Carroll Community College

Events sponsored by the Leaders, Investors, and Entrepreneurs academic community include:

• Business Behind the Scenes 
• Film Series 
• Guest Lecturer Series 
• Transfer Road Trips 
• Student Awards Ceremony  

Business Behind the Scenes

Our Business Behind the Scenes tours give students an insider’s view of the world of business.

Friday, April 3          8 a.m. - 6 p.m.               Philadelphia Sports Congress

If you are wondering if sports is a big business, then travel with us to The Philadelphia Sports Congress. As a division of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, the organization assists with site visits, venue selections, event marketing and consulting for sporting events. Learn how they do this and promote the sporting and other events, and how it benefits the city of Philadelphia.

Join us as we travel by coach bus to Philadelphia to visit the sports complex and get some insight as to the tremendous marketing job undertaken by the Sports Congress. We will tour the following:

1. Lincoln Financial Field, home to the Eagles and world-class soccer. It opened in Aug. 2003, cost $512 million and can hold 67,594 spectators.
2. The Wachovia Center, home to both the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers. Events such as World Cup Hockey, concerts by Ray Charles and Madonna, the NBA All star game, the 2000 Republican National Convention, the 1998 U.S. National Figure Skating Championships and ESPN’s X-games have been held there.
3. Citizen’s Bank Park, which is not your typical ballpark. Its 21 acres were designed with the help of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consultant, and the park was designed to be universally accessible and comfortable for all fans with disabilities.  The sapphire blue seats can hold 43,500 Phillies fans.

Register: The cost of this trip is $20. (Cost includes lunch.) Students should register by making payment at the Business Office by 3/20/2009. (Signups will begin on 3/2/2009.) Seats are limited, so it is important to register early.

The bus will leave promptly from the circle in front of the college. It is important to arrive a little early.

Friday, April 24        7 a.m. - 11 p.m.             New York City

Join us for a trip to New York to sightsee and take part in the NBC Studio Tour.

Since 1933, NBC has offered this historic tour that takes you through the halls and into the studios of NBC's New York operations. An NBC Page will be your guide to the world of the Peacock Network. Some NBC Pages have gone on to become famous entertainment personalities, including Willard Scott, Ted Koppel, Regis Philbin, Steve Allen, Marcy Carsey, Kate Jackson, Michael Eisner and Dave Garroway.

The first stop on the tour is the NBC Sharp History Theatre, where you will learn about NBC's early days in radio. The globe-shaped theater is home to a 16 foot by 9 foot high-definition screen by Sharp and is equipped with surround sound. Your NBC Page will also tell you about some of the network's early sound effect techniques and NBC's transition into television.

After learning about NBC's past, visit some of its most famous studios, including:

• The Today Show
• Dateline NBC
• NBC Nightly News
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien
• Football Night in America
• Saturday Night Live

It is very important to note studio visibility is limited to only those studios not being used at the time. Typically, one to three studios are available for viewing; however, it is not guaranteed. Further, spotting NBC talent is also very rare but not impossible.

Register: The cost of this trip is $10. To register for this trip, see Kate Demarest (P507, kdemarest@carrollcc.edu, 410-386-8252) for a Studio Pass that will allow you to register. Students should complete their registration by presenting the Studio Pass and making payment at the Business Office by 3/27/2009. (Signups will begin on 3/16/09, but Studio Passes can be obtained in advance of that date.) Seats are limited, so it is important to register early.

The bus will leave promptly from the circle in front of the college. It is important to arrive a little early.

Film Series

The Film Series features films with a business twist.

Wednesday, Feb. 25        2 – 4 p.m.          "Wall Street"        Room N205

Gordon Gekko is an unscrupulous corporate raider. He states his belief about the reality of American business as follows:

“America has become a second-rate power. Its trade deficit and its fiscal deficit are at nightmare proportions. Now, in the days of the free market when our country was a top industrial power, there was accountability to the stockholder. The Carnegies, the Mellons, the men that built this great industrial empire, made sure of it because it was their money at stake. Today, management has no stake in the company!”

Sound familiar?

Gekko soon comes in contact with a new, young broker and the results are catastrophic.  Starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen, “Wall Street” is a movie full of corporate greed, ulterior motives and lack of accountability. Ethical dilemmas abound in this entertaining, yet thought-provoking movie.

Registration not required.

