img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg School of Engineering and Applied Science Faculty and Staff Meeting August 22, 2008 http://www.eas.muohio.edu/faculty-staff/ img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg School of Engineering and Applied Science 1.Introduction of new faculty and staff 2.Highlights of 2007/08 3.SEAS 50th Anniversary Celebration 4.Miami’s Five-Year Strategic Goals – Provost Herbst 5.SEAS Strategic Plan for 2009-2013 6.Phase I of the implementation of the Strategic Plan: AY 2008/09 Agenda img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Don Ucci •PhD from City University of New York •PhM, ME (EE), BE (EE) from City College of New York •Don comes to us from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, where he served as associate chair and interim chair of the ECE department. He also held the positions of associate dean of the Armour College of Engineering and Sciences, interim dean of the Undergraduate College, and associate provost for the university. Professor and Department Chair Electrical and Computer Engineering Don Ucci cropped.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Electrical and Computer Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Science New Faculty and Staff img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Peter Simko •PhD (CE) from Illinois Institute of Technology. •MS (CE) from Illinois Institute of Technology. •MS (ME) from Boston University •BS in physics from the University of Rochester. •Peter comes from the Illinois Institute of Technology where he was an instructor and where he recently completed his PhD. Visiting Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Simko.JPG img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Computer Science and Systems Analysis School of Engineering and Applied Science New Faculty and Staff img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Rebecca Cruez •BS and MA from Indiana State University at Terre Haute. •Prior to teaching at Miami, she was adjunct faculty at Purdue University and Indiana University at Richmond, Indiana. •Rebecca will teach sections of the new CSA 148 course this year. •She has taught CSA 141 Personal Computer Applications for non-CSA majors each semester in our department since 1999 as a part-time instructor. Instructor Computer Science and Systems Analysis cruez.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Elizabeth Killy •BS in Business from Miami University. •MBA from Cleveland State University. •CPA from the state of Ohio. •“Beth” comes to us from Pittsburgh where she worked as a senior bookkeeper and an adjunct instructor of accounting classes in a community college. •She will teach sections of the new CSA 148 course this year. Instructor Computer Science and Systems Analysis Killy.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg James Paxton •BS in mathematics from Indiana State University in Terre Haute. •MBA from Miami University. •He has had internships with PPG in China and Convergys Corporation in Cincinnati. •He is a certified Novel Administrator; and has taught CSA 141 Personal Computer Applications for non-CSA majors. •Jim will teach sections of the new CSA 148 course this year. Instructor Computer Science and Systems Analysis Paxton Jim.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Michael Stahr •BS in sociology from Georgetown University. •MA in Systems Analysis from Miami University. • Mike has been Sr. Systems/Business Analyst and Developer for Healthcare Waste solutions in Cincinnati; and prior to that, for Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation in Middletown, Ohio. •He has taught CSA courses in C++, VB and VB.Net since 1966. •Mike will teach sections of the new CSA 148 course this year. Instructor Computer Science and Systems Analysis Stahr Mike.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Engineering Technology School of Engineering and Applied Science New Faculty and Staff img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Greg Gibbs •AD in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from Shawnee State University. •BS in Engineering Technology with a concentration in electro-mechanical from Miami University. • Before being employed at Miami, he was a stormwater design engineer at Contech. •He also has had internships with Kornylak Corporation, AK Steel, and Proctor and Gamble. Coordinator of Distance Programs and Recruiting Engineering Technology Gibbs.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Nizar Tayem •BS and MS degrees in physical and electronics from An-Najah National University, Palestine. •PhD degree in electrical engineering from Wichita State University, KS. •Prior to coming to Miami, he was teaching electronics and communication engineering at ITT Technical Institute, Owings Mills, MD. •He has also been a post doctoral researcher at Louisiana State University, LA; and a visiting assistant professor at the WV University Institute of Technology. Visiting Assistant Professor Engineering Technology Tayem, Nizar.JPG img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Science New Faculty and Staff img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Aimee Frame •BS degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. •MS degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. During her studies, Aimee was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship. •PhD in mechanical engineering from University of Cincinnati. During her last year, she was a graduate fellow for UC’s project Science and Technology Enhancement Program (STEP). Visiting Assistant Professor Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering MME Frame, Aimee.JPG img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Nursing School of Engineering and Applied Science New Faculty and Staff img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Brooke Flinders •MS in Nursing with specialty in nurse- midwifery from Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, Kentucky. •BS and AD in nursing from Miami University; and a Registered Nurse (RN). • Brooke has been teaching as a clinical instructor with Miami’s nursing department since 2006 and as a visiting assistant professor in our nursing program since 2007. •Prior to coming to Miami University, Brooke practiced as a certified nurse midwife in Northern Kentucky. Assistant Professor Nursing Flinders.