| Businesses and organizations propose a project by submitting an application. A fee of $1,500 per project is charged and used to offset program costs. Submissions are due no later than July 1 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester. |
| The program director will arrange a meeting at the company site to review the project and the program. |
| The sponsor is notified whether or not there is an available team match by August 30 for the Fall semester and January 30 for the Spring semester. |
| Projects are reviewed to determine the appropriateness of the type and level of work for a student team. The company sponsor will be contacted to gain a better understanding of the project’s definition and focus. |
| Faculty members are matched to the projects, based on experience and interest. |
| Student teams indicate preferences for projects and are matched, based on qualifications and interest. |
| For the matched projects, the teams do detailed company and industry research relevant to their project in advance of contacting the company. |
| The team meets with the company contact and draws up a Letter of Engagement, detailing the specific outcomes or deliverables, the milestones and reporting mechanisms, the intended use of the project results, as well as details of engagement. |
| The team meets weekly with their faculty supervisor and as often as needed with their company sponsor. |
Over approximately a 12-week period, the students will complete their work and write a final report and do a project presentation. The work product is wholly owned by the sponsoring company and confidentiality of private data is ensured.
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| At the conclusion of each semester, a Senior Experience Trade Show is held where each student team displays and explains their work. Company sponsors and members of the business community are invited. |
