Author: Danielle Dion

Dion, Danielle A - Assoc Director, Pre-Business Success Initiatives

Considering Pass/Nonpass vs Graded Courses This Semester?

Danielle Dion

The university deadline for electing P/NP for this semester is Friday, May 8.  Check out the Tippie FAQ  here.   Not sure what you want to do?   Students admitted to the Tippie College can complete a form to make change after May 8.  The form will be available after the deadline.  Students in other colleges (e.g. Prebusiness in Liberal Arts and Sciences) should check with their collegiate office.

Get answers to your library questions on 4/30 & 5/1

Danielle Dion

 

 

Join UI Libraries staff online for practical answers to making the most of the library from a distance and avoiding potential pitfalls as the semester ends with campus closed.

  • Returning or renewing library materials?
  • Avoiding fines.
  • Doing research from off-campus.
  • Book delivery.
  • More

Send your questions to lib-disted@uiowa.edu or ask them during the sessions.

Thursday, April 30 from 2:30-3:30pm – https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/92697699385

Friday, May 1 from 11:00am – 12:00pm – https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/98080871707

 

Pat Baird, Interlibrary Loan & Delivery Services Supervisor.

Connie Wade, Circulation & User Services Librarian

Dan Gall, Distance Education Librarian

 

Contact daniel-gall@uiowa.edu for more information.

See https://bit.ly/lib-uiowa-covid-faq for more answers about using the libraries while campus is closed.

 

 

Tippie Dean’s Search Update

Danielle Dion

On March 30-31, the Tippie Dean’s Search Committee interviewed semi-finalist candidates via Zoom. We are pleased to announce we have identified, in consultation with Provost Fuentes, four highly qualified finalists who will move to the next stage of the process. We are excited about the strengths and experience that each of these finalists would bring to the role.

Originally, campus visits were scheduled for the end of April and beginning of May. After discussion with Provost Fuentes, we decided to proceed with the finalist interviews as scheduled via Zoom. Each candidate will have interviews over a two-day period. This allows us to continue to gather information about the candidates and allows the candidates to continue to learn more about Tippie and the University of Iowa. This will also keep the finalists engaged in our search process. If the search was paused, we run the risk of losing candidates to other ongoing searches.

The finalist interviews are scheduled for April 23-24, April 27-28, April 30-May 1, and May 4-5. The afternoon before each finalist interview, we will post the candidate’s name, bio, and curriculum vitae on the Tippie dean search website: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/dean-search

What will happen after the virtual finalist interviews? That will depend on several emerging factors. At this point, we plan to bring our top finalists to campus for in-person visits after it is safe to travel and gather.  It is important not only for us to have in-person meetings with the candidates, but also for the candidates to have an opportunity to visit campus.

The current COVID-19 situation has introduced some uncertainty to the dean search process. However, as with other aspects of our jobs, we are learning to adapt. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Amy Colbert, co-chair, Tippie Dean Search Committee

Alec Scranton, co-chair, Tippie Dean Search Committee

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Kenneth G. Brown, Ph.D.

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Program

Ralph L. Sheets Professor of Management
Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA  52242

Ph: 319-335-0924  Tw: @kgbphd

@TippieAnalytics – Social Media Intern

Danielle Dion

Department of Business Analytics, Social Media intern:

College: Tippie College of Business

Department: Business Analytics

Title: Social Media Intern

Hourly wage: $10

Anticipated hours per week: 10 hours

Description: The Department of Business Analytics is seeking a Social Media Intern to assist with the content development and management of the Business Analytics Twitter, LinkedIn, and newsletters. Specific tasks include:

  • Generating and scheduling 3 weekly tweets
  • Researching and generating content for the @TippieAnalytics weekly email – 2 industry news pieces and 3 job opportunities
  • Attending department related events to take pictures
  • Coordinating with the Tippie Tech student organization to keep weekly calendar updated
  • Assisting with the creation of a monthly email newsletter to advisory board members and alumni each semester
  • Developing a content calendar to track what information is disseminated throughout the semester

We are seeking a student who has the following skill set:

  • Ability to stay organized and on task with limited supervision – a self-starter
  • Experience and ability to learn best practices of Twitter & LinkedIn
  • Experience with photography (non-professional, casual experience is acceptable)
  • Examples of strong written communication
  • Practice editing pictures in Photoshop is a preferred skill.

Application process: Email the following to Kendra Belski, kendra-belski@uiowa.edu, by Friday, April 24, 2020 @ 5pm.

