In collaboration with corporate executives, it has also revamped its marketing concentration to prepare students to work productively as soon as they join the work force. Rather than enroll in a series of discrete courses, marketing students will pursue an integrated curriculum, working on projects that carry over from course to course. In the School of Engineering and Applied Science , plans are under way to incorporate applied mathematics into civil engineering. The move, which achieves a modest administrative savings, reflects research showing that students learn mathematics better when it is taught in the context of applications. Looking ahead, the school is considering adding biomedical engineering and materials science options to its undergraduate program.
Students learn by working with and appreciating people of diverse backgrounds.
The long-term commitment to increase the diversity of the student body is showing results. The latest application figures reflect this progress. In addition, Asian American students, whose families came from Korea, China, Taiwan, India, and Vietnam, have substantially enriched the academic life on Grounds. The Office of Student Affairs has played a crucial role in this effort. This year, President Casteen named William W. Harmon vice president for student affairs.