The Ralph Jaeschke
Solutions For Economic Growth (SEG) Center
The Ralph Jaeschke Solutions for Economic Growth (SEG) Center is a premier vehicle for project based learning at UW-Parkside. The SEG Center brings together the local community businesses with the students and faculty to create a joint venture that benefits all parties involved.
About SEG Center
The SEG Center provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience working with companies and organizations to solve business problems. Student teams are assigned to selected projects and are run using a strict project management approach.
- All teams have a faculty member with whom they work throughout the duration of the project
- Continuous interaction with the client ensures that the teams are delivering a final solution that is in-line with the overall problem and needs of the client
What do both parties gain from the projects?
- Students receive an opportunity to find solutions to real problems affecting real companies
- Students learn to identify issues and work to find a realistic solution given the environments within which they are working
- Students learn project management and the importance of being able to deliver a final solution or product on-time and within budget
- Students are given hands-on work experience in finding solutions to business problems
- The organizations gain new perspectives from individuals not closely aligned with their business
- There is no financial burden on the organization for the services that are provided
- Companies get a "preview" of students whom they are may hire in future
Specialty Centers
SEG Center is comprised of several specialty centers which focus on specific areas of business.
- Information Technology Practice Center (ITPC)
- Marketing Specialty Center (MSC)
- Operations Management Specialty Center
- Accounting and Finance Specialty Center
Project Examples
Some examples of SEG projects have included:
- Development and implementation of business and marketing plans
- Design and implementation of data networks, web applications and database applications
SEG Projects Completed
Contact Information
For more information on SEG Center, located in MOLN D129, please feel free to contact:
