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College of Business & Management

Executive in Residence

This fall, East Stroudsburg University's College of Business and Management is proud to launch the Executive in Residence Program, a transformative initiative designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

The Executive in Residence Program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to participate in in-class real-world business consulting with real businesses and non-profit organizations, making it a distinctive element of The College of Business and Management.

The Program's goal and the Colleges are very similar: to give students chances for practical learning that mirror the real business environment they will enter after graduation and to develop their leadership skills via these experiences.

The program will carefully select executives with successful track records and a strong commitment to mentoring and guiding students.

These executives, coming from diverse backgrounds and experiences, will offer a wide range of perspectives and insights.

Program Highlights

  • They will provide one-on-one mentoring and guidance, offer career advice, share industry insights, and help students navigate the professional landscape through regular meetings and open-door policies.
  • Networking opportunities will be facilitated through events, industry panels, and guest speaker series to help students build relationships and expand their professional networks.
  • The program will also facilitate internships, giving students hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges.
  • Alumni who have achieved executive positions will be involved as mentors, guest speakers, or panelists, sharing their experiences and insights, thereby strengthening the alumni network and fostering a sense of community.
  • Regular evaluations and feedback from students, faculty, and executives will be conducted to continuously improve the program, refine objectives, identify areas for growth, and ensure it meets the needs of both students and executives.

The Executive in Residence program creates a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry, offering students unique learning opportunities and practical insights while allowing executives to share their expertise and stay connected to the academic community.

The Executive in Residence Program offers undergraduate and graduate students the chance to participate in in-class real-world business consulting with real businesses and non-profit organizations, making it a distinctive element of The College of Business and Management.

The Program's goal and the Colleges are very similar: to give students chances for practical learning that mirror the real business environment they will enter after graduation and to develop their leadership skills via these experiences.

The program will carefully select executives with successful track records and a strong commitment to mentoring and guiding students.

These executives, coming from diverse backgrounds and experiences, will offer a wide range of perspectives and insights.

Program Highlights

  • They will provide one-on-one mentoring and guidance, offer career advice, share industry insights, and help students navigate the professional landscape through regular meetings and open-door policies.
  • Networking opportunities will be facilitated through events, industry panels, and guest speaker series to help students build relationships and expand their professional networks.
  • The program will also facilitate internships, giving students hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges.
  • Alumni who have achieved executive positions will be involved as mentors, guest speakers, or panelists, sharing their experiences and insights, thereby strengthening the alumni network and fostering a sense of community.
  • Regular evaluations and feedback from students, faculty, and executives will be conducted to continuously improve the program, refine objectives, identify areas for growth, and ensure it meets the needs of both students and executives.

The Executive in Residence program creates a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry, offering students unique learning opportunities and practical insights while allowing executives to share their expertise and stay connected to the academic community.

Contact Us

For more information about the College of Business & Management, please contact Dr. Sylvester Williams, Dean at (570) 422-3863 or Claudia Demaris, Administrative Assistant at (570) 422-3589.

Contact Information

Campus Address
Rosenkrans East 123A
Phone:
(570) 422-3589
Fax:
(570) 422-2704 (Fax)
Title of Department Leader
Dean College of Business & Management
Name
Sylvester E. Williams, IV, JD, MBA, CCLE