 

Thursday, Apr. 16        3:30 – 5:30 p.m.          “The Net”        Room L287      

Sandra Bullock stars in this 1995 thriller. Angela Bennett is a software engineer whose life revolves around her computer. A friend sends her a program to debug and series of bizarre events unfold. The friend, whom she’s never met in person, is killed in a plane crash. Angela discovers that there is secret information on the disk and she finds herself running for her life. Her identity has been wiped out and replaced with a new, but fictitious profile, including a criminal record. Angela struggles to find out why this is happening.

Registration not required.

Guest Lecturer Series

The Guest Lecturer Series provides an opportunity to learn from the experts – local business leaders and consultants.

Monday, Feb. 16        2-3 p.m.             Imagine

Have you ever considered John Lennon’s song Imagine to be an example of Exemplary Leadership? Examine the lyrics of this powerful song as you learn how to Inspire a Shared Vision when working with others.

Register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118. The workshop is free. 

Monday, Feb. 23        3:30-4:30 p.m.             Skill Analysis

What are soft skills? Motivation and team work, just to name two. There are many others and employers tend to hire those who can demonstrate and use them. Discover the skills you have and learn how to acquire new ones.

Register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118. The workshop is free. 

Tuesday, March 3          3:30-4:30 p.m.           So You Want To Be A Super Model?

“Titles are granted, but it’s your behavior that wins you respect” (Kouzes & Posner, 2003, p. 10). Learn how to live and lead authentically by Modeling the Way and making a reusable tote bag out of your favorite old t-shirt.

Register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118. The workshop is free. 

Monday, March 16         2-3 p.m.                        Introduction to the MBTI

Ever thought: “that person is crazy?” Well, they aren’t crazy, they just aren’t you! Gain a greater understanding of yourself and others by taking the Myers-Briggs type indicator. Students who attend this workshop must take the MBTI in the Testing Center by Thursday, March 12.

Register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118. The workshop is free. 

Monday, March 23       3:30-4:30 p.m.              Self Sales (Resume)

Thursday, April 16      4:30-5:30 p.m.              Self Sales (Resume)

Advertisers have just 30 seconds to sell a product, and your resume is no different. Most employers scan resumes for 30 seconds and decide if they want to interview someone. Learn to market your special talents and experiences that will make them want to know more about you.

Register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118. The workshop is free. 

Friday, March 27        10 a.m. – 2 p.m.               Business Boot Camp

Are you ready to get a great job? In this 4-hour session, learn what employers are looking for and attend workshops on professional appearance, networking, resume development and work ethics. The session will finish with a lunch session focusing on business etiquette and mock interviews.

The cost of this workshop is $10. Students should register by making payment at the Business Office by 3/19/2009.

Thursday, April 2          3:30-4:30 p.m.              Heart & Soul

Discover how good are you at encouraging the heart of those you work and interact with from the Encouragement Index. Understand your strengths and weaknesses and learn how making simple changes can make a huge impact!

Register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118. The workshop is free. 

Monday, April 20        3:30-4:30 p.m.              Tell me something about yourself…

…is a hard question for most people. What do they want to know? Learn and practice the answer to this and other tough questions.

Register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118. The workshop is free. 

Friday, May 1           1:30-3:30 p.m.              The Government is Hiring!

Lots of positions will be open in the next few years. Ever heard of a KSA? How is a federal resume different from a regular resume? Invest a couple of hours for the answers, plus get contacts for federal job postings.

Register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118. The workshop is free. 

Friday, May 15        10 a.m.–2 p.m.                 Entrepreneurship Conference

Learn from Ben Cosnocha, a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur and author of My Start-Up Life. At only twenty years old, he serves on the board of Comcate, Inc., the leading e-government technology firm he founded six years ago. In 2006, Business Week named him one of America’s best young entrepreneurs.

Register by calling 410-386-8012 or visit Marlene Titus in the Miller Entrepreneurial Institute, Room T323.

Transfer Road Trips

The Transfer Road Trips give students an opportunity to explore their options in transfer.

Tuesday, Feb. 17        8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  University of Maryland, College Park

The University of Maryland College Park is the state’s flagship institution, with more than 20,000 undergraduate students and more than 100 majors. The University of Maryland is consistently ranked among the top institutions of its size. It is located in College Park, Maryland, approximately 50 miles from Westminster. Estimated driving time is one hour and five minutes, but heavy traffic frequently makes this trip longer. Tuition is approximately $8,000 per year, not including room and board. Many Carroll students transfer successfully to College Park.

