Development Priorities for the Raj Soin College of Business
Some of the "best and the brightest" students tell their stories on how scholarship support has made a difference in their lives. Students with Scholarships
From left recipients include Chad Fast - Deloitte, Ashley Bussen -Magner , Lori Berger - Flagel, Huber, Flagel & Co, Holly Gebert - Dovel, Sarvan Reddy - Paperman Click here to read how generous supporters have helped these students.
The Best and the Brightest is more than a book title from American history. If we are to compete successfully in today’s business world, the Raj Soin College of Business must continue to develop the “best” facilities for our students, attract the “brightest” students and faculty, and offer innovative programs that foster a vibrant economy in the region and beyond.
As we partner with you, our alumni, and others in the business community, in achieving this vital mission, it is important to share with you our fundraising priorities for the College. They include endowed faculty positions, special programs, student scholarships, and the latest technology to focus on emerging business opportunities.
These funding priorities are central to preparing successful and ethical business leaders, advancing knowledge through research, and providing professional, entrepreneurial, and economic development assistance for our region.
Attracting Top Faculty – Our Quest to Be the Best
Endowed chairs and professors help us retain and attract top faculty talent, encourage these “brightest” faculty stars to reach highest achievement levels, and bring increased national stature to our school. In keeping with our mission to respond to the needs of the business community, we have determined that the highest priorities for endowed chairs and professorships are in the following areas:
With the business world changing like never before, we must move with speed to not only stay ahead but to lead in these areas and achieve our quest to be the best College Business in Ohio. Our goals are $1.5 million for endowed chairs and $500,000 to $1 million for endowed professors.
Accounting Leadership Program - Designed to develop future leaders for both the accounting profession and the business community, this program, unique in Ohio, recruits a cohort of 20 to 25 highly achieving high school students with a particular emphasis on underrepresented populations. The program provides students with specialized courses, leadership activities, and mentorship opportunities.
State-of-the-Art Soin Trading Center - Thanks to the vision and exemplary financial support of Raj Soin, the “Wall Street” trading center enhances our highly successful student-managed investment program. This program has consistently outperformed the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index and provides students with the opportunity to invest a portion of the University’s assets. Annually, $65,000 are needed for this state-of-the-art teaching facility. The facility is available to the business and financial communities and serves 600 students annually in all majors. The trading room was also recognized by Business Week online as one of the Top Ten academic trading rooms in the nation.
Launching a Best In-class Master’s Program in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
This executive master’s program is supported and designed by an industry advisory board of over 25 companies spanning the globe. The program is now over five year old thanks to a generous financial contribution from the NFC Foundation, the endowment arm of the Nash Finch Company. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Nash Finch is a national leader in food retailing and distribution. “We were particularly pleased to support the M.S. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program at the Raj Soin College of Business,” said Ron Marshall, a Raj Soin College of Business graduate and former CEO of Nash Finch.
This unique program is one of only a few in the nation that focuses on logistics and supply chain management with a blended education format of online and weekend residency classes. Student projects deliver direct and relevant business value to sponsoring companies and organizations.
Click here for more information and to apply to the program or phone 937-775-2895.
Enhancing Our Institute for Business Integrity - With the support of the Institute’s founding sponsors, we are continuing our popular Ethics Briefings and expanding our scholarship and consulting services for the business community. As founders of the institiute Huffy Corporation, National City Bank, Reynolds & Reynolds, Soin International and Standard Register deserve special recognition for their leadership and generosity.
The College’s goal is $300,000 annually to elevate the IBI as the premier national resource for promoting responsible business practices. Through service, teaching, and research, the IBI strengthens ethics in business, supports responsible business practices, leads in principled business education, and partners with other organizations to advance business ethics. Click here for more information
Wright Financial Path Continues Vital Student Service - This confidential and free program for WSU students involves peer counseling through assistance of the Finance and Financial Services Department. Students from the program have been recognized at the Financial Managers Association annual Student Leaders Conference in Chicago. A campus-wide survey under the direction of our college revealed that some 80 percent of the students reported debt as a major issue, and 84 percent said they have debt in some form. $40,000 annually will continue to support this unique and innovative program to help students.
Dean’s Discretionary Fund Leverages Opportunities - If we are to stay ahead of the game in this highly competitive business environment, we must have the resources to take advantage of opportunities as they arise. This non-restricted fund enables the College to address priorities such as marketing the college and supporting professional development for faculty. An annual goal of $100,000 has been set for the discretionary fund
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Career Mentoring and Recruiting – Helping Students Excel - Sharing your experience and insight with students who are exploring a career in business or just starting their professional careers is invaluable. The College hosts a number of annual career recruiting and networking events throughout the year. And we offer a variety of mentoring, intern and coop programs that benefit both our students and your companies.
I know with your ongoing participation, suggestions, and financial support, we are on the path to achieving increased recognition for the Raj Soin College of Business and our students in the years to come.
To learn more about how you can collaborate with the College, please contact me at 937-775-2437 or berkwood.farmer@wright.edu.
Best Regards,
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Berkwood Farmer
Dean
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