Ashland University’s Corporate Connections Program is composed of the following
Corporate Engagement and Relationship
- Ashland University seeks mutually beneficial relationships based upon “mission fit” and shared values
- Ashland University will engage with local, regional and national corporations to focus upon strengthening our economy
- Ashland University will build relationships by
- Identifying shared values
- Discussing mutual strengths and needs
- Recognizing collective opportunities and joint benefits
- Ashland University will offer services such as, but not limited to
- Six Sigma
- Corporate training
- Refresher courses and CEUs
- Organizational diagnosis
- Leadership / Professional Development
- Faculty externships that meet specific corporate needs
Corporate Endorsement: AU asks those corporations with whom we establish relationships to:
- Affirm that Ashland University delivers a quality education
- Allow AU to display the endorsement and a brief description of the corporation on our Corporate Wall of Fame
- Be recognized for endorsing Ashland University on our website, in correspondence and publicity
Student Success: AU invites corporations to participate in the current and future success of our students to:
- Ensure the quality of your talent pipeline
- Provide internships that develop and enhance needed skills and abilities
- Mentor students in their career related field
- Participate on university advisory committees
- Assist in curriculum design and development
- Meet your future employees at Job Fairs and Career Days
Eagle Community Partners: As an HR benefit to corporate employees, Ashland University will:
- Provide tuition scholarships for employees, their spouses, and their dependent family
- Request each Corporate Partner sign a memo of understanding
- Request employment verification each academic year
- Track student enrollment and provide an annual report
Corporate Philanthropy: Only after AU has established a mutually beneficial working relationship will it invite its corporate friends to consider the following:
- Financially invest in our mutually shared values
- Provide scholarships and endowment to ensure the quality of your future talent pipeline
- Invest in university programs, studies and research to fuel your current and future business success
Think you're ready to start a partnership? Want more information? Let's talk! Call or email us to let us know you're interested. We'll set up a time to call or video chat to answer any questions you may have, discuss next steps; we hope to hear from you soon.
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