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Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi. Zeta Theta Chapter University at Buffalo. BAY. 2011 - 2012 Officers. Riana Hersch President Brittany Schaub Vice President of Technicals Jeffrey Nudd Vice President of Candidates Gilbert Cheng Treasurer

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Beta Alpha Psi

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  1. Beta Alpha Psi Zeta Theta Chapter University at Buffalo BAY

  2. 2011 - 2012 Officers Riana Hersch President Brittany Schaub Vice President of Technicals Jeffrey Nudd Vice President of Candidates Gilbert Cheng Treasurer Erica Kelly Reporting Secretary Allan Reid Corresponding Secretary Fannie Wang Communications Secretary Prof. Kathy Nesper Faculty Advisor BAY

  3. What is Beta Alpha Psi? Beta Alpha Psi is a nonprofit international honorary and service organization for accounting, finance and information systems students. It provides opportunities for development of technical and professional skills to complement university education; participation in community service; and interaction among students, faculty and professionals. BAY

  4. What is Beta Alpha Psi? In other words… Beta Alpha Psi is an international honors organization that enhances the university educational experience by providing students with opportunities to: • Interact with finance, information systems and accounting professionals • Develop strong relationships with university faculty • Become an active member in the community and university • Develop the skills to complement technical knowledge Zeta Theta Chapter is a Superior Status Chapter that has been recognized for multiple achievements over the years. BAY

  5. Chapter Activities • Professional Activities include: • Meet the Professionals Night • Technical Presentations by Professionals • Initiation Banquet • Accounting Department Banquet • 30th Anniversary Banquet BAY

  6. Chapter Activities Service Activities include: BAY

  7. Linda Yalem Safety Run VITA • Habitat For • Humanity

  8. Other Service Activities • Adopt a Highway • Relay for Life • Blood Drive • Tutoring • Buffalo City Mission • MICE Program BAY

  9. Chapter Activities International & Regional Activities include: BAY

  10. Atlantic Coast Regional Meeting Last Year: Providence, RI This Year: Stamford, CT March 23-24 BAY

  11. Annual Meeting Last Summer: Denver, CO Next Summer: Baltimore, MD BAY

  12. Go for the Gold Status • at Annual Meetings Chance to Win Recognition for UB BAY

  13. Project Run With It • at Annual Meetings Chance to Win Recognition for UB BAY

  14. Chapter Activities And now for the fun part… Social & Sporting Activities include: BAY

  15. Upcoming Social Events: • Beta BBQ • Paintball • Bowling • Ice Skating • Sabres Game

  16. Buddy Program • Each new candidate will be assigned to a committee • The committee chair will serve as a mentor for the candidates in their committee • Candidates will be expected to keep in touch with their mentors to stay up to date • Mentors will be responsible to get new candidates involved in club activities • Mentors will facilitate the transition from candidate to member BAY

  17. How do I become a candidate? If you are an Accounting student… • Must have completed and received an average 3.3 GPA in MGA 201/202 and an overall 3.0 GPA • Must have and maintain a 3.3 GPA in all accounting courses, including MGA 301, 303, and 311 (fall) and MGA 302 and 314 (spring) in order to become members BAY

  18. How do I become a candidate? If you are a Finance student… • Must have completed or be currently taking MGF405, 401, 402, 403, or MGA305, or 306 • Must have completed and have a 3.3 GPA in MGA 201/202 • Must have taken or be enrolled in MGF301 • Must maintain a 3.3 overall Finance GPA BAY

  19. How do I become a candidate? If you are a MIS student… • Must have completed CSE 113 • Must have completed and have a 3.3 GPA in MGA 201/202 • Must have taken or be enrolled in MGS351, MGS402, 404 or 405 • Must maintain a 3.3 overall MIS GPA BAY

  20. How do I become a candidate? If you are a graduate student… • Must have declared a concentration in Accounting, Finance or MIS • Must have completed at least one semester of graduate study if undergraduate concentration was not Accounting, Finance, or MIS or have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 • Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.3 in all graduate level courses BAY

  21. How do I become a candidate? If you are a sophomore student: • Must have a 3.0 overall GPA • Must complete MGA 201/202 with an average GPA of 3.3 or higher (TBD End of Spring 2012) • Must maintain average GPA of 3.3 or higher in ALL accounting courses, including MGA 301, 303, 311 (TBD end of Fall 2012) • Must meet candidate requirements in Spring 2012 • Must remain active in Fall 2012 • Will be inducted in January 2013

  22. Candidate Requirements • During this semester all candidates must: • Attend a minimum of 80% of all BAP events. This includes: • 66% of all technical events • 66% of all general meetings (4/5) • 4 hours of community service • Tutor at least 6 hours per semester (1 hour every other week) • 8 hours of VITA • Actively participate in at least 1 committee • Submit unofficial transcript, candidate application, and pay dues ($80) by January 23, 5pm • Submit essay and candidate quiz by February 13, 5pm • Complete candidate interview by February 31 • Turn all documents into Beta mail file in Alfiero 206C BAY

  23. Sophomore Candidate Requirements • During this semester all sophomore candidates must: • Attend a minimum of 80% of all BAP events. This includes: • 66% of all technical events • 66% of all general meetings (4/5) • 4 hours of community service • Tutor at least 6 hours per semester (1 hour every other week) • 8 hours of VITA • Actively participate in at least 1 committee • Submit unofficial transcript, candidate application, and pay dues ($25) by January 23, 5pm • Submit essay and candidate quiz by February 13, 5pm • Complete candidate interview by February 31 • Turn all documents into Beta mail file in Alfiero 206C BAY

  24. Upcoming Events • First General Meeting • January 24, 5:30pm, Alfiero 104 • Initiation Banquet • January 26, 6pm, Banchettis • Business Professional • All initiates are required to attend • VITA Training Dates • January 21, 28, and 29, 9am, Capen 201 **All technicals and general meetings are business casual** BAY

  25. International Website International Website: http://bap.org/ The Program for Chapter Activities (PCA) • This document gives detailed information on BAP Chapter Activities and more. If you are thinking about pledging, this is an important document to get familiar with. • It can be downloaded from the National BAP site BAY

  26. Important Information • Chapter Website • http://wings.buffalo.edu/mgtclubs/Beta_Alpha_Psi/Home.html • Beta Office • Alfiero 206 G • Tutoring Room (ARC) • Jacobs 322 • Beta Mail File • Alfiero 206 C • Riana’s e-mail • rahersch@buffalo.edu • Jeff’s e-mail • jnudd@buffalo.edu

  27. Questions? BAY

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