams, take initiative, and make a positive impact on campus. EXPLORE POST-GRADUATION PLANS Your junior year in college is a pivotal time as you delve deeper into your major and start preparing for post-graduation plans. Begin researching and considering potential career paths, graduate programs, or other post-graduation opportunities. Attend career fairs and employer presentations to learn about different industries and opportunities. Meet with a career counselor to learn about different resources you can use to better plan for your future career. Take advantage of mock interviews and resume critiques to polish your job application materials.
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Lauren Odette (’22)
Senior Year
PREPARE FOR POST-GRADUATION LIFE Start making preparations for life after graduation. Take time to reflect on your college journey and the personal and academic growth you have achieved. Consider how your experiences have shaped your aspirations and future goals. Embrace the excitement and nostalgia of your senior year and cherish the memories you have made. UTILIZE ALUMNI RESOURCES Connect with alumni from your college who have pursued careers in your field of interest. Seek advice, ask for informational interviews, and learn from their experiences. Many colleges offer resources specifically for alumni, so take advantage of those networks and opportunities. Stay organized, remain proactive in your job search or graduate school applications, and embrace the opportunities available to you.
LAUNCH LEARN how we build careers with hands-on experience. ACHIEVE what we aspire to be with support from the CAT Center. UNITE as one for equity, diversity, and inclusivity. NAVIGATE networks with alumni and industry professionals. CHALLENGE what we know by acquiring new knowledge and skills. HONOR who we are by helping each other.
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Scholarship Central Scholarship Central offers an easy way to apply for all the scholarships available to CWU students. Applications are accepted from October 1 - March 1 for the following academic year. Find out more about CWU’s scholarship listings at: cwu.edu/scholarships. Students should also remember to apply for FAFSA/WAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline. CB Scholarships gifts range from $1,000 to $8,200 per award.
William Cassayre (’22)
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
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Wildcats Helping Wildcats CB prides itself in the amount of financial need and achievement-based scholarships we’re able to provide our students. For the last few academic years, CB scholarships totaled over $100,000 in awards each year, funded by the generosity of our alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college. The gifts of the larger CB community allow students to harness their academic potential, worry less about financial barriers, and enjoy all the experiences and resources CB has to offer. These gifts created our scholarship programs to support a wide range of student needs and achievements. • Diversity scholarships • Financial need scholarships • Merit scholarships • Program scholarships • Transfer student scholarships
ALPFA Club
We want our students to be successful in the scholarship application process. Students may not apply for scholarships because they don’t think they will qualify, but they won’t qualify if they don’t apply.
Find Your Voice Conference 2023
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CB OUT & ABOUT
Andy Parks: CWU’s Kuolt Distinguished Professor of Business, received one of the most prestigious honors in U.S. higher education the 2023 Reginald Wilson Diversity Leadership Award from the American Council on Education (ACE) at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Betty Middlestadt and Jaap Donker: Economics students who won 1st place at the Intentional Endowments Network. They recommended an investment in Starbucks and proposed an engagement strategy to prevent sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
CWU Agribusiness Program: In 2023, this program received $75,000 in federal funding from the recently passed congressional spending bill. Industry supporters such as the Kobata Foundation, Loftus Labs, Tree Top Inc., and many others have contributed their time, wisdom, and/or combined $70,000 to help get the program off the ground. Bill Provaznik and Rob Ogburn: presented and represented CWU/I4IE at the 2023 Economic Development Conference hosted by the Department of Commerce Economic Development Agency. Bill and Rob presented research on growth strategies in regional planning.
The First 50 Years: By The Numbers
28.3K The number of graduates we have had from the College of Business since establishment in 1974.
27:1 The average faculty to student class size ratio for the College of Business.
132 The number of classes we have offered for students to pursue their passion.
2010 The year the College of Business was granted AACSB accreditation.
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MIGUEL GOMEZ (’24) Accounting and Marketing
CATHERINE AZURIN (’23) Business Analytics
LANDEN HASHIMURA (’23) Economics
RACHEL NYGREN (’25) Accounting and Human Resource Management
Arriving at Central Washington University last fall was the best decision in my college career. Driving back and forth during the first quarter of attending the university was a hardship. Still, instead of seeing that obstacle as a hardship, it motivated me to work hard to become the first in my family to have a college degree. Thankfully during the winter, a decision was made to move to Ellensburg and take advantage of all tools at CWU.
One of my proudest accomplishments at CWU has been serving as the PR Chair for CWUFASA. I am responsible for promoting FASA’s events and managing our social media platforms. Through this experience, I gained valuable leadership skills and a deep appreciation for the power of collaboration and teamwork, and the importance of giving back to my community. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served as a positive influence on the Filipino American student community.
Coming to CWU was the best decision I could have made. The small class sizes allowed me to build close relationships with the faculty that have pushed me to aim higher and achieve more than I ever thought possible. I have engrossed myself in school activities, holding leadership positions in the Economics Association, Japanese Student Association, and Swim Club. I have been pushed academically, and have grown as a student and a man because of my experiences.
Central has given me the opportunity to connect with my peers and faculty in more ways than I ever expected.
My participation in clubs has opened up many doors for me, connecting me with professionals for internship opportunities and allowing me to serve in my community. I am so grateful for all of my club faculty advisors who have helped me to develop my professional skills. I now consider each of them to be a mentor to me and they have truly enriched my time at CWU.
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