The College of Technology
2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT
DREAMER. DESIGNER. DOER.
Sycamores are pioneers of tomorrow. We create, improvise, and improve. We innovate what’s next in aviation, engineering, and automation. Our visions of architecture and design build our tomorrow.
WHEN EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE AGAINST YOU, REMEMBER THAT THE AIRPLANE TAKES OFF AGAINST THE WIND, NOT WITH IT. — Henry Ford
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WELCOME FROM THE DEAN
Welcome to our annual report! As I did last year, I’ve incorporated the update on our strategic plan into this report. The strategic plan continues to drive our culture and work as it drives our performance outcomes. The plan requires us to examine our priorities. This new academic year the College of Technology will begin the third year of implementing the plan. Throughout the past year, we have persisted in achieving our strategic goals, moved ahead, and made remarkable gains. As I share our second-year report with you, I want to applaud our faculty and staff who have hosted over 250 unique prospective student visits to our college this past academic year. The faculty and staff have engaged our enrolled students and expanded their opportunities in the classroom and in the world of work. We have a solid record of offering work experience to our graduating students: 92 percent reported they were in a full-time work experience, a part-time work experience, or in continuing education at an advanced level. We continue to seek recognition for our academic programs, requesting evaluation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for initial accreditation or reaccreditation for 13 programs. (See more information about this on page 10.) This second-year report provides an update on our strategic priorities:
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Student Success Employee Success (Faculty and Staff) Academic Curriculum Facilities and Infrastructure External Relations Recognition and Reputation
In a time of fiscal constraints and pandemic health restrictions, the College of Technology continues to fly high!
Neslihan Alp, Ph.D., P.E. Dean of the College of Technology
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BY THE NUMBERS
Faculty
External Grants
Tenure-track, instructors, full-time and part-time lecturers
n n
80
Charitable Gifts
Grants Submitted Awards Received
n n
16
$5M
$4.6M
76
72
60
Cash Gifts-in-Kind
67
14
12 11
40
8
$2.5M
$1.98M
7 20
4
0
’19–20 ’20–21 ’21–22
0
3 1 ’18–19
$226K
2 ’19–20
0
’20–21
$391K
FY 2019
FY 2020
College of Technology Enrollment *Fall 2020 enrollment numbers were adversely affected by challenges imposed by COVID-19. Undergraduate Graduate
n n
Fall 2019
2,093
Fall 2020
2,036 1,743
Fall 2021
0
168
206
2,299
193 2,229
1,911
250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,250 2,500
College of Technology Degrees Conferred n n n
Baccalaureate Degrees Masters Degrees Doctoral Degrees
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
444 46 6 496 422
52 11 485
456 41 6 503
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
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$502K
$53K FY 2021
BY THE NUMBERS
Student First-year Retention Rates
Student Survey Results, Highlights Questions with Highest Satisfaction, using “Strongly Agree” and “Agree”
68% 73% 62%
2018 – 2019
2019 – 2020
2020 – 2021
I am satisfied with my academic progress so far in my classes.
82%
2018 – 2019
35% 35% 35% 2016 – 2020
2017 – 2021
52% 53% 53% 2014 – 2020
81%
2018 – 2019
2015 – 2021
85%
2019 – 2020
My critical thinking skills have developed.
80%
2018 – 2019
Student Six-year Graduation Rates
2013 – 2019
85%
2020 – 2021
I have adequate opportunities to develop my writing skills.
Student Four-year Graduation Rates
2015 – 2019
88%
2019 – 2020
82%
2019 – 2020
87%
2020 – 2021
85%
2020 – 2021
The College of Technology is headed in the right direction.
77%
82%
84%
2018 – 2019
2019 – 2020
2020 – 2021
I feel confident I was/will be able to graduate in a timely manner.
79%
88%
86%
2018 – 2019
2019 – 2020
2020 – 2021
*Percentages were adjusted to reflect missing data.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERING STUDENTS. INSPIRING SUCCESS.
