Supporting the College
The success of the College of Applied Science and Technology depends, in part, on our partnerships with alumni, corporate partners and friends who share their time, expertise and financial resources to support the continued success of our students!
If you have supported our college in the past, THANK YOU! If you are thinking about becoming a supporter, welcome! Whether you are an alumnus looking for ways to "give back" or a corporate representative looking for strategic partnership opportunities – there are many ways to engage with CAST:
How to Make a Contribution
See the different ways to give.
Areas to Help Fund
Scholarships
The growing gap between the cost of a college education and grants and government support makes endowed scholarships a priority need. To recruit and retain the best and brightest students, we must increase scholarship awards based on academic merit and financial need. Contact us for a list of established scholarship funds to which you may contribute or to establish a new fund.
Equipment
Technology is key to attracting and retaining top faculty and students. Gifts of equipment for our labs give students familiarity with the technologies and tools they will encounter on the job. Contact us to learn more.
Academics
Endowed chairs attract talented faculty to integrate the most current research with our curriculum, keeping our college competitive. Contact us to learn more.
Research
Contributions to research will support the college’s current strategic focus on increasing the rigor of scholarship. Contact us to learn more.
Student Clubs
Student clubs augment our students’ educational experience through real-world application of classroom learning, networking with established professionals in their fields of study, and opportunities for leadership. A number of these organizations rely on contributions to support their activities. Contact us for a current list of student clubs in need of support.
Corporate Partnerships
Many companies, large and small, have discovered business advantages in partnering with our college. These partnerships take a variety of forms:
Financial Support
Affiliating your business with RIT and the college through a financial contribution connects your company name with an emerging national leader in applied science and technology education. Gifts that include naming opportunities – such as endowed scholarships, endowed chairs, speaker series, or a named lab – offer your company increased exposure to our students as they prepare to enter the workforce. Contact us to learn more.
Gifts-in-Kind
Manufacturers who donate equipment and supplies for use in our labs introduce their products to our students who may become purchasing decision-makers at their future employers. Contact us to learn more.
Co-op Program
Thousands of global companies have discovered the value of RIT’s co-op program. Learn more »
Industrial Advisory Boards
Each academic discipline in the college CAST works with an Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) made up of volunteers with expertise in related industries. Representation on IABs provides companies with opportunities to influence curriculum development. IABs generally meet once or twice each year. Contact us to learn more.
If you have any additional questions or need more information, please contact Valerie Overlan, Director of Development: 585-475-6362 or vsodar@rit.edu