FCB resources and policies

Academic advisement

As an upper-division business student, you are assigned an academic advisor in the FCB. The name of your academic advisor is listed in LOUIE on your Student Center Page in the “Advisor” tab. FCB academic advisors are located in the Office of Academic Services (known as the OAS and located in room 222; web site HERE). The OAS will advise students academically through to graduation. Students who have questions related to university academic requirements or requirements within the FCB should schedule an appointment to meet with their academic advisors. Students will receive a faculty career mentor to assist them with questions related to career fields available to students within the major. (See Career Mentoring below.)

Ambassadors

Each year the FCB acknowledges outstanding FCB students by naming them FCB Ambassadors. These students are role models for our students as well as public faces for the college. The Ambassadors give tours of the building to prospective students and are available to help current students with applying for the BPP, answering general questions related to their degree, help with resources available in the college and the university, and completing their graduation application. The Ambassadors are located in the Office of Academic Services, room 222.

Business Communication Center

The Business Communication Center (BCC) is the FCB’s main resource for helping students to develop strong and diverse oral and written communication skills. The BCC offers one-on-one and small-group consultations; workshops on grammar, content development, and organization; and customized, collaborative sessions focused on business-specific writing. Our goal is to develop and enhance students’ communication skills to facilitate career and professional success. Students can schedule an appointment and then submit a paper for discussion at the appointment. Appointments are scheduled online at https://calendar.cba.nau.edu/, by calling 928-523-7341, or by e-mailing fcbcomm@nau.edu. The BCC is located on the first floor of the FCB in room 114.

Career mentoring

All students in the Business Professional Program (BPP) are assigned a Faculty Career Mentor. The name of your Faculty Career Mentor is listed in LOUIE on your Student Center Page in the “Advisor” tab. This Faculty Career Mentor is a resource to students to discuss future career plans and appropriate internships in the student’s field of study. Students are encouraged to meet with their Faculty Career Mentor at least one time during their undergraduate career.

The Career Development Office (CDO), located on the first floor of the FCB (room 108), coordinates a number of programs to help you transition from your status as student to your future as professional. As you enter the BPP, some of the focused programs include:

Job and Internship listings: The CDO serves as the liaison between the FCB and potential employers and keeps a current list of internship and job opportunities on their website. A weekly e-mail is sent to all business students highlighting current internship and job postings as well as upcoming events.
Career Exploration Day: This event occurs once every semester and gives students the opportunity to begin networking, explore career options, and apply for internship and full-time employment opportunities.
Internships for Credit: The CDO, along with the Associate Dean, supervises all of the business 408 (fieldwork) courses. These courses allow students to earn academic credit for school-year or summer internships. Students interested in internships should consult with their career mentor and talk with the CDO about the necessary paperwork.
Executive Job Shadows: This competitive program gives students the opportunity to spend 2-3 days with a top level executive in their interest area. Students in this program are able to experience real work environments and potential career options firsthand.

Code of conduct

By applying to the Business Professional Program, you have agreed to abide by the FCB Code of Conduct. Regardless of whether the Code of Conduct is referenced in a syllabus, the Code applies to all admitted BPP students. Failure to abide by the Code could result in dismissal from the FCB.

Commencement and graduation

Graduation refers to the fulfillment of degree requirements and the conferral of a degree. Commencement is a public ceremony to celebrate your accomplishments. Commencement is an important and celebratory event. Students who have completed their academic requirements are encouraged to attend the NAU Commencement exercises with family and friends. Undergraduate students who are completing their degree requirements during the summer term may participate in the spring Commencement exercises. Undergraduate students who are completing their degree requirements during the winter term may participate in the fall Commencement exercises. Participants in the ceremony are expected to wear academic regalia, which can be purchased or rented through the University Bookstore or University Text and Tools.

Information on graduating with Latin Honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) can be found on the University Registrar’s website.

