In conjunction with curriculum development, we feel that student organizations can be very helpful. We will establish a student club here. This has been quite helpful at other universities. In addition, a branch of Gamma Iota Sigma, the professional honorary risk management and insurance society, will be established. Experience at other universities suggests that one of the priorities in this area should be establishing student internships.
Internships allow employers a low-cost look at our students.
If we prepare them well, the employers will be impressed and offer full-time positions to the students. A good experience with students is likely to lead not only to jobs, but additionally a closer relation between the school and industry professionals. This will continue to develop stronger ties in the future. Further, good internships and jobs tend to attract the best students to the program. The whole process builds upon itself to strengthen the program.