with corporations that are local, regional, national and international to help them locate new talent from among our students and ensure the quality of their talent pipeline. By working with corporations that share our values, we collectively generate economic growth in a way that also creates significance. There are five components in the Ashland University Corporate Connections Program. They are Corporate Engagement and Relationship, Corporate Endorsement, Student Success, Corporate Partners, and Corporate Philanthropy. Corporate Engagement and Relationships is the beginning of the relationship building process where we discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;mission fit,â&#x20AC;? shared values, and mutual interests. We identify areas in which we can mutually benefit each other. In the early stages of building a mutually beneficial relationship, the Corporate Connections Program asks our corporate friends to sign a Corporate Endorsement statement. These endorsements are displayed on the Corporate Wall of Fame in the Dauch College of Business and Economics along with a brief description of the endorsing corporation. These corporations are also included in correspondence, marketing, and news releases that recognize their organization among those participating in the Corporate Connections Program. In the Student Success component, corporations are asked to consider accepting Ashland University students for internships, mentoring opportunities, and future employment. By participating in the Corporate Connections program, corporations are able to influence and