MKT Faculty Newsletter
In This Issue:

  • 2015 Commitment to Marketing Award                                                                   
  • Fall Nominations
  • MKT Facebook Challenge
  • New PhD Scholarship
  • 2016 PSE National Convention & MKT Annual Business Meeting
  • Executive Committee Openings
  • Graduation Pride Items
  • Chapter News
  • Recommendations for Student and Faculty Spotlight
2014-2015 COMMITMENT TO MARKETING  AWARD
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2015 Commitment to Marketing Award. This award honors Mu Kappa Tau chapters for their continuous membership as well as their commitment to the principles, academic achievement, and dedication to the marketing profession.

Five Year Award
Alfred University
Berkeley College New Jersey
East Carolina University 
Hawaii Pacific University
James Madison University
Kean University 
King's College
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Maryland
Manhattan College
North Central College
Rutgers University-Camden
Saint Joseph's University
University of Akron
University of Baltimore  
University of Denver
University of Louisiana-Monroe 
University of Northern Iowa
University of North Carolina-
Wilmington
University of North Texas
University of Wisconsin-
Whitewater         
Virginia Tech      
              
Three Year Award
Bryant University
California Polytechnic State
University-San Luis Obispo
New York Institute of Technology
School of Management
Ohio University
Shippensburg University
 
 
2014-2015 FACULTY ADVISOR THANK  YOU  PROGRAM
Congratulations to the MKT faculty advisors who had 12 or more new members during the 2014-2015 academic year.  We appreciate each and every one of our faculty advisors who dedicate their time to support Mu Kappa Tau.
 
American Public University System
Bryant University
East Carolina University
James Madison University
Kean University
Loyola University Maryland
Metropolitan State University of
Denver
North Central College
Shippensburg University
University of Baltimore
University of North Texas
Virginia Tech
Executive 
Committee Openings
Positions on MKT's executive committee are opening up this Spring and will be voted on at the MKT Annual Business Meeting.  If you are interested in serving on MKT's executive committee, please contact Gabrielle Williams. 
Chapter News
Please let us know if you have any news from your chapter that you would like to share in the newsletter. If you have any photos of events or your initiation ceremony we would love to post them on the MKT Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram, and the website for others to enjoy.
Please send content to  Gabrielle Williams . 
FALL NOMINATIONS
Forms on Groopt
Please upload your completed Fall Nominations excel sheet to Groopt 
(under your "Forms" tab) or email them to [email protected].  I encourage faculty to nominate in the fall to familiarize themselves with Groopt before spring nominations and to give students more time to participate in MKT activities.   If you have questions about the nomination process or Groopt, please email  [email protected]  or call MKT Headquarters at 414-328-1952.   Nomination Form.

MKT Facebook Challenge
Encourage Students to Participate!
Mu Kappa Tau members are invited to participate in a challenge series hosted on Facebook for chances to win 
$20 Amazon gift cards!  Each week MKT members will be asked to post messages that are related to one of MKT's 6 core value statements: accomplishment, community, excellence, inspiration, integrity, and scholarship.  Winners will be randomly drawn from participants in each challenge with 6 winners overall (one for each value statement).  Please share this with your students and encourage them to participate!   Learn More
New PhD Scholarship
Scholarship for MKT members working towards their PhD in Marketing
education_savings.jpg This year we are pleased to offer a new scholarship that is specifically for MKT members who are also PhD students.
MKT is relying on donations to fund this 
$500 scholarship, so if you are interested in making a contribution, please contact 
Gabrielle Williams for more information.
2016 PSE National Convention
MKT Annual Business Meeting
The 2016  Pi Sigma Epsilon National Sales and Marketing Convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin March 21-25, 2016. Every year hundreds of PSE members (collegiate, alumni, educator, professional, associate and corporate representatives) join together for five days of professional programming and special activities.
 
Mu Kappa Tau members are encouraged to attend the MKT Annual Business Meeting at the National Convention.  At the Annual Business Meeting, the Executive Board, members, educators, and alumni will discuss issues associated with the current state and future of the honor society as well as vote on any new business. For more information, click here

Graduation Pride Items
pride
We are offering new bundle deals for MKT pride items.  Encourage students to show off their academic achievement by purchasing MKT pride items to wear at their graduation ceremony.  MKT Shop  
Student and Faculty Spotlight 
Please send in your recommendations!
Mu Kappa Tau wants to recognize outstanding student and faculty members, whether they be currently active or alumni.
Please take the time to acknowledge exceptional MKT members by recommending them to be featured in this spotlight section. Send recommendations to  Gabrielle Williams
Gabrielle Williams | Mu Kappa Tau Manager | [email protected] | (414) 3 28-1952