Effective Note Taking Workshop

 

 

Take Note: Effective Note Taking

Note-taking is a critical skill for college students. Good notes can equate to good grades. We’ll show you how to take notes for different types of college-level courses.

Monday, February 3
6 – 7 p.m.
3-15.1 LBJ Student Center

Spring 2014 Brilliant Bobcats College Success Series Workshops

Etiquette Dinner #txstblw2014

Don’t wait – get your BLW Etiquette Dinner tickets now before they are gone!

 

Date:  February 18, 2014

Time: Check-in 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location:  Embassy Suites Convention Center

Dress:  Business Professional

Cost: Tickets are sold in advance for $20 each in the McCoy Advising Center

 

Learn more about the Etiquette Dinner and other great BLW events here!

Spring 2014 Study Abroad Events

1. General Information Sessions 

Go to the following general information sessions and learn about the many places you can go and the resources available to you! These sessions are targeted to Texas State students, but all members of the University are welcome to join us. The sessions will be held in the conference room of Thornton International House from 3:00-4:00 p.m. See dates below.

 

W     February 5th

TH   February 13th

W    February 19th

TH   February 27th

W   March 5th

W   March 19th

TH   March 27th

TH   April 10th

W   April 16th

TH   April 24th

2.     Study Abroad Fair

The Study Abroad Fair will take place on February 12^th-10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in LBJ ballroom. Representatives of different programs will be providing information to those interested in studying, teaching, working, and/or researching abroad. For more information, please contact the Study Abroad Office at (512) 245-1967.

McCoy Presentation Series: 5 Tips for Acing a Job Fair

TODAY LBJ 5-7.1

5:00 - 6:00

 

Merely showing up to a job fair isn't going to help you get the job of your dreams. You've got to know how to work a career fair for all its worth to get legitimate leads that yeld results. Use these quick tips to see a return whenever you invest time and energy at a job fair.

 

 

Leadership Institute Annual Conference

Registration is now underway for the Leadership Institute’s Annual Conference to be held on February 21-22!

 

 

This year’s conference theme is Leadership and Learning: Celebrating the Journey. The featured speakers for this year’s conference include Mayor of San Antonio Julián Castro, Don McPherson and Jessica Gendron Williams.  

You can view their biographies and the conference website for more information about the event!  

Business Leadership Week Preview Highlight - Bloomberg Businessweek Mini-Case Competition

Bloomberg Businessweek Student Organization Mini-Case Competition

 

Are you interested in winning money that can be used towards the benefit of your student organization? On February 17th, 2014, compete in the Bloomberg Businessweek Student Organization Mini Case Competition for the chance to win $500, $300, or $200 towards your student organization. Not to mention, the competition will be a challenging professional experience that could impress future employers! Don't miss out on this unique experience!  Teams from McCoy College student organizations will be given a week to prepare a response to articles chosen from Bloomberg Businessweek. The topic of discussion will be centered around business management trends to improve employee productivity.  

Student organization sign-up is available now! Deadline to register is February 7, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.  You can access the registration form here.
 

The winners will be announced at the beginning of the Leadership Panel on Monday, February 17th in McCoy Hall, room 119, from 5:00-6:40 p.m.

 

A special thank you to Bloomberg Gusinessweek, sponsor of the Bloomberg Businessweek Mini-Case Competition, for their generous support of Business Leadership Week 2014.

 

 

Student Organizatoin Spotlight - Hispanic Business Student Association

Take a moment to get to know Cesar Vasquez, a senior respiratory care major and president of the Hispanic Business Student Association. The goal of HBSA is to  prepare members for their future endeavors and encourage them to become great leaders while building business acumen and professional skills. The organization welcomes all majors, ethnicities and classifications. Their dedication to promote diversity stems from Texas State University's goal to encourage the advancement of Hispanic college students in the business world.

Q: What does HBSA have planned so far for the 2014 school year?

Spring 2014 is going to a busy semester for the Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA). HBSA has many events planned for its members and the community. Our events will help our members grow as professionals and help build their resumes as well. This spring we’re planning a Corporate Trip in which we will be traveling and visit a variety of professional companies to gain more knowledge about the corporate world. The purpose of this trip to give our members an idea of what type of career path they would like to pursue.

