In order to fulfill our vision and values, we need to be engaged in our community. Building relationships through this event will benefit the entire business school, especially our students. The Zag Business Impact Dinner is a fundraising event with a focus on excellence through networking and engagement. All net proceeds will benefit the School of Business Administration Excellence fund in support of the annual initiatives to fulfill the SBA’s vision and values.
The business school’s success in being able to pursue our values relies on the myriad of relationships we enjoy with so many people and business community partners who are engaged with us over time and who support this event each year. From single ticket purchasers to underwriters of wine costs to premier corporate sponsorships—every single relationship we build with this event enhances the delivery of Jesuit business school education. Here are some examples of the use of the funds:
Academic Excellence
- Student scholarships, travel, professional development
- Treks
- Student competitions
- Technology
- Faculty led study abroad
- Programming such as our “Careers” days
- Student internship and job placement rates
- Development of the dean’s Student Advisory Board
Networking and engagement:
Some examples of the relationships formed because of this event are below:
- Experiential Learning Opportunities like project-based collaboration
- Building stronger boards in each business discipline
- Development of the Executive Council, advising the dean
- Mentor young alumni to contribute back and get more involved with the school
Enlightened and innovative action:
- On site 1-credit weekend intensive courses at corporate business partners like Boeing, Starbucks, Microsoft and locally at Schweitzer Engineering Lab for the first time this year.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities like project based, community impact courses
- Student membership on local business boards
The challenges the School of Business faces are significant.
Growing concerns about the cost and value of higher education
Significant changes in the academic preparedness and educational aspirations of our students
Increased competition from traditional competitors and new forms of educational delivery
Continuing pressure to distinguish ourselves in a crowed business school landscape
Our values are clear.
There is no substitute for academic excellence.
We will be active and engaged in our university and our community.
We will embrace the Jesuit legacy of confident, enlightened, and innovative action.
Our vision is simple.
We will be a global leader in Jesuit business education.