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Jose Alexis De Abreu-Garcia(Dr. Alex)
College of EngineeringPerspective & Vision
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!
Tuesday 11 April 2017
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Talk OUTLINE
My role as COE Dean
Motivation and interest in the position
My experience as ECE Chair
COE Mission
COE Perspective & Vision
Q&A
My role as COE Dean
• Engage all constituents in collegiate issues discussions, as appropriate.
• Assure a positive, welcoming, high-morale, and high-quality working environment.
• Hold strategic discussions about realistic future academic and research directions of the college and its departments, centers, and programs.
• Advocate for the College both internally and externally so as to position the College favorably within and without the University.
• Effectively represent the College’s interests across the University and the community.
• Effectively manage College resources whether human, fiscal, or facilities related.
• Be an all-around role model for the College Faculty, Administration, Staff, Students, and Alumni.
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My role as COE Dean
• Engage in fund-raising activities leading to externally funded scholarships, professorships, endowments, programs, facilities, etc.
• Oversee accreditation, program review, and other processes that are critical for continuous improvement of the College’s activities.
• Engage with the Council of Deans in key discussions involving policy, institutional planning, and other key activities.
• Assure the hiring of highly effective direct reports, such as Department Chairs, Program Directors, Associate Deans, and Staff.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of direct reports, and assure their accountability for high-level performance in all areas appropriate to their positions.
• Assure proper coordination of all College parts – departments, centers, academic programs, economic development activities, public service, and other activities.
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Motivation and interest in the position
I believe that we can build upon what we have to ensure continuous progress without
compromising quality and standards, while treating our Human Assets with dignity and
fairness
I believe that our College deserves a reasonable number of candidates from whom to chose the
next COE Dean
I have played “My role as COE Dean” to a smaller scale as ECE Chair
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As ECE Department Chair
In 2000, among others, we set out to :
• INCREASE TOTAL ENROLLMENT
• INCREASE EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING
• INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FULL-TIME FACULTY
• SECURE ABET PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
• INTRODUCE AND DEVELOP WINNING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS & ENHANCE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
2000 ECE DEPARTMENTAL GOALS… 13 years later
INCREASED TOTAL ENROLLMENT by 92%
INCREASED EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING by over 1,300%
Over $3M pending… could surpass the $5M mark by 30 June 2013!
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2000 ECE DEPARTMENTAL GOALS… 13 years later
INCREASED NUMBER OF FULL-TIME FACULTY by 54%
2000-2013: Retirements – 3 Separations – 3
OBTAINED ABET ACCREDITATION – Fall 2001, 2007, & 2013
Full EE & CpE 6-year ABET accreditation
INTRODUCED & DEVELOPED WINNING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS & Student Competitions – Capstone design projects and student competitions performance speak for themselves!
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2000 ECE DEPARTMENTAL GOALS… 13 years later
Established and grew the ECE Advisory Council to 22 members
Established 24 New Scholarships & the Senior Design Fund
Electrical Engineering became Electrical and Computer Engineering
Established the Center for Advanced Vehicles and Energy Systems (CAVES) – Secured BoT approval
CAVES Unofficial Center Director – funding exceeds $20 Million involving over 50 companies!)
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2000 ECE DEPARTMENTAL GOALS… 13 years later
Secured space and equipment for, in addition to teaching laboratories,
5 Senior Design Laboratories (ASEC North)
Alternative Energy Laboratory (ASEC West)
Power Electronics Laboratory (ASEC West)
Analog IC Design Laboratory (COE Research Center)
Dynamometer Laboratory (COE Research Center )
Sensors Laboratory (COE Research Center )
Battery Management & Testing Laboratory (COE Research Center )
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Facility (The Express Building)
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College of Engineering…Perspective & Vision
COE Mission
Produce job-ready graduates
That are sough after by national and international employers
Who are cognizant of their responsibility to the public and greater good
Develop, enhance, and advance the engineering knowledgebase through fundamental and applied research
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COE Perspective & Vision
Teaching Excellence
- Undergraduate- Graduate
ResearchEngagement- Fundamental- Applied
Hands-On Skills- Co-Op- Capstone & Other Designs- Labs
Graduates who “can
think”
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COE Perspective & Vision
We are already Providing a strong set of fundamentals at both UG & G levels
Providing ample hands-on & research learning opportunities
Instilling critical thinking skills
… We already have excellent educational programs,
dedicated and productive Students, Faculty, & Staff!
How do you improve upon a good thing?
Try not to undo what has been accomplished… rather maintain it & fine-tune it!
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COE Perspective & VisionGrowth in Engineering Majors and Growth in Faculty
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115% increase in engineering majors; 52% increase in faculty
Faculty!
