History Of Extensive Education And Training Programs For Adult Learners

Slide 2:History Of Extensive Education And Training Programs For Adult Learners Graduate Education MS, MBA, PhD Professional development seminars and certificate programs Customized corporate training and graduate programs

Slide 3:Multiple Delivery Systems On campus At branch campuses in Waltham and Southborough At corporate sites Through distance learning opportunities

Slide 4:WPI Graduate Programs More than 1,100 graduate students enrolled in programs representing: 275 area employers 37 states 47 countries 60% part-time; 40% full-time students

Slide 5:WPI Graduate Programs More than 50 graduate science, engineering, and management programs More than 300 full- and part-time faculty, many recognized worldwide Active program of leading edge research Close ties with industry Applications-oriented approach to learning

Slide 6:Customized Graduate Certificates for Corporations Approximately 150 students (and growing) meeting in for-credit and not-for-credit certificate programs through the School of Industrial Management (SIM) Interdisciplinary focus that allows companies to merge programs of study from multiple disciplines Ability to support study anywhere in the world through the integrated use of technology and classroom personal contact

Slide 7:SIM: Characteristics of Demand Quality educational experience Value added to the company Fast pace and credit granting Allows for quality of life at home and work Cost effective Convenient and attractive to students and employers

Slide 8:Current Corporate Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs

Slide 9:Other Graduate Certificate Programs NEW – Data Security Wireless Communications Computer and Communications Networks Software Engineering Fire Protection Engineering Technology Marketing Management of Technology And more!

Slide 10:Non-credit Professional Development Seminars and Certificate Programs Training delivered to more than 70,000 adults since 1977 Focus on professional development seminars and certificate programs for technical and management professionals Key areas: Information Technology, Manufacturing, Quality Improvement, GD&T, Project Management, and Management Development Open enrollment and customized corporate training Programs delivered at WPI, branch campuses, and corporate sites Approved to deliver programs funded by Mass. Workforce Training Fund

Slide 11:Current Non-Credit Corporate Training Programs Lean Enterprise General Dynamics Quality Improvement Waters Corporation Six Sigma Bayer Diagnostics Project Management Nypro Inc. FMEA Gillette World-Class Manufacturing Hasbro

Slide 12:Delivery Systems On-campus Branch campuses Distance learning

Slide 13:WPI’s Objectives in Establishing Branch Campuses Help meet the unprecedented demands of adult learners to advance their careers and continue their education while working full-time Help meet the workforce needs of the Commonwealth Enhance WPI’s reputation through high quality, in-demand programs Provide additional revenue to the university

Slide 14:Waltham Campus

Slide 15:MetroWest Campus

Slide 16:Virtual Campus: Advanced Distance Learning Network The Advanced Distance Learning Network (ADLN) extends quality, worldwide, educational opportunities to continuous learners so they can pursue educational opportunities while maintaining their professional and personal lives.

Slide 17:ADLN Current Graduate Programs High-Tech MBA Wireless Communications Environmental Engineering Fire Protection Engineering

Slide 18:ADLN Current Graduate Programs Students admitted to WPI, then elect to take distance courses Distance programs have: Same Quality Faculty Same Content Same Standards Same Degree Technology: All courses utilize web, some courses utilize videotape and audio/video conferencing