North Carolina State University College of Textiles

1. North Carolina State UniversityCollege of Textiles Fashion and Textile Management (FTM) Industry Advisory Network - Asia Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management College of Textiles August 13, 2012 Nancy Cassill, Professor

2. Common Strategies with Industry • The only Textile College in the U.S. to focus on the ART, SCIENCE, and MANAGEMENT • GLOBAL INITIATIVES • Global Studies Abroad • Global Partnering w/ Universities • Global Connections with industry and alumni • A new INNOVATION PLATFORM • N.C./N.C. State/College of Textiles IV. Our focus is Preparing future industry leaders with the best In-ClassroomCurriculum combined with ExperientialLearningOpportunities

3. Core Competencies: NC State College of Textiles • Leader in education, research, outreach • Industry support, with Industry Advisory Boards and Industry Advisory Networks • Leadership Development: Internships • Career Management focus • State-of-Art facilities

4. NC State University Colleges • Agriculture and Life Sciences • Design • Education • Engineering • Humanities and Social Sciences • Poole College of Management • Natural Resources • Sciences • Textiles • Veterinary Medicine

5. NC State College of Textiles • The New World of Textiles • Over 112 years of teaching, research, and extension, the College has proven to be the leading textile college in the world • In January 1991, the College moved to a new 300,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility on the 1.334-acre Centennial Campus • Programs: • Two Departments • Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management • Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science • Extension Education Programs

6. College of Textiles’ Six Year Growth • 57% enrollment increase since 2004 • New academic programs and industry collaborations • >90% of enrollment increase in Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management • Majority of growth: Fashion and Textile Management Program! • Spring 2012 College of Textiles’ enrollment • 1020 (870 undergraduate; 150 graduate)

7. Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management: Who are we?:540(62% of College enrollment) Fashion and Textile Management (FTM; B.S.): 483 • Textile Brand Management and Marketing: 287 • Fashion Development and Product Management: 160 • Retailing and Textile Supply Chain Management: 36 Fashion and Textile Design (FTD; B.S.): 57 http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/tatm/

8. Facts about the Fashion and Textile Management Program • Largest program in the College of Textiles • 60% of the College’s undergraduate enrollment • 44% of the College’s graduate program • FTM Program has restructured two times in the last 10 years to: • Meet the needs of the ever-changing textile complex (fiber to retail) • Prepare “future leaders” for the marketplace  • Commitment to strong working relationship with industry • FTM Industry Advisory Board (22 industry executives; Raleigh) • FTM Industry Advisory Networks (New York City; Asia) TATM Student Advisory Board FTM Industry Advisory Board

9. Facts about the Fashion and Textile Management Program • Global education programs • College of Textiles 2nd highest College (%) with students studying abroad • Study Abroad: Partnership with FIT/NC State/Donghua University • “Doing Business Internationally program” • Partner with NC State College of Textiles’ and SKEMA • Global Luxury Management • Career Management • Internship experiences important part of student’s FTM program • 87 students with internship experiences Summer 2012 • Leadership experience with industry executives • Executive-in-Residence • Sustainability • Focus on textile product and service sustainability • Fashion Week 2012: Showcase design leadership and creativity

10. Fashion and Textile Management Program (FTM) Unique Program: • Global Industry Focus: Problem Solving, Experiential • Industry Interface (EIR; Doing Business) • FTM Industry Advisory Board • AAFA Accreditation: Fashion program • Strategic Textile Management Focus: • Voice of Customer, Strategic Management, Marketing and Brand, SCM • Textile Management Science Laboratory • Strong ties with Textile Materials and Technology • Product Development and Sourcing • Focus  Various textile end uses • Focus  Textile Supply Chain (Fiber Consumer) • Economic Development: Competitive, Building Clusters

11. Fashion and Textile Design (FTD) Unique Program: • New curriculum: Fashion and Textile Design (FTD) • Program launched August 2011 • Aesthetic, Functional, Expressive and Technical • Model: “d” School (Stanford) Design/Management/Engineering • Studio Focus • Increased emphasis on digital; materials • First year program will include 10 hours with College of Design students • Portfolio process for admission • First Year Studio: Design Fundamentals with Textiles!