2019 –2024 As an integral part of the University, the College promotes the quality and value for which Indiana State is widely known. Our challenge is to build on the College’s strong foundation to advance our diverse programs and further enhance our contributions to the city, region, state, and beyond. This strategic plan is bold. It will provoke us to make changes. It will ensure that we prepare our students even more effectively. We expect you to judge us by our results.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
2020–2021 HIGHLIGHTS Priority 1: Student Success •A pplauded 92% of COT graduates from the class of 2020 who have gained full-time work experience, part-time work experience, or advanced continuing education. •C elebrated the Engineers Week by creating STEM kits for over 200 students in local elementary schools. •R eceived, on behalf of the Collegiate Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter, a Human Resource Development student organization, Leaves of Legacy and a Superior Merit Award for excellence and achievement during the 2019 –2020 academic year. •H onored Evelyn Reed, Professional Flight Aviation Technology student, as the Indiana State University Student Employee of the Year. •H osted over 250 unique prospective student visits to the College of Technology, including virtual visits. •M aintained a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio or better throughout COT programs. •C reated four committees in the Dean’s Student Advisory Council: Communications & Social Media, Engagement, Fundraising, and Recruitment to provide more opportunities for member engagement. •P rovided more than 300 hrs. of tutoring for online and on campus students.
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A student in the Welding Lab
STRATEGIC PLAN
Priority 2: Employee Success: Faculty and Staff • Hosted a Faculty Fellow in the Dean’s Office. •S upported three College of Technology faculty members who were accepted and successfully completed the Master Teacher Program coordinated by Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence. • I nitiated the Faculty Mentor Program for new faculty with 10 COT faculty and faculty mentors across the University. •C reated a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion taskforce in COT to discuss related topics and provide trainings. • I nitiated Faculty Champions for Recruitment, Retention, and Research to support College initiatives. •C onducted multiple meetings with the Office of Sponsored Programs to engage faculty in research and grant proposal development. •E stablished the College of Technology Staff Council and gained representation on the University Staff Council. • I nitiated COT Guest Speaker Series and invited three renowned speakers in their fields to share their experience and provide valuable information.
Dr. Alister McLeod with students
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STRATEGIC PLAN
Priority 3: Academic Curriculum •S ubmitted a Request for Evaluation (RFE) to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for the General Review accreditation visit for the 13 COT programs listed below in the 2021–22 academic year: -R eaccreditation: Architectural Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Packaging Engineering Technology, Safety Management - I nitial Accreditation: Automation and Control Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Engineering, Engineering Technology Management, Information Technology • Successfully passed the external reviews for Automation and Control Engineering Technology (ACET), Unmanned Systems (UMS), and Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising (TAM) programs. • Recognized the faculty of the UMS Program and the Aviation Technology Department for signing the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Collegiate Training Initiative Program Certificate. • Created the first industry-supported undergraduate certificate in Emerging Energy Technology through the collaboration with the Hoosier Energy.
Priority 4: Facilities and Infrastructure •S ubmitted a $37.6 million capital biennial request to the state to renovate the Technology Annex building. The request was postponed until 2023 due to COVID-related priorities in the state. None of the state universities received any capital support for their 2021 capital requests. •D ean’s Office moved to its new location in John T. Myers Technology Center to be much more accessible for students and others. • I mplemented the Lab Safety Policy to keep our facilities safe and current.
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Mark Collins with students in the Unmanned Systems Lab
STRATEGIC PLAN
Priority 5: External Relations • Held (virtually) the annual Tech Connections with industry partners. •W elcomed new members of the College of Technology Dean’s Advancement Council, which is made up of six alumni and industry partners. •H osted (virtually) with Endress+Hauser the 7th Annual Community Career+Education Forum for 7th – 9th grade students. The College of Technology had a virtual booth, and more than 200 students attended. •S ponsored Fit for the Future Annual STEM Conference, organized by Women in STEM Professions and attended virtually by 44 high school students and 14 professional women. •T he College of Technology received its initial endowments, as scholarships to students, one for Construction Management and the other one for the Packaging Engineering Technology.
Priority 6: Recognition and Reputation •A ssumed responsibility as co-host of the social media “Life at State” to promote College of Technology programs on the Indiana State University account. •W elcomed local media for a visit to the Aviation Simulation Lab; the media representatives interviewed Aviation Technology students. • I ncreased social media followers by more than 50% on the College of Technology Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram accounts. •R eceived multiple recognitions and highlights at the state level for the newly established Emerging Energy Technology undergraduate certificate program.
Dean Nesli Alp and Morayma DaSilva, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at IEA
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GIVE TO BLUE DAY
3/3/21
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UNIVERSITY RAISED
UNIVERSITY DONORS TOTAL
$1,022,945
2,620
COT RAISED
COT DONORS TOTAL
$54,561
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DEAN’S COUNCILS
#GIVETOBLUEDAY SUCCESS The third annual #GiveToBlueDay on March 3, 2021 set university records for giving in a single day. The College of Technology started strong, thanks to matching and challenge gifts from alumni. Dean’s Student Advisory Council members organized events like Tie Dye shirts and Penny Wars! Thanks to all who donated from around the world!
DEAN’S ADVANCEMENT COUNCIL IS FORMED The Dean’s Advancement Council was formed to support the Dean to cultivate resources and relationships that will boost the college’s reputation and capacity to accomplish its vision: “The College of Technology will prepare students for a globalized workplace and be recognized as a premier talent provider in the nation.” The inaugural Council members are: •S teve Bailey (1970, Automotive Technology) / President, Diesel USA (retired) •K ayla Boyll (2017, Communications) / Senior Corporate Branding Specialist, North American Lighting • Rick Burger / District Manager, Duke Energy •N icole Otte (2001, Technology Education) / Director of Workforce Development, Endress+Hauser •C heryl Roberson (1990, Management) / Program Director, Helicopter Engines Program, Rolls Royce •D ave Snow (1981, Manufacturing Technology) / Director, Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership
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APPLIED ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
IVY TECH AND INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY CREATE ENGINEERING PARTNERSHIP The Bachelor of Science in Engineering now has a signed transfer agreement with Ivy Tech Community College Statewide and its Associate of Science in Engineering degree. Under the new agreement, any Ivy Tech engineering student meeting the transfer agreement requirements can transfer into Indiana State’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering program as a junior.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT “Having industry software like Creo in our labs is game-changing for our students. It means that our faculty can teach our students how to imagine, design, and create with the same tools that are driving innovation in industry. It means our graduates are more confident and more competitive when they start their careers. We’re also collaborating with EAC Product Development Solutions (EAC) to build connections with other companies that use Creo which brings more opportunity for our students and faculty. I’m proud that we’re delivering results and that EAC has chosen to partner with the College of Technology and to invest in our students.” – Dr. Nesli Alp, Dean, on EAC’s philanthropic gift to provide Creo Parametric Software to students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program.
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AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
NEW AVIATION SIMULATOR EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES The College of Technology acquired a new aviation simulator, which Dean Nesli Alp says is more up to date with current flight technology and that will better prepare students for modern flight careers. This simulator will be used by more than 300 students. “This means a lot to our aviation students,” said Dean Alp. “…they are learning new technologies, and they will be much more prepared for the real world.” The simulator, called a MFD – Modular Flight Deck – is built by Precision Flight Controls in California. The MFD is FAA-certified AATD, which means that a portion of the training completed in the simulator can be applied towards students’ flight ratings. The MFD can be physically reconfigured to replicate a number of different aircraft, based on what best suits the students’ needs. The MFD is currently configured as a Beechcraft King-Air B-200, and at the end of the semester it will be reconfigured as a Cessna Citation light jet. Patrick Knight, instructor of aviation technology, says that the MFD will better prepare aviation students for training environments, as this new simulator model allows practice with faster and more advanced aircraft than previous models. Knight also says that the simulator is more advanced, more reliable, and more cost-efficient for the department should it be required to accommodate a larger number of students.
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS CREATE CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
In December 2020, Troy Biddle, owner of Terre Haute-based Hannig Construction, and his wife Pam, established a new endowed scholarship for Construction Management students. In recognition of their gift, the university named the Bill and Toni Biddle Construction Management Computer Lab to honor Troy’s parents who led Hannig for two decades. The scholarship will support Construction Management students who are active leaders on campus and in the community.
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ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
NEW CERTIFICATE IN EMERGING ENERGY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Hoosier Energy and Indiana State University have partnered to create a certificate program in Emerging Energy Technology program, aimed specifically at retraining Hoosier Energy employees interested in obtaining the fundamental skills necessary to pursue jobs in the electric transmission and distribution field. The program is housed in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Department and designed to be completed in one year, which will be especially beneficial to Hoosier Energy employees impacted by the generation and transmission cooperative’s recent announcement concerning the planned retirement of its coal-fired Merom Generating Station in 2023. Consisting of six online courses and a hands-on lab, the newly-developed program is designed to teach fundamental skills in electric-transmission metering, protection systems, and field communications; areas in which skilled workers are reportedly in high demand throughout the utility industry. The undergraduate work-based certificate program will prepare Hoosier Energy employees in the areas of renewable energy and for more opportunities in the future. It is also suitable for other energy companies. “This is a fully online program to meet the working professionals’ schedules,” said Dean Nesli Alp.
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES
ALUMNUS AND ADVISOR DONATES FUNDS In March 2021, alumnus Michael Rady (’98), VP of Human Resources at PepsiCo, used his Give to Blue donation to establish two new funds that are first for the Department of Human Resource Development and Performance Technologies (HRDPT). The Michael R. Rady Advancing HR Leaders Scholarship and companion Faculty Development Fund will provide support annually to an undergraduate student, graduate student, and faculty member. Rady is also a member of the HRDPT Industry Advisory Council, which was relaunched in Fall 2020 with an impressive roster of alumni members from across the region and country.
TAM FACULTY MEMBER’S DRESS DISPLAYED AT MUSEUM Dr. Joyce “Robin” Robinson wove a dress that was accepted for display at Louisiana State University’s museum in the Traje: Mayan Textile Artistry Creative Design Exhibition. Dr. Robinson is a professor in the Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising (TAM) program in the HRDPT Department. She said, “The inspiration was to create a dress design using minimal seams and to hand weave the fabric with color stripes predetermined with bold stripes reminiscent of Mayan designs. It took about 40 hours to weave the fabric, and probably another 40 to develop and construct the dress. In total devoted around 80 hours,” said Robinson. For the dress to be considered for display at Louisiana State University’s museum exhibit, Robinson had to submit front and back view images of the dress and compose an abstract that detailed both the dress’s inspiration and development process. Experts in Mayan culture reviewed the submission and clothing design and ultimately decided that Robinson’s dress was suitable for the exhibit.
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RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS – AIR FORCE / ARMY
2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTS Air Force ROTC Detachment 218 has been commissioning officers in Terre Haute since the early 1980s. Currently, the detachment trains 40 cadets through agreements with four schools, proudly partnering with ISU’s College of Technology as the host institution. Cadets participate in leadership and team building activities as well physical training and academics, which serve to best prepare them for the airmen and space professionals they hope to one day lead as tomorrow’s U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Second Lieutenants. AFROTC have gone on to serve as pilots, engineers, cyber professionals, intelligence officers, and many other roles. •T he detachment sent eight cadets to field training at Maxwell AFB, Alabama; four others joined them as upperclassmen in the fall as they contracted into the USAF. •A FROTC commissioned 12 officers in the spring of 2021, and seven more are on track to join their ranks in 2022. The remaining cadets continued to hone their skills during base visits, field exercises, and training the most new cadets in three years. •T wo AFROTC officers, Miguel Prado and Ethan Radcliff, have been recognized as distinguished graduates, which is an honor given to only 10% of ROTC graduates at the national level. The Wabash Battalion Army ROTC program has been commissioning leaders of character for the Total Army since 1919, including seven general officers. The battalion is currently home to more than 100 cadets from seven universities across the Wabash Valley. Our cadets are leaders on their campuses and in their communities. They have a variety of opportunities and events to take advantage of beyond the classroom and field training. These hands-on opportunities are great for getting to know fellow cadets, while improving skills and becoming better acquainted with military culture. In the end, all of the training, education, and opportunities culminate in our cadets commissioning as officers in the U.S. Army. Since 1919, we have been commissioning Leaders of Character for the Total Army who are ready to embrace challenging situations and serve our country with honor. Despite environmental challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wabash Battalion commissioned 32 new army officers in 2021. Each year four to five cadets witness advanced training where they attend Airborne, Air Assault, or Army Sapper school. These offer highly qualified cadets unique experiences such as jumping out of aircraft, practicing demolition techniques, and leading engineering operations. Alexander Schroering, Army ROTC officer, has been recognized as a distinguished graduate, which is an honor given to only 10% of ROTC graduates at the national level. 25
STUDENT | SUPPORT
IEA SCHOLARSHIP In January 2021, Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA), a leading infrastructure and energy construction company, selected Indiana State as one of six schools nationwide to receive a gift to establish the IEA Women and Minorities in Construction Scholarship. In its first year, the scholarship is providing five scholarships of $4,000 each to recipients majoring in Construction Management, Engineering with a Civil Concentration, or Civil Engineering Technology. “As IEA continues to grow, it’s important that we develop relationships with universities that are grooming the next generation of leaders in the construction industry and that we give special attention to underrepresented populations in the industry,” said IEA VP of Diversity and Inclusion Morayma DaSilva.
VIRTUAL STEM CONFERENCE Women in STEM Professions (WISP) organized the Females in Technology (FiT) for the Future Annual STEM Conference for high school students on Friday, March 12, 2021. The virtual meeting was attended by 44 high school students and 14 professional women, and it was a great success! A huge thank you to Endress+Hauser and their Women’s Innovation Network for sponsoring this year’s conference and for helping us bring FiT for the Future to more high schools in central Indiana. Thank you to the WISP Student Organization and their Faculty Advisor, Dr. Kristina Lawyer (AETM).
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IEA executives, including Morayma Da Silva, VP of Diversity and Inclusion, visited campus in January to mark the scholarship launch with Dean Nesli Alp and faculty.
Fit for the Future Virtual Conference (March 12, 2021) Guest Speaker: Nicole Otte, Director of Workforce Development at Endress+Hauser
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Ph.D. in Technology Management
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
100%
ONLINE
• Major Area of Specialization (18 credits) • Professional Studies (9 credits) • Research Core (27 credits) • General Technology Core (12 credits)
CONSORTIUM INSTITUTIONS A. Bowling Green State University B. East Carolina University C. Indiana State University D. University of Central Missouri
MAJOR AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION • Construction Management • Digital Communication Systems • HRD and Industrial Training • Manufacturing Systems • Quality Systems
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TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
ONLINE PROGRAM: DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT The Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management program is designed to prepare students for positions of leadership in the public and private sectors of society. The program is 100% online and maintains most of the traditional requirements characteristic of advanced graduate study but is unique in using the resources of a consortium of four universities: Bowling Green State University, East Carolina University, University of Central Missouri, and Indiana State University, linked together by alternative communication systems. Cyrus Hoseini received his Ph.D. in Technology Management from Indiana State University in Fall 2020. He has more than 20 years of work experience as a director of quality and analytics. He is now the Vice President of Quality and Analytics Advisory Services with QualMine, Inc. in California. He holds an M.B.A, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, and has several ASQ certificates, including Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE), and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). He is a voting member of US TAG to ISO/TC 176. “I joined the Ph.D. program at Indiana State University after a thorough review of over 50 programs. I looked for a program with a solid research structure and a healthy portion of graduate coursework to refresh my statistical and research skills. I chose the Quality Systems concentration. After seven years of taking coursework, attending seminars, and working on my dissertation (Leveraging Machine Learning To Identify Quality Issues in the Medicaid Claim Adjudication Process), I gained more than I was hoping. The ISU Ph.D. program in Technology Management helped me build new friendships and expand my professional network. The level of rigor, especially in core research and concentration courses, was much higher than my initial estimation. The program is managed very professionally, and course evaluations are tough but fair. I truly enjoyed my dissertation work and learned a lot from my advisor (Dr. Badar) and the dissertation committee (Dr. Shahhosseini and Dr. Kluse). People usually ask me if getting a Ph.D. is worth the effort. I don’t know if it is for everyone; but for me, it absolutely was.”
