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Student In Free Enterprise - SIFE:Since 1976, Prairie View A&M University has enjoyed the presence of students participating in free enterprise activities, namely through the Free Enterprise Institute in Washington, D.C. In 1985 the first Team of SIFE was introduced to Prairie View A&M University and formally recognized in1986 at the Regional Expo in Dallas. From 1985-1996, the SIFE Team provided distinguished leadership and outstanding services to the campus and the community and represented the university at the regional expos. The Team went inactive from 1997 to 2002, and was reactivated in Fall 2002 and formally recognized by the University in March 2003. Since its reactivation, the SIFE Team is actively engaged in several programs to inform and educate the community on the importance and benefits of the free enterprise system. Some of its programs include the University Flag Project with the Shell Store, creating the P-4 Investment Club and sponsoring the Personal Finance and Fiscal Fitness, Business Ethics, Student Entrepreneur and Business Expo, Entertainment Business Career Fair, Music Business Seminars, and the Changing the World Talent Showcase. The team has partnered with several organizations to sponsor programs including Junior Achievement, Special Programs Student Affairs and the Douglas Leadership. The SIFE Team is co-sponsored by the Career Services and Outreach Department and the College of Business at Prairie View A&M University. The Team is the only student group with membership in the Prairie View Chamber of Commerce. The team is currently developing strategic plans to encourage the university to offer a degree in Entertainment and Music Business, and Entrepreneurship. Contact: Frederick V. Roberts, Sam Walton Fellow - 936-261-3570. |