SIFE Annual Report 2006-2007

www.IndianolatownSquare.com

SCSIFE recognized a need in the community for low cost commercial Web site options and filled that need by crating www.IndianolatownSquare.com
Web interface features a business directory, upcoming events, photos from past events, and a SIFE blog
Web interface will allow the business on the town square to have a greater Web presence and increase tourism to the area
All businesses on the town square are listed in the directory at no cost
Businesses have the option of purchasing a page for $70 a year
Updates to the web page can be requested for $10/update or $50/year for unlimited updates
Measurement Tool: Number of Sponsors

2007 Ethics Bowl

SCSIFE conveyed the importance of ethics in all academic disciplines by holding a campus-wide Ethics Bowl
This two day event that consisted of a preliminary, tournament-style round on day one and a four-team final round on day two
14 of 18 departments were represented by 3-4 students
Over 80 students participated in the event
Questions were prepared by SCSIFE members and college faculty
Over 115 students, faculty, and community members attended the Ethics Bowl Finals
Follow up meetings after the event were held and feedback from students and faculty was gathered to increase the success of next year's event
Measurement tool: Survey Responses

Job Readiness Fair

SCSIFE filled a need in the community by developing an event to equip underprivileged youth with the skills needed to obtain a first job
We partnered with Drake University SIFE to hold the event on their campus in order to reach our target market
SCSIFE developed curriculum in order to educate participants about the different steps involved in job-seeking
Mock interviewing, resume critiquing, financial and saving advice, and a min-job fair were all part of this event as well
Measurement Tool: Number of firms and companies that want to help and come back next year

Finance your Future

SCSIFE held the first annual Finance Your Future booth at the Simpson College Career Fair
We took advantage of an already engaged audience to educate our fellow students about how to manager their assets once they attained a job
Topics included managing credit, understanding loans, investment options and identity theft
SCSIFE compiled curriculum for the vent and other educational information was provided by Iowa Student Loan
Over 65 students stopped by and participated in Finance Your Future
Measurement Tool: Number of visitors at booth

Business Horizons

SCSIFE was approached by Business Horizons, a business summer camp, to develop curriculum to educate their participants about Iowa's presence in the international business arena
We developed Iowa: Destination Globalization, a game that educated players about the various global businesses in each of Iowa's counties, while also teaching players about the effect of tax increases, the stock market and other economic factors on businesses
The leadership of Business Horizons is very enthusiastic about the game and plans on using it at the Business Horizons camp in the summer and also with a group of Iowa teachers
Measurement Tool: Number of student participants attending Business Horizons

Dickens of a Christmas

SCSIFE took over the planning, coordination and implementation of this 13-year Indianola tradition after the Chamber of Commerce wasn't able to do so
The event attracted over 2,000 people on one night to the town's square's shops and businesses
SCSIFE provided funding and resources for non-profit organizations to sell their goods at the event for fundraising or charity
SCSIFE member and project manager, Hailey Johnson, was named United Way Volunteer of the Month for her efforts in coordinating Dickens
SCSIFE was name Indianola Youth Volunteer of the Year for the work on Dickens
Measurement Tool: Attendants and residual income brought in for the local businesses

Strides Toward Long-Term Sustainability

Record participation in SCSIFE for 2006-07 with 34 members
Record number of freshmen members
Project binders were implemented so that tips and instructions can be passed on to future members
The executive board was restructured so that leadership positions are held by all grade levels
One academic credit is given to each SCSIFE member for each semester of participation


	Programs of Study Beyond the Classroom SIFE May Term Internships PBL Everhard Student Investment Organization Resources Faculty Directory Business Advisory Board
SIFE Annual Report 2006-2007 www.IndianolatownSquare.com SCSIFE recognized a need in the community for low cost commercial Web site options and filled that need by crating www.IndianolatownSquare.com Web interface features a business directory, upcoming events, photos from past events, and a SIFE blog Web interface will allow the business on the town square to have a greater Web presence and increase tourism to the area All businesses on the town square are listed in the directory at no cost Businesses have the option of purchasing a page for $70 a year Updates to the web page can be requested for $10/update or $50/year for unlimited updates Measurement Tool: Number of Sponsors 2007 Ethics Bowl SCSIFE conveyed the importance of ethics in all academic disciplines by holding a campus-wide Ethics Bowl This two day event that consisted of a preliminary, tournament-style round on day one and a four-team final round on day two 14 of 18 departments were represented by 3-4 students Over 80 students participated in the event Questions were prepared by SCSIFE members and college faculty Over 115 students, faculty, and community members attended the Ethics Bowl Finals Follow up meetings after the event were held and feedback from students and faculty was gathered to increase the success of next year's event Measurement tool: Survey Responses Job Readiness Fair SCSIFE filled a need in the community by developing an event to equip underprivileged youth with the skills needed to obtain a first job We partnered with Drake University SIFE to hold the event on their campus in order to reach our target market SCSIFE developed curriculum in order to educate participants about the different steps involved in job-seeking Mock interviewing, resume critiquing, financial and saving advice, and a min-job fair were all part of this event as well Measurement Tool: Number of firms and companies that want to help and come back next year Finance your Future SCSIFE held the first annual Finance Your Future booth at the Simpson College Career Fair We took advantage of an already engaged audience to educate our fellow students about how to manager their assets once they attained a job Topics included managing credit, understanding loans, investment options and identity theft SCSIFE compiled curriculum for the vent and other educational information was provided by Iowa Student Loan Over 65 students stopped by and participated in Finance Your Future Measurement Tool: Number of visitors at booth Business Horizons SCSIFE was approached by Business Horizons, a business summer camp, to develop curriculum to educate their participants about Iowa's presence in the international business arena We developed Iowa: Destination Globalization, a game that educated players about the various global businesses in each of Iowa's counties, while also teaching players about the effect of tax increases, the stock market and other economic factors on businesses The leadership of Business Horizons is very enthusiastic about the game and plans on using it at the Business Horizons camp in the summer and also with a group of Iowa teachers Measurement Tool: Number of student participants attending Business Horizons Dickens of a Christmas SCSIFE took over the planning, coordination and implementation of this 13-year Indianola tradition after the Chamber of Commerce wasn't able to do so The event attracted over 2,000 people on one night to the town's square's shops and businesses SCSIFE provided funding and resources for non-profit organizations to sell their goods at the event for fundraising or charity SCSIFE member and project manager, Hailey Johnson, was named United Way Volunteer of the Month for her efforts in coordinating Dickens SCSIFE was name Indianola Youth Volunteer of the Year for the work on Dickens Measurement Tool: Attendants and residual income brought in for the local businesses Strides Toward Long-Term Sustainability Record participation in SCSIFE for 2006-07 with 34 members Record number of freshmen members Project binders were implemented so that tips and instructions can be passed on to future members The executive board was restructured so that leadership positions are held by all grade levels One academic credit is given to each SCSIFE member for each semester of participation
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