Membership (required from members):

•  Industry expertise
•  Time to participate
•  Dedication to the program and its mission
•  Energy for TSU student’s benefits

 

Obtaining Membership:

• Selected based on professional standing
• Chosen from various industries to access as many business activities as possible
• Members need to be reviewed by Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and University President for approval

 

Benefits:

• Assist with ensuring relevancy of our programs to ensure we are teaching progressive business practices and preparing our students for their careers
• Offer insights with regard to upcoming business issues to allow TSU students a competitive advantage as they prepare to enter the workforce
• Provide assistance to the Ketner School of Business and our students in acquiring internships (either within or outside of their respective companies)
• To act as mentors to interested students, assisting them in preparation for their long-term success
• Professional development for both students and board members

 

Possible Activities:

• Students to visit PAB member’s companies to learn what a “whole” business really is/does
• Cases prepared by PAB members, based on real-life examples, given to students as class work – members can then provide feedback so students can see what they did right and where they could have improved
• On-site mock interviews
• Campus visits, class presentations by PAB members
• Luncheon mixers with students

 

 

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