BASIS is autonomously run by students, but Dr. Morgan from the Finance Department acts somewhat as a board of directors and oversees the operational decisions, coordinates with the Foundation and other stakeholders, and ensures that policies and procedures are in place and followed. Dr. Morgan provides continuity, advice, and structure while supporting the primary education mission of the group through seminars, mentoring, and participation in the weekly meetings.

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In addition, Dr. Morgan serves the students through communications with alumni, industry experts (such as the BASIS Advisory Board), recruiters, sponsors, and others who have an interest in the success of the organization. Dr. Morgan also teaches classes that the students must take as members of BASIS, and thus he has a first-hand knowledge of the students’ strengths and abilities and how those can be best utilized within BASIS and by companies recruiting them for summer internships and permanent positions.