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Program Spotlights
B-StarCohortFall 2018
B-Star Program
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TheB-STARProgram wasestablished byRutgersBusinessSchool’sOfficeofDiversity Programstoprovidestudentsfrom underrepresented minoritybackgroundswith academicand social supportsessential toexcelling within therigorousRutgersBusiness School curriculum and highereducation environment. TheintroductorystageoftheB-STAR program includesacompetitiveand demanding six-weeksummeracademicand residential bridgeexperience. Itallowsincoming first-yearstudentstoenhancetheirmath and writing skills, develop/improvecritical and analytical thinking skills, engagein professional developmentand career awarenessactivities, enroll in twocoursesforfull academiccredit, exploreissuesaround diversity, equity, inclusion and access, networkwith RBSfaculty, staff, students, and corporatepartners, etc.
Duetochallengespresented bytheCOVID-19pandemic, the2020RBSB-STARprogram will behosted using avirtual formatratherthan being held on campus. Despitethischangein delivery, thisprogram forhighlymotivated studentswill still emphasizeacademicpreparedness, thedevelopmentand enhancementofstudyand timemanagementskills, and building meaningful relationshipswith faculty, staff, and fellowstudents. Formoreinformation abouttheOfficeofDiversityPrograms, contact Charles Brown, AssistantDean, or Yvette Del Valle, Program Coordinator.
Center for Real Estate Awards Over $300,000 to Students
ThankstothegenerosityoftheAdvisory Board and Emerging LeadersCouncil ofthe RBSCenterforReal Estate, 55students wereawarded scholarshipsin theFall 2019 semesterand another55studentsrecipients forSpring 2020semester. In the2019/2020 academicyear, theCenterforReal Estate awarded atotal of$322,800.00tothese excellentstudentstosupporttheiracademic careers. Formoreinformation on theCenter forReal Estate, contact Lorri Layton, Program DevelopmentSpecialist, orvisit here.
CenterforReal EstateStudentscholarshiprecipientswith Paul Profeta, December2019.
Did You Know?
LinkedIn Learning
Areyou awareofyourFREEaccesstoLinkedIn Learning? As aRutgersemployee, you havetheopportunitytolearn in-demand skillsrightatyourfingertips, with over14,000online coursestaughtbyreal-world professionals. With topicsranging from stressmanagement, softwaredevelopment, and even databases, you can expand yourknowledgeten fold! You can select topicsyou’reinterested in likecareerdevelopmentand watch videoslike“Learning tobeAssertive” or“Becoming aThoughtLeader”.
With LinkedIn Learning, you can developtheco-curricularskillsyou need toadvanceyourcareerwith personalized courserecommendationsbased on yourinterests, experience, and skills. You can alsoearn skill badgesand certificatestodisplayon yourLinkedIn page. ToaccessyourfreeLinkedIn Learning account, visithere.
Have you ever tried to capture information on your screen?
MostversionsofWindowsincludeahandyscreen capture/screenshottool called Snipping Tool thatallowsuserstoselect(“snip”)and captureasmall region ofthescreen orgraband savefull screenshots. Selected imagescan becopied (Ctrl-C)and pasted (Ctrl-V)intoanotherdocumentor simplysaved asaPNG fileforlateruse.
ToaccesstheSnipping Tool on yourlaptoporcomputer, starttyping Snipping Tool in yoursearch box(lowerleftofscreen). TheSnipping Tool application will appearasabestmatch. Simplyclick “Pin toTaskbar” and you arereadytogo. You, likesomanyofyourRBScoworkers, will beglad you did. HappySnipping!
Formorehelploading theWindowsSnipping Tool ontoyourdesktop, pleasecontactOTIS.
Facilities
RBS Donates to the RU Pantry
TheRutgersStudentFood Pantry-NewBrunswickand pantryRUN-Newark arededicated tohelping all Rutgersstudentsin need, asgrowing evidence indicatesthatfood insecurityamong collegestudentsisincreasing, both nationwideand atRutgers. With theunforeseen, mid-semester, COVID-19 disruption toon-siteclassesand moston-campusliving and dining options, RBS-Dean’sOfficewasabletomakeagenerousdonation totheRutgersfood pantriesin Newarkand NewBrunswick, thankstothelargesupplyofsnacks previouslyordered forDean Lei’spopularSnackInitiative. Combined, RBSdonated over2,000snackstotheNewarkand NewBrunswickRutgersfood pantries.
