V. 61, No. 19, October 7, 1993
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T "E SMl1HFIELD. Rl 02917 VOLUME 61 NUMBER 19 B sRecep nInsi I Krislin J. Kennedy detennining their career path. re public or private [accounting]," and Paul B. Nunes cruiter offered some useful ad stated Keith Lacy a 1989 Bryant Archway taJ! Wrilers vice. graduate and currenLly an audilor Nicholas GeroslaLhos, a 1991 for KPMG Peat Marwick' Provi Busine "The Recruiter's Reception pro Bryant graduate, now a memberof dence office. videdan invaluableopportunity for the Coopers & Lybrand staff ad Mr. Lacy added, "You have 10 Sue Martone finest affirmation of our commit Acconnting Association members vised tudent to make interview feel comfortable with the finn you Archway StajfWriJer ment to excellence," said Presi to gain insight and knowledge on ing and job searching a precedent wack for." Moreover, Lacy stressed dent William E. Truebeart. prospective firms," remarked over th ir course load. However, the need for students to be at ease For the fourth year in a row. To rank: the institutions, U.S. Joshu Berger, Presideot ofthe Bry to continue to perfoon in course in the office environment in which Bryant College bas been named News &: World Report conducted a ant College Accounting Associa work, Gerostathos says it is es en they may wode. Finns with more one of the top business schools in survey of academic reputations tion. tialLO possess good time planning than oneoffice tend IOhave differ thecounuy by U.S. News & World among 2,655 college pre idents, The accounting profession was skins. He emphasized the impor ent cultures depending on the em Report annual publishing of the deans. and admission directors. well represented at Monday tance ofth decision that soon-to ployee mix and the client base of lOp schools in America. They combined thesefindings with evening's informational seminar. be gradu res must make. These the office. OUI of the twenty five usiness statistical data in order deter All of the "Big Six" Public ac choices can have an effect on one's Overall, Accounting Association specialty schools across the U.S., mine lbe placement of each of the counting finns, as well as various life-long career opportunities. members found this reception to Bryant ranked number three. The almost 1,400 accredited four-year regional and local firms were MI. Gerostathos added, behelpful and informative. "It wac) biggest change from last year is scbools surveyed. present to answer students ques "Stressed-out seniors should keep ben ficial. It gave me insight on Bryant's moved up from fifth to Barron'salso recognized Bryant tions and offer advice. Company a good altitude, .figure out what the differences between small and third place in academic reputation. as one of lbe country's leading literature was distribuled in an at they like, and don't give up." He large firms," remarked Scott Out of a possible one hundred bu iness colleges. In addition, tempt LO help students make an cautioned that a poor altitude or Swenor, an accounting major and points, Bryant's overall score througb Bryant's Center for Inter informed decision concerning their un ertamty about what career path current senior und rgoing lbe ca jumped from 81.9 to 89.5. an in national Bu iDes and £Con mic career In addition. studen were 10 plIDiue will more than evident reer search. 00.4 points in t 1991. Development IBED). oV'r Ie th 0 I iler m "It was a great opportunily I e are delighted to be recog 10. people repre I:D . g , nilies a aHa e in p ~W. lUd l"' . nized. for the fourth consecutive firms take advantage of Bryant's ing. ployee of Price Waterhouse and SiS," tatcO Judy Bellante, Dire tor year, as one of lbe nation' be I continuing education programs by Company represenlatives. many abo a Bryant alumnu , agreed: o[ areer en1C • business schools. It is deeply grall recruiting n campo annually afwbom were recent Bryant gradu "Oon't stress-oul, relax, and be Accounting Chair Gary fying 10 know that presidents and This year' ranking of the besl ates, proVided valuable infonna yourself." He pointed out that .sin Cunningham commented, "Tb deans of the nation's universities colleges across the O.S. is located tion on all aspects af their flflIl 10 cere personalitie and qualitie are .firms found the reception to be hold Bryant's academic programs in the October fourth issue of U.S. prospective employees. To belp the key to a successful interview." ex.tremely positiv and lbey were in such rugh esteem. That i lbe News &: World Report. senior accounting majors alleviate "Look at alllbe firms and deter pleased LO have an opportunity to some of the stress and anxiety of mine whether your interest is in meet the tudents." ·Doug as ike CIBED Seeki g to i I Position dale Julia Arouchon related to defense conversion, in- ship Training Program for dis Con tr c nU Archway Sraff Wnter temational business, and economic placed workers and