This document provides information about the Business Learning Community (BLC) at Kent State University for first-year students. It outlines the various programs and events offered through the BLC to help with the transition to college, including tutoring, mentoring programs, social events, and opportunities to get involved in business-related extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to complete a survey to provide input on the types of events and programs that interest them.

1. Welcome
to the
Business
Learning
Community
Live. Learn. Connect.

2. BLC Overview
A First-Year Experience
supports your transition from high school to Kent
State University and college expectations
1. Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration (A-BBA)
2. A Community of Entrepreneurs (ACE)
3. Accounting Freshmen Interest Group (AFIG)
4. Aspiring Marketers (AIM)
5. College of Business Colleagues (CBC)
6. International Business Community (IBUS)
Interest
Areas

3. What experiences
does the BLC
provide?

4. You tell us what programs you want to attend!
BLC Programs & Events
Complete the
BLC survey in
your FYE Class
and we’ll plan
events based
on your
interests in the
following areas:

5. UPCOMING EVENTS
Paint the Rock
Tuesday (9/1)
@ 3:30pm
5K Run/Walk
Saturday
(9/11) @
8:30am
Sign up at kent.edu/RunTheWorld

6. Watch for the Weekly Newsletter to stay involved and learn about
new opportunities.
Resources & Reminders
Follow us on Twitter @LCKentCOB
Use #BLCKickoff to share posts about today’s event and
Welcome Weekend!
Check Blackboard often to stay up to date with
events happening for the BLC and around campus.

7. 1
reminder
text
day of
event

8. Prentice Math Tutoring
Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm
in the Prentice lounge
Starting
Sept. 14

9. Walk-ins 1:00-5:00pm
• Schedule questions
• Changes to fall schedule
• Navigating campus
• Questions about syllabi,
faculty, etc.
Prentice Advising Office
Need Help this week?
Starting Sept. 14…
Schedule an advising
appointment in Prentice Hall
or continue to stop by if
advisor is available
advising.kent.edu

10. Pre-enrollment in Business Core
Get into core business courses before other
first-years. Sign up with friends…
Stay an active member of the BLC! Attend BLC programs,
Monday night tutoring, the Professional Mentor program,
MAPS Mentor program.
Participate in at least three of the experiences above to be eligible for
pre-enrollment in Spring 2016 courses
How to take advantage?

11. Keyana Bacon &The Flashers Angela Kovac & Risky Business
Erin Liggett & The Classy Commuters Ty Brocksieker & Stock Holders
Alyssa Walpole & Business As Usual Katie Elking & The Real McCoy's
Maria Zaynor & The Flying Squirrels Brenna Berry & Honorable Mentions
MAPS Mentor Groups
Mentoring Groups

12. Get Career Guidance and KSU tips
The Professional Mentor Program pairs you with:
• A professional mentor in the business field
• Meet your mentor at minimum 3x throughout the fall semester
• Orientation program Tues. September 16
Professional Mentor Program
– Apply Today!
Apply online
(via Blackboard Learn)
or get a paper
application today
DEADLINE
9/11 @Noon

13. BLC Challenge
Stay engaged & WIN!
Participate in BLC Experiences to win
Follow @LCKentCOB for competition updates
Every time your participate
get added to a drawing
Top 3 prizes awarded before finals
Prizes awarded throughout the semester

14. Email Amy Calapa
Academic Advisor
acalapa@kent.edu