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The vision of the Mays MasterCast is to connect prospective members to our Mays community by painting the picture of Aggieland through different voices and perspectives. The “different voices and perspectives” have come from inspiring individuals of Texas A&M University, each telling a new story of their personal, professional, and educational experiences. While we still want to focus on the unique lives of our guests, we want our guests to embody the Masters and MBA Programs that Mays has to offer. Whether they teach a graduate level course, are head of a department, current student, or have graduated, we want to capture potential Mays Business School Masters students and keep them in the realm of what is Mays Business School.
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This episode of MasterCast Students Only, features Mays Business School’s Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) students from the Class of ’23: Kendall Kelley, Technology Track; Meredith Senterfitt, Marketing Track; Ian Wyman, Tax Track; and Jonathan Zendejas, Finance Track.
Students discuss what made them choose to continue beyond a bachelor’s degree with PPA and why they chose their track. They also discuss their internships, plans after graduation and their favorite places to eat in Aggieland!
Professional Program In Accounting (PPA)
The Professional Program is a five-year integrated program that offers students the opportunity to simultaneously earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Management or Marketing or a Master of Financial Management.
Jabot’ Colvin, Assistant Director of Employer Services at Mays Career Management Center, discusses the role of the Career Management Center, the services it provides, and the benefits it offers to students. The Career Management Center is a resource for all students at Mays Business School who are looking for internships, jobs, or career advice from finding internships to networking opportunities. The center offers a variety of services and resources that can help students achieve their career goals.
Bio:
Jabot’ Colvin joined Texas A&M University in January 2020 as the Assistant Director of Employer Services for the Mays Business School’s Career Management Center with over 8 years of hands-on experience in public management and nonprofits. Previously, he served as the executive director of The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley. Jabot’ earned a Master of Public Administration degree from The Bush School of Government and Public Service and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M University.
Mays Business School’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) students Girija Laxmi Iyer, Saniya Farahath, Sachin Jose Varghese, and Saurabh Dawkhar, appear on this episode of MasterCast: Students Only. These students analyze key differences in the pace and new challenges that they face compared to the classes they had back home in India. They provide insight on the most important qualities to have when going into this Masters program, and how they can push a student further to succeed. They also discuss what surprised them about coming to Texas A&M and different events the department holds for the students. Listen to this week's episode to hear about the ins and outs of a student's life in the MS-MIS program.
Mays Business School’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS-MIS) program is a rigorous degree program offering a number of unique features and benefits:
Solid technical and business foundation: Our students leave our program with a solid technical information systems foundation and appropriate business skills.
Problem-solving skills: Graduates can immediately contribute to solving business problems, which makes them highly valued and respected in the workforce and sought after by top companies.
Olivia Morrison, Assistant Director of the Executive MBA Program, went from working front desk to being an advisor overnight. On this episode of MasterCast, Olivia examines the Executive MBA program that is based in the city center campus in Houston, Texas, and what the typical cohorts consist of. This program is designed to allow full time workers to simultaneously be full time students through Texas A&M. This might seem overwhelming, however, the program is very flexible with each student's unique needs. She also explains how stepping into a job that you might not believe you are qualified for, can help you grow in confidence and allow you to stretch your abilities. She also touches on what it is like to adjust coming from the small college in Dayton, Tennessee, all the way to the large campus of Texas A&M.
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Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Olivia Morrison joined Mays Business School in August 2018 as an administrative coordinator in the Graduate Programs Office. In the summer of 2019, she transitioned to the Assistant Program Director role for the Executive MBA program. Holding both a bachelor’s in business & an MBA from Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee, Olivia is passionate about business higher education and supporting students as they work to achieve their academic goals and realize all the opportunities that an MBA from Texas A&M can afford them.
Director of the Master of Science in Analytics, Myra Gonzalez, is also an active community leader and possesses a fervent interest in the future of technology. She has also been an obliging mentor for many students while working at Texas A&M for over 20 years. She has done extensive outreach to high school students and created pipelines from areas that had never sent students to Texas A&M before. She centers her program around the students needs and enjoys watching her students go from having little knowledge in data, into flourishing digital leaders.
