Student Impact Teams
Student Impact Teams are a key initiative led by the Strategic Partnerships & Student Innovations (SPSI) Office at Carey. Student innovations are co-curricular experiences and pathways to gain real-world experience and grow your network. This is a space for consultation, creation, and connection, and the Student Impact Teams embody this spirit by co-creating large-scale events, such as conferences and case competitions, in collaboration with Carey staff, faculty, and key external stakeholders.
These teams offer students the opportunity to lead from concept to execution, while building skills that reflect the excellence of Carey Business School.
Gaining Experience and Professional Development
Each team focuses on skill development and professional growth throughout the project lifecycle. Members engage in pre-work, such as role-based training and team building, followed by real-time project work. Dedicated time is reserved for post-event reflection and process debriefing to ensure this is an intentional, growth-centered experience.
Team responsibilities
- Defining the event scope, goals, and strategic approach
- Setting milestones and managing timelines
- Developing the event theme and key components with Carey stakeholders
- Identifying desired external participants (speakers, judges, sponsors, etc.)*
- Compiling outreach lists and managing contact communications*
- Collaborating with SPSI on logistics, budgeting, and marketing
- Leading day-of-event execution, including volunteer coordination
- Participating in post-event debrief and assessment
*External guest research, strategy, and outreach done in partnership with and under the guidance of Carey Corporate Relations staff members.
Participant commitment:
- Weekly time commitment: ~3–4 hours per week, increasing closer to event date
- Meetings:
- Weekly team meetings, with more frequent meetings near the event
- Periodic meetings with stakeholders such as Employer Relations, Development, Alumni Relations, and sponsors
- Expectations:
- Full participation through project completion, including post-event reflection
- Flexibility, collaboration, and commitment to excellence
- Professionalism with a growth mindset—perfection isn’t expected, but strong effort is
What you'll gain
- Real-world leadership and event management experience
- Critical skill development through training and applied practice
- Networking opportunities with internal leaders, faculty, alumni, and business professionals
- Professional visibility as a campus leader and innovator
- Resume-ready experience that offers strong examples for interviews and letters of recommendation
- Tangible impact on Carey Business School through innovation and legacy-building
Application process
The application launches and interviews are conducted in early fall semester. Check back here for updates summer 2026.
Questions about joining a Student Impact Team?
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