Vision Statement

Longwood University's College of Business & Economics in partnership with J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, John Tyler Community College, and the Community College Workforce Alliance has a goal of becoming the outstanding, comprehensive educational Center for retailing education. The Retail University Career Center has been developed to support the academic programs and the faculty through outreach and research while serving as a resource to the retail community. Our ultimate goal is to become a clearinghouse for research in the areas of retail technology and international retailing.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Retail University Career Center is to serve as a resource for the business community through academic programs, research, contracts and grants, service and public relations.

Objectives

To support its mission as a bridge between the academic and retailing communities.

Center's objectives are:

• To promote interest in retailing as a career
• To better prepare individuals for a retailing career through academic study and internships
• To serve the needs of retail firms
• To position Longwood University as the premier institution committed to retail education, research and service

• 1. Invite retail sponsorships
• 2. Seek multiple sponsors rather than just one large gift
• 3. Create an Center for all segments of retailing to ensure diversity
• 4. Select an advisory board of top-level executives
• 5. Educate and place highly qualified individuals in retail positions

Services

Services include but are not limited to:

• Academic research related to retailing
• Proprietary retail services including location analysis
• The administration and analysis of surveys conducted by the Center
• Provide supervised internships
• Provide opportunities for individuals to participate in research projects with faculty