Ifyou areinterested in making adonation totheRutgersStudentFood Pantry-NewBrunswick, pleasevisitthiswebsite. Formoreinformation on pantryRUN in Newark, pleasevisithere.
RBS Generosity Eases COVID-19 Hardships for Students in Need
Thisspring, theglobal coronaviruspandemicpresented RutgersBusinessSchool (and academic institutionsworldwide)with numerouschallenges. Theresponse, atall levelsofourlearning community hasbeen inspirational. OTISand facultymembersworked diligentlytodeliverremoteinstruction toour students. OurStaffmembersadjusted totelecommuting, whilestill providing facultyand studentswith outstanding support.
COVID-19exposed inequitiesamong theRBSstudentpopulation; food insecurity, housing uncertainties, limited accesstocomputertechnology, and costlyhealthcareemergencies. Team RBSjumped intoaction and organized an emergencyfund and hardwaredonation drivesupplying studentswith computer hardwareforonlineclasses. RBScontributed atotal of$110,000in funding toRBSstudentsfinancially impacted byCOVID-19.
In thewordsofDean Lei “Yourinspiring effortand yourdedication during thispandemicwill createalong lasting and profound impacton thelivesofourstudents, especiallyformanyofthem whoareawayfrom campusand whoarefacing atough timeduring thisCOVID-19pandemic.” Thankyou.
Surplus of Computer Equipment
Toensureaccountabilityand properdisposal ofUniversitypurchased equipment, effectiveimmediately, OTISwill managethedisposal ofPCrelated equipment. Thisincludesmonitors, faxmachines, printers, laptops, and PCs. Ifyou haveequipmentthatneedsto bedisposed of, pleasesend an email tohelpdesk@business. rutgers.edu. OTISwill handlethesubmission tosurplus propertyand removal oftheequipment. Pleasedonotmove anyoftheseitemstothehallway. Ifyou need helpdisposing of anyothermaterialssuch aschairs, furniture, whiteboards, etc., pleasecontactRBS-Facilities@business.rutgers.edu.
Key Project
TheFacilitiesManagementTeam in NewBrunswickisverifying itsKey Distribution Databaseand would likeall RBS-NBfacultyand stafftosend a briefemail (with subjectline“KeyCode”)toRBS-Facilities@business.rutgers.edu listing all theRutgerskey(s)in yourpossession, theirkeycode(s), and version number(s).
Theimageon therightillustrateswheretofind thatinformation on atypical keyto100Rock.
Thekeycodeis‘C4G16’ and thisparticularkeyisversion #8.
KeystotheLevin building areabitolderand slightlydifferent, sopleasesend whateveretchingsareshown on keysto 94RockafellerRoad. Also, ifyou recentlysupplied this information toyourdepartmentadministrator, pleasedisregard thisrequest.
RBSFacilitiesManagementwill notifyNewarkemployeesonce theybegin updating thekeydatabaseat1 Washington Park.
HR News
Virtual HR Meetings
Aswecontinuetotelecommute, RBS-HR(Human ResourcesManager, Dee White, and HRCoordinator, Shari Rynar)will continuetohostweekly virtual officehoursforstaffmemberswith anygeneral questionsorconcerns. Ifyou havequestions, feel freetoadd them on thisshared Googledocument sothattheycan beaddressed attheupcoming meeting.
Administration & Finance’s Family Feud
Atlastmonth’sAdministration &Financemeeting, team membersfrom both campusesenjoyed alivelygameofVirtual FamilyFeud, with AmyLaCorteacting asthehostand BrendaAnderson, thecontroller. Afteralotoflaughs, somequestionableanswers, and alittlefriendly competition, RBSScarlets(NewBrunswick)crushed theteam representing Newark, RBSBrickCity, byascoreof460to280. Thank you toSeniorAssociateDean MelissaRiveraand all whoparticipated forkeeping usconnected during thesechallenging times. Ifanyone would liketoparticipatein futuresessions, pleaseemail RBSStaffNews@business.rutgers.edu.
