The University of Michigan Business School has a strong history of commitment to women students, faculty, and alumnae. The Women in Business Initiative continues to build on that strong foundation through the involvement of students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Our goal is to make Michigan the business school of choice for women, an integral part of our larger commitment to attracting and developing the richest and best talent possible. It hosts a variety of opportunities to meet peers, faculty, and alumnae in settings that encourage discussion on issues facing women in business.
Activities range from informal receptions for incoming women students to corporate presentations.
Recently, BBA women at Michigan have created their own student organization, having seen the benefits of the MBA organization. Since 1993 there has been a major women's leadership event each year at the School featuring prominent women business leaders, panel discussions, or skill-building workshops. For our March 2000 Women in Leadership Conference, we are partnering with The Committee of 200, a professional organization of preeminent women executives. The study surveys graduates of a dozen leading business schools and is sponsored by 13 companies interested in the recruitment and retention of women. Results of the study will be published in February 2000.