Welcome to 2012!

As Winter Break began to wind down, The Graduate Business Programs office worked steadily to prepare for the upcoming Spring 2012 Orientation. This past Friday, the Center City Building opened its doors to a wave of new students across the four programs. Approximately, 60 students participated in the orientation, speaker event, and orientation. The three hour event consisted of a brief orientation acclimated students to the Belk College of Business.

This semester's speak was John Owens, CEO of Ameritrust. John Owens is a fellow UNC Charlotte alum and entrepreneur based here in the Charlotte area.
Culture was the theme for this semester's orientation. John explained through numerous personal and business examples the importance of culture on success. Culture is a shared belief system that drives a company's value system. It is a notion that at times, I forget is the foundation of a company beyond profitability.

As as second year student, it was refreshing to hear the importance of integrity. I believe that integrity at times is a characteristic that "flies" under the radar. Yet it is a characteristic that allows individuals to rise above failure and reinforce the importance of a personal value system as well. John Owens delivered great insight to our incoming Spring 2012 class.

Welcome Back Students!!!!