ARS Reporting and Absence Record Forms
TheRBSHRDepartmentasksthatyou pleasekeepyourARSreporting uptodateand submityourfully executed AbsenceRecording Form toHRby June 30th. Asdemonstrated in therecentVirtual HR Meeting, thestepstocompleting thisrequired processtakesonlyafewmoments. ToaccesstheARS system, saveyourcarryoverdetailsforrequired signatures, and completethisimportantARSreporting process, pleasefollowthesesteps:
Gotomy.rutgers.edu Gotoyourdashboard page In theMyBenefitssection, undertheFiscal YearAbsencesSummary, clicktheAbsence Balancesicon (theflipcalendar) YourFiscal YearCarryoverwill bedisplayed Can alsoseeaccrued totalson thatpage(toleft) Summaryinformation And furtherbelow, yourdetailed report(based on thedaysoffyou haverecorded forthis fiscal year) TosavethesummarydetailstoaPDFfile, rightclickthePrintAbsenceDetailsbutton in the upperrightand choosePrintfrom thedrop-down menu. (Simplyclicking theonscreen button doesnotwork.) SavethePDF, double-checkthefileforaccuracy, insertyourelectronicsignature, and send toyoursupervisorforreviewand hisorherexecution, aswell Oncefullyexecuted, pleaseemail RBS-HR@business.rutgers.edu.
Ifyou need assistancewith thistask, pleasecontactRBS-HR@business.rutgers.edu.
Compassionate Leave Program
TheCompassionateLeaveProgram isadonated-leavebankbenefitforqualifying staffwhoare experiencing medical hardship, eitherpersonallyorin theirimmediatefamilies. Employeescan choose todonateanyavailablevacation and sicktime. Ifyou donotplan touseall ofyouraccrued time, please considerdonating ittotheRU CompassionateLeaveProgram. AfewRBSemployeeshavebenefited from thisprogram in recentyearsand areverygrateful forthesupportoftheircolleagues.
Eligibilityrequirements, donation restrictions, and additional detailsmaybefound on the CompassionateLeavepage.
Best of luck and farewell to the following staff member who is no longer working at RBS:
Name Title Department End Date
Fallon Secaur AdministrativeAssistant Undergraduate-NB April13
Ida ‘Ida-38’ Angelone’s Retirement
Asmanyofyou know, IdaAngelone, Purchasing Newarkwill beretiring on June30th after38wonderful yearswith RutgersNewark. Asan extension oftheRBSfamily, shehasshared thefollowing thoughts. HappyRetirement, Ida!
Hello Everyone,
When I stepped foot on the Newark Campus back in 1982 there was no turning back. I started working here in my junior year of high school. Throughout my career, I have worked in Student Health, the Registrar and Business Offices and for the last 28 years in Purchasing. The Rutgers Newark community has been good to me and I will never forget that. As my 38 years at Rutgers Newark comes to a close on June 30, 2020, I cannot dismiss the fact that through the years the support RBS - Newark has given to me and the Newark Purchasing office has been unwavering. I have made some great friends during my career here at RU - Newark.
I would like to thank Dean Lei, Yaw, Nicole and Melissa for their continued support along with the entire staff/faculty at both Rutgers Newark and New Brunswick. You are great colleagues and are going to be missed.
Lastly, I must say, we as professionals are able to disagree on issues, talk them through and move on to business as usual. You don’t find that at a University this size very often, let alone one school. RU - Newark and RBS - Newark will always be a part of me.
Thank you, Ida
Staff Promotions
Financial Management System Virtual Training
TheUniversityController’sOfficehascreated aseriesofsubject-specificclassesfortheFinancial ManagementSystem. Adetailed listing ofall courseofferings, including descriptionsand dates, isavailable on theCornerstoneregistration website. Ifyou haveanyquestions, pleasecontactthesupportteam.
RU - Newark Staff Council Elections
On June4th, The Rutgers University - Newark Staff Council (RU-NSC)announced ten newlyelected representatives, ofwhich included Dan Stoll, DirectorofCommunications&Marketing. RU-NSC’sprimaryresponsibilitiesarecommunication, collaboration, advising, recognition, and professional developmentforall RU-N staff. Itisan independentstructuresupported byRU-N HRtohelpprovide relevantinsightand perspectivestomoreeffectivelystrategizeinitiatives collaborativeefforts, whilealsohelping tomitigatepotential risksthatmay otherwisebeunclear. All membersoftheRU-NSChavetobenominated and elected toserveatwoyearterm. OtherRBSstaffmemberswhomakeuptheNewarkstaff council include Lucy Foster, AssistantDean, UndergraduatePrograms-Newark, and Shy Hopkins, Program Coordinator, NJ-Small BusinessDevelopmentCenter(NJ-SBDC).
Formoreinformation on theNewarkStaffCouncil, pleasevisithere.