managers. To development issues. help Bryant internationalize, The Christopher King college entrance. The addition ofa The Center for International A syslematic market re earch Inlernational Trade Data Network Archway Stat! Writer four lane road may include the in Business and Economic Develop study is being developed to pro is looking inlO entrepreneurship stallation of a traffic light at the ment (CIBED) is currently earcb vide objective assessments of the education programs in Russia. The construction that has been campus entrance. ing for a permanent director and training needs of busine e in lbe Although Bryant bas not yet re delaying traffic from I.be intersec According to George Coronado, hopes to have someone in office by New England region. CIBED i ceived the federal grant, efforts are tion of Route 116 and Route 1 to the Director of Public Safety, the January 1, 1994. President also developing strategic partner being made to gel the $2 million theenkance oflbeBryanl College new road system will help expe Truehearthas appointed Professor ship with area educational in titu released, as well as additional campus has now been completed. dite traffic into the campus. The Kumar Chiltipeddi to be the In lions. In addition. several collabo money for developing defense con· The purpose of !he CODBtruction benefits ofa new road system will terim Director of CIBED. rative proposals were submitted to version programs. was 10 insrall sewer lines on the be reaped at the beginning ofeach Over lbe summer. eleven sw the Federal Government for its Moreover, CIBED i looking to West side of lbe road from the school yearwhileslUdents move in dents were awarded CIBEDGradu Technology Reinvestment Pro build con ulting teams of faculty inter ection to the entrance of and the traffi is heavy. ate AssilJtantships. These students gram. and students to provide real-time Parente's. Coronado also believes that the will work: with faculty and taU For the second year in a row, solutions to the problems facing In !he Spring, new construction addition of the two lanes will ac members on a variety of projects cmED offering its Entrepreneur- bu ines es. will begin on Route 7. Douglas celerate the flow of cars onto to Pike, which carries traffic into the campu during Parents' Weekend, entrance 10 the college, will be Open House, AJumni Weekend. widened 10 a four lane road. 'The Commencement and the daily flow tudy eveals FI eryWi Gel road is being widened to facilitate of traffic. The construction will traffic into the new indu trial park. benefit the college couununity, bul Island Woods. which is presently we must first patiently wait until omew ere under construction across from the Yo the construction is completed. Steven J(1I!gle tween supervisor.' appraisal of said "kissing up till works" even Contributing Editor subordinate perfonnance and the when participants know it is hap degree to which subordinates pening. Specia{ Parents } Flattering and agreeing wilb yow complimented, agreed with, and The study noted that supervisors boss increase yourchances ofpro- made themselves appear to be can discourage insincere flattery motion by about five percent, ac- "ideal" subordinates. by requiring subordinates to cria cording 10 a soon to be published Workerperfonnance is themain cize plans. to paint worst case sce Weeksnd 'Edition study conducted by Bryanl's Dr. spur to advancement, but "kissing narios. and to uggesl alternatives, Ronald J. DeJugaand J.T. Perry. up"behavior,accordinglODe!uga, i.e., to "reward open inquiry and In the study, accepted forpubli- "can make a real difference." A[- meticulous evaluation." cation by Group «Organization lbough tactics sumasendless flat- Deluga said the study will be !A&~t Week Management. Deluga and Perry tery can backfire, alienating su- appear in .Group &: OrganizaJion __-=================================================~.~~o~un==d~PO~S~~~iu·ve~re=Iati==· o=n==shl~'P =S-=~be -__~pe=rv~iso::r~s~an:d~~:::s~alik:' :e:,~D:e:l:u~g~a ~M::ana::g~emenrWiIhinSUmonths . ---- ----- ~--~- - 2 TIIE ARCHWAY oPINI0 NINEWS ---rnu-RS-DAY,-ocr-O-BE-R7- , 1-993 Since · y Is the K V CC·Regulatio Limits Use 0 10 S ceess Salelli eDish lor Cable ~Cha els 'Performance is what matters most when you want To the Bryant Community, We are sorry for an.)' inconvenience !hi mighl have to get ahead," says psychology professor Ron Deluga, caused and in the future, cable at Bryant College might "but kissing up can make a real difference. People can This Jetter is to clear up the issue of gelting cable eliminate this problem. Until Ihen, we have regional television stations atNick's Place in the Bryant Center. port channels and ESPN playing at Nick's Place and be rewarded without it, but it won't be easy - and it We bad originally tri d to purchase these channels any suggestions or comments 00 lbe schedule playing at won't be as often." (MTV, 'IDS, TNT, WSBK, and oilier) in a package.