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Dean for the Day

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Do you have dreams of leading an organization? Now is your chance! Enter our contest to be Dean for the Day and lead the Rankin College of Business.

This fall one student will switch places with Dean Sronce. She will head back to the classroom to take the student’s role, and the student will assume her responsibilities. These could include meetings with administrators, faculty, students, alumni, and business leaders. The student will learn more about the workings of the Rankin College of Business and what it takes to lead the school.

Contest

Winner will be “Dean of the Rankin College of Business for the day.”

  • Student will take Dean Sronce’s place in meetings and events on agreed upon date. Dean Sronce will fill-in for the student, attending classes and other activities.
  • $100 to a Rankin College of Business student club of the winner’s choice and $100 gift certificate for professional attire.

Runner up prizes

  • $50 to Rankin College of Business student club of winner’s choice and $25 Declining Balance dollars

Eligibility

  • Senior business majors with declared major in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, General Business, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain.
  • Available on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 or Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 8am – 5pm.
  • Requires two classes on your schedule for the date selected; other activities on campus that day are desirable as well.
  • By entering the contest, you agree to the use of your name, likeness, voice, image, recording, video footage, and statements in connection with the contest.
  • Note: Students will still be responsible for graded work due that day and date may be changed due to emergency situations.

How to Apply

  • Submit application below by 5 pm on October 2, 2019.
  • Selections will be reviewed by Dean, two faculty, and two students from Business Student Advisory Council and 3 – 5 students will advance to the final stage. Finalists will be notified by October 7, 2019.
  • Finalists will be invited to submit a short video by 5 pm on October 15 that will be hosted online from October 21 – October 25, 2019. Votes will be collected and top vote getter will be selected and notified by October 30, 2019.
  • Student and dean will swap places on November 6 or 7, 2019.

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