Management Information Systems Association Information Session for Academic Year Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Who We Are Brendan James Gilbert, President, Acting Secretary Russell White, Vice President, Acting Treasurer Treasurer and Secretary will be filled by special election in November 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

What We Do Bring information system (IS)-inclined students of any discipline together with WNY IS employers Support students in integrating themselves with local IS employers Provide ◦ opportunities to network with professionals ◦ opportunities for self-growth 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

What We Do Events, including ◦ info. sessions with local employers ◦ sessions regarding IS certifications ◦ on-campus IS professional forums ◦ IS facility site visits ◦ IS-related community service events 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

About MISA and its events MISA is a UB-only organization ◦ No national accreditations, attendance requirements Events are open to the public, including invitees of the University 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Past Events John Cimasi, VP Citigroup Technology Hosting Microsoft, Vista preview Bearing Point Manager on consulting Jon Manly, Manager, HSBC on consumer analytics Brian P. Chapin, CEO, Shatter I.T., on need for specializations Security Panel ◦ Michael J. Arent, Global Sec. Delivery Mgr., EDS (CISSP) ◦ Jonathan Ehret, Sr. Consultant, IT Risk, HSBC (CISSP) ◦ John Walp, VP, Network Sec. Solution. Mgr., M&T Bank 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Membership Requirements University at Buffalo student Membership Dues ◦ $15 per academic year ◦ DUE to Alfiero 206M (student organization wing) by Friday, November 6. 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Membership Benefits Acknowledgement of Member status on the MISA website & by phone call Member-only events Inclusion on a MISA résumé CD for speakers and employers 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Membership Benefits Membership and leadership of committees ◦ The primary means by which we groom Members for Officer positions:  Fundraising Chairperson  Community Support Chairperson  Events and Speaker Chairperson  and more 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Membership Benefits Election for, and standing to be a Candidate for Officer positions ◦ Officers are Members too, with dues More benefits—help us think of more! We’re listening. 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Use of Membership Dues Used directly for club functions only ◦ None of these revenues go to any national accreditation bodies  We are local focused, accreditation costs money End of year balances above a certain minimum will be returned to members 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Use of Membership Dues Fund food, drink, and gifts for our speakers ◦ I get the best food I can find  because I think you deserve no less 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /

Mailing List There is a signup sheet going around ◦ If you miss it, mail I will send out ◦ a reminder re: dues ◦ upcoming events ◦ this powerpoint deck 12/11/2015 Information Session, 12/11/2015 Questions? Contact Brendan James Gilbert, President, /