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Welcome to theBusiness Learning CommunityLive. Learn. Connect.
BLC Overview
A First-Year Experience supports your transition from high school to Kent State University and college expectations
1. Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration (A-BBA)2. A Community of Entrepreneurs (ACE)3. Accounting Freshmen Interest Group (AFIG)4. Aspiring Marketers (AIM)5. College of Business Colleagues (CBC)6. International Business Community (IBUS)6 Interest
Areas
What experiences
does the BLC provide?
You tell us what programs you want to attend!
BLC Programs & Events
Complete the BLC survey in your FYE Class and we’ll plan events based on your interests in the following areas:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Paint the Rock
Tuesday (9/1) @ 3:30pm
5K Run/WalkSaturday (9/11) @ 8:30am
Sign up at kent.edu/RunTheWorld
Watch for the Weekly Newsletter to stay involved and learn about new opportunities.
Resources & Reminders
Follow us on Twitter @LCKentCOB
Use #BLCKickoff to share posts about today’s event and Welcome Weekend!
Check Blackboard often to stay up to date with events happening for the BLC and around campus.
1 reminder textday of event
Prentice Math Tutoring
Mondays from 7:00-9:00pmin the Prentice loungeStarting Sept. 14
Walk-ins 1:00-5:00pm• Schedule questions• Changes to fall schedule• Navigating campus• Questions about syllabi,
faculty, etc.
Prentice Advising Office
Need Help this week?
Starting Sept. 14…Schedule an advising appointment in Prentice Hall or continue to stop by if advisor is availableadvising.kent.edu
Pre-enrollment in Business Core
Get into core business courses before other first-years. Sign up with friends…
Stay an active member of the BLC! Attend BLC programs, Monday night tutoring, the Professional Mentor program, MAPS Mentor program.
Participate in at least three of the experiences above to be eligible for pre-enrollment in Spring 2016 courses
How to take advantage?
Keyana Bacon &The Flashers Angela Kovac & Risky BusinessErin Liggett & The Classy Commuters Ty Brocksieker & Stock HoldersAlyssa Walpole & Business As Usual Katie Elking & The Real McCoy'sMaria Zaynor & The Flying Squirrels Brenna Berry & Honorable Mentions
MAPS Mentor Groups
Mentoring Groups
Get Career Guidance and KSU tipsThe Professional Mentor Program pairs you with:• A professional mentor in the business field• Meet your mentor at minimum 3x throughout the fall semester• Orientation program Tues. September 16
Professional Mentor Program – Apply Today!
Apply online (via Blackboard Learn)
or get a paper application today
DEADLINE 9/11 @Noon
BLC ChallengeStay engaged & WIN!
Participate in BLC Experiences to win
Follow @LCKentCOB for competition updates
Every time your participate get added to a drawing
Top 3 prizes awarded before finals
Prizes awarded throughout the semester
