HEAVENER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

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ANNUAL REPORT

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ABOUT THE HEAVENER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

T he Heavener School of Business is the

undergraduate division of the University of

Florida’s Warrington College of Business. Heavener

is one of the nation’s top-ranked undergraduate

public business schools, offering bachelor’s

degrees in Finance, General Business, Management,

Information Systems & Operations Management,

and Marketing to more than 4,500 students.

Accounting undergraduates earn their bachelor’s

degrees through the Fisher School of Accounting.

Heavener’s simple formula of combining talented

undergraduate business students with renowned

scholars and innovative academic and professional

initiatives creates one of the nation’s most

extraordinary business education environments.

THEPILLARS

2 0 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O RT : E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y

FROM THE DIRECTORThe 2017 academic year allowed the Heavener School of Business to focus on the cornerstone of our existence. Our foundation is built on creating impactful moments for students through academic rigor, leadership development, international immersion experiences and career readiness.

Focusing on these areas ensures that students leave the Heavener School prepared to make an impact in whichever industry they choose to pursue. They are guaranteed to grow in the classroom, better understand and cultivate their leadership abilities, take part in new experiences in cultures across the world and be prepared to secure a job at one of the nation’s most desirable companies.

The rankings continue to show our impact. The Heavener School jumped to No. 14 among U.S. publics in U.S. News & World

Report’s 2018 Best Undergraduate Business Programs rankings, our highest spot in this ranking since 2000.

Our unwavering goal is to create transformation in the lives of the students we are trusted to serve through self-discovery, boundary-expanding experiences, and a profound focus on career success and life satisfaction.

Sincerely,

A L E X D . S E V I L L A

A s s o c i a t e D e a n & D i r e c t o r, H e a v e n e r S c h o o l o f B u s i n e s s

ACADEMIC RIGORThe Heavener educational experience

is a dynamic fusion of academic

rigor, technology innovation and

a wealth of co-curricular growth

opportunities. Our goal is to

stretch beyond boundaries and

prepare beyond expectations.

CAREER DEVELOPMENTBusiness Gators are driven to

reach beyond a mere job offer

to strive for premier positions at

the most sought after companies.

Heavener students are career

ready in order to deliver impact

and make a difference.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIESHeavener has developed

a comprehensive suite of

international programs that provide

students with the opportunity

to live, learn and work overseas.

47% of Heavener students expand

their capabilities and global

acumen through these programs.

LEADERSHIPHeavener students are expected

to lead peers, programs and

organizations throughout their

UF experience. By embracing

leadership skill development, we

aspire to create true emergent

leaders that stand out.

T h e H e a v e n e r e x p e r i e n c e i s

Literally etched in to the

walls of Heavener Hall, the

four pillars that drive the

Heavener School of Business

are Academics, Career

Development, International

Studies and Leadership.

With this foundation,

Heavener graduates

are prepared to build

exceptional careers and lead

lives of purpose.

HEAVENER STANDS AMONG NATION’S ELITE IN TOP 15 The Heavener School of Business continued to

rise in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best

Undergraduate Business Programs rankings list to

the No. 14 position among U.S. public undergraduate

business programs. This climb marks the highest

U.S. News ranking for Heavener since 2000.

“ T h e s e r e s u l t s a r e a c l e a r s i g n a l o f t h e e x c e l l e n c e d e l i v e r e d b y o u r w o r l d c l a s s f a c u l t y, o u r e x c e p t i o n a l H e a v e n e r t e a m a n d , o f c o u r s e , o u r a m a z i n g H e a v e n e r s t u d e n t s .”

A L E X D . S E V I L L A

A S S O C I A T E D E A N & D I R E C T O R ,

H E A V E N E R S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S

R e a l E s t a t e A c c o u n t i n g M a r k e t i n g & F i n a n c e

E n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p

S T U D E N T P O P U L A T I O N S E R V E D I N 2 0 1 7 = 5 , 8 1 8

MAJORS: 7

MINORS: 6

DEGREES CONFERRED: 1,101

S T U D E N T S E N R O L L E D B Y M A J O R

FINANCE: 1,873

GENERAL BUSINESS: 1,403

MARKETING: 879

ONLINE BUSINESS: 794

MANAGEMENT: 452

INFORMATION SYSTEMS: 326

ECONOMICS: 91

D E G R E E S C O N F E R R E D

FINANCE: 384

MARKETING: 188

GENERAL BUSINESS: 166

ONLINE BUSINESS: 132

MANAGEMENT: 99

INFORMATION SYSTEMS: 75

ECONOMICS: 57

M I N O R S A W A R D E D

BUSINESS: 1,012

ENTREPRENEURSHIP: 425

REAL ESTATE: 286

INFORMATION SYSTEMS: 205

RETAIL: 171

BY THE NUM-BERS

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PRODUCING WELL-ROUNDED GRADUATESH e a v e n e r s t u d e n t s a r e a l w a y s p r e p a r e d . To e n s u r e