Current RBS Job Opportunities
Student Counselor - Undergrad NWK (https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/115178) User Support Services Specialist - SBDC (https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/115185) Northwest Regional Director - SBDC (https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/115157) NJSBDC State Director for SBDC -(https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/115100)
RBS Staff Awards
AspartofDean Lei’scontinued efforttorecognizetheextraordinaryeffortsof ourRBSstaff, wewould liketoremind everyoneofthe six (6) awards available toourRBSStaffMembers. DuetoCOVID-19, wehaveextended thedeadlinefor all oftheawardsto July 10th. Weencouragefacultyand stafftousethisasan opportunitytohighlightthehard workand dedication ofourstaffmembers.
1. RBS Outstanding Performance Award: acknowledgesastaffmemberwho regularlydemonstratesawillingnesstohelpothers. Therecipient(s)mustexhibita strong commitmenttotheirwork, effectivelymanagechange, maintain positiveworking relationships with others, and acollaborativepartnershipwith colleagues. Thisaward isavailableyear-round.
2. RBS Staff Rising Star Award: acknowledgesastaffmemberwhodemonstratesapassion fortheirwork. Therecipientshowspromisein theirdepartmentand ismaking alargeimpacton theRBScommunityin a shorttime(sixmonthstotwoyears)thattheyhavebeen apartoftheRBSstaff. Oneemployeeperyearis honored attheannual StaffRetreatin thiscategory.
3. RBS Staff Spirit Award: acknowledgesastaffmemberwhohasconsistentlydemonstrated asenseof pridein being apartoftheRBScommunity. Therecipient(s)supportsstaff, faculty&students, and promotesRBSin apositivemanner. Uptotwo(2)employeesperyearwill beselected in thiscategory.
4. RBS Enhancing the Student Experience Award: acknowledgesastaffmemberwhodirectlyand significantlycontributestothestudentdevelopmentexperiencethrough student-focused initiatives. The recipient(s)interactsenthusiasticallyand effectivelywith studentsusing opportunitiesproductivelyto promotelearning and growth. Nomineeswhoexemplifyextraordinaryeffortstoincreasestudentsuccess, are presented toindividualswhodemonstratesthemostoutstanding achievementsin providing inspiration and innovation in enhancing thestudentexperience. Uptotwo(2)employeesperyearwill receivetheaward in thiscategory.
5. RBS Unity Award: acknowledgesthesignificantachievementsofastaffmemberwhotakespositivesteps tocreateacultureand climateofrespectand inclusion, whovaluesdifferencesand findsinnovativewaysto improveopportunitiesforthediversecommunitiesweserve. Uptotwo(2)employeesperyearwill receivethe award in thiscategory.
6. RBS Staff Excellence Award: acknowledgestheexemplaryperformanceofan individual identified by theirsupervisororpeersasconsistentlyexcelling in theirposition, demonstratesqualityoutcomes, and exhibitsastrong commitmenttothemission and valuesofRutgersBusinessSchool and RutgersUniversity asawhole. Theseindividualswould bethosewhogoaboveand beyond theirregularduties, actwith integrityand honesty, generateexcellentcreativeideas, promoteteamworkwithin theirworkplacesand contributeexceptional innovation, time, commitment, and effort.
Ifyou would liketonominatean RBSStaffmember, pleasevisitRBSStaffNomination Form. Pleasenote, if you submitted aStaffNomination Form torbs-nominate@business.rutgers.edu, you donotneed toresubmit thenomination through thelinkabove.
Seeking Staff Nominations
Dean Lei seeksnominationsfrom RBSstafftoserveon theRBSDean’sStaffAdvisoryCommittee(previously known astheStaffCoreLeadershipCommittee)and theRBSProfessional DevelopmentAdvisoryCommittee. Serving on an RBSDean’sCommitteeallowsRBSstaffmemberstheopportunitytobecomeinvolved in initiativesthatdirectlyimpactstaffatRBS. Asacommitteemember, you will haveavoicein changesthat affectthefutureand growth atRBS. Nominationsareopen until June 26th, 5:00PM -Staffcan submita nomination orself-nomination using theonlineballot.
Dean’s Staff Advisory Committee
TheDean’sStaffAdvisoryCommitteeisan advisorybodythatservesin such acapacitytotheDean of RutgersBusinessSchool—Newarkand NewBrunswick. TheCommittee’sprimaryresponsibilitiesareto: • ProvideRBSstaffwith avoicetoseniorRBSleadership • Workon improving thecultureofRutgersBusinessSchool through standardized communication • ServeasaresourcetoRBSStaff • Promoterespectfordiversity • Supportdevelopmentofprofessional growth • Createacentralized forum tobridgethegapbetween Newarkand NewBrunswick
Professional Development Advisory Committee
ThepurposeoftheProfessional DevelopmentAdvisoryCommitteeistoprovideRBSStaffwith opportunities toadvancetheirpersonal and professional developmentgoals.
