sci corporate sponsor proposal '11-'12
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STUDENT
CONSULTING
INITIATIVE
2010-2011
CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT PROPOSAL
Special Presenter at the Dean’s Advisory Council – Fall 2009
Steven Truong
Finance Director
512.671.0294
Courtney Duncun
Corporate Relations Director
972.742.4233
FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dear Prospective Corporate Partner:
Thank you for taking the time to view our corporate partnership proposal for the Student Consulting
Initiative. Directed to corporations in all industries and functions, we invite you to review our achieve-
ments, programming, and partnership opportunities in the pages that follow.
These economic times, though uncertain and challenging, have not deterred our professional philan-
thropic objectives. Over the past year, we have paired 24 student consultants with six additional small
businesses and generated a sustainable, positive impact for the local economy. A shuttle service has
a new reservation system, a tortilla factory a new website, and many more businesses a new
perspective on their burgeoning enterprise.
As we look forward to the 2010-2011 academic year, we are preparing to launch a new
comprehensive consulting program for the fall semester. Preceded by a concerted publicity
campaign, the program will draw distinguished students to participate in its consulting competition,
workshops, and general meetings. The fall program will be followed by our Speed Date a Consultant
event which has in past years successfully brought together industry leaders with aspiring students in
an innovative setting that promises substantive interaction. We are excited about these efforts that
will give students unprecedented learning opportunities while lending small businesses a helping hand.
Although prospective local businesses are approached in a consulting format, our events and spon-
sorship opportunities are not exclusive to consulting companies since our students utilize various busi-
ness skills and techniques that span the spectrum of business industries,
Recently recognized as the ―Best New Organization‖ on campus, we are renewed in purpose and
strengthened in resolve to add value to our school, fellow students, and corporate partners. It is our
hope that your firm will partner with our organization to continue this endeavor to build the model
business student and small business economy.
Sincerely,
Gloria Chan Aristya Pradita
Chairman Vice Chairman
210.355.1996 512.767.0688
Steven Truong Courtney Duncan John Brown
Finance Director Corporate Relations Director Client Relations Director I
Robert Huynh Megha Kansra Will Benter
Publicity Director Programs Director Client Relations Director II
ABOUT SCI
The Student Consulting Initiative (SCI) is built on three principles: service, change, and inspiration. Our
mission is to serve the Austin small business community through student consulting services. In our mis-
sion to serve, we strive to change the model of the typical business curriculum by providing
business students an unparalleled opportunity to learn by applying their skill s to real-world situations.
Our hope is to inspire the next generation of brilliant thinkers and entrepreneurs to work for a positive
impact on society.
Centered on the SCI Business Development Program in the fall, SCI focuses on two core components,
the first of which is a consulting competition. Teams of students are each paired with a unique
struggling local business. Over the course of the semester, the teams are tasked with analyzing the
business’s areas for improvement, devising a realistic plan, and implementing the actual solution.
To enhance the consultation, SCI’s second core component is the holding of regular meetings to
provide participants with career preparation and exposure to industry expertise. By bringing in
corporate speakers and student leaders, SCI participants gain valuable business insights and a wide
spectrum of exposure to career opportunities.
To supplement the fall program, SCI plans a schedule of spring events open to all University students.
Among the events are Speed Date a Professional, designed to give students maximum exposure to
variety of firms, and the co-hosting of the McCombs BBA Case Competition, designed as a more
conventional case analysis.
As the exclusive consulting organization at the McCombs School of Business, SCI is best positioned to
attract students committed to a career in a variety of industries and functions.
SCI targets the highest caliber students the McCombs School of Business has to offer. Our diverse slate
of directors has far-reaching capabilities that enable SCI to recruit accomplished students to possess
outstanding academic credentials, passion for service, and a strong record of achievement. The
rigors of our selection process ensure the greatest impact on the community and also a pool of
students who are committed to professional development.
RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT & IMPACT
Super Saver Shuttle serves as the pinnacle of
achievements for SCI as the first place team in
2009. The team created an online reservation
system, introduced credit card payments, and
secured a sponsorship advertising for the
owner of the shuttle service between Austin
and Fort Hood in Killeen.
Cookies in Bloom received helpful
guidance from her team. With costs under
control and processes in check, the SCI
team married their unique perspectives
with realistic constraints to identify
actionable steps to help Rose grow her
business.
Margarita’s Tortilla Factory experienced
firsthand the impact of SCI on its company’s
development. The team redesigned its logo,
packaging, and pursued other distribution
channels to embolden the company’s image.
They also managed to negotiate a creative
advertising agreement with Whole Foods.
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Community & Professional Interaction
Teams present their
recommendations and results
on competition day.
SCI was exclusively selected as the single student
organization to speak at the 2009 Dean’s Advisory Meeting.
Pictured: The Executive Board with McCombs Dean Thomas
Gilligan
Teams get to know clients on a
personal level to have a significant
impact on their business, as well as
the community.
Students embrace opportunities to
network with business professionals.
SCI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Date: Fall 2010
Venue: McCombs School of Business
New or Annual Event: Annual
Expected Student Attendance: 40+
Specifics: The SCI Business Development Program is designed to give students real consulting experience
and direct interaction with professionals from the consulting industry and beyond. SCI selects 4-8 four-
member teams through an application process. These teams receive the exclusive opportunity to consult
for struggling small businesses in a semester-long competition. Interaction between recruiters and teams
will revolve around the competition’s supporting events:
Beginning of Semester (Weekday Evening)
Kickoff Workshop– This event will formally begin the program and prepare teams for the consulting
competition. Sponsoring companies may provide experienced representatives to lead the workshop.
They will inform students how to have an effective approach and suggest resources to develop the
best strategies.
Middle of Semester (Weekday Evening)
Premier Networking Event– This event is exclusively for the Platinum Sponsor designed to foster direct
interaction with students. The evening dinner will mark the midpoint of the competition and provide a
relaxed atmosphere for the Platinum Sponsor to make a company presentation and get to know com-
petition participants.
End of Semester (Saturday)
Presentation Day– Sponsors send recruiters and judges to Presentation Day in order to gauge the
teams’ impact on a local Austin business, learn more about the students’ experiences, and decide the
winners. Following the judges’ decisions, the Awards Banquet serves as a conclusion to the competition
where the winners are announced. All judges and recruiters sit with the teams and discuss consulting in
an informal, intimate environment. The Platinum Sponsor closes the ceremony with a keynote speaker.
Tuesday Evenings
General Meetings– Weekly general meetings will be held to enhance the experience of SCI partici-
pants. Through corporate speakerships, meetings will engage students in discussions with experienced
businesspeople to develop their consulting acumen and ready them with skills for their career search.
Continuous
SCI Competition Promotional Material – SCI recognizes all sponsors through promotional materials in-
cluding website, brochures, posters, banners, announcements, competition packets, and more.
SPEED DATE A PROFESSIONAL
Speed Date A Professional
Date: Spring 2010 (Weekday Evening)
Venue: McCombs School of Business
New or Annual Event: Annual Event
Expected Student Attendance: 50+
Specifics: During Speed Date A Professional, students and recruiters will analyze business problems through rotat-
ing round table discussions. The interjection of mini business cases will provide recruiters the unique opportunity
to observe students’ analytical and communication skills. This event will provide benefits for students—interview
preparation, insight into the working lifestyle, and interaction with professionals. Open to all University students,
these benefits will attract over 50 of the school’s most elite students.
Details of the event:
Event begins with a half hour eat, meet, and greet session.
Each company will be provided its own discussion table.
Students divide into groups of ten and rotate through the company tables in a speed dating format.
