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Jose Alexis De Abreu-Garcia(Dr. Alex)

College of EngineeringPerspective & Vision

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Tuesday 11 April 2017

Tuesday 11 April 21017 2

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.


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.


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



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!



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!



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!)



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)



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



Teaching Excellence

- Undergraduate- Graduate

ResearchEngagement- Fundamental- Applied

Hands-On Skills- Co-Op- Capstone & Other Designs- Labs

Graduates who “can

think”



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!


COE Perspective & VisionGrowth in Engineering Majors and Growth in Faculty

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COE Perspective & VisionCollege of Engineering Research

2016 – New Awards to Date: 55Total Value ~ $8MIndustrial ~ 17%

Research!


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!



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!


College of EngineeringPerspective & Vision

How does one improve on “a great thing”?



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



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



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



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


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”



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



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



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


Q&A

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