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E2K Summer 2008. Marty Wood Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education. What does UConn have to Offer?. A Carnegie Foundation Research University Very High ranking Ranked #1 Public University in New England (1999 – 2007) (U.S. News & World Report) 10 Schools and Colleges at Storrs
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E2K Summer2008 Marty Wood Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education
What does UConn have to Offer? • A Carnegie Foundation Research University Very High ranking • Ranked #1 Public University in New England (1999 – 2007) (U.S. News & World Report) • 10 Schools and Colleges at Storrs • 8 Undergraduate Degrees – 106 majors, 73 minors • 13 Graduate Degrees – 80 Fields of Study • 4 Professional Degree Programs • Many enrichment opportunities (Honors Program, Individualized Majors, UG Research, Study Abroad, COOP , Internships)
The University of Connecticut • Completed the 10-year UCONN 2000 initiative that has invested $1 billion in buildings and infrastructure. • Third year of “21st Century UCONN” initiative - A $1.3 billion State initiative to establish UConn as the best Public Research University in the Northeast • Approximately 16,500 undergraduates at Storrs Campus and 21,000 UG students enrolled at all campuses • Offers four-year academic merit and need-based scholarships
The University of Connecticut • UConn’s freshmen enrollment has grown by 25% since 2000 and entering student’s average SAT score is approximately 1195 • Six Year Graduation rate of 72%
Why should you attend UConn’s School of Engineering? • We offer the most comprehensive and highly respected engineering programs in the State. • We offer 4 unique programs that attract New England Regional students (BME, ENGR PHYS, MEM, MSE). • We are a small school within a University! • Small Classes (~ 40 students) taught by full time faculty. • A faculty advisor to mentor, coach & advise you.
Why should I attend UConn’s School of Engineering? (con’t) • Growing Undergraduate Enrollment to satisfy the State’s Region and nation’s engineering needs. • Two Engineering Learning Centers • Director of Diversity and Special Programs • Director of Advising • Common First Year Courses allows students to explore • 12 Undergraduate Programs, 10 Graduate Programs and other educational options • Opportunity to conduct UG research with Faculty members and at our Centers
Why should I attend UConn’s School of Engineering? (con’t) • Study Abroad Opportunities and still graduate on time. • Opportunity to conduct research in one of our existing Research Centers or in one of our two new Research Centers: • Center for Sustainable Energy • National Transportation Security Center of Excellence • Corporate involvement – Internships, COOP, Sponsored Senior Design Projects and active recruitment through student professional societies.
Additional Student Resources and Support • Faculty member as your Advisor • Center for Mentoring, Advising & Tutoring (MAT) Center • 84+ hours per week of tutoring in Math, Science and Engineering courses • 15 professional & scholarly student societies • Two Engineering Learning Centers • Diversity Director and Special Programs • Director of Advising • Honors Program/Study Abroad/COOP/Internships
Accreditation Agencies • New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) • The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD. 21202-4012 • The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD. 21202-4012 • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Admission Requirements/Options If a prospective student has: • Minimum 1200 combined Math & Critical Reading SAT score, top 30% of HS class and minimum 3.0 GPA - Admission Office authorized to admit to SOE • Minimum 600 Math SAT, top 30% HS class and minimum 3.0 GPA – Application is reviewed by Assistant Dean and each case is evaluated individually
Admission Requirements/Options • All other applicants are eligible to take a freshmen engineering course in addition to the required math and science courses and will be admitted to SOE in January providing they have earned a minimum semester 2.7 GPA.
Undergraduate Enrollment • Freshmen enrollment has increased by 65% compared to Fall 2000 • Total UG enrollment has increased by 50% to 1690 students • Over 330 students on Scholarship (236 continuing students and 100 entering freshmen)
Undergraduate Enrollment con’t. • Typical admitted student profile for Fall 07: 1294 combined Critical Reading & Math SAT score. • SOE has the highest percentage of honors students of any of the 10 schools at Uconn (13%) • Admitted students for fall 08 include 31 Valedictorians and 19 Salutatorians
SOE Scholarships • $728,000 academic merit scholarships offered to Fall 08 entering students. • Awarding approximately $550,000 to 236 continuing students on Tuesday, April 9, 2008.
School of Engineering Today Five Academic Departments • Chemical, Materials & Bimolecular Engineering • Civil & Environmental Engineering • Computer Science & Engineering • Electrical & Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering (Con’t) Undergraduate Degrees • Bachelor of Science in Engineering • Bachelor of Science • Joint BSE and BA in German Language • Joint BS with School of Business
Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Bachelor Degrees • Management and Engineering for Manufacturing (BS) • Computer Science (BS) • International Engineering - EUROTECH (BA in German Language plus BSE)
SOE Minors • Biomedical Engineering • Bioinformatics • Environmental Engineering • Information Technology • Materials Science & Engineering • Plus UCONN offers 66 additional minors
Competitive Graduate Programs • 10 Fields of Study at the MS and PhD level • Opportunity to join an accelerated MS program during the senior year • Fellowships – Each Department has Graduate Assistantships for first year graduate students • Fellowships include a tuition waiver, medical benefits and stipend • 2006-2007 awarded 50 PhD & 106 MS
Fall semester Chemistry Mathematics English Computer Programming course Intro to Engineering 15 credits Spring Semester Chemistry/Physics Mathematics Engineering course General Education General Education (optional) 14 (17) credits Common First Semester
Faculty & Research • 110 highly qualified teachers, researchers and mentors • 8 endowed named and chair professorships • 11 female faculty members
As a Carnegie Foundation “Research University Very High” ranking • We generate knowledge, new processes and ideas which have resulted in more than 175 patents • Since 2002, the SOE has increased its annual research expenditures from $12 million to $18 million • The following are a few examples of external funding agencies: • Department of Transportation - $2.0 million • Department of Energy - $1.6 million • Office of Naval Research - $1.2 million • National Institute of Health – $1.1 million • National Science Foundation – $.7million • All grants have provisions for UG research
School of Engineering Facilities • This building housing Computer Science & Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering – completed in May 2003 • A new Engineering Building as part of 21st Century UConn • Engineering complex and physical plant comprises eight existing structures at the Storrs and adjoining Depot Campus • Teaching and research laboratories with $25 million in state-of-the-are equipment • $147 million sophisticated engineering graphics and analysis software • School maintains its own network of computing services (ECS)
School of Engineering’s Future Plans • Achieve recognition as the most comprehensive public engineering program in the Northeast, become a regional center for excellence by: Recruiting, embracing, supporting, and retaining excellent students, faculty and staff
How will this be achieved? • Recruit top students by offering innovative programs in Engineering and Technology and world renowned faculty such at our Eminent Faculty positions in Energy Conversion • Retain students by offering various resources – UG Research, MAT Center, Peer Tutoring, student societies, mentoring • Full time faculty teach all our courses and advise your daughters and sons. • Serve as the major supplier of well-trained engineers (over 14000 graduates)
How will this be achieved? • Establish centers of Excellence in selected research areas (i.e. Nanotechnology, Biomedical, Advanced Product Development and Advanced Information Systems) • Eight endowed Chair & Named Professorship • Undergraduate Course Clustering • Become a model for public university-industry cooperation and partnership by fostering collegial & dynamic academic excellence with leading corporations in CT
Summary • Five major academic departments • Twelve undergraduate programs • Five minor programs • Approximately 1670 undergraduates & 110 full time faculty • Let’s meet the faculty & students.
Thank you What questions do you have?