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Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. Dean’s Industrial Advisory Council December 7, 2006. Agenda. Meeting Convened Introduction of New Members Outcomes of Joint Board of Advisors Retreat Guest Speaker Dean’s Report Recognition of Service 2007 Initiatives

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Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

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  1. Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI Dean’s Industrial Advisory Council December 7, 2006

  2. Agenda • Meeting Convened • Introduction of New Members • Outcomes of Joint Board of Advisors Retreat • Guest Speaker • Dean’s Report • Recognition of Service • 2007 Initiatives • Subcommittee Meetings • Subcommittee Reports • Wrap-Up

  3. Introduction of New Members • Dennis Sponsel • President • RJE Interiors • Mike Young • Vice President and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel • Roche

  4. Outcomes of Joint Board of Advisor’s Retreat • 59 Industry Representatives • 43 University Representatives (including students) • 27 poster presentations • 22 engineering • 5 technology • Poster session continues to be well received • 91% completing survey agreed that it helps them understand more about the School’s capability and enjoyed the opportunity to meet students and faculty • Speakers • All speakers received extremely well • Participants liked thematic approach • Student presentations should be continued

  5. Guest Speaker Vic Lechtenberg, Vice Provost for Engagement, Purdue University

  6. Dean’s Report

  7. IUPUI News • New Carnegie classification of Community Engagement • President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Award (Elon University- NC and California State at Monterey Bay) • $40M grant from Lilly Endowment to IU Center of Philanthropy • $50M grant from Melvin and Bren Simon for IU Cancer Center • Strategic Partnership with Moi University, Kenya • Smoke-free campus

  8. School News • BS degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology was approved by ICHE • Computer Technology Applications and Motorsports Engineering Technology Certificates were approved by campus • IUPUI signed MOU with Panther Racing • The new Career Services System, Engineering and Technology Careers, www.engrtechcareers.com was installed

  9. School News (cont’d) • Office of Career Services for the School • Summer programs • MEAP • Techcamp • Bridge Program • Young Scholars Lego Robot class • Computer Graphics Technology/Sports Center • Design and Discovery/Sports Center • Power camp/Rolls Royce • Go Green Program (Germany) • Math Program (Washington Township) • International internships

  10. School News (cont’d) • New program initiatives • Motorsports • BA from Indiana University • BS from Purdue University • Collaboration with the Schools of Business, Liberal Arts, and Physical Education and Tourism management • MS in Technology with emphasis on “facilities management”

  11. School News (cont’d) • AS program in Architectural Technology and BS programs in Computer Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology were visited by ABET team on October 2-3, 2006 • IUPUI Review of all technology departments/programs took place on November 28-29, 2006.

  12. School News (cont’d) • IUPUI Review • November 27-28, 2006 • All Technology programs • Report in three weeks • Recommendations by the review team • Develop comprehensive enrollment management plan • Increase engagement with Business, industry, and alumni • Find ways to get more support from IUPUI, IU, and Purdue University administration • Restructure the administration of technology programs

  13. School News (cont’d) • Enrollment • Student credit hours decreased by 6.82% in fall 2006 as compared to fall 2005 • Student headcount also decreased by 2.55% as compared to fall 2005 • Initiatives for improvement • More comprehensive recruitment plan • high schools and two-year colleges • business and industry • Better retention strategies

  14. School News (cont’d) • IUPUI Signature Center Proposals • Center for Computational Science and Engineering (Akay-ME) • Center for Advanced Orthodontic Research (J. Chen-ME) • Center for Sensor and Ad Hoc Networks (Kim-ECE) • Transportation Active Safety Institute (Koskie-ECE) • CyberInformatics Center (Jafari-CIT) • Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Center (Turner-BME) • Motorsports Education Center (Hylton-MET) • Center for Healthcare Performance Improvement (Haag-MET) • Renewable Energy Center (Hsu-ME)

  15. School Grants and Contracts

  16. School News (cont’d) • First federal earmarked research grant • Sponsor: US Army Research Laboratory’s Sensors & Electronic Devices Directory at Ft. Detrick, MD. • Project: Development of Renewable Energy Sources Through Fuel Cell Technology • Amount: $1.5M per year for 3 years • Team: Andrew Hsu and his research team

  17. School News (cont’d) • The School is taking initiatives to establish the centers of excellence to promote research. Currently under consideration are: • Transportation Active Safety Institute • Renewable Energy Center • Healthcare Management Engineering Center • Research opportunities for undergraduate students have increased with the campus MURI funding

  18. Development

  19. School News (cont’d) • Engagement with K-12 system • Rising Above the Storm (national initiative) • I-STEM initiative by Biocrossroads • Crispus Attucks magnet school for medicine • IPS magnet schools for engineering • PLTW in high schools (grades 9-11) • Gateway courses in middle schools (grades 7-8) • Special STEM track in elementary school (5-6) • Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

  20. School News (cont’d) • Space and Renovation • CNC laboratories and offices moved to ET Lower Floor. • We will celebrate the opening of Lower Level on December 8, 2006 • Following donors have committed funds for naming rights: • BSA LifeStructures • BSA LifeStructures Student Design Project Laboratory • Technalysis • Technalysis Conference Room • Number of proposals pending

  21. Recognition of Service

  22. 2007 Initiatives • Innovation • Diversity

  23. Innovation – An Initiative for 2007 DIAC • Continuing Emphasis on Research for the School • Continuing Efforts Related to Health and Life Sciences • Expanding Focus to Innovation in All Technical Areas

  24. Diversity – An Initiativefor 2007 DIAC • Understanding the School's Efforts and Plans • Informing the Public About: • The School's Diverse Population • The School's Actions • Assisting the School in its Diversity Efforts

  25. Subcommittee Meetings • DIAC Education and Awareness • Health and Life Sciences • Industry Resources and Programs • Research

  26. Subcommittee Reports • DIAC Education and Awareness • Health and Life Sciences • Industry Resources and Programs • Research

  27. Wrap-UpImportant Dates • March 20, 2007: DIAC Meeting, TBD, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. • April 13, 2007: School of Engineering and Technology Honors Convocation, Crowne Plaza, 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner • June 7, 2007: DIAC Meeting, TBD, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. • September 14, 2007: Joint Board of Advisors Retreat, TBD, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • December 6, 2007: DIAC Meeting, TBD, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

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