About Us
The Information Systems Association (ISA) is
the only undergraduate student organization within the USC Marshall
School of Business and the Leventhall School of Accounting that
specifically targets students interested in Information Systems.
Our Vision
We aspire to be regarded as a professional, fun, and rewarding
student organization which enhances our members' college experience.
We do this by providing a forum for our members to connect with
industry professionals as well as with one another.
Our Mission
We strive to create as many opportunities as possible for our
members. Our efforts will primarily focus on networking our members
with leading firms in the industry.
Opportunities
Technology Series
The Technology Series consists of weekly meetings through which ISA
will create networking opportunities for our members by inviting
guest speakers to discuss a variety of topics concerning the field.
Since ISA is affiliated with the top firms in the industry, our
members will have the rare opportunity to get first-hand information
regarding what is new in the industry as well as network with these
firms.
Industry Night
Industry Night is our semi-annual event in which members are given a
forum to connect with key people in the industry. This event serves
as an opportunity for students to meet and directly recruit with
some of the world's top firms in a formal setting.
Resume Book
ISA keeps an extensive resume collection for all its members. These
resumes are passed on to all our affiliates to promote our members.
Social Networking Events
ISA will be hosting several networking events throughout the year.
The purpose of these events is to promote social interaction and
help build relationships between ISA members and representatives
from various firms. The cost of networking events is discounted for
members.
Position Descriptions
President
The President will act as a spokesperson and representative of the
chapter. The ultimate responsibility for the strategy, operations,
finance, marketing, and communications of the organization will rest
upon him/her. The President must effectively organize and
appropriately delegate responsibilities to the chapter's cabinet
members.
Executive Vice President
The Executive Vice President is responsible for all external
relations. His/Her responsibilities include managing affiliate
relations, securing speakers for Technology Series meetings,
coordinating external socials with firms, and organizing Industry
Night. The Executive Vice President must effectively organize and
appropriately delegate responsibilities to appointed directors.
Director of Public Relations
The Director of Public Relations will be responsible for assisting
the Vice President of Operations with external communication. He/She
will be responsible for creating and maintaining relations with
firms and guest speakers as well as interacting with professionals.
VP of Operations
The Vice President of Operations is responsible for all internal
operations. His/Her responsibilities include alumni relations and
marketing. The VP of Operations must effectively organize and
appropriately delegate responsibilities to appointed directors.
Director of Marketing
The Director of Marketing is responsible for assisting the Vice
President of Operations with ISA's marketing efforts. His/her
responsibilities include creating fliers, posters, advertisements,
etc., for all events. Marketing material may be distributed
manually, by posting fliers in buildings around campus, presenting
in classrooms or electronically via email, the Marshall Newsletter,
or Bridge plasma screen advertisements.
Marketing is a fundamental part of the operations of
the organization as it is the most likely way to attract new
members. Along with the Director of Marketing, the VP of Operations
will both be responsible for the marketing strategy. Proper planning
(accounting for lower interest after the recruiting season) should
initialize prior to the start of each semester in order to emphasize
growth and establish a strong presence on campus. The Director of
Marketing should take charge of Marketing after setting the strategy
with the VP of Operations.
VP of Membership
The Vice President of Membership is responsible for keeping up to
date with membership requirements, all administrative matters, and
internal communication. His/her responsibilities include ensuring
that the organization is meeting organizational/external
requirements, managing internal communication between cabinet
members, recording and distributing meeting minutes, compiling the
resume book, writing a brief description of past and future speakers
to be posted on the website, and ensuring that all documentation for
the organization is accurate and well written. His/her
responsibilities also include managing all internal social events.
The VP of Membership must effectively organize and appropriately
delegate responsibilities to the Director of Communication.
Director of Communication
The Director of Communication is responsible for assisting the VP or
Membership with administrative duties and maintain contact between
the cabinet and members. He/She will be responsible for maintaining
the database of contacts and sending out information throughout the
organization.
Controller
The Controller is responsible for maintaining and auditing the books
and bank accounts of the organization. His/her responsibilities
include funding and reviewing the organization's financing. The
Controller must effectively organize and appropriately delegate
responsibilities to appointed directors.
Director of Finance
The Director of Finance will work with the Controller to manage the
financing of ISA.
Director of Fundraising
The Director of Fundraising will work with the Controller and assist
with the fund raising duties necessary for ISA. He/She will be
responsible for making and organizing fund raising activities for
ISA, coordinate events with other VPs, and interact with other
Marshall organizations for fund raising activities.
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for managing the finances of the
organization. The treasurer also creates the budget and collects
membership dues. The Treasurer must effectively organize and
appropriately delegate responsibilities to appointed directors.
Director of Hospitality
The Director of Hospitality will assist the Treasurer. He/She will
cater to member's needs for weekly meetings and negotiate prices
with outside vendors to supply catering.
VP of Technology
The Director of Technology is responsible for maintaining the
organization's website. His/her responsibilities include taking
photos and formatting the photos to be posted on the website.
In conjunction with marketing, the website plays a
crucial part in attracting new members, providing them information
about the chapter, and informing members of upcoming events. Also,
as an IT/IS focused organization, it is crucial that the website, or
technology sector remains top-notch. It is the VP of Technology's
responsibility to maintain and update the website www.uscisa.net.
Student Advisor
The Student Advisor is responsible to give advices for ISA events
when needed. He/She will assist the board members to assure the
organization is running properly.
Faculty Advisor
Douglas Shook
Associate Dean and Chief Information Officer
Professor of Clinical Information Systems
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Email:
shook@marshall.usc.edu
Spring 2008 Board
Danny Huang - President
Roy Sher - Executive Vice President
Dishan Fernando - VP of Finance
Aman Sharma - VP of Technology
Andrea Tseng - VP of Operations
Lisa Fan - VP of Marketing
Joseph Paredes - Director of Finance
Stephen Chang - Director of Communication
- Director of Public Relations
-Director of Marketing
-Director of Logistics
-Director of ISACA Relations
-Director of Graduate Relations
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