The College of Human Environmental Sciences Associates is a diverse network of advisors and advocates whose leadership is essential to the college.

The Associates links the College to industry and professional groups, investing time, expertise, and financial resources in students, faculty and programs of the College, thus, helping the College achieve excellence.

Become a "difference maker" for the College.

Join The CHES Associates and become a "difference maker" along with other alumni and friends committed to the success and development of the College of Human Environmental Sciences.

The CHES Associates actively serves the College of Human Environmental Sciences by providing:

• Leadership in the promotion of new and established programs throughout the college;
• Insight into the needs of business, industry and the institutions employing our graduates;
• Assistance in the recruitment of the best and brightest graduate and undergraduate students;
• Financial Support

Benefits

• Interact with College of Human Environmental Sciences students and faculty in the student mentor program, leadership development, and student and faculty internship programs;
• Attend annual meetings of The CHES Associates, College lectureships and seminars, college and university meetings, and other special events;
• Receive publications from the College and OSU Foundation;
• Have the Opportunity to participate in unique events, planned exclusively with CHES Associates' interests in mind.

Membership

Membership in The CHES Associates is open to friends and alumni. Associates demonstrate commitment to the College through annual giving, endowment support or other gifts restricted to the College.

Membership types:

• Individual Membership -- Annual gift of $1000;
• Young Professional Membership -- Annual gift of $500 for age 35 and younger;
• Individual Life Membership -- Endowment gift or deferred gift;
• Corporate Membership -- Annual gift of $2,500;
• Corporate Life Membership -- Endowment gift.