The College of Business Plus One program that kicks off this semester adds up to a quick and convenient way for students in any major to broaden their career opportunities.

That’s because it allows them to add just one year to their undergraduate fields of study in order to earn a Master of Business Administration degree.

Debbie Pickett is the secretary for the Student Success Center (formally known as Basic Business). Debbie has been a friend, guide and inspiration to many past students. She grew up in southeastern Missouri and graduated from Freed-Hardeman College with an Associate of Arts in Business Administration. When Debbie started working for the University in 1992 she started to think seriously about getting her bachelors. She worked for three very supportive directors during the time that she has pursued her degree (Bachelor of Science in business management with a concentration in human resource management).

In August, she saw her hardwork and dedication payoff when she received her degree. The College of Business congratulates Debbie on her success!

The TTU Zeta Phi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary organization for accounting students, had an outstanding 2005- 2006 academic year. The chapter was one of 167 chapters to be awarded "Superior Chapter" by the national office in 2006.

In January 2006, the members completed eight hours of training with an IRS agent to participate in the he Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VISTA). The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) is a national program providing free assistance to low income, elderly, limited English proficient and disabled individuals.

A fundraising effort kicked off recently for a proposed financial investments trading lab that could make Tennessee Tech University’s College of Business look a little bit more like a Wall Street stock market.

The $1 million total cost for the Eagle Financial Investments Center was officially launched with the presentation of a $75,000 donation from State Farm Insurance Cos., which has designated TTU as a ‘priority’ institution.

Think of devastation and the first image that may come to mind is a phoenix rising from the ashes, but for Southern University of New Orleans, it’s a pelican rising from the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina.

That image is part of the university’s new “SUNO Rising!” theme created by Tennessee Tech University’s BusinessMedia Center, a unit of the College of Business that provides regional businesses, industries and organizations with state-of-the-art multimedia tools and training.

During this year’s Governor’s School for Information Technology Leadership 36 high school students had the distinction of meeting Governor Phil Bredesen. The Governor’s School at TTU is a five week summer program where high school students from throughout the state are invited to TTU to develop their interest in information technology and business leadership.

During the meeting the Governor spoke to the students about the importance of technology and education. He encouraged them to work hard in their studies and fulfill their potential.