February is Professional Development Month!

February is Professional Development Month – a time filled with special events just for you!  Whether you are a freshman or senior, accounting major, or marketing major, there is something for everyone!  Begin developing the professional skills today that are essential for your success as a future business leader.

Kick-off Event:  Resume Tuesdays Begin Feb. 2

Drop-in for a resume critique with your Belk College Career Coach

11am – 1pm, FRI 147

Robert A. Niblock Student Center for Professional Development

UNC Charlotte | Belk College of Business

9201 University City Blvd. | Charlotte, NC  28223

Phone: 704-687-7661| Fax: 704-687-1388

stcenterpd@uncc.edu | http://www.uncc.edu

2nd Annual BISOM Networking Event - Tuesday, February 9

The Department of BISOM is hosting their 2nd Annual BISOM Networking Event on Tuesday, February 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Student Union.  Advanced Registration for the event is required.  Please RSVP here by Tuesday, February 2.

Career Fair & Campus Interview Day for Business Majors! Monday, Feb 29 & Tuesday, March 1

Belk College Students:

You are invited to attend a Career Fair for all business majors on Monday, February 29​ from 5:00 – 7:30pm in the Student Union, room 340.  Need a job and fast? Get a jump start on the process and interview with your choice company on Campus Interview Day, Tuesday, March 1.  Students interested in the jump start should apply for an on-campus interview through Hire-A-Niner by Wednesday​, February 17​.

Don’t forget your professional dress and extra resume copies.  We hope to see you there!

Robert A. Niblock Student Center for Professional Development

UNC Charlotte | Belk College of Business

9201 University City Blvd. | Charlotte, NC  28223

Phone: 704-687-7661| Fax: 704-687-1388

stcenterpd@uncc.edu | http://www.uncc.edu

Health Informatics Seminar Series

The Health Informatics program supports a weekly research seminar series with other Universities across the state, alternating which campus presents while the others project a live viewing stream.

Next Wednesday, February 3rd UNCC is hosting the featured speaker, Dr. Russ Waitman of the Division of Medical Informatics, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas.

Building Informatics Capacity for Clinical/Translational and Pragmatic Research: Does Going Fishing Lead to Drinking and Driving? 

The conversation is lively and it’s a great way to network across the state without leaving campus. In particular, MIS, OSCM, ECON and all CHHS majors should be interested. His presentation will take place from 4:00 pm–5:00pm in Fretwell 126. 

Abstract
Academic Medical Centers require informatics capacity to 1) support clinical and translational research as outlined by the National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) program and 2) advance aspirational goals of a learning health system.   This service capacity also provides a base for informatics research.  Established informatics data capture and integrated data repository infrastructure for CTSA designation has provided the basis for linking CTSA institutions to participate in PCORnet, the national Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute.  PCORnet unites health care delivery systems and centers with groups of activated patients to create interoperable data and regulatory capabilities to support observational studies and prospective clinical trials nationally.  I will provide analogies for our informatics journey since 2010, highlight the development and capabilities of PCORnet such as the ADAPTABLE aspirin study, and reflect on how information infrastructure may have historical analogs in the development of our nation’s transportation system.

Learning Objectives

• Understand commonly used CTSA informatics systems for data capture (REDCap) and building a clinical integrated data repository (i2b2)
• Appreciate the regulatory issues surrounding protected health information and the role of de-identification methods in clinical research
• Describe how the federal government’s Electronic Health Record Meaningful Use data standards may provide the basis for data interoperability to support research
• Have an exposure to clinical trial workflows for the ADAPTABLE aspirin study and how informatics capabilities may enhance recruitment at reduced cost
• Appreciate how streamlining regulatory processes for contracting, data sharing, and human subjects protection (institutional review boards) is critical for defining common “research rules of the road” that allow everyone to travel on the highway paved by electronic health records and informatics infrastructure.

90 Hour Checks

ATTENTION Spring 2016 GRADUATES

If you plan to graduate in May 2016, please take the following actions to ensure you meet graduation requirements:

• Review your CAPP Degree Evaluation in Banner Self Service.  If a red “No” appears next to a course requirement, take one of the following actions:
• Ask your advisor to help you correct any CAPP errors during your 90 Hour Check appointment (see below).
• Plan to enroll in the course in Summer 2016 and graduate August 2016.
• Schedule a “90 Hour Check” with your academic advisor by February 26th. During this appointment, your advisor will help you determine if you are on-track for your desired graduation date.  Appointments can be made via Starfish. Students must bring a copy of their CAPP Degree Evaluation to this appointment.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the Business Advising Center soon.

Freshman Visits

Attention: First-semester Freshmen

It's time to schedule your Freshman Visit! This is a pre-registration advising meeting where we will discuss your academic record and goals one-on-one. It will help you better prepare for Freshman Group Advising in March.  Please schedule your appointment between January 25 - February 5.