t h a t t h e y a r e r e a d y t o t h r i v e i n t h e i r c a r e e r s ,

s t u d e n t s n o w h a v e a c c e s s t o c a r e e r a n d l e a d e r s h i p

c l a s s e s . B u s i n e s s G a t o r s a r e g u a r a n t e e d t o b e

d i f f e r e n c e m a k e r s w h e n t h e y s t e p i n t o t h e i r

i n t e r n s h i p s a n d f u l l - t i m e j o b s .

U S P U B L I C U N I V E R S I T I E S

U . S . N E W S & W O R L D R E P O R T 2 0 1 8

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U S P U B L I C B U S I N E S S S C H O O L S

U . S . N E W S & W O R L D R E P O R T 2 0 1 8

CAREER FOCUS GENERATES CURRICULUM CHANGESHeavener students wi l l now have a comprehensive course sequence specif ical ly designed to increase their career readiness, their self-awareness and their leadership acumen.

C A R E E R C L A S S

Second-year students will take a career competency course to help them solidify their career track while providing them with the specific skills needed to navigate through the internship and full-time job search process.

“ O u r g o a l f o r t h i s c o u r s e i s t o p r ov i d e a n

i n t e r a c t i v e e nv i r o n m e n t w h e r e s t u d e n t s

a c t u a l l y i m p l e m e n t , i n r e a l - t i m e , t h e s k i l l s t h a t

w i l l b e t a u g h t d u r i n g c l a s s . S t u d e n t s w i l l l e a v e

t h i s c l a s s m o r e c o n f i d e n t a n d c a r e e r r e a d y.”

C R A I G W . P E T R U S

E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R , B U S I N E S S C A R E E R S E R V I C E S

L E A D E R S H I P C L A S S

Third-year students will take an emergent leadership course to better understand how to showcase a high degree of leadership capability early in their post-Heavener career. By displaying signature skill in areas such as emotional intelligence, influence, leading teams and authenticity, Heavener graduates will be better equipped for high potential roles that require these essential skills.

“ We w a n t t o g i v e o u r s t u d e n t s t h e s e c r e t s o u r c e c o d e f o r h o w t h e i r b o s s ’ b r a i n w o r k s .”

A L E X D . S E V I L L A

A S S O C I A T E D E A N & D I R E C T O R ,

H E A V E N E R S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S

EXPANDING

ONLINE BUSINESS

EDUCATION→ 29% of all undergraduate students who are

enrolled in online degree programs at the

University of Florida are part of the Heavener

School’s Bachelor of Science in Business

Administration (BSBA) program.

→ The Heavener School expanded its online degree

offerings by launching the online Bachelor of

Arts in Business Administration (BABA) program

in the Fall of 2017. The Online BABA degree’s

interdisciplinary nature allows students to

establish a robust business foundation and

develop their skills in specialized areas such

as Communications, Educational Studies, and

Sports Management.

PRIORITIZING A DEGREEA F T E R 2 5 Y E A R S O F W O R K I N G I N T H E F I E L D

of civil engineering, Ray Piacente (BSBA ’17) has built

strong leadership skills, learned how to manage a

team, and developed robust communication abilities.

However, there was something missing from his

background that would help him further advance his

skills and career opportunities. A college degree.

Piacente’s reason for completing his online degree

at Heavener reaches beyond career advancement…

“ E v e r y t h i n g t h a t I l e a r n e d a t U F i s i m p o r t a n t t o w h a t I c a n i m p l e m e n t i n t h e r e a l w o r l d ”

R A Y P I A C E N T E ( B S B A ’ 1 7 )

S E N I O R P R O J E C T M A N A G E R , S T A N T E C

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PREPARED FOR MAXIMUM IMPACTH e a v e n e r s t u d e n t s a r e p r e p a r e d t o m a k e a n i m m e d i a t e

i m p a c t i n t h e i r i n t e r n s h i p s a n d f u l l - t i m e j o b s . W i t h c a r e e r

c o n c e p t s i n t e n t i o n a l l y i n j e c t e d a c r o s s t h e H e a v e n e r

c a m p u s , s t u d e n t s k n o w w h a t t o e x p e c t i n t h e i r j o b s a n d

h o w t o s t a n d o u t i n t h e r e a l w o r l d .

