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Corporate Recognition Program

The K-State College of Business is proud to recognize our corporate partners. These partners support our students and programs financially, with recognition based on contributions made in the previous fiscal year.

Through annual support from our partners, the College of Business is able to continue our mission to create value for students, business, and society through activities that lead to career success and the advancement of knowledge.

We truly appreciate the generosity and commitment of these outstanding organizations.

Interested in becoming a Corporate Partner? Learn more about the program below or contact Wendy Pfeifer, Director of Corporate Engagement, for more information.

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Partnership Levels

Chart with the benefits of participating as a Corporate Partner at the various levels. The top of the image says: In 2018, the College of Business introduced an annual recognition program to honor organizations who have made a difference in the college through direct financial support for programs, research and scholarship. Our goal is to create value for corporate partners by providing opportunities to enhance visibility among students, faculty, and alumni. From networking events to strategic consultations with leadership, each level offers unique benefits to help you connect and make a lasting impact. This is our way to show appreciation for your commitment to the College of Business! The chart with the different partnership levels then has the following: 1. Leadership: $100,000+ - includes everything in the Associate, Sponsor & Director levels plus: strategy consultation with Dean and key faculty, and feature in alumni newsletter. 2. Director: $25,000+ - Includes everything in the Associate and Sponsor level plus: partner of the week event and departmental/program advisory council participation. 3. Sponsor: $10,000+ - Includes everything in the Associate level plus: access to career accelerator resume book, and social media recognition. 4. Associate: $5,000+ - early access to register for Career Development events, exclusive invite to Corporate Partner Reception and Corporate Connect event, and logo placement on Corporate Partner display in the Business Building Atrium. Below that chart are the following Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Who is eligible for this program? Any company or organization that contributed $5,000 or more to the College of Business during the previous fiscal year. 2. Am I required to participate if I want to hire College of Business students? No, this program is intended to recognize those organizations providing annual financial support and is not required to participate in hiring activities on campus. 3. Is this different from other College of Business Partner programs? Yes, these are separate programs; however, by partnering with another College of Business program (e.g., NSSI, Rise Up, etc.), you automatically qualify for recognition as a College of Business Corporate Partner and receive the benefits mentioned above, in addition to those provided through the specific programs you sponsor.

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Contact & Location

Phone
785-532-3982
Email
cdbusiness@ksu.edu
Address

Career Development
Student Success Center
1001 Business Building
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506

Success Center Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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