College of Business Administration Quarterly Newsletter

Featured Articles     EMBA Program Ranked #10 in the Country for Hispanics Mind Your Business: A Profile of the Small Business Development Center “Growing and Thriving in Tampa Bay” Forum Discusses Tampa Economy Students Learn Valuable Skills at Practice Networking Event Center for Entrepreneurship Kicks Off Business Networking Series     Portraits of Success     Outstanding Alumni Student Spotlight Focus on Faculty & Staff   Upcoming Events       Super Bull X - USF Homecoming   12:00 PM Sat., Nov. 4th Raymond James Stadium More information...   Business, Engineering and Honors College Alumni Social   6:15 - 7:00 PM Thurs., Nov. 9th Bar Louie More information...   Quick Links...   News Briefs Degree Programs Hire COBA Grads Alumni & Development COBA Giving	October 2006 - Volume 8.1
	Greetings from the College of Business Administration! In this edition of the Executive, you’ll find articles about events happening around the College and within the community. We were pleased to sponsor the Wachovia Community Forum, as well as host the Tampa Code Camp, which were both marked with impressive community involvement. Within the College, we were proud to hold our annual Scholarship Luncheon, which boasted over 100 of our best and brightest students, and a Network Practicing Event, which featured area employers. You’ll also find features on our various programs and departments, including the EMBA program, which ranked in the top ten in a national magazine, and our Small Business Development Center, which helps thousands of area businesses grow and thrive. I hope you enjoy this edition and are as proud as I am of the students, faculty, staff and alumni that helped make it possible. Robert Forsythe, Dean   EMBA Program Ranked #10 in the Country for Hispanics   Recently, the University of South Florida College of Business Administration Executive MBA program was ranked #10 in the country for Hispanics according to Hispanic Trends Magazine. Rankings were based on job placement, the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) test, Hispanic and minority student enrollment, proportion of students who hold the position of chairman, CEO or president, and the average base salaries and work experience of new entrants. Full story...     Mind Your Business: A Profile of the Small Business Development Center   Since opening nearly thirty years ago, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has served over 100,000 small businesses, helping them get off of the ground or grow their already successful establishment. The University of South Florida College of Business Administration opened the SBDC in 1979. Read more...     “Growing and Thriving in Tampa Bay” Forum Discusses Tampa Economy   Business and community leaders gathered to discuss economic challenges and successes of the Tampa Bay area at the Wachovia/USF Community Forum September 20, 2006 at the Wyndham Westshore hotel. Full story...     Students Learn Valuable Skills at Practice Networking Event   Students honed their networking skills at the College of Business Practice Networking Event held September 8th in the new graduate wing. The event was sponsored by Target and coordinated by The Office of Employer Relations. Read More...     Center for Entrepreneurship Kicks Off Business Networking Series   Dr. Michael Fountain, Director of USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship, hosted a luncheon for 30 of Tampa’s business leaders as part of a series of business networking luncheons to introduce the College’s new Dean, Bob Forsythe, to the business community. The attendees included local entrepreneurs, leaders of technology companies, and partners in venture capital firms. This series of luncheons is being hosted by the College’s board members, corporate partners, alumni, and friends. Shown here: Dr. Fountain, Dean Forsythe and Bruce Register, Corporate Development Business Manager for Hillsborough County.     Outstanding Alumni   College of Business Alumnus Helps EMBA Students Learn to "Be Happy!" The Value of Education: A Profile of Alumnus Rear Admiral Adam Robinson It’s time for Super Bull X!     Student Spotlight   Technology Brings Together Campus and Community at Tampa Bay Code Camp "New Perspectives in Achievements:" The College Celebrates Scholarship Recipients Muslim Ali: Why He Calls Himself a “Citizen of Earth” College Congratulates First Graduating Class of Masters in Entrepreneurship Program     Focus on Faculty & Staff   Join us in welcoming new faculty: Maureen Butler, Lisa Gaynor, Michael Harris, Richard Johnson, Andrea Kelton, Nick Mastracchio, Dror Parnes, Richard Plank, Greg Robbins, John Selsky, Aarta Sharma, Lei Wedge Celebrate the accomplishments of COBA's finest: Manish Agrawal, Stephanie Bryant, Kaushal Chari, Cynthia Cohen, Rajiv Dant, Victoria Panzer

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