FAQs
Q: What is the ePartners Program?
A: ePartners is a program that provides the framework for the
global business community and the North Carolina State University Department
of Computer Science to develop and nurture strong collaborative relationships,
as they work toward goals of mutual interest. In recognition of their
generous support, our ePartners have access to a comprehensive portfolio
of benefits, which can be designed and tailored to meet their specific
needs.
Q: What is the significance of the term "ePartners"?
A: As you might expect, our Department of Computer Science is
at the forefront of developing talent and leading-edge research to power
the "electronic" revolution, but the "e" signifies
so much more than that. It stands for "excellence" in the quality
of our faculty, students, and research. It stands for "engaging"
-- ongoing interaction and the relationships it fosters. It stands for
"exchange" -- a two-way exchange of ideas and information. It
stands for "enrichment" -- the positive impact it produces for
our departmental programs and the overall quality of our students' educational
experience.
Q: What are the major differences between an ePartner and a Super
ePartner?
A: Super ePartners enjoy all the benefits afforded to ePartners
plus they receive complimentary naming rights sponsorship to one or more
major departmental events or publications, have the option for a feature
page on the ePartners web site, and can choose between sponsoring two
Senior Design Center Projects annually or sponsoring an Honors Course
for one semester or a diversity initiative. These engagement points, which
promote a higher degree of departmental exposure and structured interaction
with students and faculty, provide our Super ePartners an opportunity
to become more deeply involved in the activities and direction of the
department.
Q: My company supports the Department of Computer Science in
other ways (scholarships, equipment gifts, project sponsorships, etc.).
Can these gifts be factored toward my ePartners recognition?
A: Absolutely! We recognize that many of our strongest partners
support the department in numerous ways. The value of other major gifts
of financial support or gifts-in-kind can be taken into consideration
to establish a mutually agreeable unrestricted gift contribution for recognition
at the ePartners or Super ePartners level. Such situations are addressed
on a case-by-case basis, so contact Ken
Tate, director of the ePartners Program at (919) 513-4292 to discuss
your specific request.
Q: How will the department use our “unrestricted”
contributions?
A: Unrestricted contributions provide the department tremendous
flexibility to allocate funding to a number of different programs and
needs that support our strategic goals. Examples of how your contributions
are used include but are not limited to: support of strategic initiatives,
outreach programs, recruitment of new faculty, classroom and instructional
technology upgrades, building and space expansion, curriculum innovations,
technical support, publicity and marketing efforts, professional development,
and travel for students and staff.
Q: We have a small start-up. How could I benefit from being an
ePartner?
A: Being an ePartner can help a start-up in several ways. First,
it provides you tremendous exposure and visibility, not only within our
community of over 4,000 alumni and staff, but to an extended global community
of key business leaders. This targeted exposure can help you build corporate
and brand awareness, and can help you shape a very positive image of your
company. Second, the access you have to a dynamic leading-edge faculty
can serve as a collaborative source of ideas, feedback, and innovation
to support your strategic business direction. And finally, should your
business plans include expansion and/or require very unique skills, you
will have access to world-class talent with the opportunity to shape the
CSC curriculum of the future to support your talent requirements.
Q: What types of communications will I receive as an ePartner?
A: As an ePartner, you will receive our Connected print newsletter,
our monthly departmental eNewsletter, as well as numerous publications
from the College of Engineering and the university. In addition, you will
receive and/or have access to special lecture and/or seminar notices,
white papers, key departmental announcements, and other forms of departmental
communications.
Q: Who is eligible to submit resumes on the CSC Resume system?
A: Only students majoring or minoring in CSC are eligible. The
system is available to qualified graduate and undergraduate students as
well as CSC alumni.
Q: I am a student; How do I submit my resume to the CSC Resume
system?
A: Go to the CSC Career Services page on the department's web
site and select the Post a Resume link. You will need your university
ID and password to log-in to the database.
Q: How do alumni submit resumes to the CSC Resume System?
A: Because our alumni do not have university IDs and passwords,
they need to send an email to Ken Tate requesting an account be established.
In the email, please provide your full name, degree, graduation date,
and specify your desired username and password. You will be notified as
soon as all information is confirmed and an account has been established
in your name. You can then access the Alumni Access link in the CSC Career
Services section of the department's web site.
Q: How do ePartners access resumes in the CSC Resume system?
A: Each ePartner is assigned a specific user ID and password
for their use in accessing the database through the CSC Career Services
section of the department's website.
Q: Besides becoming an ePartner, what are other ways we can support
the Department of Computer Science?
A: There are numerous opportunities for you can make a very positive
and substantial difference ranging from gifts-in-kind donations such as
lab and computer equipment, to research grants, to scholarships, to endowments
and naming opportunities. Contributors of such non-ePartners specific
donations valued at $1,000 or more during a calendar year are recognized
as Corporate Friends. For more information, contact Ken
Tate, director of development and external relations, (919) 513-4292
Q: I want more information about the ePartners Program. Who do
I contact?
A: Ken Tate, director
of development and external relations at the Department of Computer Science,
(919) 513-4292