On our visit day, expect to travel in a bus with 30 or more students, including Hill Scholars, and arrive for a general information session at 10 a.m., followed by a 90-minute tour, and a presentation about the Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship (tentative). Afterwards, have lunch on campus. Either bring your lunch or money to buy. Bring pen and paper, comfortable shoes, and an umbrella for inclement weather.

Register at the Cashier's Office with a $5 deposit, which will be refunded on the day of the trip. Register early - seating is limited.

Meet at the Information Desk at 8:15 a.m. on the day of the trip and travel by bus to College Park. 

Thursday, March 12        7:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.     Shepherd University

Shepherd University is a state-supported institution within the West Virginia system of higher education. It is located in quaint Shepherdstown, West Virginia, approximately 63 miles from Westminster, one hour and 20 minutes driving time. Tuition for out-of-state students is currently $12,812 per year, which does not include room and board. Shepherd has many majors including Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Business, Environmental Studies and Music. Carroll has a transfer agreement with Shepherd, which makes course selection easier.

On the day of our visit, expect to travel on a bus with 20 or more students, including Hill Scholars. We will arrive by 9:30 a.m. for an information session, tour and lunch. Lunch will be provided. We recommend bringing a pen and paper, an umbrella if the weather is wet, and comfortable shoes for walking.

Register at the Cashier's Office with a $5 deposit, which will be refunded on the day of the trip. Register early - seating is limited.

Meet at the Information Desk at 8:15 a.m. on the day of the trip and travel by bus to Shepherd University

Friday, March 20          8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.          Shippensburg University

Shippensburg University is part of the Pennsylvania State system of colleges and universities. It is located in a small town, about a 90-minute drive from Westminster. Shippensburg is a comprehensive university offering 75 programs of study including its highly-ranked Business programs. There are approximately 6,600 undergraduate students, making it comparable to Towson University in size. U.S. News and World Report has again ranked Shippensburg among the top universities in its annual ranking. The business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - a distinction earned by only 25 percent of business schools in the U.S. The campus is large and houses modern health and fitness facilities and a new performing arts center that hosts nationally known musical groups.

Carroll has a dual admission program with Shippensburg. Students who complete the free dual admission application and paper version of the Shippensburg enrollment application and who graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from Carroll receive a substantial tuition discount that brings tuition to about $8,000 – a $4,000 discount compared to that which other Maryland students would pay. See Kristine DeWitt  for information and an application. There is no obligation to attend the university should you change your mind.

Our day at Shippensburg includes an information session, tour and opportunity for lunch in their cafeteria. Bring cash for lunch. Shippensburg has organized this welcome for Carroll and Frederick Community College students.

Register at the Cashier's Office with a $5 deposit, which will be refunded on the day of the trip. Register early - seating is limited.

Meet at the information desk at 8 a.m. on the day of the trip and travel by bus to Shippensburg.

Wednesday, March 25        4:30 - 9 p.m.           University of Baltimore

The University of Baltimore (UB) is an upper-division and graduate university located in the cultural district of Baltimore - the economic, cultural and governmental center of Maryland. Located at UB, the Merrick School of Business has a long tradition of offering high-quality academic programs to career-minded individuals. Students can earn master's and bachelor's degrees in the classroom or on the Web. The business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) - a distinction earned by only 25 percent of business schools in the U.S. The Merrick School offers bachelor's degrees in Business Administration with 10 specializations and a B.S. in Management Information Systems.

There are approximately 2,680 undergraduate students. UB is located in the cultural district of Baltimore, close to the Meyerhoff, the Lyric Theatre, and the Walters Art Gallery. There is secure garage parking and a subway stop nearby with shuttle buses.

UB has a long tradition as the only upper-level baccalaureate degree-granting institution in Maryland; all their students were transfer students. Although UB now has freshman and sophomore-level courses as well, the majority of their students are working transfer students. Tuition is approximately $7,000 a year for full-time students, with most students receiving some scholarship money.

The trip permits student to attend UB’s Open House for Transfer Students. Expect light refreshments, information sessions and a tour.  Bring an official or unofficial Carroll transcript for possible evaluation.

Register at the Cashier's Office with a $5 deposit, which will be refunded on the day of the trip. Register early - seating is limited.

Meet at the Information Desk at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the trip and travel by van to the University of Baltimore.

Student Awards Ceremony

Monday, May 11               5:30 - 6:30 p.m.               Student Awards Ceremony

All students are invited to this special event. The ceremony celebrates those students who receive the Sturm Scholar award for academic excellence and those who are inducted into the business honor society of Alpha Beta Gamma.

Registration is not required.

Located in the Great Hall

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