Retail Studies Program ActivitiesThe RSSA sponsors numerous student activities that heighten the awareness of students in the retail studies program and in the university. In doing so, more students become aware that retailing involves more than the traditional aspect of buying and selling. Successful retailers carry out current business practices in advertising, marketing, finance, distribution, production, etc.
During retail weeks, various speakers from the industry visit the classroom and talk about a specified subject in the retail context. Speakers have talked about issues on advertising, marketing, production, information systems, international business, etc. Students are encouraged to either attend the class or join the speaker for lunch. In doing so, students have the opportunity to meet successful retailers from different companies and positions.
In order to prepare the juniors for their summer internship, RSSA sponsors mock interviews and resume workshop. The seniors usually give the juniors the "do's and don'ts" of the interviewing process through mock interviews. Resume workshop helps students create a resume that grabs the readers attention.
The program allows students to do numerous events, depending upon how many things RSSA wants to sponsor. Last year, RSSA organized a field trip to visit Macy's West headquarters. Many students found the trip worthwhile and informative.
From time to time, each class organize an event where the class can gather together as a group and discuss what's on their mind: from summer internships to interviewing. This gives the students a chance to catch up on things. Mentor events enable upperclassmen to mentor another student in the program.
Members of the program gather together and discuss upcoming events in the quarter. The director, associate director, and retail studies faculty join students.
This board enables students in the program to hold leadership positions during the course of the school year. Leadership positions include president and eight committee chairs: retail speaker, fundraising, newsletter, community outreach, publicity, recruiting, mentor program, and corporate liaison.
This is definitely one of the best RSSA sponsored events of the year. The Christmas Gift Giving is RMI's way of giving back to the community. The program donates $300 worth of toys for needy kids. Students are asked to bring a toy to the event for a donation. Toys, food, drinks, Christmas music, and the spirit of Christmas are the ingredients of Christmas Gift Giving.
Every year, RSSA is responsible to raise funds for sponsored events. Usually, a spring raffle is held. The program receives generous donations from local retailers for the event. Money collected goes toward student activities on and off campus. |
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