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Myra Gonzalez is an Aggie from Houston, Texas and the current Director of MS Analytics Program at Mays Business School. She is an accomplished higher educational professional with undergraduate and graduate admission experience. Gonzalez has a passion for life-long learning and understands that higher education is one pathway to improve oneself and the community we live in. Since 2002 she has served as advisor for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at Texas A&M University. She has also served on various committees in the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
Demetria Kelley, Assistant Program Director of MS Business at Mays Business School, understands that everyone can be successful with the proper support and encouragement. This is seen as she dives into how she is heavily involved in supporting campus events and the unique experiences that they offer students. These events include the TXGap Summer Institute as well as the Women’s Leadership Initiative Conference, and what opportunities that these students are offered. Kelley also shares insightful advice on what is required for the MS Business program and what can give that extra push.
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Born and raised in Los Angeles California, Demetria Kelley moved to Texas in 2005, starting her career with the university in 2010 as an Administrative Assistant for the Registrar’s Office then moved to College of Architecture as an Administrative Coordinator/Graduate Advisor. Now as the Assistant Program Director of MS Business at Mays Business School, Kelley has found her calling in higher education. Involved in TXGap Summer Institute, University Advisory Group, and The Women’s Leadership Initiative Conference, Kelley continues to leave her mark on the university.
Full-Time MBA students and Mays MBA Association (MBAA) members,
Connor Reyer (MBAA President), Shrey Bajaj (former MBAA President), Erin Evans, and TJ Daly, appear on the first episode of MasterCast: Students Only. As full-time MBA students as well as serving on the MBAA student board, they have countless amounts of insights that they dive in on. They explain the day-to-day of being in their program, as well as how to fit free time into your busy schedule and how the MBA Association has pushed them further to reaching their career goals. These students exemplify the spirit and work ethic that every student requires in this program, and give advice for those who hope to apply in the future.
The MBA Association (MBAA) supports academic engagement and professional development throughout the year to foster continuous growth. This group also sponsors networking events, including trivia contests, happy hours, bowling, tailgate parties, and a number of annual events – MBA Follies, Brisket Bowl, and The Big Event.
“MasterCast: Students Only” brings in 3 to 4 Masters students answering pre-written questions about what it’s like to be a masters student at Mays Business School.
Sarah Jaks, Associate Director for the Full-Time MBA Program at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, is set on staying authentic throughout every aspect of life, whether work, volunteer activities, or being with friends and family. Jaks dives into her journey into student affairs and how her authentic leadership style allows her to thrive in her role. Additionally, she shares what sets Mays Business School’s Full-Time MBA Program apart and how students transform during their time in the program.
Bio:
Sarah Jaks serves as the Associate Director for the Full-Time MBA Program at Mays Business School. She oversees the development, administration, and implementation of programs and services to provide a supportive educational environment for students in the MBA Program. She came to Texas A&M for her Masters’ degree in 2009 and has since earned her PhD from Texas A&M in 2020. Prior to joining Mays in 2017, Sarah worked for 8 years in the Department of Student Life.
Serving as Dean of Mays Business School, Interim Provost, Executive VP, and CFO at Texas A&M, Jerry Strawser is no stranger when it comes to the ins and outs of this university. He has served on the academic and administrative sides, and deep dives into his countless responsibilities he has had the opportunity to obtain. Whether that be allocating money or even making high stake decisions for the students and faculty, Strawser handles his positions with efficiency and pride. He has always been keen on the Master’s program at Mays Business School, and explains what key factors pull students into College Station. Strawser’s passion for this university and student body cannot be contained, as he discusses what makes Texas A&M such a special school to be a part of.
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Jerry Strawser received his BBA, MS, and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, and has served at Texas A&M University since 2001, holding positions of Dean of Mays Business School, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and currently KPMG Chair of Accounting and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. Prior to Texas A&M, served on faculty at University of Houston, Louisiana State University, and had professional experience with Deloitte and Arthur Andersen.
From Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University - Commerce, and Texas University, Isaac Munoz has finally followed his heart to join the Texas A&M family. Munoz is the Associate Vice President of Marketing, Strategy, and Insights at Texas A&M University. Originally starting in analytics, Munoz has journeyed to strategy and insights to break down a consumer's decision-making. Munoz discusses how his many ventures in his life thus far have prepared him to understand the “why” in consumer marketing and insights. From continuous learning to making informed decisions, Munoz shares his knowledge on how to market best, and what he can do for his Texas A&M community.
Chapters:
0:22: Munoz’s role at Texas A&M University
5:53: Sports and media
9:15: TU (Texas University) to TAMU (Texas A&M University)
11:40: The prep time
15:48: Continuous learning
17:00: Marketing and its creativity in campaigns & case studies
24:20: Customer insights & research
29:24: Ready to launch
32:17: What’s now & what’s next
Growing up in Lima, Peru, Ximena Garcia-Rada has traveled across the world in pursuit of better education. From Ph.D. life at Harvard to new motherhood, and now an Assistant Professor role at Texas A&M, she has had to embrace the various cultures, the many life lessons, and the different types of growth in order to thrive. Garcia-Rada expels her knowledge and unique finds in her specific type of research, consumer behavior and caregiving. In her research, she discovered that caregivers tend to feel guilty if choosing to use something, whether that be a new tool or technology, to make their lives easier. They feel that by not putting in enough effort, they are not doing their job. Garcia-Rada dives deep into this topic during this episode of #MasterCast. Now researching and teaching at Mays, she encourages her students to be consistently inquisitive, just as she is, and to keep on growing in this “Academic Unicorn.”
Chapters:
0:29: Undergraduate to PhD journey
4:36: The struggles
8:51: Research vs. Me-Search
13:13: Exciting Finds
16:06: At Mays
19:30: First jobs and careers
21:03: Teaching consumer behavior
25:55: What students need to know
Thank you to all of our listeners! We appreciate your feedback and support over an exciting year of sharing stories and making memories. Kyle, our producer, interviews our lovely hosts, Ben and Shannon, to reflect on their first year behind the mic. Feel free to browse our catalog of guests and tell us about your favorite moment of the show. Thank you for your eardrums!
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Please welcome one of the incredibly talented Full-Time MBA Students at Mays Business School, Travis Black! Travis talks about his international pastoral experience, some inspiring stories from his time in Egypt and his exceptional internship at Amazon. We appreciate Travis for coming on the show and wish him luck with his future at Amazon!
Books mentioned: The Everything Store by Brad Stone
Completing Capitalism by Bruno Roche
Please welcome a star member of the MBA class of 2007 and private banking dynamo, Kyle Hitchcock! Kyle joins our co-host and Assistant Dean of Graduate programs, Shannon Deer to talk on his traveling childhood, leadership philosophies and the anxious money decisions many people make. We ant to thank Kyle for giving us the time and we hope you enjoy the episode!
(0:00-8:24) Introduction | (8:24-19:06) Back to Mays | (19:06-21:14) Selling Yourself | (21:14-22:33) Private Banking | (22:33-26:52) Life of Traveling and Family | (26:52-30:00) Childhood of Moving | (30:00-37:31) Parents Shaping Careers | (37:31-40:25) A Banking Career | (40:25-51:50) Watching Others Spend Money | (51:50-54:40) Wealth Management | (54:40-61:55) Leadership | (61:55-67:43) Rapid Fire | (67:43-End) Top Three Takeaways
Please welcome a very special guest, President of the Texas A&M Foundation, Tyson Voelkel! Tyson joins us today to talk about the purpose of the Texas A&M Foundation, his unique generational connection with A&M, his time in the military and the legacy of his daughter, Lily Korinne Voelkel. We hope you enjoy the moving stories that Tyson shares on today's episode, thanks and gig 'em!
