Program Goals
- Develop a relationship with a Mentor in the Eli Broad College of Business.
- Gain experience with academic research and/or other scholarly activities.
- Advance the student’s understanding of their major field.
- Promote the education and development of business leaders.
Recommendations
- Mentors should share their experiences to contribute to Scholar’s personal and professional development.
- Discuss structured vs. unstructured work and workload expectations.
Unsatisfactory Performance
Taken in part from Student Employee Manual.
Broad Scholars who demonstrate either unsatisfactory work performance or unsatisfactory work attendance may be warned and given time to correct the problem, or be dismissed.
- Immediately contact the Program Coordinator in ANY event that a student is unable to fulfill his/her work commitment, or in the event of an extenuating circumstance (i.e. medical).
- First warning can be spoken (in person or via telephone) or in writing, and second warning will be in writing. An email message to the student’s msu.edu account or notice in hard copy is sufficient as written correspondence.
- All warnings should be brought to the attention of the Program Coordinator. If the student’s performance has not improved in a reasonable amount of time then they may be terminated from the BSP program.
What to Expect from Your Mentor
- A clearly defined educational component to the research project.
- Establish a work schedule and clarify work expectations within the first week of the semester.
- An academic year commitment.
- Flexibility in any given week due to student examinations.
- Limited amount of clerical tasks.
What to Expect from Your Broad Scholar/Professorial Assistant
- Initiate contact with assigned Mentor during the first two weeks of class.
- Adhere to the Professional Values and Standards of the Broad College Student Honor Code.
- Work an average of 10 hours/week (approximately 150 hours each semester).
- About 10 hours (of approximate 150 hours) is recommended each semester for BSP meetings and other events.
- In the event of illness or extenuating circumstance, contact your Mentor within 3 business days to discuss make up hours.
- If workload becomes a concern, student will first initiate discussion with Mentor and if necessary with Program Coordinator.
Eli Broad Scholar Organization
- To assist the Broad Scholar alumni in remaining connected to the Program after completing the second year of their assistantship
- To develop and promote corporate partnerships and networking opportunities
- To develop a stronger individual and collective presence in the Broad College
