Local Orientation Slides - Chicago Booth Portal

Executive MBA Program
Summer Quarter 2013
Agenda
• EMBA Program Organization
• Program Office
• Campus Facilities and Resources
• Academic Policies and Guidelines
• Student Introductions

EMBA Program Organization
Deans & Directors
Robert Gertner
Deputy Dean
For Part-Time MBA Programs
EMBA Program Organization
Deans & Directors
Mike Gibbs
Faculty Director of the Executive MBA
(XP) Programs

EMBA Program Organization
Deans & Directors
Glenn Sykes
Associate Dean, Europe and Asia
Patty Keegan
Associate Dean, North America
EMBA Program Organization
Academic Support
Kathleen Fitzgerald
Director of Academic Support
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management

Program Office
Staff Introductions
Program Office & Campus Administration
Natasa Blecic
Director
Program & Operations
Lily Mokaddem
Associate Director
Program
Carlijn Tiemens
Program Manager

Staff Introductions
Program Office & Campus Administration
Anna Gasienica
Part Time Program Assistant, EXP
Smita Sharma
Part Time Program Assistant, EXP
Staff Introductions
Program Office & Campus Administration
Anil Sharma
Office Manager
Hannah Giyorgis
Financial Administrator

Staff Introductions
Admissions and Recruitment
Rachel Waites
Director
Recruitment and Admissions
Europe
Elisa Nieto
Associate Director
Recruitment and Admissions
Europe
Jenny Eriksson
Assistant Director
Recruitment and Admissions
Europe
Staff Introductions
Alumni Affairs and Development
Penka Bergmann
Senior Associate Director
EMEA and Asia
Alumni Affairs & Development
Miia Hallikainen
Associate Director
EMEA
Alumni Affairs & Development
Miriam Harniess
Assistant Director
EMEA
Alumni Affairs & Development

Staff Introductions
Career Services
Wayland Lum
Director, Career Management
Europe
Leslie Plaisted
Associate Director
Employer Development, EMEA
Staff Introductions
Executive Education and External Relations
Arnold Longboy
Managing Director
Executive Education
and External Relations
EMEA
Nima Owino
Assistant Director
Executive Education
EMEA
Eugenia Patriniche
Director of Corporate Sales
EMEA

Welcome Packets
• Name Tents
• Welcome letter – Study Group and Room number
• Week 1 Schedule
• Program Curriculum and Calendar
• Career Services and Alumni Welcome Letters
• London Building Guide
• Student Guides
Program Office: What to expect from us
• Session calendars and logistics
• Advice on academic and administrative logistics
• Tuition and Billing (London / Singapore)
• Course Materials
• Extracurricular Events
• Graduation requirements and logistics
• Visa letters and official documents
• Student Activities Council (SAC)

Program Office: Session Week Interactions
• Wear name badges / ID cards
• And if you feel comfortable...please share with the PO any
exciting life changes (Job promotions, marriages, births,
achievements, etc.)
Communication
• Mailfolders – outside Auditorium
• Message Board - outside Auditorium
• Announcements
• Email Distribution Lists
• Email communication
• EMBA Home Page: programs.chicagobooth.edu/execmba

Executive MBA Home Page
Your primary source of information about the
Executive MBA Program:
programs.chicagobooth.edu/execmba
Campus Facilities and Resources

Campus Facilities
• Classrooms: Auditorium, Meeting Room, Lounge
• Study Room: computer, printer, plasma screen, Lockers:
(Lost Key: £20)
• Resource Center: Computers and printer/photocopier
• Photocopier / Printers: 2 on campus for students, scan
to flash drive.
Campus Facilities
• Campus Access During Sessions:
During Class Sessions:
– Monday to Sunday 7:00am – 1:00am
Between Class Sessions:
– Monday to Sunday 9:00am – 11:00pm
(Lost ID Card: £20)
• Food: breakfast, afternoon snacks, lunch on campus
(DASH), evening snacks or meals, cold drinks

Campus IT & AV Resources
• IT Support: During lunch “Cheeky Monkey”
• Booth HelpDesk anytime by email (phone during office
hours in Chicago; password changes 180 days)
• Network Access (wired/wireless)
• Printing (local and network)
• Mobile Phone Network: Vodafone is preferred network
in the building
Health and Safety
• Safety on Campus:
– Report any faults or problems to the Program Office
– Do not prop open fire doors
– Report any suspicious bags/items on campus
– Lock your belongings in your locker
• Accidents and First Aid:
– First Aid kits
– Emergencies

Fire Safety
In the event of an Evacuation:
• Listen carefully to message and follow instructions
• If told to evacuate, do so immediately by nearest exit
(follow green signs with white running man)
• ALWAYS ASSUME AN ALARM IS THE REAL THING
• Do not use the lifts or escalators
• Assembly point at the Piazza opposite the Basinghall
Street Entrance
Academic Policies and
Guidelines

Academic Support:
Kathleen Fitzgerald
Director of Academic Support
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management
Kathleen.Fitzgerald@ChicagoBooth.edu
Study Groups
• International Group (Becker, Fogel, Miller)
– Kick-off and International Summer Weeks
• Local Study Group
– Change every 2 quarters – Recommend all change
– Subgroup of max 3 members can stay together
• Expectations – “Best Practices”
– Pool energies and strengths – diversities and preferences
– Work to create an effective team
– Self-managed (meetings, deadlines, etc.)
– Be an accountable team member

Key Policies
• See Policy Handbook for details
• Class attendance is mandatory
• Missing classes or exams
– Remember to give advance notice
– Communicate to faculty member and PO (email)
– Make-up requirements decided by faculty member
Guidelines for Classroom Performance:
The quality of the classroom experience depends on you!
• Always arrive on time to class. The bell will signal 5 minutes before class is
due to start.
• Stay for the full session. Be engaged and ready to participate at all times.
• Leave class only at breaks unless absolutely necessary.
• Avoid side conversations. They distract those around you.
• Don’t surf the internet unless class-related.
• Turn all phones / devices to silent.
• Avoid eating in class if at all possible.

Reminders
• Wear Name Badge all week
• Use Name Tent during class
• Check your mailfolder & Program Boards regularly
• Keep your valuables secure in Lockers
• Fill in attendance for London Eye and Friday night dinner
programs.chicagobooth.edu/execmba