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Deborah Tibbs •MS in Nursing with a focus on Health Care Administration. •Certification as Case Manager. •Registered Nurse (RN). •Deborah has been teaching as a visiting assistant professor in our nursing program since 2007. •Prior to coming to Miami University, she provided program development and disease management education to various programs from the hospital to the community setting. Assistant Professor Nursing tibbs.JPG img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Brenda B. Young •DNP Doctorate in Nursing Practice, University of Kentucky; focus on primary health care for vulnerable populations. •Post-masters certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, Northern Kentucky University. •MS in medical surgical nursing University of Cincinnati. •BS in nursing from DePauw University. •Brenda has been teaching as a visiting assistant professor in our nursing program since 2005. •Prior to coming to Miami University, she practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a school-based health center in New Miami, Ohio and at the Butler County Community Health Center (now Bever Health Center) in Hamilton, Ohio. Assistant Professor Nursing Young.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Paper and Chemical Engineering School of Engineering and Applied Science New Faculty and Staff img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Mongi Mansouri •PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA •MME, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. •BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Visiting Assistant Professor Paper and Chemical Engineering MongiMansouri.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Todd W. Downey •Todd returns to Miami University after his graduation in 1982 from the Paper Science and Engineering program. •He has had extensive experience in operations during his 26 year career in the paper industry. Executive Director Paper Science Foundation O-192-08 Downey.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Highlights of AY 2007-08 School of Engineering and Applied Science img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Highlights of AY 2007-08 •Development and approval of Software Engineering •Development and approval of Systems Analysis track in Engineering Management •Development of IT concentration in the new BIS degree Undergraduate Curriculum img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Highlights of AY 2007-08 •Implementation of traditional BSN program •Graduation of first Chemical Engineering students •Two pilot sections of CSA 148 offered (top 25 Initiative) Undergraduate Curriculum img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Highlights of AY 2007-08 •MU programs reviews in NSG and ENT •ABET visits in ECE and ENT •Preparations for the upcoming ABET visit in PCE finalized Program Reviews img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Faculty awards and honors School of Engineering and Applied Science Highlights AY 2007-08 img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Tenured Eric Bachmann, CSA Doug Coffin, PCE Amit Shukla, MME Qhiou Zhou, ECE O-109-08 Bachmann.JPG O-007-03 Coffin.jpg O-106-08 Shukla.jpg ZhouPic.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Dennis and Bridget Orwig Outstanding Researcher Kerr_Lei.jpg Lei Kerr, Paper and Chemical Engineering img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Regional Campus Outstanding Researcher Lizz Howard Computer and Information Technology Howard_Lizz.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Ann Sobel to serve on IEEE Board of Governors Dollar Anna.jpg Ann was elected for a three-year term to the Board of Governors of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.) Computer Society. Ann Sobel is an associate professor of computer science and systems analysis. img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Anna Dollár elected to Chair Elect position in ASEE Dollar Anna.jpg Anna was elected Chair Elect of the Mechanics Division of American Society of Engineering Education at this year’s annual conference. She will also serve as Program Chair and Chair in the years to come. Anna is an associate professor of mechanical and manufacturing engineering. img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Jade Morton elected as ION Member-at-Large Morton.jpg Jade was elected the Institute of Navigation (ION) Eastern Region Member-at-Large during the professional organization's 2008 election. Jade Morton is an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering. img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Noteworthy Events School of Engineering and Applied Science Highlights AY 2007-08 img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Oxford departments and offices under one roof! Benton & EGB.jpg The final move took place January 2008. img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg CSA Alumni Conference Haddad_Dave.jpg Keynote speaker, former SEAS Dean, David Haddad. April 4, 2008. DSCF1324.JPG img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Re-dedication of Benton Hall H-15-08 #025.jpg President David Hodge H-15-08 #023.jpg Minnichs.jpg Provost Jeffrey Herbst Re-dedication: April 4, 2008 Conrad Minnich , President Benton’s grandson, and his wife Jane. img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Consortium for Computing Science in Colleges Conference and IT Forum– hosted by CIT CCSC-1.jpg September 2007 and February 2008 img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Tau Beta Pi Installation TauBetaPi.jpg February 23, 2008 img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Establishment of a chapter of Engineers without Borders Mali Water Pump project, Africa, 2008 DSCN1344.JPG img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Highlights of Faculty Research School of Engineering and Applied Science Highlights AY 2007-08 img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Publications # of publications (Oxford) # of faculty (Oxford) # of publications (MUM/MUH) # of faculty (MUM/MUH) Refereed journals 29 17 13 9 Refereed conference proceedings 61 23 18 7 2007 img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Grants •External grants received: 29 by 16 faculty •Five grants in excess of $100,00 •External funding in 2007: $1,590,000 2007 img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Important developments 2007 2008 Difference applied 1186 1320 11.3% admitted 931 1098 17.9% confirmed 217 283 30.4% Recruitment (Oxford) img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg Important developments Master’s in Computational Science and Engineering approved by Regents Advisory Committee for Graduate Studies Graduate Curriculum img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th Anniversary Celebration School of Engineering and Applied Science img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th Anniversary Celebration •The launch of the celebration will be April 3, 2009. •It follows the Miami University launch of its 200th Anniversary Celebration, which will be in late February. img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th Anniversary Theme & Identity Image •Spring ’08 semester – a student competition for a theme and identity image •11 entries •Using the “winning” themes and images as a guide, Linda Kramer created the our 50th Anniversary Identity Image. img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg School of Engineering and Applied Science 50th Anniversary Identity Image The theme and image will be now used on all 50th Anniversary publications. PowerPoint template with the images is available from Linda Kramer. 