 Q: How will your major and HBSA help you reach your goals?

My major in respiratory care and minors in healthcare administration and sociology have given me much insight about not only the healthcare field, but the business world too. Healthcare administration is a similar to business management because healthcare administrators ultimately become managers in the hospital atmosphere. HBSA has given me many great attributes that helped me build not only as a student but also as a professional. HBSA has contributed to my growth in public speaking, leadership, and teamwork skills which will help me reach my goal to work in the healthcare field.

Q: What resource on campus do you recommend for students to utilize?

The best resource to use on campus is Career Services; it provides students with many tools they can utilize while at Texas State and post-graduation.  Career Services has many tools such as helping you connect with employers, resumes building, and much more! They also host a Job Search Boot Camp which consists of several workshops including resume building, social media, how to dress professional, and mock interviews with real employers! They can also help you decide what major to pick if you have a hard time deciding or are unsure.

Q: What is your favorite part about Texas State?

My favorite part about Texas State would have to be the atmosphere. Everyone is truly friendly and respectful towards each other. The professors care about their students' success in their class. For example, one time I saw a student fall from his motorcycle at a light because it was raining and the next thing I saw were three other students rush over to assist him. I will always remember that scene because it showed Bobcats are there for each other, regardless if they know each other or not. A quote I heard someone say was “Texas State may not be UT, but UT isn’t Texas State."

Q: What do you think is the ‘key to success’?

I believe the “key to success” is to never give up! Never give up on your dreams, in what you believe in, in your future. Students should strive for what they want to be when they “grow up”, and not let other things/people have a negative influce. Push yourself to the best of your abilities and don’t make excuses. Employers are always looking for hardworking individuals that will stand out from the rest. I believe once you give up, you start facing barriers that will inhibit your ability to succeed.

                

To learn more about HBSA, visit their website

Policy of the Month: Course Repeat Fee

Did you know that you may be charged out of state tuition for a course you attempt three or more times? This is known as the course repeat fee:

 

 

 

To read the full policy in detail, refer to page 26 of the 2012-2014 Texas State Undergraduate Catalog 

 

Business Leadership Week 2014 Interactive Fair to feature furry guests!

In keeping with the BLW 2014 theme “Mental Health in the Workplace: It’s good for business” McCoy College will be hosting “furry guests” from Divine Canines, an animal-assisted therapy service based in Austin.  Divine Canines will have two dog-and-handler teams on the terrace in front of McCoy Hall’s main entrance toward the Wood Street Garage, eager to meet our students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, February 18th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.!

To learn more about Divine Canines and their mission visit their website.

For a full list of events taking place during Business Leadership Week 2014 visit the BLW website  

Graduate Information Fair

Etiquette Dinner Tickets Now on Sale!

Fall 2014 Student Teaching Round-Ups

Attention Management majors with teacher certification:

 



2014 Business Leadership Week Preview: Brian East

Brian East, Senior Attorney for Disability Rights Texas will kick of Business Leadership Week by delivering the Distinguished Lecture at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2014 in McCoy Hall, room 119. Mr. East will also serve as a judge for the Bloomberg Businessweek Mini-Case Competition taking place on Monday afternoon.

 

As the Senior Attorney for Disability Rights Texas, Brian East handles a number of disability-discrimination and disability-rights cases in both state and federal courts. He is currently a board member of both the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and the Texas Employment Lawyers Association. He has previously served as Chair of NELA’s Disability Rights Committee and on the legal committees of the National Disability Rights Network. He is the co-author and editor of the chapter on “Workers with Disabilities” in the Employee & Union Member Guide to Labor Law (Thompson/West),  was named SuperLawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, and is the 2008 recipient of the 2008 Martha Arbuckle Meritorious Service Award from the Austin Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities.

 

We hope to see you at the Distinguished Lecture! For more information, visit the 2014 Business Leadership website

Spring 2014 McCoy Presentation Series

Mark your calendars!

 

 

Management January 2014 Newsletter