Weatherhead Centers

• The Center for Regional Economic Issues
• The George S. Dively Center for Management Development
• Enterprise Development, Inc.
• The Health Management Center
• The Center for the Management of Science and Technology
• The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
• The Arts Management Program
• Career Planning and Placement
• University Placement Services

The George S. Dively Center for Management Development creates and maintains educational linkages between the Weatherhead School and regional organizations and executives. The Center sponsors two core education series, The Executive Education Program for Affiliate Organizations and The Program for Growing Enterprises, as well as the Partnership with Family Business, the Weatherhead Professional Fellows Program and the Corporate University Program. (Richard L. Osborne, Director - 368-2042)

Enterprise Development, Inc. (EDI) was created through the merger of Cleveland Tomorrow's Center for Venture Development and the Entrepreneurial Programs at the Weatherhead School of Management. EDI promotes economic development through entrepreneurship in northeast Ohio by identifying opportunities and mobilizing the necessary resources to create new businesses and facilitating the translation of research into the entrepreneurial process. (Richard S. Gray, President - 229-9445)

The Health Systems Management Center (HSMC) is an interdisciplinary education and research center jointly sponsored by the Weatherhead School and the CWRU School of Medicine. The HSMC focuses its programming on issues involving three key groups in the health care delivery system: medical providers, institutional providers and purchasers of health care services. (J.B. Silvers, Director - 368-2143)

The Center for the Management of Science and Technology (CMOST) is an interdisciplinary, campus-wide program of research, education and training on the optimal use of scientific and technical advances for improved products, processes and services. CMOST's primary objective is to support US organizations in becoming more competitive in global markets through the effective utilization of advanced technology. (Robert M. Mason, Director - 368-4777)

The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations is a cooperative venture of the Weatherhead School, the School of Law and the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Among its diverse programs in the education, research and consulting fields, the Mandel Center administers the Master of Nonprofit Organizations degree program and the Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management. (Albert J. Abramovitz, Executive Director - 368-2275)

The Arts Management Program, a joint venture with the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, aims to enhance the management of arts organizations through improved systems and practices. The Program staff conduct field-based research with a range of arts organizations and sponsor executive education programs for managers and trustees of arts organizations. (Phillip Hyde, Director - 368-8566)

CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT

The Weatherhead School of Management Office of Career Planning and Placement is located in Enterprise Hall. This office assists M.B.A., Master of Accountancy, Master of Nonprofit Organizations, and Management Science students in focusing their career plans and developing career opportunities. Resources and activities of the Office of Career Planning and Placement include:

Individual Counseling: Career counseling is available to full-time and evening students and covers all aspects of the job search, from definition of career objectives to interview techniques.

Career Resource Center: A reference and study space adjacent to M.B.A. classrooms, this area contains books, periodicals, and employer files with information specifically related to placement of M.B.A. students and alumni.

Job Listings: Posted in the Career Resource Center and M.B.A. student lounge, these listings include full-time, part-time, and summer opportunities for M.B.A. students and alumni.

Recruiter Receptions: Students and corporate representatives meet in informal settings to discuss career opportunities and specific issues concerning graduate and summer employment with each particular employer. These receptions are an effective tool for M.B.A. networking and recruiting.

Summer Internships: The Weatherhead School of Management assists students in developing opportunities which combine educational experience with on-site employment in a wide array of functional areas and industries.

M.B.A. Career Days: Held once or twice a year, Career Day brings representatives of regional and national corporations to campus to meet with faculty and students to "get acquainted" with the academic programs and potential management talent at the school. Students meet with corporate representatives at the M.B.A. job fair, and the recruiters use these visits as a basis for selecting students for interviews.

On-Campus Recruiting: Every year, corporate representatives interview M.B.A., Master of Accountancy and Master of Science graduates in the Office of Career Planning and Placement. Meeting key faculty and receiving additional information on each student are just two examples of the personalized service recruiters receive when visiting the Weatherhead School.

Workshops and Seminars: "How-to" workshops, covering such topics as resume writing, job search tactics, business etiquette and interviewing, are scheduled throughout the year for full-time and evening students.

Resume Books: The M.B.A. Graduate Resume Book is mailed annually to more than 200 employers across the country. A summer employment resume book is mailed to more than 200 companies to assist students in getting summer internships. These books serve the dual purpose of encouraging employers to hire Weatherhead graduates while attracting them to recruit on campus if they are not already doing so.

Alumni Network: The Weatherhead Office of Career Planning and Placement has identified a network of alumni in the greater Cleveland area as well as in several major cities who are available to answer students' questions about careers in specific fields and to assist students in their job search.

M.B.A. Mentor Program: Interested first- and second-year students may request a mentor from the business community or a graduate of the program who will provide advice on career opportunities and relevant course work. Mentors also share their own work experiences by inviting students to their place of employment.

University Placement Services

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