12. Career Management Plan • Complete self-assessments • Conduct company informational interviews • Attend Professional Development Seminars • Complete 3 resume reviews • Complete mock interviews • Participate in shadowing/externships • Research companies • Attend 3 career fairs • Complete 2 portfolio critiques • Secure a successful internship • Participate in Internship Showcase

14. Role of Industry Advisory Board Connect with Students:  Interface with industry and government personnel to enhance student and faculty linkages (resources, information, opportunities). Advise Educators: Advise on program direction to strengthen and build program (undergraduate, graduate) offerings.  This includes advice on educational programs, identification of education and research opportunities, and support and assistance with business model and funding of the Textile Management Sciences Lab (TMSL). Enhance Visibility of the FTM Program: Board representation includes global industry leaders throughout the supply chain (fiber ->consumer). Recent formation of additional Industry Advisory Networks, located in key global communities complements the core board and its role. Visionary Planning: Planning for the program including educational and research experiences, TMSL laboratory, and other opportunities. Reviews the annual Department Strategic Plan, giving advice to the Department Head. Involved are sub-committees: Vision Membership, Textile Management Science Lab, and Marketing.

15. INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD – OCTOBER 2011 Mark Messura Cotton Incorporated Ellen Rohde The ELR Group, LLC Nancy Webster Nancy Webster, LLC Tammy Lester NC Department of Commerce Glenn Jackman NC Department of Commerce Les Miller American & Efird Dana Hughens Clairemont Communications Angela Allen IBM Steve Sheek Duke Energy SohanMangaldas Unifi, Inc. Sally Kay The Hosiery Association Gary Simmons Gerber Childrenswear Brendan Sullivan VF Corporation Kathy Reynolds Spanx Steve Ellington TriVantage (Glen Raven) Doug Farmer Invista Mike Restaino Belk Corporation Mark Fischer Ralph Lauren Daniel Montano LITTLE Jeff Simpson Harte-Hanks Matt Priest FDRA (Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America) Jim Booterbaugh National Spinning Company

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17. Fashion and Textile Management’s Industry Advisory Network • Background: The Fashion and Textile Management Program housed within the Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Department has been following a three year Strategic Plan that envisioned stronger partnerships and collaboration with the Global Textile Industry. With continued enrollment growth rates, the need to connect students and faculty with an expanded scope of executives and companies that provide feedback of the Program and hire its’ graduates is important. • The Department founded the Industry Advisory Board in 2008, consisting of 22 members who meet twice a year on campus with faculty and students. • The Department also saw the need for a series of Global Industry Advisory Networks to complement the Board. The Plan calls for 4-5 of these networks located in key Industry regions around the world, that are a part of the large global community of Textiles. The first Industry Advisory Network was founded in New York City (2010), with Asia Network February 28, 2013

18. The Role of the Industry Advisory Network • Attend Annual Network Strategy Session • Spread the Word about the Program • Support Students through New Hires and Internships • Provide Feedback to the College

19. INDUSTRY ADVISORY NETWORK: NYC New York City (2012) GEORGE RAKOTCI RALPH LAUREN DAVID BARON SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES GARY ROSS AVON PRODUCTS MICHELLE STUHL MICHELLE STUHL, LLC JULIE DIMPERIO KIPLING DONNA DEBOER GERBER CHILDRENSWEAR ALLISON BEALE GEORGE PUBLIC RELATIONS BOB SKINNER SMART APPAREL H. HARRY HARRISON YMA SCHOLARSHIP FUND PATRICK AYERS ARIELA-ALPHA ELIZABETH TAPASZI MACY’S HEIDI MCKINNEY WEST POINT HOME GLORIA WANG LIN DIANE VON FURSTENBERG LYNSEYCESCA-JONES VF CORPORATION ROGER FRIEDMAN BERNSTEIN DISPLAY KAREN COE LI & FUNG LISA AYERS RICHLOOM FABRICS MARIJEAN JERRELL TOWN & COUNTRY AMARIS DELLI SANTI BROOKS BROTHERS WARREN SHOULBERG HOME TEXTILES TODAY EMILY CHENG GILT GROUPE

20. Doing Business Internationally Spring Break Trip William Ivey Long – Executive in Residence Program Cotton Incorporated Project Industry Advisory Board (IAB) The opportunities are limitless… INDUSTRY INTERACTION

21. Textile and Apparel Technology and Management For additional information about exciting programs: http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/tatm/