50th identity image.jpg img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Miami’s Five-Year Strategic Goals Provost Jeffrey Herbst School of Engineering and Applied Science img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg The Strategic Plan for SEAS School of Engineering and Applied Science img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Strategic Plan for SEAS: 2009-2013 http://www.eas.muohio.edu/faculty-staff/ 3 Central Principles 10 Strategic Initiatives 30 goals Action plan Target date Oversight Measure(s) of success img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Strategic Plan for SEAS: 2009-2013 Central principles that drive the strategic plan: A.to establish a new standard for excellence in undergraduate education of engineers, computer scientists, technologists and nurses B.to increase enrollment and ensure student success C.to enhance SEAS distinction as a scholarly community and broaden and enhance graduate education img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg A. Establish a new standard for excellence in undergraduate education I.Enhance discipline-oriented SEAS programs II.Promote interdisciplinary teaching and learning III.Emphasize experiential learning IV.Develop a global presence V.Enrich synergies between the liberal arts and professional education img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Strategic Initiative I: Enhancing discipline- oriented SEAS programs 1.Broaden department-based SEAS programs 2.Meet high-quality standards at the national level img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Strategic Initiative II: Promoting interdisciplinary teaching and learning 1.Enhance first year experience of SEAS students 2.Make central the role of interdisciplinary programs in SEAS 3.Enhance Engineering Management program 4.Develop a new major in Bioengineering 5.Develop a strong presence in computational science/eng. 6.Strengthen General Engineering program img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Strategic Initiative III: Emphasizing experiential learning 1.Offer a broad range of opportunities for student participation in experiential learning activities 2.Integrate, in a unique way, academic programs and experiential learning opportunities img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Strategic Initiative IV: Developing global presence 1.Create opportunities for global engagement 2.Enhance globalization component of undergraduate curriculum img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Strategic Initiative V: Enriching synergies between liberal arts and professional education 1.Create closer bonds with Honors & Scholars Programs 2.Contribute to the liberal arts core curriculum (Miami Plan) of the university 3.Contribute to the enhancement of computer and technological literacy of Miami students img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg B. Increase enrollment and ensure student success (Initiatives VI –VII) 1.Increase SEAS Oxford enrollment 2.Improve SEAS first-to-second year retention on the Oxford campus 3.Increase six-year graduation rate on the Oxford campus 4.Increase enrollments in SEAS majors at the regional campuses img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg B. Increase enrollment and ensure student success SEAS strategic goal is to increase enrollment in Oxford to about 1050 students by Fall 2013. This is how we plan to accomplish this goal: •Increase the number of first year students by 6% each year in the next four years •Improve the first-to-second year retention by 2% each year in the next five years (from 78 to 88%) •Improve the six-year graduation rates from 70 to 80% in the next five years img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg C. Enhance SEAS distinction as a scholarly community and broaden graduate education (Initiatives VIII – IX) 1.Increase research productivity and quality 2.Enhance support for research 3.Enhance our presence in graduation education within the confines of current MS programs 4.Broaden our presence in graduation education beyond existing programs img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg Phase I of the implementation of the Strategic Plan: AY 2008/09 School of Engineering and Applied Science img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg SEAS Objectives for AY 2008-09 New programs •Prepare to offer Software Engineering in F’09 •Prepare to offer Systems Analysis track in Eng. Management in F’09 •Prepare to offer Master’s in Computational Science and Engineering in F’09 img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg SEAS Objectives for AY 2008-09 New programs •Develop and seek approval for new major in Bioengineering •Develop and seek approval for new minor in Computational Science and Engineering •Develop a strategic plan to evaluate current bachelor’s degree programs and the need for additional bachelor’s degree programs at MUH/MUM img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg SEAS Objectives for AY 2008-09 Curriculum • Advance a culture of assessment and continuous improvement to strengthen compliance with ABET criteria regarding program educational objectives and outcomes •Enhance first year experience of SEAS students •Enhance General Engineering program •Implement and refine the CSA Top 25 computer literacy course for Business majors img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg SEAS Objectives for AY 2008-09 Implementation of phase I of the action plan recommended in “SEAS Strategic Plan: 2009 -2013” in the areas of: •Experiential learning •Global presence •Enrollment and student success •Scholarly community and graduate programs img005.jpg SEAS logo 1.5.jpg 50th logo-LK new.jpg SEAS Objectives for AY 2008-09 Involvement of SEAS/MU non-academic constituents (Strategic Initiative X) •Develop a “Strategic Plan for SEAS Development: 2009-2013” •Develop a “Strategic Plan for SEAS IT: 2009-2013” •Develop a “Strategic Plan for SEAS Branding and Marketing: 2009-2013”