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Rockwell Collins named a 2009 Top Supporter of HBCUs and minority serving institutions
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (April 14, 2009) - Rockwell Collins has been named a 2009 Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and minority
serving institutions by the deans of the ABET-accredited engineering programs and the corporate-academic alliance Advancing
Minorities' Interests in Engineering (AMIE).
"We're honored to be recognized for our work in supporting HBCUs," said Jeff Moore, senior vice president, Operations at Rockwell
Collins and executive sponsor to North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, one of the company's trusted partner
schools for recruiting "The relationships we have forged with these institutions will play a critical role in developing a
highly skilled, professional and diverse workforce."
Top Supporters were selected based on results of an editorial survey conducted by U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology
magazine. In its seventh year, the survey asks deans of HBCUs to rate an organization's support for infrastructure modernization
and enhancement, research support, participation in advisory councils, internships, co-ops, career opportunities, scholarships,
stipends, student projects and faculty development opportunities.
Rockwell Collins works closely with HBCUs such as North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and Tuskegee University
- to provide scholarships, grant funding and recruiting opportunities. Employees participate in on-campus information sessions,
resume critiques and class room chats. In addition, the company hosts a Corporate Day for students to discuss how they have
used charitable contributions over the past year, and organizes Senior Design Projects where students develop projects that
may be beneficial to Rockwell Collins technologies and cadence with Rockwell Collins engineers throughout the year.
"We've worked hard to build relationships that increase the overall interest level, knowledge and understanding of our company
at HBCUs," said Gerri Crockett, systems engineer and co-coordinator along with LaToya Southerland for Rockwell Collins activities
at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. "When we walk on campus, we want students to recognize us for
our sound reputation and active involvement supporting educational opportunities."
Learn more about Rockwell Collins' diversity and inclusion strategy at http://www.rockwellcollins.com/about/diversity/
About U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine
US Black Engineer and Information Technology Magazine provides black technology news and information about black engineering,
black technology, black entrepreneurs, black engineers, black education, black minorities, Black Engineer of the Year Awards
(BEYA), and historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) from black communities in US, UK, Caribbean, and Africa. For
more information visit: http://www.blackengineer.com.
About AMIE
AMIE is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to expand corporate, government, and academic alliances to implement and
support programs to attract, educate, graduate and place underrepresented minority students in engineering careers. More information
is available at: http://www.amiepartnerships.org.
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions
for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications,
information management, and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network
that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media Contact:
Anne Wiskerchen
319.295.7533 office
319.651.0033 mobile
amwisker@rockwellcollins.com
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