The CITI Mission
Collaborating with the business community is critical in support of the Business School’s initiatives and overall strategic direction. As part of the Business Schools strategic plan, understanding and advancing information technology as a discipline requires a collaborative effort between academics and business. Center (CITI) membership is the mechanism for forming sound and long term, lasting relationships between the Business School and the business community. In return for its annual membership gift, a member company benefits from access to a number of activities and services sponsored by (CITI) Members. In addition, there are many indirect benefits of their association with the University, such as peer networking and organizational visibility to the academic community.
Member involvement helps to build a strong infrastructure to attracting high caliber students and faculty to the University and to support the many activities and services of the institute. A strong, functioning Center generates benefits for all members.
To help organizations take full advantage of IT opportunities through programs of excellence in information interchange, education and research, and through collaborative initiatives
CITI strategic plan
- Support the mission, strategic concepts, and shared values of The Business School
- Leverage our business community partners and resources to positively impact the faculty, student body, and future workforce
- Work to increase the pipeline of talent
Creating Business Leaders with the Edge high level prioritized strategic plan
- Maintain CITI financial viability through membership and other activities.
- Provide quality CITI programs for members, faculty, and students.
- Provide customized intern/job placement programs for CITI members.
- Explore opportunities to partner on the changing needs of the IT workforce.
- Annually align the CITI strategic plan with member needs and the Business School strategic plan.
- Support faculty with IT speakers and research connections.