Leadership Traits
My own leadership traits would be more in line with the creative nature of the MBA 715. I enjoy coming up with ideas and setting up systems to implement the idea. Once I have a thorough knowledge of what needs to be done I am usually able to design an efficient plan to make the idea happen.
Idea Development
When I reflect on my personal experience, an idea I had developed was to conduct an information session for all International Students to explain how Curricular and Optional Practical Training works with their program of study and what the requirements are for authorization. The first session went very well and was well attended, the following sessions, only one or two students arrived. The other repercussion was the idea it gave to all students that they could work in the United States giving them a false impression that all were eligible. Once the idea was clear that the law states a student must have maintained status for one full year as an F-1 visa holder they were less inclined to know more. In my mind, it was good for them to know in the beginning what they had to do to plan for the transition to practical training. It raised too many questions and the students were disappointed they had to qualify to be eligible. This information was better received once they were near graduation and could step into the training. I guess it made more sense to them than not having to enroll and spending a lot of money to do so. Making money for the new students made them eager to move away from their studies. The F-1 Visa bring students hear from other countries to study not to work, work is a privilege, not a requirement.
Enhancing A Product/Service
The school as many unique programs available for students. One new program has been especially attractive to the students is the Music Technology Program. Students have a chance to perform with music and play acting. The program has been well received in the start up as it grew very quickly in the beginning, especially for those aspiring to be “American Idols”. However, due to budget cuts and the excessive expenditures required to start the program, the enrollment has leveled off. If the college were to spend the extra money to actively recruit new students and merge this program with the audio/video production technology they would appeal to a larger market segment. If the student understands what goes in to performing and into the actual production it may be more appealing.
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Karen,
Great posting. I like your clarification with the F-1 visa holders. How could you have pre-screened the students prior to the session to only have students that were eligible? Perhaps a by invitation only session?
Yes, that would have been the smart thing to do. There actually should be a required half credit hour class to discuss and orient them on their status. Creativity is key when it comes to Homeland Security Issues. :)
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