In order to ensure a student’s name appears in the commencement program and that the university will issue a diploma, students must complete the online graduation on LOUIE in their student center and submit it by the deadline. The FCB Ambassadors (located in room 222) are available to assist with the completion of the graduation application. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the application.

Communication and correspondence

Northern Arizona University policy states that e-mail is the official mode of communication with students. It is the responsibility of the student to read and review e-mails sent to them through their NAU e-mail account.

In order to facilitate open communication between students and faculty, the FCB has developed lines of communication to resolve academic issues that may arise in the classroom. Student issues or concerns should be addressed promptly and according to the communication of concerns process outlined below. Discussion with the next person in the line of communication is necessary only if after the prior contact there is no resolution of the concern. Meetings may be in person or by conference call.

For general concerns, the communication process is as follows: Student – faculty – course coordinator (if applicable) – Associate Dean’s Office.

For students participating in internships, the communication is as follows: Student – Intern supervisor – Career Development Office staff – Associate Dean’s Office.

Computer labs

You have already received your FCB log-in information and should be familiar with your printing quota and computer access. Please remember students using the FCB computer labs have agreed to the university acceptable use policy found online at the ITS site.

Dismissal from FCB programs

The W. A. Franke College of Business adheres to the guidelines for disciplinary action found in the NAU Student Handbook found online at the Office of the Dean of Students webpage. Additionally, students enrolled in FCB courses are held to the standards in the FCB Code of Conduct.

The university has developed a policy and procedure for dismissing students from academic programs. Students who violate the FCB or the NAU Code of Conduct may be subject to the program dismissal policy which can be found online at the Office of the Dean of Students.

Graduation

Please see Commencement above.

Late add/drop policies

The FCB follows university policy with regard to adding and dropping a course. Students may add courses prior to the first class meeting if the student has met all the requirements for enrolling in the course and the course has available seats.

If the course is full, students should add themselves to the course waitlist on LOUIE. Students should not request overrides from faculty. Overrides may be submitted if students are not able to add classes because a pre-requisite is not satisfied, there is not an available waitlist or other issues beyond the students’ control. More information about acceptable reasons to submit an override request or to find the online authorization form, can be found here. Evidence of the reason for the inability to enroll is required.

After the first week of courses during regular terms (and after the first day during summer terms), the FCB restricts enrollment in some courses. This restriction exists because of the sequential nature of these classes and because of the nature of the course material and/or course design. To request enrollment in one of these restricted courses, students must complete an override authorization form. Students should not approach faculty members for permission to add the course late; late adds are processed by the OAS.

Scholarships and loans

Many students in the FCB receive financial aid. Scholarships and loans are available through the Office of Financial Aid, PO Box 4108, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4108. Information on FCB scholarships is sent to students each year by e-mail. The application is online during the application time period at the FCB website.

Students who receive scholarships through the FCB are required to attend a spring Scholarship Breakfast where they will meet the donor who awarded the scholarship. Students also are required to write thank you letters in a professional business format to be sent to the donors.

Student organizations

The FCB offers several student organizations focused on business. Visit the FCB Student Organizations webpage for more information.

Supplemental Instruction and Tutors

Several courses in the FCB utilize supplemental instruction (SI). The SI students are hired to assist students with course material. They are students who were successful in the course as students and now work with the instructor to help demonstrate and explain important concepts, provide test reviews, and answer student questions about the material. Students are encouraged to attend SI sessions and utilize this resource when available.

Other sources of academic help include the following:

Student Learning Center in the University Union (928-523-5524)
Student Learning Center in Building 61 (928-523-7391)
Students are encouraged to discuss academic problems with their faculty members who can assist in determining if tutoring might by beneficial and how to arrange tutoring assistance. More information on academic support can be found at http://resourceconnect.nau.edu/academics.asp.

Student Support Services

The Support Services Office (room 229) is available for students to purchase course packets, leave mail for faculty members, send faxes (for a charge), or make copies (for a charge). Support Services takes credit cards or NAUCard for payment.