iConsult Collaborative at Syracuse University Information

Build your real-world experience in Digital Transformation! The iConsult Collaborative at Syracuse University is an SU-wide program to build experience for both grad and undergrad students through real-world client projects involving transformation through information. Students who participate in iConsult serve at no cost to clients in project teams representing needed specialty domains of the schools and colleges of the University. Each iConsult team works under the direction of faculty mentors and a student Program Manager who oversees the client relationship and the team’s deliverables. iConsult Project teams analyze, design, recommend, and apply known information tools and approaches to help clients integrate digital technology into their organizations. The Background of the iConsult Collaborative: iConsult was prototyped originally under a Kauffman Foundation grant by faculty member David Dischiave in 2008. By the Fall of 2009, iConsult consisted of 7 local projects, engaging 9 students. After the grant ended, the iConsult program was reorganized and expanded in 2012 under the direction of Dr. Art Thomas and is now open to all students University-wide. We engage students in numerous client projects every year with both corporate and community engagement partners and sponsors. We involve grad and undergrad students from multiple schools and colleges within the University in cross-functional teams. The iConsult Collaborative builds upon its long-term foundation to work on a broad range of projects leading toward the transformation of its clients in several business sectors. Project opportunities are posted when we have team role openings.