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Dean Alp, Brent MacDonald, and Chair Farman Moayed Excellence in Faculty Service
Christine Knight Staff of the Year
Alina Waite Excellence in Faculty Teaching
Dean Alp, Todd Alberts, Chair Randy Peters, Associate Dean Smallwood Excellence in Advising 30
Dean Alp, Andy Perry, Faculty Council Chair Alister McLeod Outstanding Faculty Council Service
Michael Williamson Excellence in Faculty Research
Dean Alp, Barb Healey, Maggie Booe, (WISP) Outstanding Community Engagement
Dean Alp, Faculty Advisor Amber Clark, and SHRM Student Chapter Student Organization of the Year
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | AWARDS
Thank you to the College of Technology faculty, staff, and students for your dedication and hard work this year! Excellence in Faculty Teaching Alina Waite (HRDPT and COT Dean’s Faculty Fellow)
Promotion to Senior Instructor Brian James (AETM) Benjamin Thomson (AETM)
Excellence in Faculty Research Michael Williamson (AETM)
Department Chairpersons & Ph.D. Director Randy Peters (AETM Chairperson) Troy Allen (AVT Chairperson) Farman Moayed (BE Chairperson) Xiaolong Li (ECET Chairperson) Szufang Chuang (HRDPT Chairperson) Mehran Shahhosseini (Ph.D. Director)
Excellence in Faculty Service Brent MacDonald (BE) Staff of the Year Christine Knight (AVT) Excellence in Advising Todd Alberts (AETM) Outstanding Community Engagement Fit for the Future Annual STEM Conference by Women in STEM Professions (WISP) Student Organization of the Year Indiana State University Collegiate SHRM Chapter Outstanding Faculty Council Service Andy Perry (BE) Retiring Faculty and Staff John Gallagher (AETM) Connie Stateler (Student Services) Promotion to Full Professor Farman Amin Moayed (BE) Alina Waite (HRDPT and COT Dean’s Faculty Fellow) Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor Kristina Lawyer (AETM) James McKirahan (AETM) Michael Williamson (AETM)
Faculty Council Alister McLeod (AETM), Chairperson Kara Harris (AETM), Vice Chairperson Jen Hale (BE), Secretary Amanda Muhammad (HRDPT and UC Dean’s Faculty Fellow), Vice Secretary Randy Peters (AETM), Parliamentarian Sheikh Ferdous (AETM), Department Representative Troy Allen (AVT), Department Representative Jamie Metzinger (BE), Department Representative Edie Wittenmyer (ECET), Department Representative Joyce “Robin” Robinson (HRDPT), Department Representative Dean Nesli Alp, Administrative Representative
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COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Adult & Career Education* Architectural Engineering Technology Automation & Control Engineering Technology Automotive Engineering Technology Aviation Management Civil Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Construction Management* Electronics Engineering Technology* Engineering Engineering Technology* Engineering Technology Management* Human Resource Development for Higher Education and Industry* Information Technology Interior Architecture Design Manufacturing Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology* Packaging Engineering Technology Professional Aviation Flight Technology Safety Management Technology* (B.A.S.) Technology & Engineering Education Textiles, Apparel & Merchandising Unmanned Systems UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES Emerging Energy Technology* Lean Six Sigma* MASTER’S PROGRAMS Career and Technical Education* Electronics and Computer Technology* Human Resource Development* Occupational Safety Management* Technology Management* GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Human Resource Development* Safety Management* Ph.D. PROGRAM Technology Management* *Online program available
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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
“My professors were the best I had during my years in COT, and they were the best mentors and teachers of the material.”
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“She was very helpful, and I had a great time working with her.” “My professor challenged me intellectually to a level of self-improvement and encouragement.”
“The COT professors that engaged well with the online students made a big difference.”
“COT professors were the best ones that I had.”
“She is an excellent professor who truly cares about her students and goes above and beyond for them.”
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WHERE DO WE GO NEXT? Implementing the strategic plan for The College of Technology is an evolving process. As we created the plan, we set ambitious goals. The first year was a trial. We asked ourselves critical questions. What is working? What needs improvement? How can we serve our students even more effectively? At the end of that year, the pandemic overtook us: everything changed. We moved from in-person classes to online classes to serve our students. Even now, we’re still Zooming in part. This year we will be at the half-way mark of implementing the strategic plan. As many of our survey results indicate, we are improving the quality of our teaching. Students applaud their interactions with faculty and staff. Undergraduate students acknowledge they made the right decision to choose a major in our college. Over all, the College of Technology is raising the bar. Seeking and achieving ABET accreditation for 13 programs certainly indicates that! As in any strategic plan, we have learned where the challenges lie. We want to ensure our students have more opportunities to enhance their speaking abilities and learn emergent technological applications useful in their prospective careers. Despite inherent constraints, we are determined, also, to increase our student retention rates and to engage the students who are enrolled in distance learning more fully. While we are not moving at the pace we imagined when we first contemplated the strategic plan, we have made significant strides. The College of Technology is moving ahead, and I am honored to serve as the dean of this college with its high-achieving students, productive faculty, dedicated staff, and generous donors. With appreciation, Nesli Alp, Ph.D., P.E. Dean
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Office of the Dean TC 101 Terre Haute, IN 47809 indstate.edu/technology 812-237-3166