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UEDA Summit 2013 - Awards of Excellence - Talent Development - Beta Alpha Psi Mentor Program
Nov 12, 2014
What makes our mentor program successful is its three tiered-system. Each mentee is paired with an upperclassman mentor and a WSU alumnus that is an established professional. This structure proves successful because it connects students to degree-specific leadership within the school and out in the work force. The on campus mentor focuses on professional development while the professional mentor informs students of industry demands. Combined, the two mentors provide resources to create competitive applicants for the state of Washington.
There are now approximately 25 additional alumni involved with the accounting program, and over 100 participants in the program’s first semester. This program cultivates leaders who are well polished, professional and will be immediate contributors in the workplace.
Read the Case Study: http://universityeda.org/value-to-members/best-practice-sharing/awards-of-excellence/awards-of-excellence-2013-finalists/beta-alpha-psi-mentor-program/
There are now approximately 25 additional alumni involved with the accounting program, and over 100 participants in the program’s first semester. This program cultivates leaders who are well polished, professional and will be immediate contributors in the workplace.
Read the Case Study: http://universityeda.org/value-to-members/best-practice-sharing/awards-of-excellence/awards-of-excellence-2013-finalists/beta-alpha-psi-mentor-program/
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Beta Alpha Psi Mentor ProgramDeveloping Young Professionals &
Expanding the WSU Business Network
Devin Ossman - Master’s Student Audit Associate: Deloitte Fall
2014Elizabeth Steere - Master’s Student
Audit Associate: PwC Spring 2014
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Intro - The Problem
School Issues • Geographical location• Limited accessibility to firms • Limited knowledge of accounting
profession• Need for professional development
National Issues• 13.5% unemployment rate for
students• 40% underemployment rate• Growth of the accounting profession• Economic conditions
Washington State
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The Solution - Innovation Applied
• Identified the need
• Resource Utilization– Supportive alumni– Involved faculty– Beta Alpha Psi – Experienced upperclassmen
• We developed a targeted solution:
Three Tiered Mentor System
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The Three Tiered System
Professional Mentors (38)
Student Mentors (33)
Student Mentees (53)
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Measuring the Success• Soft Skill Development
– Students are often underprepared– We provide networking tips, practice interviews,
and insight on client service
• Network Expansion – 100 people involved in the first semester– Nearly a 25% increase in the program this year
• Increase Summer Leadership Invitations– 62% Increase (Big 4 + Moss Adams)
• Increased 2nd Round Internship & Full-time Invitations– 20% Increase Projected
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Where It All Fits
• Beta Alpha Psi– Officers & Advisor, Nori Pearson– Professors– Networking Events
• Meet the Firms & Panel Discussion• Spring & Summer WSU Socials• Various Social and Professional
Development Activities
• The bridge between students and professionals
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Talent Development: A Word From The Firms
“The program is very beneficial to students. It also helps the firms by creating informed candidates with knowledge about the industry and the jobs they are
applying for.”
- Jenni Gillis, Recruiter, Deloitte
“What makes this program special and beneficial, is the depth of the structure. The program has received overwhelming support from the accounting department, statewide professionals, and professors involved on campus. Most importantly, the students have really responded, as most are participating as mentees or student mentors.”
- Jared Theis, KPMG Manager
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Sustainability and Replicability • Resources:
– Student leaders– Involved alumni – A strong framework– Minimal monetary cost
• The Framework: – Structured curriculum – Expectations for the mentors – Officer position within Beta Alpha Psi– The program has already grown by over
20% under new leadership
• This Model can be Easily Replicated: – Other majors– Other universities
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