Student Advisory Board

The Business Student Advisory Board is an opportunity for students to help shape the college and enhance the educational experience of business students. Board members serve as a consulting group to the dean, administrators, faculty and staff; support decision-making for the college; and are liaisons between college officials and the College of Business and Economics' student body.

As a board member, you will

  • Connect with your college community by attending four meetings throughout each semester.
  • Contribute to the discussion, planning and execution of college initiatives.
  • Collaborate with other students and represent the business student body.

The Board's Work

  • Provide thoughtful feedback on College of Business and Economics student-related initiatives, programming and services.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of each department within the college based on current perspectives of the student body.
  • Review and discuss issues related to diversity and the social climate in the college.
  • Become an accessible and visible resource within the college to promote accountability and responsiveness from both the student body and college officials.
  • Collect feedback from peers for discussion at meetings and relay important information to student body.

Benefits for Members

  • Develop leadership skills through active participation in a professional group.
  • Enhance your résumé by developing communication skills and expanding networking opportunities.
  • Become more knowledgeable regarding current initiatives and trends within the college.
  • Create relationships with CBE administration, staff and faculty – including the dean, associate dean, assistant deans, director of Business Career Services and other administration officials – who are a valuable part of your network.
  • Receive a letter of recommendation from one of the assistant deans or the director of Business Career Services (contingent upon level of involvement/participation within the board and following guidelines including meeting attendance, eligibility and full term served).

The Board’s Recent Accomplishments

  • Developed and executed a communication survey to determine ideal ways to communicate with the Mihaylo student body.
  • Reviewed, discussed and submitted feedback on the College of Business and Economics learning outcomes and goals.
  • Critically evaluated and provided feedback on Business Madness and the Business Career Expo.
  • Garnered student feedback on several business core courses to improve student learning.

To learn more about the Business Student Advisory Board, including information on applying for the 2021-22 academic year, please visit the "Application Process" tab.