About Us
Who We Are
The University of Guelph’s College of Management & Economics Students’ Association (CMESA) is an organization created and managed by Commerce students. The CMESA is a non-profit organization that was founded to represent the interests and enrich the lives of Commerce students at the University of Guelph.The CMESA is associated with the student organizations representing the nine Commerce majors at the University of Guelph:
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business
- Hotel and Food Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Management Economics in Industry and Finance
- Marketing Management
- Public Management
- Real Estate and Housing
- Tourism Management
The CMESA is composed of an Executive, a board, event coordinators and event volunteers. All CMESA positions are completely volunteer and without academic credit. The students involved in the CMESA participate in order to serve the interests of their fellow Commerce peers.To ensure that Commerce students at the University of Guelph receive the quality they expect from us, we receive the advice and support of administration, faculty, and staff. With this guidance, as well as advice from the independent student body, the CMESA strives to produce the very best for its students.
What We Do
The CMESA offers an array of services for the benefit Commerce students.In offering Commerce students an opportunity to meet with industry representatives across Canada, the CMESA encourages corporations to visit our campus. Companies have the opportunity to meet with Commerce students to discuss what role they play in their industry and recruit new talent. In addition to our formally planned events, the University of Guelph is a regular host to company information sessions that take place throughout the school year.In addition to our own events, we provide opportunities for our Commerce students to attend business conferences and competitions at other universities across Canada. The opportunity to meet with their fellow Canadian business students allows Commerce students at the University of Guelph to share ideas, gain experience, and obtain exposure to the next generation of business executives.We recognize the importance of building networks within industry as well as among fellow peers. Hosting a number of social events throughout the school year, the CMESA creates a strong sense of community by providing opportunities for Commerce students to meet outside the classroom.We believe the key elements of success are a solid foundation and a clear vision. With strong roots in many fields of study, the CMESA looks forward to continually refining itself and striving towards new goals in the future. We hope that in the coming years the CMESA will be able to take on a wider role and offer even more opportunities to our Commerce students.
Our Mission
The College of Management & Economics Students’ Association strives towards providing University of Guelph Commerce students with the opportunities and experiences necessary to becoming the next generation of leading business executives.
Our Core Values
Excellence
Our efforts will always reflect the highest standard of quality.
Student Enrichment
- Build a strong sense of community among CME students.
- Foster the relationships between CME students, faculty and the business community.
- Promote and assist professional development outside the classroom.
- Help students have fun!
Professionalism
As ambassadors of the CME and the University of Guelph, we conduct ourselves in a manner that respects the importance of this role.
Accessibility
In the spirit of the University of Guelph community, we strive to create a visible, inclusive organization that encourages its entire membership to get involved.
2010-2011 Organization Chart
The CMESA Organization Chart for 2010-2011 can be viewed here: CMESA Organizational Structure