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COE Perspective & VisionGrowth in UGR and GR Engineering Degrees Awarded
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COE Perspective & VisionCollege of Engineering Research
2016 – New Awards to Date: 55Total Value ~ $8MIndustrial ~ 17%
Research!
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COE Perspective & VisionDevelopment Update: FY 2015 vs FYTD 2016
TOTAL$1,954,459
CASH
$1,677,122
PLEDGE BALANCE
$28,148
Gifts-in-kind*
$249,189
CURRENT GLANCE
$1,954,459: Total received (July 2015-April 14, 2016),
includes pledges expected through June 2016
CASH GIFTS
FY 2014-15 FYTD 2016
$1,750,122 $1,677,122
* Does not include software
SCHOLARSHIPS
FY 2014-15 FYTD 2016
$684,777 $484,786
ANNUAL FUND
FY 2014-15 FYTD 2016
$148,478 $91,479
GIFTS-IN-KIND*
FY 2014-15 FYTD 2016
$23,475 $249,189(NASA Equipment)
*Does not include software
PLEDGES
FY 2014-15 FYTD 2016
Total $1,553,830 $23,470
Received $628,830 $20,685
Balance $925,000 $2,785
Decreases!
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COE Perspective & Vision
Critical Issues to consider:
Strained University, State, Sponsored research budgets
Increasing teaching loads
Decreasing number of TT Faculty
Increasing number of NTT Faculty
Small number of Ph.D. graduates
Fundraising
Resources are limited & Diminishing
Create our own resources!
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College of EngineeringPerspective & Vision
How does one improve on “a great thing”?
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COE Perspective & Vision
Establish the “UA COE Technical Services Center” Provide engineering and testing services to industry
Modest annual membership fee – buys member companies a “TBD hours/year”
Provide non-research-based solutions and designs
What do we have on hand now?
Outstanding technical expertise and human resources –Faculty, Staff, Technicians, Undergraduate and Graduate Students
State-of-the-art facilities
Strong connection to industry
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COE Perspective & Vision
UA COE Technical Services CenterWhat do we need? Full-time Engineers and Technical Staff
Educational Advantages
Real-world hands-on opportunities for COE Students
Enhanced opportunities to offer Short & Training Courses
Enhanced opportunities to offer Certificate Programs
Enhanced graduate and undergraduate research opportunities (undergraduate research credits!)
More industry-ready graduates
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COE Perspective & Vision
UA COE Technical Services Center
Marketing Advantages
Companies learn more about COE Undergraduate and Graduate Students capabilities and know-how
Companies learn more about COE Faculty capabilities and expertise
Companies learn more about COE’s capabilities and facilities
Strengthen rapport with industry & the community
Enhanced & expanded COE reputation
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COE Perspective & Vision
UA COE Technical Services Center
Financial Advantages
Paid real-world hands-on opportunities for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Paid consulting opportunities for Faculty – up to 8 hours/week during Fall & Spring, more during summer
Increased potential for summer internships
A source of income for the College and its constituents
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COE Perspective & VisionFundraising
First Year Experience – Retention-Critical
Last Year Experience – Fundraising-Critical
Our alumni will eventually become our most generous donors – we want them to have a much enjoyable and
fulfilling senior year experience!
Establish the “20XX Endowed??? Scholarship Fund”
Marketing Take our Capstone Design Projects on the road to high schools
and recruiting events
Consider a “Student Ambassador Program”
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COE Perspective & Vision
Continue to provide support & leadership
To continue to grow our College’s academic programs
To actively recruit & retain a higher number of traditional & diverse, highly-qualified, high-achieving students
from a larger cross-section of the student population
increase the number of high-caliber College of Engineering graduates
prepared for direct professional employment and / or graduate school,
help students engage in activities conducive to improved retention & degree of satisfaction with their chosen career paths
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COE Perspective & Vision
Cast a wider net - Expand recruitment across Ohio, neighboring states & the west coast???
Target top-ranked school districts & diversity-rich schools
Consider & support distance learning opportunities
Expand Co-Op program to outside USA, in collaboration with the Co-Op Office and the Office of International Programs
Establish student exchange programs, in collaboration with the Office of International Programs
Provide study-abroad opportunities early in the program (before first co-op)
Increase ethnic diversity, in collaboration with the IDEAs Program and the Office of International Programs
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COE Perspective & Vision
Assist the College be the best it can be
Positively affect our students’ undergraduate and graduate educational experience
Recruit more students from top-ranked school districts and a wider area
Increase the diversity of the student body
Market COE programs to a wider audience
Practice fairness
Maintain high standards and program quality
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