Programming

Weekly Insights takes place once a week and is planned by the Impact Student Council (IMCC). Each month follows a consistent structure: the first week features a social event, the second week offers a professional development workshop, the third week highlights a campus partner activity, and the fourth week focuses on a data analytics workshop or related activity.

Thinking Thursdays are hosted biweekly during the fall semester by the Academic Coordinator and the Director of Academic Initiatives from IMCC. These sessions offer students the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities focused on specific data analytics topics. They also create space for returning students to take on peer mentor roles by supporting and guiding newer classmates.

The Speaker Series is hosted by the Academic Coordinator and the Director of Academic Initiatives from IMCC. Held three times during the spring semester, each panel highlights a different industry area—Business, Science, and Data Analytics beyond business and science fields. Impact invites guest speakers from diverse sectors to share their real-world experiences and insights in the field of data analytics.

The IMCC will plan social events for Impact members throughout the semester with the guidance of the program coordinator. One of these events may include the end of fall semester event, Hot Ones challenge, etc..

Each fall semester, students come together in D2 after the Impact class to share a weekly meal with the community. This provides a valuable opportunity to connect with others and catch up in a welcoming atmosphere.

The Impact LLC is made up of three houses—House Optimo, House Nexus, and House Models! With over 100 students in the LLC, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to connect with everyone. These houses create smaller communities within Impact, making it easier for students to build meaningful connections. Each house is organized according to the college students belong to and is led by a house leader, who is responsible for guiding students to various campus events throughout the semester, fostering engagement and community involvement.

We offer three committees that students can join at the start of the year: Communications, Recruitment, and Academic Initiatives. The Communications Committee, working alongside the IMCC Director of Communications, creates content for our Instagram and other platforms. The Recruitment Committee, guided by the IMCC President, supports outreach efforts, including tabling events throughout the year. Finally, the Academic Initiatives Committee, led by the Director of Academic Initiatives, plays a key role in planning and hosting the annual Data Analytics Challenge each spring.

We offer a mentorship program in partnership with the MSBA-BA program, giving Impact students the chance to be matched with a graduate student mentor. During the first week of the fall semester, we host a mentorship mixer where students and mentors can connect. Following the mixer, each student is paired with a mentor and encouraged to meet biweekly. Every meeting is structured around a guided bucket list to ensure meaningful and productive conversations.