There are many ways to engage with and support the GVSU Padnos College of Engineering and Computing! Possibilities include sharing your time by acting as an advocate at your company in support of our co-op and internship programs, industry sponsored projects, serving on one of our advisory boards, or career hiring of our graduates. Follow the links above to learn more about opportunities for engagement.

For more information, or to inquire about School of Engineering Advisory Board participation, Contact:

Lindsay Corneal, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Padnos College of Engineering
Office: 136 Kennedy Hall of Engineering
Phone: (616) 331-6750
Email: [email protected]

30th Anniversary of Engineering Co-op 1986 - 2015

James R. Sebastian, founder of Rapistan and leader of the engineering education movement, was dedicated to cooperative education and ensuring that while students were learning in the classroom, they were also learning with someone in the profession.

From the beginning, the program has been a collaborative effort between engineers in industry and the faculty to create a robust engineering curriculum. The partnership continues today, with every student participating in one year of full time co-op experience and an industry-based senior capstone project. 

Click Here to View Photos from the 30 Years of Co-op Celebration Event

The following corporate partners have a made a gift in honor of the 30^th Anniversary of Co-op.

For more information on how to make a gift in honor of our 30^th Anniversary of co-op, please contact Shannon Wilson, Director of Corporate Giving or (616) 331-6539.