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Professional Science Masters Programs: The Dean’s Perspective

Dean Susan J. Koch of the Graduate College at the University of Northern Iowa shares her insights on developing professional science master's (PSM) programs that meet state and regional needs. Highlighting an enrollment of 1,558 graduate students in Fall 2006, she emphasizes the importance of collaboration with businesses and industries, innovative curricula, and strategic resource allocation. Programs introduced include Applied Physics, Industrial Mathematics, and Ecosystem Management. With ongoing recruitment efforts and financial support, UNI aims to enhance its graduate education offerings and prepare students for successful careers.

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Professional Science Masters Programs: The Dean’s Perspective

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  1. Professional Science Masters Programs:The Dean’s Perspective Susan J. Koch Dean of the Graduate College University of Northern Iowa

  2. University of Northern Iowa • Total F ‘06 enrollment - 12,260 • Graduate F ‘06 - 1,558 • Minority F ‘06 - 8.4% • International F ‘06 - 11.4% • Graduate degrees ‘05 - 510

  3. Graduate Education Strategic Plan • Campus-wide process led by Graduate College in ‘05 - ‘06 • Endorsed by all the Colleges and other university divisions • 2.2 Create and implement new graduate programs that align with state and regional needs.

  4. UNI PSM Programs • Applied Physics • Industrial Mathematics • Ecosystem Management • Biotechnology • Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry

  5. Timeline • December, ‘03 – CGS/Sloan meeting • April, ‘04 - $10,000 Planning grant for Applied Physics and Industrial Mathematics • June-Dec, ‘04 – planning process • April, ‘05 - $45,000 Implementation grant • March, ‘06 – Iowa BOR approves 5 UNI PSMs • August, ‘06 – first PSM student enrolled • August, ‘07 – first PSM graduate in Applied Physics … with job offer

  6. Resources Estimated costs ‘04 – ‘09 - $1.6 M • $55,000 - Sloan grants • $256,000 - 4 new faculty lines to date • $129,000 Ecosystems Mng.; equipment grant – Carver Foundation • $94,000 Ind. Math; professorship & lab – Deere & Company • $372,000 Applied Physics; nanoscience lab, students - Battelle funding

  7. Challenges • Leadership • Ongoing collaboration with business and industry • Curriculum • Resources • Recruitment

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