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VANCOUVER, Wash. – The 2010/2011 Student Business Organization at Washington State University Vancouver had a good year. Events featured outstanding speakers with great attendance. The success came primarily from the outstanding efforts of the student officers of the club: Liska Stokes, president, Tori Cox, Dae Kim, Meghan Pratt, Anna Root and Michael Winston.

The Student Business Organization has grown so big that it being divided into three clubs to specifically address the varied interests of business students. Each of the new clubs is affiliated with a well-recognized national/international organization.

Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is a national honorary organization for accounting, finance and management information system students and professionals. The primary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business financial information field. This includes promoting the study and practice of accounting, finance and management information systems; providing opportunities for self-development, service and association among members and practicing professionals through weekly meetings; and encouraging a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility.

The Washington State University Delta Epsilon chapter extended its membership from the Pullman campus to the Vancouver campus through streaming of its meetings during 2010/2011. Several students pledged and became members. The Vancouver campus is now filing the petition to become its own chapter. Pledging for membership is available to the Vancouver students starting this fall.

Student officers for 2011/2012 are Colleen Kronebusch, president, Christopher Conger, Teri Garza, John Parks and Mindi Primley.

Claire Latham, associate professor of accounting, is the faculty advisor for the Beta Alpha Psi.

To learn more or to get involved, go to “Management Accountants Club and Beta Alpha Psi Society” in CougSync, .

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

The IMA Student Chapter (IMASC) is a voluntary organization of IMA Student Members enrolled at a recognized institution of higher education, operating under the sponsorship of an IMA Parent Chapter or IMA Regional Council. The IMA offers programs to assist in obtaining the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), an advanced certification that establishes the critical accounting and financial management skills demanded by today’s dynamic businesses, translating into significant career opportunities.

IMA membership provides opportunities for students to associate with business professionals; to see how they live, work and apply their knowledge; and to learn that professionals are seriously devoted to ethical standards and to advancement of their profession. Student members have three objectives:

  1. To introduce business concepts to students planning professional careers
  2. To strengthen the knowledge and commitment of those already pursuing business careers
  3. To demonstrate how IMA members work together for the continued improvement of their professional careers

IMASC WSU-V encompasses all business students, and requires students at any level to be taking at least six credits per semester to join. Upcoming activities include a wide range of opportunities for student involvement in the community, bringing guest speakers to campus, attending a “Meet the Students Dinner” with the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants, volunteer opportunities on and off campus, and many others.

Student officers for 2011/2012 are Christopher Conger, president, Teri Garza, John Parks, Colleen Kronebusch and Mindi Primley.

Brian Routh, accounting faculty, is the faculty advisor for the IMA.

To learn more or to get involved, go to “Management Accountants Club and Beta Alpha Psi Society” in CougSync. You can get to CougSync at

DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Collegiate DECA is a student-driven organization that values competence, innovation, integrity and teamwork. Collegiate DECA will prepare students for careers by integrating skills learned in the classroom into real-world experiences. Collegiate DECA programs assist in developing academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders. DECA students major in a variety of academic programs with a strong focus on business-related fields.

Collegiate DECA conferences and other activities give students unique access to internships, scholarships, competition and professional networking.

Student officers for 2011/2012 are Allen Foster, Brooke Quick, Bernie Rodriguez and Carrie Shinn.

Tom Tripp, professor of management, and Ron Pimentel, clinical assistant professor of marketing, are faculty advisors for DECA.

To learn more or to get involved, go to “DECA” in CougSync. You can get to CougSync at

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