Mission
The Meis Professional Development Program assists in the coordination of Scott College of Business professional development initiatives. The Program both initiates activities and supports the activities proposed by faculty, by student organizations, classes, or other members of the ISU campus community. MPDP will serve all students in the Scott College of Business, coordinating with existing programs, including Networks programs and initiatives, to prepare ISU Scott College of Business students for careers in various business professions.
As a supplement to their academic preparation, the Meis Professional Development Program provides Scott College of Business students with tools to achieve professional excellence.
Services
This Center works with the University’s Career Center. The Student Development Center is located on the first floor of the Scott College of Business. The Student Development Center is open Monday through Thursday and is staffed by professional, graduate, and peer assistants.
Services provided by the Meis Professional Development Program include:
- Identify professional opportunities within individual majors
- Professional Panel Discussions that feature business professionals sharing insights and information about their various professions and careers
- Various professional development programs on topics such as career fair preparation and business communication skills
Additionally, the Student Development Center maintains a number of resource materials, including databases of Indiana and Illinois employers, for students’ use in searching for internships and career opportunities.
Enrolled Students can check out the Sycamore Root for more information.