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Society for Human Resource Management - NYU Graduate Student Chapter Volume 1, Issue 2 Winter 2013

M.S. HRMD Adds Global Talent Focus

To address the growing need for HR professionals with competencies in the international area, the M.S. HRMD program is adding a concentration in Global Talent Management. Students will learn more about the new concentration during their spring 2013 academic advisement sessions. "The new Global Talent Management concentration is designed to respond to profound and rapid changes in the increasing global nature of the Human Resources industry and the changing relationship between the organization and its employees," according to department literature. "Students, especially those who work in, or intend to work in, multinational companies, require a new educational paradigm that addresses the new global challenges. Students working toward their M.S. degree in HR can now choose one of four concentrations for their academic focus. In addition to Global Talent Management, the HRMD program will continue to offer concentrations in HR Management, Organizational Effectiveness and HR Development.

NYU-SCPS Vice Dean Dennis Di Lorenzo welcomes the new NYU Wasserman Career Center @ SCPS. See Ileana Leakeys column: page 4.

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HR Execs, Business Leaders Share Career Advice with NYU SHRM and ODA-NYU Members
Critical thinking skills are among the attributes most highly valued by employers, according to the expert panelists at NYU SHRMs Exploring Careers in Human Resources event. Held during Fall Break and cosponsored by the NYU Organizational Development Association, the event was attended by more than 40 M.S. HRMD students. Panelists included Greg Giangrande, EVP/CHRO at Time Inc. and New York Post career advice columnist; Terry McCarthy, Managing Director at Horton International; Warren Dodge, Independent Consultant, Executive Coach and former Senior Partner at Accenture; Patrick Caironi, VP and Learning Technology & Analytics Specialist at Citi; and Bill Jensen, Supervising Training and Development Associate at Bellevue Hospital Center. McCarthy and Dodge are also HRMD adjunct professors at NYU. Ross Brand, NYU SHRM PR Director, served as panel moderator. The discussion explored key factors for HR career advancement, including the role of coaching and mentoring relationships in supporting employee development, the evolution of HR in an age of Talent Management and how to determine if an HR department plays an important strategic role in an organization. The breadth of advice and insight shared by the panelists was simply invaluable, said Marianne Parry, NYU SHRM Treasurer. Panel Topics:
Coaching Business Skills Talent Management Strategic HR Consulting Critical Thinking Training HR Development Career Advancement NYU SHRMs Exploring Careers in HR panel, from left: Bill Jensen, HRMD Adjunct Professor Terry McCarthy, Greg Giangrande, HRMD Adjunct Professor Warren Dodge, Patrick Caironi and NYU SHRM Officer Ross Brand (moderator).
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HR Masters Program Spotlight

Q & A with HRMD Director Mila N. Baker, Ph.D.

Dr. Mila Baker is in her first year as the Academic Chair and Director of the Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development program at NYU-SCPS. She brings an impressive background in education, HR, business and organizational development and effectiveness to the role. Dr. Baker has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati and post-doctoral executive education at MIT Sloan School of Management. Q: Briefly describe your professional background in HR. A: I have worked as an HR professional or a management consultant for the past 25 years in primarily large multinational organizations Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer Inc., Dana Corporation and the World Bank. Ive also worked and/or been a consultant for smaller organizations. Ive held positions from HR Manager to SVP and Chief Human Resource Officer and have held generalist roles as well as specialized roles working with Finance, Sales & Marketing, Information Technology and Supply Chain. My primary focus in recent years has been leadership development and large scale strategic change. Q: What has impressed you so far about the HRMD program at NYU? A: By far the quality of the faculty. They are superb in their knowledge of business and HR, the breadth of their practical experience in a variety of industries and their commitment to students and to the HRMD program. For the most part, the concentrations are strong and reflect the current marketplace. The new Global Talent Management concentration is a good example of our response to the marketplace and business environment. We listened to our corporate partners, our professional organization affiliates, our students as well as trends in HR. Q: Do you have any upcoming plans for the program you can share with us? A: There are a couple of plans that will get underway by Fall 2013. They include: (1) a review and updating of the core curriculum and each of the concentrations; (2) strengthening the program elements most perceived by students, organizations and faculty as the hallmark of the M.S. Human Resource Management & Development program; (3) offering of all classes both onsite and online; (4) expanding the teaching format beyond the case study approach; (5) blending synchronous and asynchronous formats for online course offerings; (6) expanding internships to make them an integral part of the curriculum and practical experience for students. Q: How do organizations benefit when their HR professionals have Master's degrees in HR? A: Organizations are faced with continued competition and the need to excel and be innovative. Achieving this requires a talented cadre of business professionals not only with vast practical experience but with an extensive breadth and depth of knowledge and skills in core business as well as specialization in core human resource functions and organization development/organization effectiveness. A masters level degree provides that breadth and depth of knowledge and skills integrated with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in practical classroom experiences. The masters degree also affords students the opportunity to be taught and mentored by industry experts. Q: Why should students join SHRM? A: Professional networking is one of the most important elements of their experience in the HRMD program. SHRM is the largest HR networking organization in the world and recognized as one of the premier organizations for HR.
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Opt-in to NYU SHRM Listserv Today!