Criteria to Serve on Either Committee
• Beemployed asafull-timestaffmemberbytheRutgersBusinessSchool foratleastsix(6)months from thetimeofsolicitation • Committeemembersareappointed forone(1)year, July–June. Leadershippositions, such as Co-chairsand Secretary, will belimited toatwo-yearrotation. • Attend monthlymeetings • Representation acrossall majorgroups(administration, academicsupportservices, studentservices, technology¢ers)
Employee Commitment
Employeesareexpected toparticipatein committeemeetings. Currently, theCommitteeislooking to furtherdiversify, byincluding representation from differentdepartmentsatRBS, both in Newarkand NewBrunswick. Ifyou arepassionateaboutRutgersBusinessSchool and wanttomakeadifference byenhancing ourculture, oneofthesecommitteesmightberightforyou.
Nomineeswill becontacted bytheRBSDean’sOfficetoconfirm theirwillingnesstoserve, and torequest additional information fortheelection. Nomineeswill beinformed ofthetimecommitmentand affirm thatthis isavoluntaryposition with noadditional compensation.
Questions? Email SeniorAssociateDean, MelissaRivera.
Professional Development & Committee Updates
Mini-MBA Graduates
CongratulationstoBrendaAnderson (pictured)and ourotherRutgersBusinessSchool colleagueson thecompletion oftheir Mini-MBA: Driving Innovative Business Solutions certificates! Thissemester, staffmembersfrom variousdepartmentslearned howtodevelopand implementinnovativeideasand newinitiativestohelpkeepRutgersBusinessSchool competitive. Thestaff’scommitmenttocompleting theprogram with excellenceduring theseuncertain timeswasadmirable. In addition toexpanding theirskillssetsand earning acertificateofcompletion, participantsalsohad theopportunitytoearn a digital badgefrom theprogram (toshareon theirLinkedIn profiles), aswell asa3-creditwaivertowards an RBSgraduatedegree.
“I wasthrilled tolead thelearning experienceformycolleaguesand sharetheirenthusiasm forcreating a thriving and prosperousfutureforRutgersBusinessSchool through reinvention and resilience,” says Vickie Anderson, Program Manager, ExecutiveEducation. ManythankstoDean Lei, theProfessional DevelopmentCommittee, and theExecutiveEducation staffforsupporting themission oflifelong learning.
Formoreinformation on ourMini-MBAprograms, pleaseclickhere.
Mini-MBA Participants:
Name
Ahn, Lisa Alvarez, Miriam Anderson, Brenda D’Rosario, Sofia Flamengo, Deborah
Hopkins, Shy Haurey, Dornell Kiley, Nancy Kosar, Luz Kwan, Ronald
Layton, Lorri
Lydon, Sharon
McClaine, Elaine
McKenzie, Sam
Minieri, Lisa
Perkel-Joseph, Jacqueline
Privett, Rowland
Risheg, Dalia
Roman, Irving
Scribner, Khalia Torres, Maria Udayaraj, Vibu Wicker, Jenean
Title
StudentCounselor AssistantDean Program CoordinatorI UnitComputing Specialist UnitAdministrator/Specialist
Program CoordinatorI AdministrativeCoordinator
AdministrativeAssistant AdministrativeAssistant AssistantDean
Program DevelopmentSpecialist
AssociateDean
Regional Manager
Director
CareerManagementSpecialist
AdministrativeAssistant
AdministrativeCoordinator
Research ProjectCoordinatorII
UnitComputing Specialist
AdministrativeAssistant Accountant Program CoordinatorI AdministrativeAssistant
Department
Undergraduate-NWK MBAStudentServices OfficeoftheDean OTIS RICSI
SBDC Accounting &Info. Systems Facilities-NB ManagementSci. &InfoSystems GraduateAdmissions
Center for Real Estate
Alumni &CorporateEngagement
SBDC
Development
OCM -UndergraduateNWK
SupplyChain Management
OTIS
OCM -NWK&NB
OTIS
ManagementSci. &InfoSystems SBDC BusinessOffice-NB MBAPrograms
