The Temple University
Computer and Information Sciences Department

Corporate Partners Program


Partnership Objective

The Temple University Computer and Information Sciences Department Corporate Partners Program is designed to develop a close working relationship between member organizations and the Computer and Information Sciences Department. Our program offers an environment in which business practitioners can work with faculty and students to address the latest challenges in computing and information technology. This cooperation can provide our partners access to faculty expertise and to students interested in internship, cooperative education, or practicum opportunities.  Corporate Partners will also have a direct connection to the CIS Department for hiring CIS graduates and for sending company employees to Temple for further study in CIS.  Partnerships provide the Computer and Information Science Department additional funds to support its mission in the areas of teaching, student activities, research and public service. Through the generosity of our corporate partners, Temple is better positioned to attract and retain excellent faculty and accelerate its positive reputation in Computer and Information Sciences. Join us, as we work together toward new levels of achievement!
 
 

Partnership Highlights

Members at either level of support are given a point of contact within the Temple CIS Department. Each member is asked to identify a representative within its organization to act as a liaison to the Department and to the College of Science and Technology Center for Student Professional Development (CST CSPD). Membership thus ensures a personal link designed to foster close communication and individualized service to member companies.
 

Companies are prominently identified as sponsors on the Department's Web page, in displays within the CIS Department area, and through their participation in the CIS Colloquium Series and involvement with student organizations. Company representatives are encouraged to visit CIS research and teaching laboratories and meet with faculty.
 

Corporate Partners have the opportunity to direct a team of software engineering students who develop a software project satisfying company requirements. Corporate partners also may have representation on the CIS Department's Industry Advisory Board. This Board provides input to the Department and the University on its research, education and outreach initiatives. The Department sees this collaboration as vital as it strives to present programs that not only satisfy degree requirements, but also meet the needs of employers. Exclusive job fairs and student interview sessions also are available to Corporate Partners.
 
 
 

Membership Levels and Benefits

Corporate Contributor

Annual contributors of $5,000 and above
        Single point of contact at Temple University.
        Inclusion in a display of member companies in a prominent area in the CIS space in Wachman Hall.
        Complimentary copies of:
                Temple CIS Department ACM Student Chapter Resume Book
                Temple University Phone Book and CIS Department Contact Sheet
                Protected web access to contact information for students expected to graduate at the next commencement.
        Membership recognition on the Department's web page.
        Opportunity to speak in the CS Department Colloquium Series and ACM Student Chapter meetings as available.
        Faculty consultant identification service.
        Opportunity to host an industrial night through the ACM student organization.
 
Corporate Partner
Annual contributors of $10,000 and above
        Everything listed under Corporate Contributor above.
        Opportunity to direct a software engineering student team project, as available.
        Representation on the CIS Department's Industrial Advisory Board.
        Exclusive use of an enclosed display case located in the CIS Department areas in Wachman Hall.
 
Keystone Partner
Annual contributors of $25,000 and above
        Everything listed under Corporate Partner above.
        Invitation to take part in a Career Connections Day exclusively designed for Corporate Partners.
        Prearranged interview schedule and use of a private room in the CS Department area for interviewing.
        Naming seminar or interview rooms in the CSPD area of the College of Science and Technology.
        Naming lecture rooms or student labs in CIS.
 
 

How to Join

Participation at the Corporate Partner or Corporate Contributor level requires the annual membership fee as listed above. Contributions should be forwarded to the The CIS Department, Temple University, Room 303 Wachman Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122.  Please make checks payable to the Temple University.

 

Questions?  Need more information?

If you are interested in the CIS Department's special programs, including

        Honors/Fastrack Cooperative Education Program
        CIS Server Lab Proposal
        CIS Network Lab Proposal
        CIS Department Student Activities Fund
        CIS Department Awards Funds


or if you would like additional information, contact

Frank Friedman, Chairman, CIS Department

   Email: friedman@joda.cis.temple.edu

   215-204-5559
or

Gary Fredericks, Director, CST Center for Student Professional Development

   Email: fredericks@mail.temple.edu
   215-204-8176
 

Last revision: June 1, 2001