Cook Systems International Continues to Support the University of Memphis and STEP
through the CollegeCareerCorps® Program
May 5, 2009 - Memphis, Tennessee
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Pictured from left to right: Ben Bryant, President of Cook Systems International; Jeff Brittain, Senior Vice President of Cook Systems International; Dr. Jasbir Dhaliwal, Professor and Chair of the Department of Management Information Systems at the University of Memphis; Kenneth Kinney, Vice President of Cook Systems International; and Dr. Rajiv Grover, Dean of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics and the holder of the Sales and Marketing Chair of Excellence at the University of Memphis.
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Cook Systems International (cooksys.com) recently donated $10,000 to the University of Memphis. The donation was presented to the University of Memphis at the MIS Advisory Council meeting on April 30th, 2009.
The contribution recognized Cook Systems International's continued partnership with the Systems Testing Excellence Program at the University of Memphis through its CollegeCareerCorps® (collegecareercorps.com) initiatives in the Memphis area.
The donation continues Cook Systems International's strong financial support to the MIS and other computer-related degree programs at the University of Memphis.
Now in its 5th year in partnering with the University of Memphis, Cook Systems International is partnered with over 30 colleges and universities nationwide through CollegeCareerCorps® efforts.
Actively participating in the success of the Systems Testing Excellence Program at the University of Memphis under the umbrella of the FedEx Institute of Technology with academic program support from the Fogelman College of Business and Economics, Cook Systems International is one of only two charter sponsors to the largest university-based research center in the world focused on software testing.
"On behalf of the students, faculty and staff at the University of Memphis, thank you for your generous gift to the Systems Testing Excellence Program. Your support of this program will make a great impact as we strive to provide the best possible education for our community's future leaders in the field of information technology," said Dr. Shirley Raines, President of the University of Memphis.
Corporate and government partners benefit with the CollegeCareerCorps® by receiving Cook Systems International’s unique expertise with the model, leading edge research services from colleges and universities, and the ability to partner with students and faculty to address critical business challenges. Services are delivered at globally competitive rates while developing a future workforce.
The CollegeCareerCorps® is a program that integrates students into professional technology teams in entry-level positions. The students join a team that includes experienced information technology professionals working on actual I.T. projects on a long-term basis unlike traditional internships. Cook Systems International has developed technical and certified management professionals using CollegeCareerCorps® project methodologies and procedures to ensure achieving the highest quality project results. Students typically work 20 hours per week and continue with the same client partner for up to two years.
Unlike traditional internship models, the student teams support real, long-term, operationally-budgeted activities. Under the guidance through the CollegeCareerCorps® program, the risk of using students is greatly reduced and ensures the success through Cook Systems International’s delivery accountability. Corporate and government partners further benefit by retaining the best and brightest students in the local area and by finding and managing students with fewer corporate resources.
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Ben Bryant (pictured left) was presented an award by Dr. Jasbir Dhaliwal (center) and and Dr. Rajiv Grover (far right).
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The MIS Faculty of the University of Memphis also recognized Ben C. Bryant with an award distinguishing his many contributions to the students, academic programs, and research initiatives.
About Cook Systems International, Inc.
Cook Systems International is an Information Technology Systems Integration firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, providing information technology resources and solutions to customers throughout the United States. With a strong focus on the mid-west and southeast, Cook Systems International currently has active initiatives in Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska, Texas, Colorado, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, and North Carolina with offices in Atlanta, Frankfort, and Colorado Springs.
Cook Systems International offers several types of services including: Program and Project Management, Professional Staffing, Managed Services, Outsourced Software Development and Maintenance Projects, Software Testing, Change Management and Business Process Consulting, and the CollegeCareerCorps®.
Cook Systems International is the number one rated vendor in the Memphis area having a proven track record of providing unsurpassed I.T. consulting services to Fortune 1000 companies, as well as state and local governments. Cook Systems International currently is a major provider of I.T. Professional Services to state governments and Fortune 1000 companies.
For more information please visit cooksys.com or collegecareercorps.com.
About the Systems Testing Excellence Program at the University of Memphis
The Systems Testing Excellence Program (STEP) is a major interdisciplinary research initiative under the umbrella of the FedEx Institute of Technology with academic program support from the Fogelman College of Business and Economics.
The Department of Management Information Systems is leading this Program and is tasked with building up research and curricular competencies at the University of Memphis that will help position the university as a national and internationally recognized thought leader in the science of systems testing.
For more information please visit step.memphis.edu.
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