CSUF Meeting Industry Needs

Working to assist industry, community and individuals


March 1, 2007

 

The Affiliates - College of Engineering and Computer Science
The Affiliates program of the College of Engineering and Computer Science was founded two years ago on the premise that industry, community, university and individuals — including the college’s more than 7,500 alumni — benefit by working to educate workforce-ready technologists of high caliber. Those technologists solve practical problems, create and enhance products and found new companies. They also take part in NASA space programs, environmental engineering projects, conservation research and many other efforts. With their contributions of time, funds, advice and industry connections, Affiliates members support and enhance the college’s curriculum, growth of programs, technical infrastructure such as laboratory and classroom equipment, student and faculty research, and cooperative educational partnerships. The support also translates to career days, outreach programs to the community — with an emphasis on underprivileged and underrepresented groups — and public forums on technology, science and innovations. For more information, call 657-278-5466.  

Center for Entrepreneurship
Originating as a center to help students become budding entrepreneurs, the Center for Entrepreneurship has expanded its operations to providing guidance and support to small companies. “Our mission is to advance free enterprise,” said Michael Ames, center director. “Our goals are to provide business education, build a network of resources and enhance the professional depth of consulting and advice available to enterprise owners.” For more information, call 657-278-3464 or visit http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/cfe

Center for the Study of Emerging Financial Markets
Businesses in Orange County and Southern California are finding that more and more business contacts, suppliers and buyers may be as far away as Asia and the Middle East. For that reason, the College of Business and Economics established the Center for the Study of Emerging Financial Markets in 1998. Under the co-direction of Joseph F. Greco and Betty Chavis, chair and professor of accounting, the center serves as a conduit to facilitate the interchange of ideas and inquiries between students, academics and business through lectures, research projects and a database of information. Most recently, the center has begun a study on outsourcing to expand on what the practice means for area businesses.  Additional details about the center can be found at http://cbeweb-1.fullerton.edu/centers/csefm

Center for the Study of the Economics of Aging and Health
As America’s Baby Boomers age, they seek answers to questions about Social Security reform, employment, health and financial planning. The Center for the Study of the Economics of Aging and Health, headquartered in the College of Business and Economics, was established in 2002 as part of a collaborative effort to research and service the needs of the senior population, as well as to bring attention to aging and health issues. Its director is Davina C. Ling, assistant professor of economics. More information is available at http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/econ_aging/