Active In Fall 2007
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Organization Name
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Students in Free Enterprise |
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Type of Organization
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Professional |
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Organization Email
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sife@winthrop.edu
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Meeting Location
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210 Thurmond |
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Meeting Days
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TBA |
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Meeting Times
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TBA
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Purpose of Organization
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To promote the principles of our Free Enterprise
System by developing projects and working with individuals,
organizations and businesses on campus and in the community.
Projects must address one or more of the following criteria: Market
Economics, Success Skills, Financial Literacy, Business Ethics or
Entreprenuership. |
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Description of Organization
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Winthrop Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) is part of a global,
non-profit organization that is changing the world with the help of
dedicated student teams from over 1600 universities worldwide. With
guidance from Sam M. Walton faculty advisors, SIFE teams conduct various
community outreach programs to teach principles of free enterprise,
including market economics, entrepreneurship, personal finance, success
skills, and business ethics. In doing so, SIFE teams provide
inspiration, create economic opportunity, and improve the quality of
life for individuals and businesses in their community. Each year our
SIFE teams has the opportunity to present our projects and economic
impacts at SIFE competitions held at the regional and national levels.
Competitions provide students with the opportunity to join together to
celebrate their significant contributions to improving the quality of
life in their communities. |
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Planned Projects/Events
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TBA
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Primary Contact
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Christine Cruell |
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Primary Email
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cruella2@winthrop.edu
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Advisor Contact
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Professor
Patrice Burleson |
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Advisor Email
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burlesonp@winthrop.edu
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Advisor Phone
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(803) 323-4835 |
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Organization Website
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http://cba.winthrop.edu/SIFE |
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