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Northwood University Automotive students, faculty help launch new Toyota vehicle at State Fair of Texas

Published on 10/14/2009 12:30:56 PM
Northwood University's Automotive students and department chairs recently attended the launch of Toyota's new 4Runner on the grounds of the State Fair of Texas.

CEDAR HILL – Northwood University's Automotive students and department chairs recently attended the launch of Toyota's new 4Runner on the grounds of the State Fair of Texas.

The group mingled with executives from Toyota and other companies, and learned about the importance of any car's launch. Steve Brazill, lead faculty member of the Automotive Retail Management Department, and Dr. David Spaulding, lead faculty in Automotive Aftermarket, participated in the day.

"The launch of a new model is an important event, something that sets the stage for the future success -- or failure -- of a vehicle," said Professor Brazill. Toyota's generous invitation gave Northwood's students in the Automotive Retail Management program a 'backstage' look at the kind of event they may themselves be planning as future executives with auto manufacturers. This is another example of how Northwood takes education beyond classrooms and textbooks."

Northwood's Automotive Aftermarket curriculum includes studies in the vehicle parts manufacturing, distribution and service categories. Northwood's industry-specific curriculum is designed to help automotive and heavy duty professionals of any age or skill level enhance their success - and their organizations' competitive advantage.

Automotive Retail Management on Northwood's Texas campus involves studying dealership advertising, finance and insurance, budgeting and forecasting, parts and service, as well as used car management. This allows Northwood's students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the entire automotive dealership business.

In 1963, the National Automobile Dealers Association selected Northwood University as the college to develop the only collegiate degree program in Automotive Retail Management. Northwood's graduates are prepared for a wide range of management positions with domestic and international auto manufacturers, dealerships and the global marketing companies that serve the industry.

About Northwood University
Northwood University is committed to the most personal attention to prepare students for success in their careers and in their communities; it promotes critical thinking skills and personal effectiveness, and the importance of ethics, individual freedom and responsibility.

Private, nonprofit and accredited, Northwood University specializes in managerial and entrepreneurial education at three full-service, residential campuses located in Southern Florida, mid-Michigan and Northern Texas. Adult Degree Programs are available in eight states with many course delivery options including online. The DeVos Graduate School offers full-time, evening and industry specific master's degree programs for entrepreneurs and executives in Michigan, Texas and Switzerland. The Alden B. Dow Creativity Center on the Midland, Michigan, campus specializes in creative thinking and innovation development. International education is offered through terms abroad and in Program Centers in Switzerland, China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bahrain. Northwood University also operates the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Maine.

50 Years of Enterprise and Ethics
Northwood University is marking its 50-year anniversary. Founded in 1959, Northwood has grown to a national and international presence and is an influential advocate for free enterprise. Celebrations are planned across the country and around the world to commemorate the vision and success of Northwood University's founders, Drs. R. Gary Stauffer and Arthur Turner.