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How much money did Jerry S. Rawls donate to our college?

25 million

How many faculty members do we have?

138

How many undergraduates do we have?

4000+

How many graduate students do we have?

<p>900+</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the construction start date?

<p>September 2009</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the construction end date?

<p>November 2011</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much was our project budget and how much did we end up coming short?

<p>70,000,000 and 5 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much was the expansion for the new ______ wing that was completed in 2016, and how much square feet did it add?

<p>$15 million, West, 38,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is in the updated West Wing of Rawls?

<p>four classrooms, testing center, research laboratory, event space similar to McCoy, Chick-fil-A</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many advisors does undergraduate services have?

<p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the walk-in hours of the undergraduate services?

<p>8 am-9:30 am</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Rawls Center for Local Engagement?

<p>145D</p> Signup and view all the answers

What % of students study abroad in the US, and what % in Rawls?

<p>1 and 19</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rawls was the first to do what?

<p>Have a separate support center for studying abroad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four ways to study abroad?

<p>another Texas Tech campus, an affiliated program, exchange program, faculty-led programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the other Texas Tech campus located?

<p>Seville, Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bill Snyder was the former CEO of what company?

<p>Geico Insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Communications Skills Center named after?

<p>Bill Snyder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major did Bill Snyder graduate in?

<p>Accounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Communications Center used for?

<p>to help grad and undergrad students on feedback with their writing and verbal communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

Undergraduate classes are hosted on what floors?

<p>first and lower level</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many classrooms do we have?

<p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

What offices are on the second floor?

<p>Dean Suite, Administration, BACS Department, Graduate Services</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does BACS stand for?

<p>Business Administration Computing Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the third floor for?

<p>faculty and staff members of RCOBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways are we energy friendly?

<p>windows block out sun, recycling bins, QR codes on walls about recycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many terminals are in the testing center?

<p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can students know how many stations are available at a given time?

<p>Digital signage around the building and the RTCN website.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do students need to bring to the testing center in order to take their exam?

<p>Their Raider ID</p> Signup and view all the answers

Since students may not bring their items into the testing center, where do they go?

<p>Into the lockers provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dining options do we have?

<p>Einsteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the fireplace idea come from?

<p>Las Vegas by Dean McInnes</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Dennis McCoy pass away?

<p>plane accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much did the McCoy family endow and what company do they own?

<p>2 million dollars, a lumber company</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does LEED stand for?

<p>Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did we earn Gold certification?

<p>December 2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

What green features does the building feature?

<p>recycled material on floors and countertops, restrooms with waterless urinals and low-flow toilets that conserve indoor water use, brick and concrete from Thompson and Gaston Halls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a wayfinder?

<p>helps identify locations and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rawls is one of the few colleges to have a designated?

<p>Career Management Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

What services does the CMC provide?

<p>Handshake, resume workshops, dress for success seminars, etiquette dinners, semiannual career fairs, mock interviews with alumni and corporations</p> Signup and view all the answers

About how many companies are invited to the career fair?

<p>100-150</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is our college placement rate?

<p>92.6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many interview rooms are within the suite?

<p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SMIF stand for?

<p>Student Managed Investment Fund</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many students are accepted into SMIF?

<p>10 undergrad and 10 graduate in the finance program</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is an application needed to be a part of the SMIF program?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much money do students oversee in the SMIF program?

<p>$2.5 million stock portfolio</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest lecture hall?

<p>105</p> Signup and view all the answers

How big is the screen in lecture hall 105?

<p>10 by 16 with a 108 LED rear projection crystal tiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is special about lecture hall 105?

<p>one of the largest screens within the Big 12, only two of its kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sculpture in the courtyard called?

<p>We are in the business of changing the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two animals are featured in the sculpture in the courtyard?

<p>a bear and a bull</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the sculpture in the courtyard created and by whom?

<p>in 2013 by Tana and Joe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest amount of money donated on the Wall of Honor and by whom?

<p>1,700,000 by the Stevenson family</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the least amount endowed on the Wall of Honor?

<p>10,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the perks of the recapture function in classrooms?

<p>alternative for when students miss class, content review, content for online course development</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the entire business school wireless?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much of the RCOBA budget is given to the art displayed?

<p>1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we have instead of computer labs?

<p>printer kiosks with 70 prints per BA credit hour enrolled</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Financial Contributions and Donations

  • Jerry S. Rawls donated $25 million to the college.
  • The highest donation recorded on the Wall of Honor is $1,700,000 by the Stevenson family, while the least is $10,000.

Student Enrollment and Faculty

  • The college has 138 faculty members.
  • Undergraduate enrollment exceeds 4,000 students, while there are over 900 graduate students.
  • Undergraduate services employ 8 advisors to assist students.

Facilities and Construction

  • Construction of the college began in September 2009 and concluded in November 2011.
  • The project budget was $70 million, with a shortfall of $5 million.
  • A $15 million expansion for the new West wing was completed in 2016, adding 38,000 square feet.

Features of the West Wing

  • The updated West wing includes four classrooms, a testing center, a research laboratory, event space similar to McCoy, and a Chick-fil-A.

Study Abroad Programs

  • Only 1% of students in the U.S. study abroad, while 19% of students from Rawls engage in such programs.
  • Rawls was the first to establish a dedicated support center for studying abroad.
  • Study abroad opportunities include another Texas Tech campus in Seville, Spain, affiliated programs, exchange programs, and faculty-led programs.

Communication and Technology

  • The Communication Skills Center is named after Bill Snyder, former CEO of Geico Insurance, who graduated with an Accounting major.
  • The center provides feedback on writing and verbal communication for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Educational Structure and Classrooms

  • Undergraduate classes are hosted on the first and lower levels of the building.
  • The college has 23 classrooms and 14 interview rooms within the suite.
  • Lecture Hall 105 features a 10 by 16-foot screen using 108 LED rear projection crystal tiles.

Testing Center and Student Resources

  • The testing center is equipped with 70 terminals for student use.
  • Students must bring their Raider ID to the testing center and utilize lockers for personal items.
  • Digital signage and the RTCn website display available testing stations.

Environmental and Energy Efficiency

  • The college implements energy-friendly features like sun-blocking windows, recycling bins, and QR codes for recycling information.
  • LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and the college earned Gold certification in December 2012.

Career Management Center

  • Rawls hosts a designated Career Management Center providing various services, including Handshake, resume workshops, etiquette dinners, and semiannual career fairs.
  • Approximately 100-150 companies participate in the career fairs, contributing to a college placement rate of 92.6%.

Investment and Financial Programs

  • The Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) allows 10 undergraduate and 10 graduate finance students to oversee a $2.5 million stock portfolio, requiring an application for admission.

Unique Features and Artwork

  • The college is wireless, enhancing accessibility for students.
  • Instead of traditional computer labs, there are printer kiosks allowing 70 prints per BA credit hour enrolled.
  • The sculpture in the courtyard, titled "We are in the Business of Changing the World," features a bear and a bull and was created in 2013 by Tana and Joe.

Recapture Functionality and Art Budget

  • Classrooms utilize a recapture function that serves as an alternative for missed classes, aids in content review, and supports online course development.
  • The RCOBA budget allocates 1% for displayed art within the facility.

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Test your knowledge about the key facts related to the Rawls Ambassador program at our college. This quiz covers important figures, including donations, student numbers, and construction dates. Challenge yourself and see how well you know these details.

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