Student Initiatives

Student input is essential to the governing of the Kellogg school. Each of Kellogg's MBA programs has a student government. In the full-time program, for example, the Kellogg Student Association (KSA) advises on academics, facilities use, alumni affairs and placement issues, among others, and coordinates extracurricular activities. In the part-time program the Kellogg Part-Time Student Association (KPTSA) performs similar functions, as well as hosting the annual Manager's Ball for all Kellogg MBA students. Students also govern the Kellogg Honor Code committee, an essential part of student life at the Kellogg school.

Kellogg Leadership
From conferences to clubs to governance, students work with each other and the administration to make substantive contributions to the school in every aspect. The Kellogg Student Association (KSA), the student governing body, provides valuable input to the administration on a number of issues and gives a strong voice to student priorities and concerns. For example, KSA’s Academic Committee suggests curriculum changes, its Technology Committee helps select the hardware and software students use and the International Committee advises the school on marketing abroad. Kellogg students also sit on the Admissions Committee and read applications, and they serve as Admissions Counselors, interviewing prospective students to provide input into shaping the future Kellogg classes.

Clubs and Activities
With financing and support from the KSA, students run about 80 clubs, including professional clubs (such as Business Leadership Club, Finance Club) and special interest clubs (such as Business With a Heart; Latin American, Hispanic & Iberian Management Association). For a complete list of clubs, visit the online directory. Additionally, students organize and lead many school-wide initiatives including all pre-term (CIM) activities, the Day at Kellogg (DAK) for newly admitted students, and Kellogg Worldwide Experience and Service Trips (KWEST) for entering classes.

Conferences
Student-led conferences and special events provide additional leadership opportunities in managing people and budgets and developing programming schedules. These highly regarded conferences such as the Private Equity Conference, the Marketing Conference and Biotechnology and Healthcare Conference bring together top executives in their fields and draw a global audience to discuss and learn about various issues facing their industries. Through these and the several executives-in-residence series, students can meet directly with c-level executives.

Social Gatherings
On the lighter side, the KSA Social Committee organizes end-of-the-week social gatherings for students, faculty and staff as well as trips to museums, theaters and concerts. It also coordinates the Fall Ball and Charity Auction and Ball, two of The Kellogg School’s social highlights. Creative students with a passion for the stage write, direct and produce Special K, a musical and comedy revue that spoofs business school life and is performed each May during the annual alumni reunion.

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