Traditional classroom learning has its limits. It is often compared to a two dimensional image that is limited in both scope and depth, but still attempts and oftentimes fails to reproduce realistic situations, stifling the learning process.

Coupling the classroom with experiential learning, however, creates a multi-dimensional environment that significantly leverages the learning process. Several successful experiential learning initiatives have served to differentiate the educational process at the UConn School of Business - allowing students to acquire a business education like no other. These include the MBA Integration Project, the Student Managed Investment Fund, and edgelab, the School's unique business solutions partnership with General Electric.

The School's newest bold and dynamic multi-partner educational initiative is The SS&C Technologies Financial Accelerator.

The objective of the Financial Accelerator Advisory Board is to advise and make recommendations to the Director of the Department of Finance and to the Financial Accelerator Center Director in the areas of the Center’s overall strategic plan development and in the guidance of tactical execution.

Specifically, the Board shall focus on:

• Accelerator positioning


• Center promotion


• Business community partnerships


• New program development


• Project sourcing and pipeline development


• Curriculum refinement


• Experiential learning

In that the Financial Accelerator is being re-launched in 2009, the Advisory Board shall assist in reviewing plans for the re-launch and guide the staff in the best approach to make the center relevant and connected to the needs of the business community.

Advisory Board Members