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COMPANIES HIRING BUSINESS GATORS

CAREER SERVICES EXTENDS TO HEAVENER→ The Business Career Services office officially opened its

doors in the Heavener School in August of 2017. This

dedicated career team provides comprehensive career

readiness, career development, internship and job

acquisition services with one goal in mind: to deliver

successful career placement outcomes that maximize

career satisfaction for all Heavener graduates.

→ All Heavener students will have the opportunity

to navigate through a customized career journey,

engaging regularly with a dedicated team of Career

Coaches and CAP Mentors (Career & Academic

Peer Mentors). Through the five-step process of

explore, prepare, strategize, experience and connect,

Heavener students will stay on an intentional career

track in order to secure an internship and graduate

with an exceptional full-time job.

P R E P A R E

S T R A T E G I Z EE X P E R I E N C E

C O N N E C T

“ W h e n o u r g r a d u a t e s l e a v e t h e H e a v e n e r S c h o o l ,

w e w a n t t h e m t o b e c a r e e r r e a d y, p o s s e s s

t h e t o o l s r e q u i r e d t o m a ke a s i g n i f i c a n t

i m p a c t o n t h e b u s i n e s s c o m m u n i t y, a n d h a v e

a s t r o n g d e s i r e t o c o m e b a c k a n d s h a r e t h e i r

c a r e e r e x p e r i e n c e s w i t h o u r s t u d e n t s .”

C R A I G W . P E T R U S

E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R , B U S I N E S S C A R E E R S E R V I C E S

“ T h e r e i s s o m e t h i n g a b o u t U F. T h e r e ’s a l e v e l o f e x p e c t a t i o n . Yo u h a v e t o g o a l i t t l e f u r t h e r a n d d o a l i t t l e m o r e . Av e r a g e i s n ’ t g o i n g t o c u t i t . I f y o u ’ r e t a s k e d w i t h d o i n g s o m e t h i n g , t h e n m a k e i t a m a z i n g .”

K E V I N G U T H R I E B S B A ‘ 0 3D I G I T A L M A R K E T I N G M A N A G E R , P U B L I X S U P E R M A R K E T S

Learn more about Kevin's Winding Path to Success:news.warrington.ufl.edu/heavener

2 0 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O RT : I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D I E S

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BUSINESS GATORS GET UP AND GOO u r s t u d e n t s c o n t i n u e t o b u i l d t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l r e p u t a t i o n

o f H e a v e n e r. F r o m s t r o n g o u t c o m e s i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l c a s e

c o m p e t i t i o n s t o a l m o s t h a l f o f o u r s t u d e n t s s t u d y i n g

a b r o a d , B u s i n e s s G a t o r s h a v e t h e i r e y e s s e t o n i m p a c t i n g

t h e w o r l d .

P L A C E→ C h a m p i o n s T r o p h y C a s e C o m p e t i t i o n ,

N e w Z e a l a n d

→ J o h n M o l s o n U n d e r g r a d u a t e C a s e C o m p e t i t i o n , M o n t r e a l

P L A C E→ I n t e r n a t i o n a l C a s e C o m p e t i t i o n ,

M a a s t r i c h t

→ S D S I n t e r n a t i o n a l B u s i n e s s C a s e C o m p e t i t i o n , N e w Z e a l a n d

→ G l o b a l B u s i n e s s C a s e C h a l l e n g e , J a p a n

HEAVENER THRIVES AS GLOBAL LEADER IN INTERNATIONAL CASE COMPETITIONS The Heavener School completed its most successful year in international case competitions with a pair of first-place finishes and three third-places finishes out of the eight competitions attended. The Heavener School’s winning performances took place literally around the globe in Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

Heavener successfully hosted their second annual Heavener International Case Competition in February. This prestigious competition brings top student teams from 20 prominent international business schools to compete, network and solve challenging problems provided by 2017’s lead corporate sponsors, CSX and Northrop Grumman. The competition serves to strengthen Heavener’s reputation globally with peer institutions and multinational corporations.

H e a v e n e r s t u d e n t s g r a d u a t e d w i t h a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l e x p e r i e n c e i n 2 0 1 7.

LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCEH E AV E N E R I S T H E O N LY S C H O O L A T U F T H A T H A S

a dedicated international programs center. It’s no surprise

then that in 2017, 47% of our students graduated with an

international experience. We are able to produce such results

by planting the international seed early on during Warrington

Welcome, our one-credit course for freshman.

During the presentation to students, International Programs

staff and International Programs Student Ambassadors (IPSA)

discuss the benefits of studying abroad and dispel the many

myths associated with spending time overseas.

“ T h e m i s s i o n o f t h e H e a v e n e r I n t e r n a t i o n a l P r o g r a m s a d v i s o r s i s t o e n s u r e t h a t s t u d e n t s i n c o r p o r a t e a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l e x p e r i e n c e i n t o t h e i r u n d e r g r a d u a t e d e g r e e . S t u d e n t s a r e p r ov i d e d t i m e l y i n f o r m a t i o n o n p r o g r a m s , g i v e n a c c e s s t o e x p e r t a d v i c e , a n d h a v e o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o m e e t w i t h U F s t u d e n t s w h o h a v e s t u d i e d a b r o a d .”

J O E R O J O

D I R E C T O R , I N T E R N A T I O N A L P R O G R A M S

EXCHANGES

UF PROGRAMS

TRANSFER PROGRAMS

HEAVENER SPONSORED PROGRAMS

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P A R T I C I P A T I O N

GRAND TOTAL

465

FA

LL

20

16

TOTAL

56

23

15

14

4

SP

RI

NG

20

17

TOTAL

14854

24

45

25

SU

MM

ER

20

17

TOTAL

261

151

477

29

Read more about the experiences of Heavener students who interned while studying abroad:news.warrington.ufl.edu/heavener

“ I w a n t t o w o r k f o r a g l o b a l c o m p a n y

w h e n I g r a d u a t e , a n d h a v i n g a n

i n t e r n s h i p a b r o a d w i l l h e l p m e b e t t e r

m a r k e t m y s e l f t o t h o s e c o m p a n i e s .”

J U A N S A R A B I AJ U N I O R , F I N A N C E I nte r n ed at Ag o ra E A F I A s es o res Fi n a n c i e ro s , Ma d r i d , Sp a i n

“ I n t e r n i n g a b r o a d w a s a l i f e - c h a n g i n g

e x p e r i e n c e f o r m e . I t h a s d e f i n i t e l y

b e e n a n a s s e t t o m e a s I s e e k

i n t e r n s h i p s h e r e i n t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s

a n d a m a b l e t o d i s c u s s f i r s t - h a n d w h a t

i t i s l i k e t o w o r k i n a g l o b a l m a r k e t p l a c e .”

N E L L Y W I L S O NJ U N I O R , I N F O R M A T I O N S Y S T E M S I nte r n ed at Co m p u te ro l o g y IT So l u t i o n s , D u b l i n , I re l a n d

H E AV E N E R S T U D Y A B R O A D

E X P E R I E N C E S

ASIA→ China→ Korea→ Singapore→ Taiwan→ Thailand

AUSTRALIA

EUROPE→ Austria→ Denmark→ England→ Finland→ France→ Germany→ Italy→ Netherlands

→ Norway→ Portugal→ Spain→ Turkey

SOUTH AMERICA→ Chile→ Peru

I N T E R N S H I P D E S T I N A T I O N S

LONDON, ENGLAND

DUBLIN, IRELAND

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

OSNA-BRÜCK, GERMANY

BEIJING, CHINA

MADRID, SPAIN

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CREATING LEADERS FIT TO FOLLOWB e i n g B u s i n e s s G a t o r s s e t s u s a p a r t . O u r s t u d e n t s a r e

e m p o w e r e d t o n o t o n l y f o r m u l a t e t h e n e x t b u s i n e s s -

s h a p i n g i d e a , t h e y a r e a l s o t r a i n e d t o b r i n g p o s i t i v e c h a n g e

t o t h e c o m p a n i e s t h e y j o i n , t h e c o m m u n i t i e s w h e r e t h e y

l i v e a n d t h e p e o p l e t h e y w o r k a l o n g s i d e e a c h d a y. We a i m

t o e n l i g h t e n , i n s p i r e a n d r e a d y t h e n e x t g e n e r a t i o n o f

l e a d e r s h e r e a t H e a v e n e r. See how Heavener graduates are influential in the business world:news.warrington.ufl.edu/heavener

PROCTER & GAMBLE HELPS HEAVENER STUDENTS PREPARE TO LEAD

T H E P & G E M E R G I N G L E A D E R S C A S E

C O M P E T I T I O N , launched in 2017, allows students

to prepare for the complex business problems they will

encounter in their careers. This experiential learning

immersion focused on critical thinking, emotional

intelligence, teamwork and the art of influence. The high

stakes competition format, where students were evaluated

by Procter & Gamble executives, also served to strengthen

the recruiting relationship between Heavener and P&G.

