Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

1. Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI Dean’s Industrial Advisory Council December 7, 2006

2. Agenda • Meeting Convened • Introduction of New Members • Outcomes of Joint Board of Advisors Retreat • Guest Speaker • Dean’s Report • Recognition of Service • 2007 Initiatives • Subcommittee Meetings • Subcommittee Reports • Wrap-Up

3. Introduction of New Members • Dennis Sponsel • President • RJE Interiors • Mike Young • Vice President and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel • Roche

4. Outcomes of Joint Board of Advisor’s Retreat • 59 Industry Representatives • 43 University Representatives (including students) • 27 poster presentations • 22 engineering • 5 technology • Poster session continues to be well received • 91% completing survey agreed that it helps them understand more about the School’s capability and enjoyed the opportunity to meet students and faculty • Speakers • All speakers received extremely well • Participants liked thematic approach • Student presentations should be continued

5. Guest Speaker Vic Lechtenberg, Vice Provost for Engagement, Purdue University

6. Dean’s Report

7. IUPUI News • New Carnegie classification of Community Engagement • President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Award (Elon University- NC and California State at Monterey Bay) • $40M grant from Lilly Endowment to IU Center of Philanthropy • $50M grant from Melvin and Bren Simon for IU Cancer Center • Strategic Partnership with Moi University, Kenya • Smoke-free campus

8. School News • BS degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology was approved by ICHE • Computer Technology Applications and Motorsports Engineering Technology Certificates were approved by campus • IUPUI signed MOU with Panther Racing • The new Career Services System, Engineering and Technology Careers, www.engrtechcareers.com was installed

9. School News (cont’d) • Office of Career Services for the School • Summer programs • MEAP • Techcamp • Bridge Program • Young Scholars Lego Robot class • Computer Graphics Technology/Sports Center • Design and Discovery/Sports Center • Power camp/Rolls Royce • Go Green Program (Germany) • Math Program (Washington Township) • International internships

10. School News (cont’d) • New program initiatives • Motorsports • BA from Indiana University • BS from Purdue University • Collaboration with the Schools of Business, Liberal Arts, and Physical Education and Tourism management • MS in Technology with emphasis on “facilities management”

11. School News (cont’d) • AS program in Architectural Technology and BS programs in Computer Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology were visited by ABET team on October 2-3, 2006 • IUPUI Review of all technology departments/programs took place on November 28-29, 2006.

12. School News (cont’d) • IUPUI Review • November 27-28, 2006 • All Technology programs • Report in three weeks • Recommendations by the review team • Develop comprehensive enrollment management plan • Increase engagement with Business, industry, and alumni • Find ways to get more support from IUPUI, IU, and Purdue University administration • Restructure the administration of technology programs

13. School News (cont’d) • Enrollment • Student credit hours decreased by 6.82% in fall 2006 as compared to fall 2005 • Student headcount also decreased by 2.55% as compared to fall 2005 • Initiatives for improvement • More comprehensive recruitment plan • high schools and two-year colleges • business and industry • Better retention strategies

16. School News (cont’d) • IUPUI Signature Center Proposals • Center for Computational Science and Engineering (Akay-ME) • Center for Advanced Orthodontic Research (J. Chen-ME) • Center for Sensor and Ad Hoc Networks (Kim-ECE) • Transportation Active Safety Institute (Koskie-ECE) • CyberInformatics Center (Jafari-CIT) • Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Center (Turner-BME) • Motorsports Education Center (Hylton-MET) • Center for Healthcare Performance Improvement (Haag-MET) • Renewable Energy Center (Hsu-ME)

17. School Grants and Contracts

18. School News (cont’d) • First federal earmarked research grant • Sponsor: US Army Research Laboratory’s Sensors & Electronic Devices Directory at Ft. Detrick, MD. • Project: Development of Renewable Energy Sources Through Fuel Cell Technology • Amount: $1.5M per year for 3 years • Team: Andrew Hsu and his research team

19. School News (cont’d) • The School is taking initiatives to establish the centers of excellence to promote research. Currently under consideration are: • Transportation Active Safety Institute • Renewable Energy Center • Healthcare Management Engineering Center • Research opportunities for undergraduate students have increased with the campus MURI funding

20. Development

21. School News (cont’d) • Engagement with K-12 system • Rising Above the Storm (national initiative) • I-STEM initiative by Biocrossroads • Crispus Attucks magnet school for medicine • IPS magnet schools for engineering • PLTW in high schools (grades 9-11) • Gateway courses in middle schools (grades 7-8) • Special STEM track in elementary school (5-6) • Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

22. School News (cont’d) • Space and Renovation • CNC laboratories and offices moved to ET Lower Floor. • We will celebrate the opening of Lower Level on December 8, 2006 • Following donors have committed funds for naming rights: • BSA LifeStructures • BSA LifeStructures Student Design Project Laboratory • Technalysis • Technalysis Conference Room • Number of proposals pending

23. Recognition of Service

24. 2007 Initiatives • Innovation • Diversity

25. Innovation – An Initiative for 2007 DIAC • Continuing Emphasis on Research for the School • Continuing Efforts Related to Health and Life Sciences • Expanding Focus to Innovation in All Technical Areas

26. Diversity – An Initiativefor 2007 DIAC • Understanding the School's Efforts and Plans • Informing the Public About: • The School's Diverse Population • The School's Actions • Assisting the School in its Diversity Efforts

27. Subcommittee Meetings • DIAC Education and Awareness • Health and Life Sciences • Industry Resources and Programs • Research

28. Subcommittee Reports • DIAC Education and Awareness • Health and Life Sciences • Industry Resources and Programs • Research

29. Wrap-UpImportant Dates • March 20, 2007: DIAC Meeting, TBD, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. • April 13, 2007: School of Engineering and Technology Honors Convocation, Crowne Plaza, 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner • June 7, 2007: DIAC Meeting, TBD, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. • September 14, 2007: Joint Board of Advisors Retreat, TBD, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • December 6, 2007: DIAC Meeting, TBD, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.