  • Resume
  • Two photography samples, preferably event related
  • Writing sample

 

Tippie Senate is Starting our Election Process for New Senators

Danielle Dion

Welcome back, Hawkeyes! We hope your spring break was a peaceful break from classes. As we enter the second half of the semester, Tippie Senate is starting our election process for new senators. Please fill out this link: https://forms.gle/SYQx2s8Ay4N3j1pi9 so we can send you more information. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email Tammy Ly at tammy-ly@uiowa.edu Have a great first day of classes!

COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions

Danielle Dion

More FAQs answered at this link- https://tippie.uiowa.edu/about-tippie/covid-19-faq

This link contains program information and updates specific to Tippie students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Please note that things are constantly changing, and we will attempt to keep this up-to-date as much as possible. We appreciate your understanding.

How Do I Decide if P/NP is the Right Option for Me?

Danielle Dion

The Tippie College is working with colleagues across campus to implement the Pass/Nonpass grading option that is available for undergraduate students this semester.  Students have the option to receive either the letter grade assigned by the professor or a P/NP designation for each course.

We don’t have all of the details ironed out to guide your decision making, yet the good news is that the decision deadline is more than a month away—May 8th, the last day of spring semester classes.  This coincides with the new last day to drop courses.  When UPO advisors have more information, we will be happy to answer your questions.

We encourage you to settle in to your new online courses over the several weeks before making a decision about grading.  It may take a few class meetings to adjust. It’s normal to experience some transitional issues as you learn how to keep learning with online instruction.

The University will be sending information about the process to declare P/NP in several weeks along with answers to frequently asked questions including what you should consider when making a decision.

For some basic information, here is the Provost’s website:

https://provost.uiowa.edu/temporary-changes-academic-deadlines-and-policies-undergraduate-students-spring-2020

A Message From Dean Brown

Danielle Dion

This is a surreal time, not without historical precedent, but certainly no history we’ve experienced together. I’m writing this from my home, where I’ve been working for over a week. I hope you are in a place that is safe and allows you moments of peace, and moments of time to learn when the opportunity presents.

The UPO staff and I are dedicated to your well-being and success. We have spent the last couple weeks preparing for the transition to online meetings and instruction, and this week we continue thinking of ways we can keep each of you moving forward toward graduation.

The university just released new information on extended timelines for registration, add/drop, and withdrawal. The end of classes and finals week will stay the same, but others things about your classes will change. Each of your faculty is making adjustments to your class to continue it fully online, and each understands that this is a challenging time.

If you have need for assistance to help you in any way, you have places to go. The Iowa Dean of Students can help with laptops and direct you to academic and health supports. Your advisor, and professor, are also ready to help too. We will do all we can to help you finish your classes, even under the strain and uncertainty of this pandemic.

More than anything we’re asking you to be patient with yourself and those around you. This time is hard on all of us, none of us will be doing our best work, and some of us will be hit harder because of illness or financial strain, or both.

To feel anxiety and worry at a time like now, and to struggle to meet academic deadlines, is normal. We are here to help, and I encourage you to ask for any help you need. And if you aren’t feeling well, physically or mentally, contact your local health care provider or call the University of Iowa Health Access Line: 800-777-8442. Video consults are now available if you have symptoms.

The university has set up a website, and Tippie has a companion FAQ, to answer your questions. These pages will be updated, so please check them along with your course ICON sites regularly.

The Tippie community is strong and it is unique in its emphasis on working together. We need that value more than ever in these stressful times. We will get through this, and we will get through it together.

Student Opportunities- Iowa Innovation Challenge

Danielle Dion

IOWA INNOVATION CHALLENGE:

The Iowa Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance, and support the move innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus. The first phase was held in fall 2019 and awarded $81,000 in prizes. The second phase, a Business Model Competition, will be held this spring and will award $169,000 in additional prizes.

This competition is open to all University of Iowa:

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Graduate Students
  • Undergraduate Students
  • Incubator Startups
  • UI Program or Academic Alumni

NEXT STEPS

RSM Sophomore Student Opportunity – Summer Pathways Program for Technology Consulting

Danielle Dion

Pathways is a 2-day summer 2020 leadership program geared toward sophomores (or students 2 years from graduation). After applying to the program, students will go through two interviews and then receive a program offer. This is an opportunity for you to explore the world of consulting. After successful competition of the pathways program, you may be offered a summer 2021 internship.

Our Pathways program is a national program and is attended by top Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering and Business Analytics & Information Systems students across the U.S. RSM will conduct virtual interviews next week Wednesday- 3/11, Thursday- 3/12, Tuesday- 3/17 and Wednesday- 3/18.

Students interested in applying email your resume to (alexis.condon@rsmus.com) to get signed up for a virtual interview!