The Technology Systems program prides itself on teaching relevant, highly attractive technical skills requested by industry. Whether through involvement with faculty in crafting new curriculum or in exploring additional partnership opportunities, industry involvement is crucial to the success of Technology Systems students as well as in the industry.
In keeping with a strong focus on students, faculty, and the community, it is our desire to create opportunities for industry to become strategic partners of the new program. To discuss partnership opportunities, please reach out to Chenese Boyle, Technology Systems Program Coordinator at chenese.boyle@usu.edu.
Some opportunities for industry involvement include the following:
Guest Lecture / Off Campus Site Visits
Throughout the course curriculum, there are opportunities for industry partners to speak to students in class or for classes to lead off-campus site visits of local industry.
Scholarships
Contributions to Technology Systems scholarship funds and the creation of endowments invest in and ensure students can focus on excelling in their design and development studies.
Facility & Equipment Funding
Naming opportunities exist for individuals and organizations interested in expanding program capacity and capabilities through investment in new facility space and equipment.
In-Kind Contributions
Whether contributing materials in the classroom, in-kind contributions provide hands-on opportunities for students to learn from successful companies.
Advisory Board
Technology Systems Advisory Board members are critical contributors to the success of the Technology Systems students and the program. Board Members are instrumental in the creation of curriculum as well as provide accountability so the program remains innovative and current to the needs of the industry. In addition, board members participate in advisory meetings, as well as provide financial commitment as an investment into the success of the students and program at large.