Albers Undergrad NewsNotes

HOT SCOOP

WINTER QUARTER
REGISTRATION DATES

Advising Week November 6-9
Registration Begins November 12
Last Day for WQ Registration January 10

CULTURAL LANGUAGE
BRIDGE STUDENTS

If you are in the Cultural Language Bridge Program fall quarter, you will need to meet with a CLBR adviser before you can register for classes. They will complete a Bridge Registration form. Once you have this form, you should meet with an Albers School adviser for assistance in selecting the rest of your classes. You will then register in person at the Registrar’s Office rather than using the EASE registration system.

E-COMMERCE AND
INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Due to high demand, courses in E-Commerce and Information are restricted to students who have officially declared an ECIS major. ECIS 462 Internet Marketing is restricted to ECIS majors graduating in June. ECIS 315/ 491 is open to ECIS majors who meet the prerequisites.

Interested in Influencing
Curriculum and Policy of the Business Program?

CAPCOM (Curriculum and Policy Committee) is looking for an upper-class undergraduate to serve on the committee. The committee is comprised of faculty, staff and students who review proposals for new majors and classes as well as policies of the ASBE. The committee meets monthly. If you are interested, contact Dr. Bob Callahan at callahan@seattleu.edu or at (206) 296-5729.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL WINTER QUARTER REGISTRATION

1. Plan to register at your assigned time. This gives you the best opportunity to enroll in the course sections you want. Appointment times were e-mailed to students on Friday, October 27. If you have not received your appointment time, contact the Registrar’s Office.

2. Meet with your adviser. An adviser can assist with making course selections and determining remaining requirements for your degree. Appointments are made by calling (206) 296-5700 or stopping by Pigott 318. Advising appointments are filling quickly, so act now.

3. Make sure there are no restrictions or holds on account. You are not able to register until these are lifted. Information on holds was included in the e-mail on Winter Quarter Registration sent to you from the Registrar’s Office. (Again, if you did not receive this e-mail, check with the Registrar’s Office.)

4. Check the prerequisites for the courses you plan to take. Make sure you are eligible to take the courses for which you plan to register. If you do not meet the prerequisites, you may be asked to adjust your schedule at a later date.

5. Know your pin and ID numbers. If you have misplaced these numbers, contact the Registrar’s Office.

6. Check the winter quarter schedule on the web. The most current version of the class schedule for winter quarter is available at www.seattleu.edu. (Click on the “Class Schedule” icon.) Any course or classroom changes are listed there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if? What if a class I want to take is “closed”?

For non-business classes, your best option is to contact the department directly to see if there is a waiting list for the course. For business courses waiting lists are not kept. You will need to 1) try another section of the course; 2) register for an alternative course; 3) keep trying to register via the EASE system or 4) attend the first day of class to see if there is space available.

The EASE system is telling me I’m not eligible to take a specific course.

If you are getting such a message, it may mean you are not eligible to take the course for which you are trying to Register. If that’s the case, you should look for another option. If you think that you are eligible to take the course, contact an Albers School Adviser for assistance.

I want to take 20 credits winter quarter, what do I need to do?

Taking more than 18 credits requires the approval of the Albers School. You should complete a “Petition to the Dean” form and indicate all four classes you intend to take. Generally, you need a 3.0 cumulative GPA for approval. You also need to have satisfied the prerequisites for the courses you are planning to take.

WHAT’S THIS BUSINESS—LEADERSHIP IN SOCIETY

MGMT 191 Leadership in Society is a 2-credit class designed with freshmen and sophomores in mind. The class allows students to learn more about their leadership qualities and how a business operates within society. The course is made up of 3 main components: Leadership, Speakers and Company examples. If you are interested in this class and would like more information, contact Greg Prussia at (206) 296-2514 or gprussia@seattleu.edu.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Accelerated Program Information Session

If you are interested in learning about this program which allows you to complete your BA and MBA in five calendar years, there will be an information session on November 15 at Noon in Pigott 416. Dr. Mary Rivers, Acting Associate Dean of the Albers School, will explain the admission requirements and how the program and courses works.

Interested in Studying in the Netherlands?

The Albers School has an exchange program with Maastricht University. The university has a strong emphasis in international economics and courses are taught in English. On November 14, 4-5 p.m. in Pigott 416, there will be an information session about this exchange program. Two students from Maastricht, who are currently studying at Seattle University, will be there to talk about the program and culture of the Netherlands.

WORK STUDY POSITION AVAILABLE

Albers School of Business and Economics - Customer Service Representative (2 Positions Available)

Job Description and Qualifications:
DUTIES: Provide customer service at the ASBE main desk about policies, procedures and other information, answer and transfer calls, maintain files, schedule advising appointments for graduate and undergraduate students, provide clerical assistance as assigned, including data entry, filing, copying, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: Office experience helpful, but not required. Strong communication skills and attention to detail; Commitment to friendly customer service; Familiarity with Windows computing environment, especially MS Word and Excel; Business major a plus.

PAY RATE: $7.00/hr.
HOURS (Per Week): 10-15 (for each new hire)
START DATE: As soon as possible

Pickup application form at : Albers School of Business and Economics, Pigott 318, OR submit resume and list of, at least, three professional references to: Jennifer Horne
Albers School of Business & Economics, Pigott 320
(206) 296-5638 Fax: (206) 296-5795 hornej@seattleu.edu

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER

FALL 2000 EVENTS

To register for an Entrepreneur Advisor Lunch or the New Venture Planning Workshops, visit www.seattleu.edu/asbe/ec/forms.

Undergraduate Entrepreneur Advisor Lunch

An Entrepreneur Advisor Lunch provides the opportunity to explore self-employment or working for a small company. A handful of students will have lunch with a guest entrepreneur who will share his or her experiences. Enrollment is normally limited to ten students in order to allow everyone the opportunity to ask questions. There’s one final chance fall quarter to have lunch with an entrepreneur:

Thursday, November 2, Noon, Pigott 416
Guest Entrepreneur: Dan Byrne, President, Byrne Specialty Gases, Inc.

Information Session SU and UW Business Plan Competitions

Friday, November 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Pigott 103.

Enter the SU and UW business plan competitions and compete for cash awards for seed funding. Attend the information session and hear from past participants, watch a video of winning presentations, network, and hear a presentation from the Northwest Venture Group. Representatives from the UW will be here to provide information about the UW Business Plan Competition, Resource Days, and competition dates. Don’t plan to compete? You may have skills that someone else could use. Come hear how you can participate. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. RSVP to The Entrepreneurship Center at 206-296-5730 or ec@seattleu.edu.

Zev Siegel to Help Students with Business Plans

Zev Siegel, who was one of the original founders of Starbucks, will be available winter quarter by appointment from 4–5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help students with their business plans. Mr. Siegel is also the guest entrepreneur for the February 6th Entrepreneur Advisor Lunch.

Second Annual New Venture Planning Workshop Series

A series of six New Venture Planning Workshops will be offered starting
Friday, December 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Schafer Auditorium.

The series runs from December 2000 to March 2001. First in the series is

“The Business Plan—Getting Started—Including Your Values.”

Janis Machala from Paladin Partners is the luncheon speaker with “The Executive Summary Says It All or Not at All.” Ms. Machala is a key player in the new venture community working closely with the Northwest Venture Group, the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, and serves on The Entrepreneurship Center Advisory Board. Her firm, Paladin Partners, is especially known for helping build teams for new ventures and helping to find critical key management personnel. The workshops are free for students. Register for the full series, individual workshops, or the lunch speaker only.