Spring 2007

Contributions by Rose-Hulman alumni haven’t gone unnoticed at Rockwell Collins, with the global technology company recently adding the college to its “Trusted Partnership List” for future recruitment and academic support. Rock-well Collins joins Texas Instruments, Eli Lilly & Company and Boeing in expanding relationships with Rose-Hulman through these special partnerships, which benefit the company and the college.

“The companies see a great deal of value in working with Rose- Hulman and through these ‘trusted partnerships’ and are taking steps to maximize that value,” explains Richard Boyce, Rose- Hulman’s director of corporate and foundation relations.

Program benefits include strengthening recruiting relationships, providing scholarships and equipment for departments, supporting student projects and expanding summer work opportunities for faculty. Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rockwell Collins has become one of the largest employers of Rose-Hulman graduates during the past 10 years, averaging between 10 to 14 new employees in each of the past four years. The company has had an army of recruiters –- including several alumni –- attending Rose-Hulman’s career fairs this school year.

“We know and can appreciate the caliber of Rose-Hulman students and want to bring more alumni into the company,” said Nathan Subbert (Comp. Eng., ’98), senior electrical engineer for Rockwell Collins. “The students that we have brought in have impressed our leaders and made contributions to the company. That’s why we keep coming back for more.”

Other Rose-Hulman advocates at Rockwell Collins include Richard Eisenhart, vice president of government systems engineering; Elise Wilder, senior university relations specialist; and Richard Biro (Mech. Eng., ’78), principal engineering projects manager.