CHAPTER 10

JPMorgan Chase

Business-University Partnerships Support Technology Education for Undergraduates

Jeffrey Saltz and Jennifer McDermott

It is common practice for universities to work with companies to bring real-world examples of work situations to students through guest speakers, information sessions, and internships. However, these engagements have not always led to a significant university–industry relationship that provided value to both organizations. JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) reached out to several universities in 2007 to seek a stronger, more in-depth relationship and to create an enhanced education program that would improve technology education of undergraduate students. In 2007, Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY) became the first ...

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