Consulting Case Competition—TENTATIVE
Date: March/April 2011 (Saturday)
Venue: McCombs School of Business
New or Annual Event: Annual Event
Expected Student Attendance: 60+
Specifics: The annual Consulting Case Competition provides undergraduate business students experience in
solving a current company/industry-related business challenge. There will be a Case Kickoff five days prior to the
event, which will give Platinum sponsors an opportunity to interact directly with McCombs students. The all-day
event is tentative depending on corporate support and would be co-sponsored with the Undergraduate
Business Council. Sponsor representatives will be provided two meals and will have an extensive amount of time
with students throughout the competition.
Details of the event:
Weeklong event begins with the Case Kickoff where students will first be introduced to the case.
Over 60 McCombs BBAs will present detailed case analysis to sponsor representatives.
Sponsor representatives help select the top three teams to receive scholarships.
Sponsors will receive one-on-one time with students and a resume book including all competition partici-
MCCOMBS SPRING CASE COMPETITION
PLATINUM Sponsor $5000
Fall SCI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Program (40+ top McCombs students)
Company presentation at SCI Consulting Competition Kickoff*
Teach consulting workshop for program participants at Kickoff (3 representatives)
Premier networking event between all participants and Platinum Sponsor*
Three-course evening dinner in private setting
Company presentation
10+ representatives
Provide 5 representatives to judge for SCI Consulting Competition
Lunch with participants at Awards Banquet
Keynote speakership at Awards Banquet*
Speakership at up to 2 general meetings (2 representatives at each)
Resumes from all competition participants and SCI Executive Board
Prominent recognition as lead partner on all promotional materials (website,
brochures, posters, announcements, and competition packets)
Spring 2011 Events
Speed Date A Professional (50+ top University students)
3 Tables at event (6 representatives)
Resumes from all event participants
Recognition as lead partner on all promotional materials
Consulting Case Competition—Tentative (60+ top McCombs students)
Presentation at kickoff, five days before students present (2 representatives)
Provide 6 representatives to judge on day of presentations
Recognition as partner on all signage and promotional materials
NAMESAKE UPGRADE:
AT A NEGOTIABLE RATE, SCI WOULD BE HONORED TO NAME ITS PROGRAM IN RECOG-
NITION OF THE PLATINUM PARTNER COMPANY FOR ONE ACADMIC YEAR.
(―THE XXXXX STUDENT CONSULTING INITIATIVE‖)
*Exclusive to Platinum Partner
Fall SCI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Program (40+ top McCombs students)
Provide 2 representatives to judge for SCI Consulting Competition
Lunch with participants at Awards Banquet
Resumes from all competition participants and SCI Executive Board
Recognition as silver partner on all promotional materials
Spring 2011 Events
Speed Date A Professional (50+ top University students)
2 Tables at event (2 representatives)
Resumes from all event participants
Recognition as partner on promotional materials
Consulting Case Competition—Tentative (60+ top McCombs students)
Provide 2 representatives to judge on day of presentations
Recognition as partner on signage and promotional materials
Fall SCI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Program (40+ top McCombs students)
Teach consulting workshop at SCI Competition Kickoff (2 representatives)
Provide 3 representatives to judge for SCI Consulting Competition
Lunch with participants at Awards Banquet
Speakership at 1 general meeting (2 representatives)
Resumes from all competition participants and SCI Executive Board
Prominent recognition as Gold partner on all promotional materials
Spring 2011 Events
Speed Date A Professional (50+ top University students)
2 Tables at event (2 representatives)
Resumes from all event participants
Recognition as gold partner on all promotional materials
Consulting Case Competition—Tentative (60+ top McCombs students)
Provide 4 representatives to judge on day of presentations
Recognition as partner on all signage and promotional materials
Fall SCI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Program (40+ top McCombs students)
Provide 2 representatives to judge for SCI Consulting Competition
Lunch with participants at Awards Banquet
Resumes from all competition participants and SCI Executive Board
Recognition as bronze partner all promotional materials
Spring 2011 Events
Speed Date A Professional (50+ top University students)
1 Table at event (1 representatives)
Resumes from all event participants
Recognition as partner on promotional materials
GOLD Sponsor $1000
SILVER Sponsor $750
BRONZE Sponsor $500