STATE FARM GIFT QUOTE SHEET
"State Farm's investment in Indiana State is extremely significant. This gift touches so many areas, from MIS to insurance and from student scholarships to experiential learning. It's a wonderful example of how our areas of expertise and State Farm's specialties go hand in hand, making our strong partnership even stronger."
Ron Green
Dean
College of Business
Indiana State University
"We appreciate the support State Farm has and continues to provide Indiana State University. Their generosity will enable the university to take these experiential learning, program and scholarship opportunities to the next level and assist in attracting even more academically talented students to these nationally recognized programs."
Lloyd W. Benjamin III
President
Indiana State University
"For nearly 20 years, State Farm has enjoyed a great partnership with ISU," said Barb Wanthal, assistant vice president of systems at State Farm. "That partnership has led to success for State Farm's systems department through our internship program and ability to recruit and hire the best and brightest from ISU."
Barb Wanthal
Assistant Vice President of Systems
State Farm
"State Farm Companies Foundation gift to our College of Business is strong affirmation of the quality of the faculty and students in the Insurance and Risk Management program and Management information System program. This investment will provide additional opportunities to improve teaching and research for everyone. State Farm has been a great corporate partner for a number of years and we look forward to further enhancing this partnership."
C. Jack Maynard
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Indiana State University
"The commitment made by State Farm to benefit Indiana State University is a signal of their confidence in our ability to prepare students for careers in insurance and management information systems. State Farm's generous philanthropic support will strengthen the academic offerings in these areas and impact the many students involved in these programs."
Gary Bouse
Vice President for University Advancement and
Executive Vice President of the Indiana State University Foundation
"State Farm has been very generous to our program (MIS) over the years, which has allowed us to build and maintain quality offerings for our students. This grant will enable us to keep building on that quality and ensure that we are keeping abreast of new developments in our field."
"Information Systems is a discipline where the 'state of the art' is under almost constant revision. Significant resources are needed to make sure that we keep our courses current enough to graduate students with marketable skills. With budgets being tight, we are especially fortunate to have industry partners who are willing to support us in this way."
Joe Harder
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
Management Information Systems
Indiana State University
"I am extremely gratified that the quality of our program has been recognized by an industry leader like State Farm. Very few programs in the country have been included in this group. ISU and State Farm have had a long and mutually beneficial relationship, which we hope to continue well into the future. Staying in close contact with our industry partners is what keeps us current both in the content and teaching methods used in our program."
Joe Harder
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
Management Information Systems
Indiana State University
"The fact that State Farm has named us a Priority School underlines the value of the information systems education that our students have received here at ISU. State Farm has been a regular participant in the Corporate Advisory Board, and we have turned their feedback and guidance into a highly relevant education. As a Priority School, State Farm has invested additional resources with executives in residence, field trips, extra-curricular presentations to our student association, and technology transfer sessions in our classes."
Bruce J. McLaren
Associate Dean and Professor,
Management Information Systems
Indiana State University College of Business
"The scholarships are going to enable us to continue to attract the best and brightest and enable their professional development toward the insurance industry and the professions related to it. Of the students who in the past have been awarded State Farm scholarships, 100 percent have gone to work for the industry after graduation in positions across the state and Illinois. The continuation of this scholarship program supported by State Farm is exciting for us who advise and mentor these exceptional students."
Mary Ann Boose
Professor and Program Coordinator,
Insurance and Risk Management Program
Indiana State University College of Business
"Today's donation is a great investment in Indiana State University, in our own people, in our own industry, and in the Terre Haute community."
Dave Champ
State Farm Agency Field Executive
"State Farm's generosity should have a significant impact on the quality of students we can attract to our MIS program. We believe we have a quality MIS program, and this gift will help us spread the message. Being named a State Farm Priority School demonstrates how satisfied the company is with the many ISU graduates they've hired in the past. The gift will enable us to keep the pipeline flowing. We see it as a win-win-win situation: a win for ISU, a win for State Farm, and a win for the students who choose to attend ISU."
Jim Buffington
Associate Professor,
Management Information Systems,
Indiana State University College of Business
"It was very apparent to me (as a student) the strong relationship between Indiana State University and State Farm. They both work extremely well together to transition students from college life to the real-world environment. I had one internship with State Farm prior to accepting my full-time position as a business analyst in the systems department. I'm glad to hear that State Farm is making another contribution to ISU. This just goes to show the professional camaraderie between the organizations."
Derek Alan Starnes
2005 ISU Graduate, MIS major
Business Analyst, Internet & Financial Services
State Farm Insurance
Bloomington, Ill.
"The gift made by State Farm to Indiana State will continue to benefit many future MIS and IRM students through scholarships. Some of these students may one day become leaders and representatives of the insurance industry. State Farm continues to be active in supporting higher education by providing funds to those schools who strive for academic achievement."
Aimee R. Stetter
Finance Supervisor, Indiana Operations Center, Lafayette, Ind.
1998 ISU graduate, double major in accounting and insurance
"The State Farm Scholarship has provided the necessary financial support for me to continue my studies at Indiana State University, and I am very thankful for such assistance. I am grateful for this generosity, and it is comforting to know that State Farm truly cares about the students at Indiana State University."
Ben Gradle
State Farm Scholar (one of three currently on campus)
Junior management/finance major from Champaign, Ill.
"Being a State Farm Scholar has allowed me to receive a great education from Indiana State University. It has helped financially and allowed me be to a successful student. I look forward to joining such a great industry after I graduate in May."
Patrick Kelly
State Farm Scholar (one of three currently on campus)
Senior insurance major from Terre Haute, Ind.
"When I was offered an internship with State Farm I felt like I was in a dream. I really appreciate this opportunity and enjoying working for State Farm."
Jennifer Feldhake
State Farm intern and ISU junior
Insurance and Risk Management and Business Administration major
"I am very grateful to State Farm for assisting me in realizing my dream of higher education. By providing financial assistance, I have been able to devote my efforts to furthering my educational development."
"Without the support of companies such as State Farm the insurance program at Indiana State University would not be able to offer exceptional opportunities to students. Some of the activities I have been able to participate in because of the program include: the Troy State Symposium, the Olivet Symposium, RIMS, as well as the Lloyds of London class."
Kylee Kester
State Farm Scholar (one of three currently on campus)
Senior Insurance and Risk Management major from Pimento
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