As NYU HRMD graduate students and alumni, you are entitled to join our exclusive Listserv and receive updates regarding HR opportunities and NYU SHRM events. NYU SHRM promotes ongoing communication by sending emails about job openings, networking events, career panels and HR best practices. We encourage you to opt-in to our listserv so that you wont miss out on any opportunities that may be of interest. Our emails are timely, pertinent and in the best interest of our members. To join the NYU SHRM Listserv, send an email to nyushrmstudent@gmail.com or scps.shrm@nyu.edu.

Message from NYU SHRM President, Ileana Leakey

I hope that you have recovered from Hurricane Sandy and are enjoying your classes. Throughout this newsletter, there are stories of HRMD students that received new positions or promotions. I would like to highlight a vital resource for our student body, The Wasserman Center for Career Development at NYU-SCPS. Last year, many students and alumni mentioned that Wasserman Center was geared towards undergraduate students and didnt have services relevant to our student body, but this is no longer true. Since January, Jeanie Liakaris and her team have made great strides from a resume book to job search preparation workshops to corporate presentations. Accenture, Colgate-Palmolive and Nielsen are three of the employers that Wasserman Center NYUSCPS brought to meet HRMD students. You can view job postings and events on NYU CareerNet. Fall Event Highlights: Leveraging Your Graduate Degree Series: The Ins & Outs of Using LinkedIn Resumes for Masters Students Professional Skills Series for International Students I encourage you to leverage The Wasserman Center for Career Development at NYU-SCPS as you navigate through your job search. You may schedule an appointment at the main office at 7 E. 12th Street or at Midtown Center. If you need to write a cover letter or print resumes, you may do so in the Career Resource Center at 7 E. 12th Street. To stay informed, send a blank email from your NYU email address to join-career-gradstudents@lists.nyu.edu. For information, visit the NYU Wasserman website.
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SHRM @ NYU CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

December Happy Hour
Public House, 140 E. 41st Street 6-8 P.M., Friday, December 7, 2012 NYU HR graduate students, alumni & faculty

January Happy Hour

Public House, 140 E. 41st Street 6-8 P.M., Friday, January 4, 2013 NYU HR graduate students, alumni, & faculty Stay tuned for more events, including monthly Happy Hours and our spring 2013 Social Media for Business and Careers event! Join our Listserv, contact us with questions and RSVP for events at nyushrmstudent@gmail.com.

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Business Skills and HR Education Lead Cole to Successful Career Change

Like many of her classmates, Pauline A. Cole was motivated to pursue graduate education in NYU's HRMD program by a desire to change careers. To overcome employers' concerns that she lacked HR experience, Cole sought out, and landed, highquality internships. "Making the transition into HR has had fewer challenges than I anticipated," she said. "Once I was able to secure summer and fall internships, the skills I have gained this past year through my education at NYU and my past work experience have both transferred successfully." Cole was born in Venezuela to parents of Peruvian descent. Due to her fathers job, she lived in several Latin American countries as well as the U.S. prior to college. She has a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Florida Atlantic University and an M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University. Business Background Cole has worked in business development in both the production and commercial sides of the television business at Sony Pictures Entertainment. An M.S. candidate in Human Resource Management and Development, with a concentration in Organizational Effectiveness, Cole plans to graduate in May 2013. She is an active member of NYU SHRM. Cole credits her business background and the competencies she developed in NYUs HRMD program for easing the transition to HR. "My skills in analysis and strategic abilities have created immense value for the HR roles I have been placed in." she said. Coles first HR internship was at Union Square Hospitality Group, a private midsized company where she worked closely with management on future HR strategies. She also helped increase the value of the company's competency-based performance management platform by improving job descriptions. USHG has kept her on as a consultant. High-Quality Internships Cole currently interns at the United Nations Development Program's Office of Human Resources. "Working at the UNDP this past fall has been an invaluable experience," she said. "I am developing a holistic understanding of key HR processes, especially related to the United Nations and the underlying policies that support them in a multi-country organization." Cole was able to plan an interactive seminar targeted to HR practitioners at the UNDP, as well as analyze workforce metrics and provide input for review. "The project which I will present at the end of my internship tenure will consist of a full standardization of their operating procedures, so that they are more effective and efficient. This process will create a clear alignment to their overall HR strategy," she said. "Both the HR internships I have been able to participate in have really proved to be great learning experiences," Cole added. "I think they have both added superior value and insight for my career goals of working in consulting or in a large consumer products firm.

