Being on the executive board for ISAP (Information Systems and Analytics Professionals) at Ohio University involves planning, organizing, and managing events that benefit students interested in information systems and analytics. As an exec member, you work collaboratively with other members on exec to create opportunities for members to connect with industry professionals, enhance their technical and analytical skills, and learn about the industry.
Beyond the professional connections and events, being on exec is a hands-on way to build leadership and teamwork skills. Working together to bring these ideas to life challenges you to communicate effectively, make group decisions, and adapt when plans change.
As President, your primary goal is to keep ISAP on track. You hold pre-exec, exec and general meetings, create the vision for the future and solve any problems.
Through ISAP, I’ve grown as a leader by first serving as Social Chair and now as President. In these roles, I’ve built community within the organization, fostered collaboration among members, and guided initiatives that promote engagement and professional development in analytics
In this role you are responsible for organizing weekly meetings that are both fun and informative. Focus on creating engaging content and opportunities for members to connect and network. This role also involves setting up professional development workshops to help members enhance their skills and career prospects.
As a Business Analytics major student, I joined ISAP in my Sophomore year and learnt a lot about the analytical side of almost every industry. I made great friends and connected with many industry professionals during the weekly meetings and other events hosted by ISAP. I was proactive in visiting and interacting with professionals from different companies during the networking trip and understood the real day to day use of different platforms like SSMS, Tableau etc. I had an opportunity to be a part of the executive members to plan and organize different events and meetings which helped me to gain new insights in team building and clear communication within other members. Overall, it has been a great experience for my professional growth.
In this role, you are responsible for managing communications and marketing within the organization and externally to future recruits, the COB, and alumni. Furthermore, you help manage and overview social events that are planned, receive updates for trip planning, and advise what documents are posted on the website and content shared on social media.
Since joining ISAP in Fall 2024, I’ve served as both Director of Advertising and Vice President of Marketing & Relations. ISAP has given me the chance to network in cities like Cincinnati and New York City, connect with professionals across industries, and strengthen my knowledge of the AIS career field.
The web administrator is responsible for maintaining the website, updating event information, and ensuring that content is current and relevant for club members and potential recruits. This includes regularly updating the club’s calendar so members and prospective recruits can easily access event details, meeting schedules, and important deadlines. Additionally, the administrator brainstorms new ways to make the website a valuable tool, enhancing its usefulness and engagement for the ISAP community.
As a Business Analytics and MIS major, I was looking for a student organization that could help me grow both personally and professionally outside the classroom. Joining ISAP turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made during college. Through workshops, networking events, and hands-on experiences, I gained valuable skills and built strong connections that helped me prepare for life after graduation. My involvement in ISAP played a major role in helping me land a full-time position at DHL, and I’m truly grateful for everything the program has offered me.
As director of professional professional development the primary role this semester was to develop ISAP+, a badging system for our members to not only gain more experience in different areas but also to have credible training in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and Analytics. Your role also includes planning professional workshops, resume building, and leading panels with experienced professionals.
Major: Business Analytics, Management Information Systems and Entrepreneurship
Role: Director of Professional development
ISAP involvement: Joined fall semester of 2024 (Freshman year), been on 2 networking trips, one to NYC and the other to Cincinnati
As Treasurer, you keep track of all the finances for the organization. Such as, who has paid dues and the funding for the organization. The treasurer also plans any fundraising activities for ISAP
ISAP has been an amazing time ever since I joined the organization the first semester of my freshman year. I was fortunate enough to join the executive board early on where I met many new people and I have a great time anytime we are together.
Plan and execute social events ranging from welcoming parties to date parties. Manage to get people involved in the organization outside of just weekly meetings.
I am a senior majoring in MIS and Supply Chain Management. As the Social Chair, I plan different events, socials, and philanthropic events for our members.
As secretary, you document notes during weekly executive meetings and manage schedules to keep all members up to date. You will also facilitate communication among exec members to ensure alignment on current projects. Additionally, you should available to assist with other tasks as needed.
I joined in the first semester of freshman year, and my favorite part was the networking trip in Cincinnati.
As the director of company relations, the biggest responsibility is to plan company visits. And reach out to companies. Over half of our meetings historically have been company visits. If we can't get a company then, with the exec board, the director is responsible for planning the meeting and find out what we are doing.
As Director of Membership, you wear several hats. One of the biggest responsibilities is sending out weekly emails and GroupMe messages about membership events and the weekly meetings. Other responsibilities include taking attendance and managing the membership roster, recruitment, collaborating with other exec members, and potentially tabling events to promote ISAP.
Through my involvement in ISAP, I’ve developed strong teamwork and networking skills while learning how to build meaningful connections and contribute to a supportive community.
As Director of Advertising, you will focus on creating content to inform members and enhance ISAP's image. The primary responsibilities include designing social media posts for Instagram and LinkedIn, as well as developing presentations, flyers, and other materials to spread ISAP's message across campus. Being comfortable with Canva is important, as it is the main platform used for crafting advertisements and content. This position offers a fun way to get involved with ISAP while also tapping into creativity to design engaging posts and materials.
Im Director of Advertisement for ISAP, I enjoy my time in the organization creating social media post, flyers and event promotions. ISAP has brought me amazing opportunities and networking connections as well as helped me grow both personally and professionally throughout the years.
As Director of Trip Planning, you will perform a lot of small tasks related to planning networking trips. You communicate with faculty, the exec board, contacts, and restaurants/event spaces to ensure that events are organized and that the trip runs smoothly. It is a lot of herding cats and managing the inevitable disasters that occur, but it is also a lot of fun.
I am Emilie Oney, and I am the director of trip planning! I make meaningful connections with our alumni to secure company visits. During these visits, we get to learn more about the industry and ask insightful career questions to learn more about our future.
The Director of Alumni Relations is responsible for maintaining strong connections with former members and integrating them into the current club community. They help organize alumni outreach, networking events, and communication efforts to create lasting professional relationships that support both current students and graduates.
My time in ISAP has been incredibly rewarding! I’ve met amazing people and learned a great deal about careers in Analytics and Information Systems. This organization has helped me grow both personally and academically, shaping my confidence and career goals.