The Women’s Business Network is a TCU organization for women in the Neeley School of Business that “seeks to enlighten students on vital skills necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly changing business environment and to develop the potential of young women through networking, mentoring, and community service,” according to TCU Engage.
Neeley is the only college at TCU where the number of males is greater than females, making the Women’s Business Network an important organization for women pursuing a business degree to feel like they have a place in the business world.
There are currently 922 male students and 790 female students pursuing a degree in general business, according to TCU Institutional Research.
Allowing women with similar aspirations of being successful businesswomen to meet one another and network with alumni is a great way for women to be plugged into their field on campus, Vice President of Professional Affairs Brittany Rosely, junior, said.
“This semester, the Women’s Business Network is currently planning a networking night with 15 different companies for our members, as well as allowing other students to come and build their networking skills with professionals from all different business industries and majors,” Rosely said.
She said the events the organizations put on are meant to “build women’s confidence levels and enhance their communication skills while gaining access to new opportunities given to them through their membership in the Women’s Business Network.”
The club’s main goal for this semester is to “continue to keep events intentional along with a feeling of pride for our members to be proud to be in this organization by helping them achieve their goals of finding jobs and internships,” Sam Altounian, junior, the president of Women’s Business Network, said.
“Being in Women’s Business Network has helped TCU feel like home for me because of the community in the organization,” Altounian said.
The WBN is working to foster connections between young women with TCU alumni, future employers and allowing students to feel safe to be who they are in the business environment.
