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41 BizEd May/June 2014 seminar in 2010. We found that FYS students were more likely than non-FYS students to agree that the coursework helped them under- stand the moral responsibility of management, improve their com- munication skills, and integrate the Jesuit ideal of "service to others" into their studies. In general, they found the small-class aspect of the program to be the most valuable. We've also learned important lessons about running the program. From the beginning, we knew we had to offer support in key areas. For instance, during the case competition, juniors and seniors coach the student teams as they work on challenges pre- sented by real non- profits. We also pro- vide Writing Fellows, graduate students in the English depart- ment, who mentor the students as they revise their written work. But other parts of the program still need tweaking. For instance, we know we must increase consis- tency across all sections, enhance communication between students and faculty, and find ways to rec- ognize the extra effort students devote to the case competition. In addition, we continue to revise our common assignments across sec- tions that ask students to reflect on how FYS contributes to program- matic learning goals. During the past two years, we've seen students embrace the classes as opportuni- ties for learning and self-expression, and we've observed that the small seminar venue helps them build self-confidence in speaking and argu- ing a case. We've also found that the readings and discussions have given all students new perspec- tives on topics they had previously experienced only through media coverage. Given Georgetown's location in Washington, D.C., and our heritage as a Jesuit institution, we feel it is imperative that we consider the triple bottom line in our curriculum. Through our First Year Seminar program, our undergraduates learn the importance of making decisions within a global context and the importance of creating social value through business. Norean Sharpe is senior associate dean and director of the undergraduate pro- gram, Ricardo Ernst is professor of oper- ations and global logistics, and Charles Skuba is professor of practice in inter- national marketing at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown Uni- versity in Washington, D.C. BONUS CONTENT A fourth case study, featur- ing Bentley University's Hire Education program for undergraduates, is avail- able online at www.bized magazine.com/features/ ready-to-work.pdf. Lubar School of Business Executive MBA lubar.uwm.edu/emba The Lubar Executive MBA program is where experienced management professionals discover and apply new approaches to solving complex business challenges. It's where you'll view management issues through multiple "lenses" and gain invaluable insight into leadership, management, nance, strategy, marketing, and other specialties. And it's where you'll make life-long connections with people who will help to transform your thinking and advance your personal success. The Lubar EMBA. Taking your career to a whole new level in just 17 months. TAKE YOUR CAREER TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.