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HR/NY Gears Up for Mentor Program

Think your HR career would benefit from working with a mentor? HR/NY, the New York City SHRM chapter, is accepting applications from mentees until December 1, 2012. Participation in the program requires a commitment of at least one hour a month for 12 months. HR/NY is also seeking mentors who can commit a minimum of 5 hours a month. The deadline for mentor candidates to submit their applications has been extended to December 7, 2012. For more information and to apply, visit HR/NY at http://www.hrny.org/Mentor_Program.asp.

NYU SHRM Hosts Happy Hour 6-8 pm, First Friday of Every Month at Public House, 140 E 41st Street

Above, from left: M.S. HRMD students Christine Papazicos, NYU SHRM Secretary Michelle Manrique, Alejandra Olivella and Spyros Tsafaras are all smiles at the October Happy Hour.

2012-13 NYU SHRM OFFICERS

President: Ileana Leakey Vice-President: Sheyla Mejia Secretary: Michelle Manrique Treasurer: Marianne Parry
Above, M.S. HRMD student Max Zhuoquing Wu, right, dressed as Batman, encounters a devil at the NYU-SCPS Halloween Party.

Public Relations Director: Ross Brand Communications Director: Tiffany Rebimbas Ambassadors: Sejal Daftari & Shobita Rao Faculty Advisor: Vincent Suppa

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Division of Programs in Business

Harris Named Assistant Dean of Business Programs

The NYU-SCPS Division of Programs in Business appointed Rene Harris to Assistant Dean, a role she held on an interim basis starting in November 2011. Harris continues to have oversight of graduate and continuing education programs. She handles the Divisions day-to-day operations, serving as the primary contact for student, faculty and alumni relations. Harris earned her M.S. in Direct Marketing Communications at NYU. Rene has more than 21 years experience developing, directing and marketing graduate, undergraduate and professional education programs, according to the NYU-SCPS Office of the Dean announcement. She is a skilled administrator and outstanding faculty member and academic director. NYU-SCPS

Dine-Out to Benefit Hurricane Relief for Coney Island

If you dine at Caf Espanol on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 25% of your total purchase will be donated to #ConeyRecovers. Hosted by the Fundraising Student Association of NYU, contributions will support the Alliance for Coney Island in helping residents, businesses and community groups devastated by Hurricane Sandy. All funds raised will go to relief and recovery efforts. Patrons dining at Caf Espanol, 172 Bleaker Street, will place receipts in the GroupRaise.com donation box to ensure their meal is counted toward the fundraiser. Event hours are 12 pm to 9 pm. For information and to RSVP, visit http://groupraise.com/events/718.

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Milestones
Brandis Figueroa
has been promoted to Hospital Representative at AstraZeneca, where she will be working directly with institutions to influence their bulk ordering of medications. In January 2013, she will move up from her current Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist role. At AstraZeneca, Figueroa has implemented business strategies she learned from NYU Professor Vincent Suppa, NYU SHRMs faculty advisor. She expects to earn her M.S. HRMD degree in 2014.

M.S. in HR @ NYU
The NYU SHRM Graduate Student Chapter is the official student-run organization of the Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development program at New York Universitys School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Offered by the Division of Programs in Business, the 42-credit masters curriculum focuses on developing HR competencies within the business context. The cornerstone of all coursework is strategy. The program meets the rigorous standards set by the national SHRM board. Learn more at the programs website.

Jayne Aiello
will be joining Estee Lauder as Talent Acquisition Manager, overseeing recruitment and selection for marketing, creative and product development positions across all brands. She has been working as Associate Director at Robert Walters International recruiting firm, which specializes in the placement of luxury retail professionals worldwide. Aiello is in her first semester in the M.S. HRMD program at NYU.

Adrian Michelle Manrique

is a new Human Resources Associate at New York Life Insurance Company, where she supports business partners with the implementation of HR initiatives. She previously worked as an HR Benefits Associate at The Rockefeller University. Manrique also has professional experience in training and development. She began the M.S. HRMD program at NYU in January 2012. Manrique serves as Secretary on the NYU SHRM executive board.

JahYu Lulu Chen

recently became Human Resources Coordinator at JWT, billed as "the world's best-know marketing communications brand." Over the summer, Chen worked for NBC Universal, managing the hiring process for interns in London and New York City for the 2012 Summer Olympics. It was her second stint at NBCU after starting her HR career there following college. Chen also has professional experience in benefits and as an HR generalist. She expects to graduate with an M.S. HRMD degree in 2013.

Allison J. Jones
has been hired by Aquent as a Staffing Agent for the Pharma/Healthcare industry. Aquent is a talent agency for marketing, interactive and design professionals. Jones previously worked as an HR Generalist at McMasterCarr and a Talent Acquisition Manager at MISource. She plans to earn her M.S. HRMD degree in 2013.
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