THE SAPPHIRE LEADERSHIP ACADEMIC PROGRAM EMPOWERING THE BUSINESS

THE SAPPHIRE LEADERSHIP ACADEMIC PROGRAM EMPOWERING THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF TOMORROW

AGENDA WELCOME! OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS ADVISING SAPPHIRE VISION EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

{1 }} WELCOME SAPPHIRES! Congratulations Class of 2020!

“ “ The best way to learn about leadership is to lead. - Tony Buzzelli, Smeal Alumnus Past Vice Chairman of Deloitte

LAST YEAR Sapphire received over 300 applications

{2 }} OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM And what we do

OUR THREE PILLARS ACADEMIC Minimum 3. 50 GPA Specially designed curriculum EXCELLENCE Exclusive access to business leaders Korn-Ferry assessment COMMUNITY Numerous team building activities Inter-cohort bonding events Meaningful service initiatives Leadership Symposium INVOLVEMENT Targeted by recruiters LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Student involvement

BENEFITS Professional Development Community Networking

GM GRANT

CEO SIEMENS

JACK DELANEY | Business & Outreach Logistics Overall Year • Senior Major • Finance, Digital & Print Journalism Minor • N/A Hometown • Yardley, PA Other Orgs • THON (Hospitality), The Lion’s Roar, Nittany Data Labs Summer ’ 16 • Rewards Consulting at Mercer Fun Fact • Kanye West’s #1 fan Develop and implement program logistics Work with our captains and chairs Meet with program advisors to coordinate program strategy Manage direction of the program and seek opportunities for growth

CHARLIE BURROWS | Symposium Captain Year • Junior Major • Management & International Politics Minor • N/A Hometown • Hazleton, PA Other Orgs • Global Brigades, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Journal of International Affairs Summer ’ 16 • Taking classes in State College to prepare for studying abroad in the spring Fun Fact • I’m a Broadway fanatic and got the opportunity to see Hamilton in May Coordinate and manage Sapphire’s annual event, the Leadership Symposium Invite speakers, plan event logistics and moderate events

PARKER CAHN | Involvement Captain Year • Junior Major • Finance & Economics Minor • N/A Hometown • Pittsburgh, PA Other Orgs • Nittany Consulting Group, Presidential Leadership Academy, Sapphire THON Summer ’ 16 Fun Fact • Intern at UPCEA & NSO Ambassador • Can recite Hamlet soliloquies Manage Sapphires internal mentorship program Encourage members involvement in and outside of Sapphire Community building events Design, market, and sell all Sapphire merchandise

BRANDON CHANG | Communications Captain Year • Junior Major • Finance Minor • Economics Hometown • Haverford, PA Other Orgs • Delta Sigma Pi, Penn State Investment Association Summer ’ 16 Fun Fact • Intern at Goldman Sachs • Biked through Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria one summer Manage Sapphire website and social media platforms Design and compose alumni newsletter Maintain membership records Connect members, faculty, and alumni

CASEY CONNER | Professional Development Captain Year • Junior Major • Finance Minor • Economics Hometown • Mechanicsburg, PA Other Orgs • Nittany Consulting Group, Global Brigades, and THON Summer ’ 16 Fun Fact • Interned for Congressman Bill Shuster in DC and worked on my golf game • I’m a huge and true Golden State Warriors fan Helping students with their professionalism Work with resumes, Linked. In, interviews, etc. Setting up corporate networking events

LYDIA DRABIK | THON Captain Year Major • Finance Maximize Sapphire’s THON efforts by organizing canning and canvassing trips Minor • Spanish, International Business Oversee donation box and THONvelope distributions • Sophomore Hometown • York, PA Other Orgs • Penn State Equestrian Team, Volé Ballet Club Summer ’ 16 Fun Fact • Studied abroad in Madrid • Loves country music Maintain relationship with our THON family, the Suggs Bond Sapphire members through alternative fundraising initiatives Design and order Sapphire THON merch

JOHN GEORGE | Leadership Development Captain Year Major • Finance & Economics Oversee the leadership development process of all members in the program Minor • N/A Major initiatives include: • Junior Hometown • Media, PA Other Orgs • Nittany Consulting Group Summer ’ 16 • Corporate Finance internship at Axalta Fun Fact • Helps run a Maryland Blue Crab business during the summer Speakers & Activities Case Competition Leadership assessments C&C leadership development

MIKE ZULA | Year Community Service Captain Major • CIENT Coordinate all Sapphire community service events in and out of State College Minor • Theater? English, MM? Encourage Sapphires to participate Hometown • Sophomore • Pittsburgh, PA Other Orgs • THON, Thespians, Singing Lions Summer ’ 16 • Interned at Amerisource. Bergen-ASD in Dallas, TX Fun Fact • Comic Sans advocate Keep relationships with Red Cross and Jared Box Contribute to smaller captain meetings and larger captain meetings

{3 HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS Christine Novinskie Olbrich }}

HOUSEKEEPING Christine Novinskie Olbrich Sapphire Programs Coordinator cxn 108@psu. edu 814 -863 -3232 202/203 Business Building

{4 ADVISING Dina Guthoff }}

General academic advising Dina Guthoff Director of Academic Affairs Sapphire Leadership Academic Program dag 8@psu. edu direct line: 814 -865 -6753 cell/text: 814 -360 -5190 202/203 Business Building

The Adviser Role • You are assigned an adviser, who will help you understand requirements, policies, and procedures. • You can schedule appointments, and/or communicate via e-mail or telephone with your adviser. • Your adviser will try to contact you if necessary. • Your academic adviser is not your guidance counselor The ultimate responsibility for seeking out academic information, scheduling courses, and completing degree requirements is YOURS!

First week of classes Walk In Hours first week of classes 8: 00 am-4: 00 pm Check in at UGE Front Desk in 202/203 Business Regular Drop Deadline: Saturday, 08/27/16

Making an Appointment

Entrance to Major Requirements • ENGL 15, 30 or ESL 15 § SCM 200* or STAT 200* • MATH 110* or 140* § MGMT 301* • ECON 102 § MKTG 301* • ACCTG 211* § FIN 301* *You must achieve a “C” or better in these courses *Risk Management (Actuarial Science Option) majors must take Math 140 & 141

Entrance to major process • First-year students are admitted to the Smeal College of Business as premajors, or ‘BA Status’ • When planning on applying to a Smeal major, students should focus on three important factors: 1. Entrance to Major (ETM) courses 2. Credit Window 3. GPA

Grade Point Average Requirements FINANCE MAJORS ALL OTHER MAJORS • ETM Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3. 50 Average: 3. 20 • Overall Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3. 50 Point Average: 3. 20

{5 SAPPHIRE VISION Dr. Robert Novack }}

Sapphire Vision Dr. Robert Novack Faculty Director Sapphire Leadership Academic Program osv@psu. edu direct line: 814 -863 -1231 473 Business Building

{6 EXPECTATIONS How to succeed in Sapphire }}

EXPECTATIONS LEADING • Other clubs • Your peers POINTS • 12/semester • Minimum COURSES • Sapphirespecific • 3. 50 GPA

POINT SYSTEM

MANDATORY EVENTS • • Ropes course Lead/Leadle events Biweekly & general body meetings Etiquette dinner Case competition Leadership training* Sapphire Symposium End-of-year assessment

UPCOMING EVENTS August 21: Ropes course August 25: Lead/Leadle Networking Night August 29: P&G event September 1: Lead/Leadle Speed Dating September 8: Career Fair crash course September 13 -15: Career Fair September 15: College transition (optional)

2014 COHORT

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