This year marks the third year of operations for our Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center. Since its launch in October 2019, the Anderson C2C Center has become the core of our mission to create career-ready students through applied learning. The Anderson C2C Center serves as a one-stop-shop for students in the School of Business and Economics, housing our Smiley Professional Events, Mundt Internship and Career- Readiness programs, academic and financial coaching, and our business and community outreach programs. The Anderson C2C Center was recognized by our AACSB team as “an exemplary program” that touches students “dozens of times throughout their college careers.” The team also commended the school’s decision to require an internship for all our students, calling it a “courageous move” that “provides a fantastic opportunity for students to gain relevant and practical experience.” This recognition from AACSB is a strong validation of our strategic direction. This year also marks the third year of our MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making, which has been a remarkable success. The program has graduated over 50 students already, with 20 more graduating this year. Perhaps most exciting is the impact the program is having on our students, with stories of new positions and promotions becoming the norm. The flexible format and applied focus have proved to be very popular with students, allowing them to gain skills while balancing work and family. Once again, AACSB recognized the innovative nature of our programs, praising our “foresight to focus their MBA on the Wisconsin economy.” We are excited about the success of the program and look forward to continuing to develop talent for our region. These successes have been due to the support from UW-Stevens Point administration and the Central Wisconsin business community, as well as the quality, creativity and hard work of our faculty and staff. Kevin Neuman, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, School of Business and Economics
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