Please visit: txamfoundation.com to learn more about Tyson and the foundation's mission to Lead by Example.
(0:00-8:20) Introduction | (8:20-11:07) Superpower | (11:07-15:06) Books and Scripture | (15:06-19:10) Importance of Habits | (19:10-28:25) Voelkel Values | (28:25-34:04) Finding Empathy and Perspective | (34:04-40:00) Teaching leadership/Was it worth it? | (40:00-43:10) Time in the Corps | (43:10-47:05) Student Regent | (47:05-49:13) Striving to be Elite not Elitist | (49:13-51:25) A&M Foundation’s Mission | (51:25-55:04) Terry Scholar | (55:04-62:38) Lily Voelkel | (62:38-64:02) Biggest misconceptions about Tyson | (64:02-64:56) Good Bull | (64:56-End) Top Three Takeaway
Please welcome one of Texas A&M's first-class advisors, Rafael Almanzar! Rafael joins our team to talk about his origins in New York, having to grow up fast and be a role model for his siblings. As a first-generation college graduate, Rafael provides a unique perspective in his advising practice. Rafael is an award-winning advisor and we appreciate his student-centered approach. He is also currently pursuing a Ph.D. here at Texas A&M. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Learn more about Rafael here: https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/About-Us/Meet-Our-Team/Rafael-Almanzar
(1:12-2:40) It’s a beautiful day in Aggieland (2:40-3:39) Weekend with Charlie Brown (3:39-4:06) Superpower (4:06-4:57) Choosing A&M (4:57-8:05) Childhood and loving mother (8:05-10:25) Pressure to excel (10:25-12:36) Sink or Swim (12:36-14:00) Improving institutions (14:00-17:28) Rafael’s competitive advantage (17:28-21:00) Carl Rodgers (21:00-24:30) Student success (24:30-29:16) Pursuing education (29:16-30:10) Self-improvement (30:10-31:35) Professional relationships (31:53-33:48) Imposter syndrome (33:48-35:35) Higher education administration (35:35-37:12) Individual Student Engagement award (37:12-38:35) The hardest part (38:35-34:52) Best moments (34:52-48:03) Rapid fire questions (48:03-50:10) Shannon and Ben reflection (50:10-57:31) Opossums and children (57:31-60:25) Avid, sports and degrees (60:25-End) Imposter Syndrome
We had the pleasure to interview one of the most dynamic principals in education; please welcome Dr. Mike Metz! Mike is Tomball Memorial High School's principal and is pushing the envelope in exciting ways. While striving to prepare his students for life's biggest moments, Mike explains some of the concerns in education, as well as some of the challenges students, face today.
If you'd like to learn more about Mike's journey, please visit: https://www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/mikemetz
Tomball Memorial High School: http://tmhs.tomballisd.net/
Please welcome the talented Ph.D. Candidate and Instructor at Mays Business School; Yixing Chen! Yixing will be joining the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame in July 2020! Today, Yixing talks about his origins in China, his concern about internet access to young students and shares some helpful tips on grabbing more "likes" and "views" on social media. We appreciate Yixing and wish him luck on his future endeavors at the Mendoza College of Business. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Please welcome the production manager and director of breeding at the Antique Rose Emporium, Andrew Barocco! Andrew joins his former roommate/host Ben Wiggins to discuss his cajun roots, horticulture at large, and his process of making "bulletproof" plants. Please check out and visit the beautiful garden at https://antiqueroseemporium.com/, you will not be disappointed!
Check out the Houston Chronicle's article on Andrew here.
We hope you enjoy the episode!
Please welcome Foundation Director of CHI St. Joseph Health & owner of Fifth C Fine Jewelry LLC; Chuck Konderla! Chuck tugs on our heartstrings this morning talking about the importance of faith, family, and friends. Chuck shares stories about growing up with "12th child syndrome," his parent's legacy, some tips for young professionals and how to double down on what is most important in life. We hope you enjoy the episode and we thank Chuck for coming on the show!
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