#1U F w a s t h e N o .   1 s o u r c e o f i n c o m i n g t a l e n t f r o m a n y c o l l e g e c a m p u s t o P r o c t e r & G a m b l e i n 2 0 1 7.

U F w a s t h e N o .   1 s o u r c e o f i n c o m i n g t a l e n t f r o m a n y c o l l e g e c a m p u s t o P r o c t e r & G a m b l e i n 2 0 1 7.

U F w a s t h e N o .   1 s o u r c e o f i n c o m i n g t a l e n t f r o m a n y c o l l e g e c a m p u s t o P r o c t e r & G a m b l e i n 2 0 1 7.

“ P a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e P & G E m e r g i n g

L e a d e r s C a s e C o m p e t i t i o n w a s

a m o n g t h e b e s t e x p e r i e n c e s I

h a v e h a d i n c o l l e g e . I t w a s s u c h a

r e w a r d i n g e x p e r i e n c e t o w o r k w i t h

p e o p l e I h a d n e v e r m e t , u t i l i z e t h e b u s i n e s s

k n o w l e d g e I h a v e a c c u m u l a t e d o v e r t h e l a s t f e w

y e a r s , a n d d e l i v e r a p r e s e n t a t i o n t o c o n v i n c e

P & G e x e c u t i v e s t h a t o u r s o l u t i o n w a s t h e w a y

t o s o l v e t h e i r b u s i n e s s p r o b l e m . T h e s k i l l s I

g a i n e d f r o m t h i s e x p e r i e n c e w i l l b e i n v a l u a b l e

a s I m o v e i n t o t h e b u s i n e s s w o r l d .”

A B B Y F I E L D I N GS E N I O R , F I N A N C E

“ T h e b e s t w a y t o s h o w l e a d e r s h i p

i s f o r s t u d e n t s t o f o r m t e a m s

a n d t a c k l e r e a l c h a l l e n g e s t h a t

a r e s i m i l a r t o w h a t o u r t e a m s a t

P r o c t e r & G a m b l e f a c e . T h e s t u d e n t s

r e p r e s e n t e d m u l t i - f u n c t i o n a l r o l e s o n c u s t o m e r

t e a m s a n d t o o k o n c h a l l e n g e s t h a t t h e y m i g h t

f a c e w o r k i n g w i t h a m a j o r U S r e t a i l e r .”

D A V I D S I L V E S T A I N ( B S B A ’ 9 7 ) K R O G E R T E A M L E A D E R , P & G

PREPARING STUDENTS TO LEAD T H E H E AV E N E R L E A D E R S H I P C H A L L E N G E ( H L C ) uses principles from the best-selling leadership book “The Student Leadership Challenge” by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner to instill dynamic leadership skills into participating students. Each semester, 50 students are selected for HLC and given the opportunity to identify, understand and capitalize on the five ‘practices’ of exemplary leadership listed in “The Student Leadership Challenge.”

Model the Way – Inspire a Shared Vision – Challenge the Process – Enable others to Act – Encourage the Heart

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programs and student organizations:

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LEARNING TO LEAD

T H E R E W A S N E V E R A D U L L M O M E N T

during Lanita Patton’s (BSBA ’15) time at

the Heavener School of Business.

She spent her days studying for her finance courses,

pursuing a minor in entrepreneurship, mentoring students

in the Florida Leadership Academy and as a Career and

Academic Peer Mentor, representing the Black Student

Union as its treasurer and as Miss Black Student Union,

and serving as the marketing director of the Minority

Business Society, among many other activities.

“ M y i n v o l v e m e n t a n d b u s y s c h e d u l e h e l p e d t r e m e n d o u s l y b e c a u s e i t m a d e m e a m o r e w e l l -r o u n d e d s t u d e n t .”

L A N I T A P A T T O N ( B S B A ’ 1 5 )

C O N S U L T A N T , P w C

Learn more about Lanita’s

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