Three existing lab spaces are being combined for an aggregate space to be used for senior projects. There will be a 550K expenditure for equipment for the lab. The focus of the program will be on using commercial software wherever appropriate. The new service course developed by Don Weinshank will begin with a 2-3 section pilot this summer with a full rollout in the Fall. The College and University are excited about the new approach offered by this course, which features a common introduction with different paths later in the course depending on each student's discipline.
Plans call for placing the course on the web.
Development Of continuing importance to the College is the Development effort. There is an on-going need for additional space, specifically for automotive research and to provide Civil Engineering with much needed high bay space. An unusual opportunity exists to take over the decommissioned Shaw Lane power plant for such lab space. There is also a campaign for intellectual capital to provide funding for chairs, professorships, scholarships, and internships. Internships can be set up with outside companies or within the College with outside funding.