To schedule your Freshman Visit, log into starfish.uncc.edu and visit "My Success Network." Click on your advisor's name and select an appointment time. Be sure to include "Freshman Visit" in the notes section.  If you have problems using Starfish, please call the Business Advising Center at 704-687-7585.

CEO Speaker Series - Kelly King, CEO of BB&T and Tom Skains, CEO of Piedmont Natural Gas - 1/28/16

Belk College Students:

You are invited to attend the Belk College of Business CEO Speaker Series featuring two prominent CEOs in the Charlotte region, Kelly King, Chairman and CEO of BB&T, and Tom Skains, Chairman, President, & CEO of Piedmont Natural Gas.

Leading in a Highly Regulated Dynamic Market:  CEO Perspectives

12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Barnhardt Student Activities Center, Salons A-D (3rd floor), UNC Charlotte main campus
Open and free to all Belk College students, faculty and staff.

Free lunch for participants who register online by Friday, January 22, 2016.

Women in Business - Why Women Should Choose a Quant Business Career 2/18

Women in the Belk College:

Join us for the panel event “Why Women Should Choose a Quantitative Business Career” on Thursday, February 18^th from 5:00 – 6:00pm in Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room. 

Guest Panelists include:

·        Ms. Catherine Li, Credit Risk Executive, Bank of America

·        Ms. Anu Brooks, Vice President of Customer Insights & Analytics, Belk

·        Ms. Carolyn Farr Sly, Director of Materials Resource Management, Carolinas Healthcare

·        Ms. Barbara Stroz, Vice President & Actuary, MetLife

·        Ms. Dori Gammon, Public Health & Policy Economist, RTI International

Hear tips from successful businesswomen that work in the area’s leading companies.  This is an especially great opportunity for students thinking about a career in Economics, Finance, MIS, or Operations & Supply Chain, but all business majors are encouraged to attend.

RSVP to womeninbusiness@uncc.edu by February 17^th.

Women in Business Initiative

UNC Charlotte | Belk College of Business

9201 University City Blvd. | Charlotte, NC  28223

Phone: 704-687-7661 | Fax: 704-687-1388

womeninbusiness@uncc.edu | http://www.belkcollege.uncc.edu/womeninbusiness

Eligible new Transfer Students can declare an upper level major after January 25th

• Did you come through SOAR in December or January as a Transfer Student?
• Have you completed all progression courses with a 2.5 and earned at least 60 hours?

If so, beginning on January 25th, you will be eligible to declare your upper level major by filling out the Declaration of Major Form (If this link is inactive, please check back later. Thank you.)  This is an online request for current Belk College pre-majors who are eligible to declare their majors.

You will not receive confirmation that this has been received or updated. You can check your online account for the change a week or so after you have submitted the form.

11th Annual Belk College Etiquette Dinner

Dear Belk College Students:

You’re invited to attend the 11^th Annual Belk College Etiquette Dinner, sponsored by Enactus.  Learn about dining etiquette in a business setting and the art of small talk.  The Etiquette Dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 16th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Barnhardt Student Activities Center, Salons A&B. 

Event is FREE to students who register online by Monday, Feb 8^th.  You must be registered to attend the event.  Professional Dress is required.

All students in the Belk College are encouraged to attend. We hope you will join us on February 16^th in the Student Activities Center Salons.

Best regards,

Robert A. Niblock Student Center for Professional Development

UNC Charlotte | Belk College of Business

9201 University City Blvd. | Charlotte, NC  28223

Phone: 704-687-7661| Fax: 704-687-1388

stcenterpd@uncc.edu | http://www.uncc.edu

Student Job and Internship Fair to offer 4,800-plus opportunities

Roughly 120 employers are expected at the Student Job and Internship Fair scheduled for Friday, Jan. 29, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.

Organized by the University Career Center, this newly renamed event focuses on internships, co-ops and student jobs (part-time, full-time and temporary jobs that don’t require a degree).  These types of opportunities allow students to build their resume through career-relevant experience, gain financial support and explore potential career paths, said Career Center officials.

The Student Job and Internship Fair is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

Attendees should bring copies of their resume and be prepared to complete job applications; some employers will conduct interviews during the event.  Business casual or professional attire is highly recommended.

Representatives from Crown Castle, Autism Charlotte, Bosch Rexroth, Carowinds, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, IKEA, Girl Scouts, Kohl’s, Mooresville Spinners, TIAA-CREF, U.S. National Whitewater Center, the University Professional Internship Program and other organizations will attend.

- See more at: http://inside.uncc.edu/news-features/2016-01-12/student-job-and-internship-fair-offer-4800-plus-opportunities#sthash.bvQUoduj.dpuf