Behind The Scenes: The 5 Ws Of Administering A College Of Business Professional Enrichment Program

Abstract

What can we do as college administrators and faculty to better prepare tomorrows young professionals? How does one create a program to satisfy this objective? This paper will address how the William Paterson University (WPU), Christos M. Cotsakos College of Business (CCOB) created a unique and innovative program designed to enhance a students education by offering workshops and seminars focused on career development, ethics, leadership and numerous other life skills. The who, what, where, how, when and why of administering this program will be provided. Particular emphasis will be placed on the numerous goals and hurdles in a college setting such as: community and alumni involvement; reporting requirements (attendance and assessment); budget concerns; student awareness; advertising; and faculty support.