Supporting Students.  Strengthening Programs.  Shaping the Future.

The CCEE Industry Partnership Initiative provides a structured and transparent framework for industry to support the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. Through this collaboration, partners help strengthen student success, enhance academic programs, and drive innovation—while building a stronger talent pipeline and creating a lasting impact on the industry.

Why It Matters

Supporting Students

Scholarships

Student organizations

Student competitions

Undergraduate research opportunities

Strengthening Programs

Instructional technology

Classroom and lab enhancements

Innovative teaching resources

Recruitment & Outreach

Coordinate student recruitment

Strengthen outreach efforts

Increase student engagement across programs

How the Initiative Works

Funding Model

Annual contributions from industry partners

Two-year commitment structure

Donors can specify a program:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Department-wide priorities

Funding Supports

Scholarships

Student organizations

Student success initiatives

Recruitment and outreach efforts

Program and instructional enhancements

Funding Exclusions

Capital projects

Building maintenance

Naming opportunities

Advisory council participation

Accountability & Transparency

An annual report detailing fund allocation and impact will be shared with Civil and Environmental Engineering External Advisory Council and the Construction Engineering Industry Advisory Council

Contributions are processed through the ISU Foundation, which will provide a tax-deductible acknowledgment letter for your records.

Recognition is provided for contributions received by July 1 for the following academic year.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, recognition / donations accepted until September 2026.

Levels & Recognition

GOLD LEVEL:  $10,000

Company name displayed on a banner in Town Engineering with larger font; recognition at department events, such as award banquets plus Exclusive Tabling Events in the Town Engineering Lobby where the company can be highlighted to students.

CARDINAL LEVEL: $5000

Company name displayed on a banner in Town Engineering; recognition at department events, such as award banquets.

To Get Involved

Please contact:

Linda Dainty

CCEE Outreach Specialist
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Iowa State University
Phone: 515-294-4635
Email: lkdainty@iastate.edu

Dr. David Sanders

Greenwood Department Chair and Professor
Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering
Iowa State University
Phone: 515-294-8044
Email: sandersd@iastate.edu