MBA Weekly News
May 4, 2012
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| The CINTAS GRADUATE ETHICS FELLOWSHIP |
The Cintas Graduate Ethics Fellowship was established to help students enhance their exposure to Ethics, Governance, Leadership, and Sustainability. Upon successful completion, awardees will be reimbursed the cost of a three (3) credit hour MBA course (in the evening or weekend programs) from Xavier University. This course must have Ethics, Governance, Leadership or Sustainability (also known as E/G/L/S) as one of its main themes, to qualify for reimbursement. Up to 5 Graduate Fellowships will be awarded each year.
Additional information and the fellowship description can be found here. To apply, please submit the application by May 15th. |
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| Important Billing Information – Fall Class Cancellations |
1. Fall 2012 eBills will be posted online during the first week of July. Paper bills will not be sent.
2. The last week of June is the best time to enroll in the Fall payment plan. All students must enroll in a payment plan.
3. The first installment is due July 20, 2012.
a. Note: If you intend to pay in full and thereby, avoid interest charges, then either:
i. enroll in the X-Flex Payment Plan and pay in full by July 20, 2012
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ii. enroll in the X-Flex Payment Plan, make your first payment (20%) by July 20, 2012, and pay the remaining balance in full by August 20, 2012.
4. If you register for classes after July 4, 2012, you must pay at least 20% of your balance by July 20, 2012.
5. If you register for classes after July 20, 2012, you must pay at least 20% of your balance within 24 hours of registering.
6. Only students working for employers that offer educational reimbursement benefits may sign up for the Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan. Eligible students may be required, upon request, to provide Xavier University acceptable documentation of their employer’s financial commitment. Failure to do so may result in any bursar account balance being immediately due and payable in full.
Class cancellation will take place on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, for students who have not paid at least 20% of their Fall semester balance and/or who have an outstanding balance from a prior semester.
Here are instructions on how to access and pay your bill online, to enroll in a payment plan and more:
1. Log on to the Portal at http://portal.xavier.edu/
2. Click on the Student Services tab
3. Within the My Academic Records channel, click on My Bursar Account
For more information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Bursar’s Office web site at www.xavier.edu/bursar or call (513) 745-3435. |
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| MBA Professional Development Center – How Can We Help YOU? – Get Rewarded for Your Feedback! |
As the PDC begins to actively plan for the upcoming academic year – we want to make sure that the programs and services offered meet YOUR needs! What events have you liked in the past, what events/services might we offer in the future, how can we help you in your career development? Click here to take our quick survey and register for a chance to win one of two $25 Gift Cards being given away for your feedback! If you should have any questions, please contact our office at mbapdc@xavier.edu. |
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| Summer Skills Series – Session 1 - The Bloomberg Experience |
May 18, 2012/1-5 pm
5/3rd Training Room, Smith Hall
Bloomberg is a powerful computer information and retrieval system providing access to financial, economic, accounting, demographic, legal data, news, and analytics. This session will raise awareness of the resources available that can span multiple disciplines - whether you work in the Finance arena or beyond Bloomberg can prove to be a valuable tool! This workshop will teach users how to navigate the system, discover Bloomberg’s powerful functions, and set up your own Bloomberg username. To RSVP, click here to visit our Summer Skills Series Registration Page.
Additional workshops will be offered throughout the summer. Titles include Building Proficiency in Excel, Influencing without Authority: Cornerstone and Implementing Innovation. We look forward to having you join us this summer for a great series of professional development workshops – great for those looking to build skill and be a rock star on the job!
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| Xavier Leadership Center – Alumni Discount on Classes |
The Xavier Leadership Center (XLC) announces the fall 2012 catalog of courses available through their Corporate University. MBA alumni are eligible for a 10% discount on courses offered through the XLC.
Xavier Leadership Center offers a complete suite of professional development programs to help individuals and organizations make a lasting difference. We work with organizations to build your one true source of sustainable competitive advantage, your people. Through powerful programs your teams will innovate the practice of management and leadership... solving real problems, and creating meaningful change.
Corporate University Upcoming Programs Fall 2012
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| Graduations at Cintas – Parking Implications |
Graduation ceremonies for schools in the area will be held at Cintas Center beginning Wednesday, May 16, through Sunday, June 24. Please plan for an increase in traffic around the University on those dates. View the schedule of graduation ceremonies at Cintas. |
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| Graduating in May? Complete the MBA Graduate Employment Survey - Chance at a $50 Gift Card |
Congratulations MBA graduates! The benefit of pursuing an MBA can be quite personal based on what it was that motivated you to begin this program. Whether you are looking to gain a promotion, increase compensation, change careers, start your own business or jumpstart your first career – we at the Professional Development Center wish you the best of luck! Feel free to connect with our office at mbapdc@xavier.edu if we can be of any assistance to you in your career.
As you prepare for graduation, we do encourage you to complete our MBA Graduate Employment Survey. This survey is useful in gaining aggregate data on where our students are working, careers and industries chosen, etc. Please note, that individual responses are kept confidential - any reporting is done only in aggregate. Click here to complete the survey by Monday, May 14th to be enrolled in a drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card! |
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