Industry Engagement

Ball State University engages Indiana employers and regions to help our state flourish. There are many simple and accessible ways that our faculty, staff, and students can work with you to add value to your organization, including:

Develop your TALENT PIPELINE through campus engagement

  • Skills Infusion: Provide valuable feedback to our curriculum as we prepare our students for industry standards of career-ready competencies
  • Mentoring: Invest in relationships that will shape the lives of current students while preparing them for their future in the workplace
  • Immersive Learning: Partner with faculty to create project-based learning opportunities for students while also solving challenges for your organization

Promote your ECONOMIC REGION to our students through planning for the future

  • Faculty Externships: Host a faculty member to gain valuable exposure to your industry that they will bring back to the classroom
  • Indiana Connection Lounge: Let us curate a strategic day on campus to promote your organization or region and connect you with students, faculty, and staff
  • Social Media Influence: We are equipping our Cardinals to fly anywhere—help us inspire them to land in your community

Equip your CURRENT EMPLOYEES through education and training

  • Corporate Training: Bring our faculty and their expertise to your location
  • Distance and Online Learning: Offer your employees our menu of education opportunities, including our nationally ranked MBA program
  • Degree Completion: Allow your employees to build off their current college credits and complete their college degree

Next Steps

Jeff Eads

We’d love to talk with you about how we are equipping our Cardinals with an entrepreneurial mindset that allows them to create their own futures and make an impact in your organization and community.

Contact Jeff Eads, Director for Industry Engagement | 765-285-1147 | View Email