UNITE is a consulting company developed to help “unite” universities and industry partners. It was built by two higher education corporate engagement professionals to solve a problem experienced as practitioners. When implemented it accelerates the holistic corporate engagement effort within universities. UNITE has a three-ring offering: 1. A valuation tool and technology which enables universities to fully understand their corporate partnerships, who is strategic (and not). The "science" of corporate engagement. • Resource allocation – which companies to focus on with lean teams • Leadership reporting – visual tool to plot companies on a relationship continuum • Moving the needle – progress evaluation and validation of work 2. A consistent, collaborative and continual system and playbook for managing corporate partnerships. The “how” and "art" of corporate engagement. • Strategic engagement planning – identifying opportunities and building a plan • Engagement team formation – collaboration with internal stakeholders • External relationship management – working with companies • Building collaborative and common goals • Communication 3. University leadership alignment. Consulting coupled with the playbook for how to align leadership of your university around corporate engagement. When leadership is engaged, corporate engagement efforts are accelerated. Success: We know when companies and universities work together, everyone wins. The UNITE solution and system have contributed to: • Companies being attracted to and locating in the cities/states of UNITE users • Increased hiring of students • Increased industry sponsored research • Increased philanthropic results and funding for student scholarships • Commercializing university developed IP • Sponsoring programs and affinity To learn more email us at Chris@UNITECorporateEngagement.com or call 614-205-4826.