Student Organizations

MBA Organizations

The University of Alabama MBA program has several chartered student organizations. Whether your interest lies in service or recreation, there are opportunities to become involved. Several of the organizations are listed here. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the organization.

MBA Association	MBA Toastmasters	Bears & Bulls
National Association of Women MBAs		Graduate Student Association

 

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MBA Association

- visit the website to learn more about the organization

Class of 2007 MBAA Officers

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Net Impact

Officers

• Lauren Dupuis- President
• Rachel Dixon- Community Liaison
• Matt Donaghey- Treasurer
• Shane Autrey- Technology and Corporate Outreach
• Jill Hickman- Marketing and Membership
• Jonathan Hunt- Secretary and Social Events

Net Impact's mission is to improve the world by growing and strengthening a network of new leaders who are using the power of business to make a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact.

We are:

• Students seeking to network and take action to foster a new generation of leaders who use the power of business to create a better world.
• A membership organization that brings MBAs, graduate students and young professionals together to network, learn and take action on socially-responsible business issues.
• An organization that educates, equips and inspires members to use their business skills for social good in their graduate education, careers, and communities.

For more information or to get involved visit www.cba.ua.edu/netimpact.

 

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MBA Toastmasters

President: David Hamilton

In its continuing efforts to promote well-rounded student development, the Manderson Graduate School of Business now has its very own chapter of Toastmasters International. This is a non-profit organization committed towards developing effective public speaking and listening skills in its members. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization has over 8,642 active clubs throughout the U.S. and 70 other countries. At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club meets once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice and develop their individual skills.

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Bears and Bulls

President - Shawn Daugherty

Bears and Bulls is a professional club aimed at developing professional knowledge in the area of Finance and Accounting. The mission of Bears and Bulls is four fold:

• Knowledge expansion through real world scenario discussions of issues in Finance and Accounting.
• Foster a spirit of "Do it Yourself" for topics unknown, followed by subsequent preaching through seminars, talk sessions and articles.
• Encourage creativity in financial and accounting applications.
• To achieve visibility among finance and accounting professionals/organizations.

The club meets biweekly at 3:30 on Wednesdays. The format of the meetings is as follows:

• Biznews - Opening the meeting with the weeks latest news in Finance and Accounting
• At Glance: This is an open topic for any speaker to speak on any business views, project, ideas etc.
• Extraz - This is a section for members to speak on a particular topic of interest.
• Discussion: This is an open session for a public discussion on any topics related to business.

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National Association of Women MBAs

Officers:

• Vimala Gutti - President
• Laura Sitko - Vice President
• Lauren Lovelady - Treasurer

Advisor: Dr. Denise McManus

The National Association of Women MBAs is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting women MBAs.  Members engage through both local, school-hosted chapters and through events and publications at the national level, including our annual National Conference.  The organization’s continued viability is made possible through the generous contributions from corporations that actively engage in the supporting and hiring of women MBAs.

Mission:

• To provide increased opportunities and visibility for our members and to provide support for their professional endeavors.
• To provide networking opportunities for our members with professionals committed to the development of women’s role in business.
• To increase communication among graduate business schools regarding their initiatives to educate and support future women in business.
• To support an annual national conference hosted by a different graduate business school each year.

To become a member, please contact Kimberly Swan at knswan@bama.ua.edu or visit the NAWMBA website at www.mbawomen.org.

 

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Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association is an organization dedicated to establishing and solidifying the rights of students pursuing advanced degrees, both at the doctoral and graduate levels. Often these students are overlooked at many academic institutions in terms of funding, resources, and other amenities afforded to those working towards undergraduate degrees. For example, the Board of Directors has tabled the topic of federal taxation on graduate assistantships and fellowships and is in the process of determining whether lobbying efforts should be pursued in an effort to eliminate these taxes. This year, the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration has an MBA students serving as representatives for the graduate programs. Mary Pritchett represents students who would not otherwise be aware of the opportunities available to them, and, in addition, provide input in determining the strategic direction of the graduate programs at The University of Alabama.

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