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Rawls Global Business Council

Rawls Global Business Council, a student organization comprised of Rawls College of Business study abroad alumni, offers an excellent platform to apply skills gained abroad and inspire future Red Raiders to explore international opportunities. Providing academic support, fellowship, and community, this organization caters to students planning to study abroad, currently abroad, or those who have returned. The Rawls Global Business Council Members also aim to assume a leadership role on campus and within the community by collaborating with international students studying abroad in Lubbock.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Rawls Global Business Council play a pivotal role in representing the CGE and the Rawls College of Business during all recruitment efforts. They actively promote study abroad opportunities to Rawls College students and provide assistance to prospective and current students preparing for their study abroad experiences.

Responsibilities

Rawls Global Business Council members, as former Rawls College of Business study abroad participants, play a vital role in representing the Rawls Center for Global Engagement (CGE) and the Rawls College during all recruitment efforts. They actively promote study abroad opportunities to Rawls College students and provide valuable assistance to both prospective and current
students as they prepare for their study abroad experiences.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Speak in RCOBA classes to promote and share experiences of being abroad
  • Assist is CGE First Step Sessions for prospective students
  • Participate in the Rawls Career Fair and Study Abroad Fair each semester
  • Attend CGE Workshops to share personal experiences on studying abroad
  • Attend the Welcome/Welcome Back event each semester to network with students
  • Attend the Bon Voyage event to Q&A and interact with departing study abroad students
  • Engage in occasional office duties for networking and Q&A with Rawls students
  • Participate in occasional Rawls activities during the semester
  • Plan and execute recruitment and assessment events
  • Maintain a presence in the RCOBA building
  • Actively engage on the CGE Facebook page
  • Provide pictures and quotes for marketing publications
  • Offer guidance to prospective students via email, phone, and Facebook
  • Assist with classroom presentations
  • Participate in other recruiting events as required

Rawls Global Business Council members are also expected to familiarize themselves with all study abroad programs, maintain a positive appearance, and provide accurate and
helpful information to Rawls College of Business students regarding study abroad opportunities.

Membership Obligations

All Rawls Global Business Council are required to participate in an orientation and training. They must support and comply with all University and Rawls College of Business policies. Membership fees are $20 per semester or $35 for the Academic Year.