CIS Department Student Reception

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CIS DepartmentStudent Reception

• September 14, 2001

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AGENDA

• The Vision
• The Enterprise
• Core Values
• Key Initiatives
• Student Involvement
• The Beginning

A New Day ...
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THE VISION

• One becomes what one sees
• We must see ourselves differently
• Then others will see us differently
• The Vision is Simple

CIS ... Were the BEST!
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WE ARE AN ENTERPRISE

• Our Product YOU
• Our Customers
• Employers Grad School
• Resources Faculty Staff
• Equipment
• Our Advertisement YOU
• Our Success Your Success

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CORE VALUES

• Respect. Each stakeholder is treated with respect
  at all times.
• Vision. Customer satisfaction for all
  stakeholders at all times.
• Achievement. Everyone contributes to achieving
  the vision.
• Teamwork. Sharing the responsibilities, risks and
  rewards of achieving the vision.

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KEY INITIATIVES

• Visioning Branding
• CIS Student Life
• Faculty Growth
• Program Growth

Lets Get Moving ...
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KEY INITIATIVESVisioning Branding

• Get some attitude -- were the best thing
  cookin at FAMU!!
• Communicating vision to everyone -- prospective
  students, employers
• Presence in community -- volunteer!
• Promotions -- web site, teeshirts, logos
• Accreditation -- external credential

Its All About IMAGE!!
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KEY INITIATIVESCIS Student Life

• Recruit the Best Students
• Opportunities to show your stuff
• Mentoring/Support system
• Special Events
• Receptions
• Homecoming Events with Alumni
• Get Involved

Make Positive Memories!
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

• You can contribute to the Enterprise
• Technical skills (web, database)
• Leadership (via clubs)
• Proposing class project
• Caring for resources (building, equipment)
• Visible in Community Service
• Career/Corporate Participation

Students are our Greatest Assets
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THE BEGINNING ...

• Adopt New Vision
• Cultivate New Attitudes
• Find Ways to Contribute
• Take Responsibility
• Make Us Look Good
• Stay in Touch -- Website, Unix email!!

CIS The Best!