The document summarizes the agenda for an MBA program orientation meeting. It introduces the admissions and program teams. It outlines the orientation schedule which includes sessions on academics, technology, strengthsfinder and statistics. It also lists summer deliverables including vaccination records and housing. Parking details are provided for orientation. The agenda beyond orientation is also summarized which includes team meetings, financial aid disbursement, tuition due dates and a welcome picnic.

1. First Monday Meeting
July 2012

2. Introductions
The MBA Admissions Team
Chris Reed Gabe Crosby Josie Sandlin
Director of Associate Director Senior Admissions
Admissions of Admissions Coordinator

3. Introductions
The Full-Time MBA Program Team
Kelli Kilpatrick Jordan Kleckley
Director Assistant Director

4. Introductions
The MBA Program Team
Cindy Billington
Associate Director of MBA Career Advising

5. First Monday Meeting Agenda
1. Summer Deliverables
2. Orientation
3. Beyond Orientation

6. Last meeting we discussed the importance of
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs…

7. Summer Deliverables

8. To date, completed items include:
 Student Information Sheets – June 1st
 Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination – June 30th
 Housing secured - Move in by July 27th
Items in the process of completion:
 Signed up for campus parking – by July 10th
 StrengthsFinder Assignment – by July 11th
 Required HBS Academic Preparation courses – by July 13th
 Optional Academic Preparation courses
 Completed deliverables for GBCS

9. GBCS Deliverables
• Resume template due to GBCS through eLearning on July 2
• Skype/Phone Call meetings with Cindy July 6 – July 20
– Sign up through Google Docs.
• Questions or issues with the system, email Cindy at
c-billington@tamu.edu
Cindy Billington’s Contact Information:
979.458-3048
c-billington@tamu.edu

10. Orientation

11. Orientation Parking
• Go to the transportation web-site on or after July 20,
2012 to print off a copy of your permit information page.
• Display page on your dash during Orientation and first
week of class (until August 11th).
• During Orientation you will only be allowed to park in
the “Summer” lots. This is not necessarily the lot that
you have been assigned to for the fall. Recommended:
Lot 61 or 100.
• Map: http://transport.tamu.edu/parking/maps/breaksummer.pdf

12. MBA Orientation Day 1
Monday, July 30th
Where do I go?
• Mays Business School - Wehner Building - Room 183 (Cocanougher
Center)
• Coffee and breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
How do I get there and where do I park?
• Directions to Wehner Building: http://
mays.tamu.edu/media/pictures/map.jpg
• Park in “Summer Lots”: Must display Parking Permit Receipt on dash of
vehicle

13. MBA Orientation Day 1
Monday, July 30th
Agenda At-A-Glance
•A Community of Learners
•Navigating Academics
•Technology at Mays Business School
•StrengthsFinder
Dress: Business Professional

14. MBA Orientation Day 2
Tuesday, July 31st
Ropes Course
Transportation: Those with no
transportation, please arrange to
ride with a classmate.
Dress : Comfortable, cool clothing and closed-toed shoes

15. MBA Orientation Day 3
Wednesday, August 1st
Agenda At-A-Glance
•Statistics Camp
•Panel Discussion with Faculty
•Aggie Honor Code
•Plagiarism
Dress: Business Casual

16. MBA Orientation
Day 4
Thursday, August 2nd
Agenda At-A-Glance
•GBCS Introduction
•Aggie Experience
•Student ID Card
•Computer Lab Access
•Financial Aid Help Session
Dress: Smart Casual

17. MBA Orientation Day 5
Friday, August 3rd
Agenda At-A-Glance
• Accounting Camp
• Team Building
• Class of 2014 Welcome Dinner
Classes begin on Monday, August 6th

18. Orientation Welcome Dinner
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center
Friday, August 3rd
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Dress: Business Professional
Directions: http://www.aggienetwork.com/theassociation/visit.aspx
Parking: Corner of Coke St. & George Bush Dr.

19. Beyond Orientation

20. Beyond Orientation
Team Meetings with MBA
August 6 – 10
th th
Program Team
August 18th Financial Aid Dispersed
August 22nd Tuition + Fees Due
Back-to-School Picnic for Class of
August 30 th
2013 and 2014

21. Next First Monday Meeting:
On Campus!
August 13, 2012