SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Summary
Current Strengths, Goals, and Strategies
Progress To Date
Current International Programs and Activities
Faculty
Proposed New International Programs
Time Frame
Conclusion

I. SUMMARY

The international activities of the School of Engineering consist of international collaboration and research by faculty members focused in Europe, the Pacific Rim and Latin America.. The School does plan to further develop the international component of their curriculum, and the School of Engineering International Programs Committee has been formed as of December 1, 1994 for this purpose.

II. Current Strengths and Goals

Strengths

Presently, the international strengths of the School are based on the Pacific Rim Center (housed in the School), international research and collaboration, and participation in the JYA program. In addition, students gain considerable exposure to other cultures as a result of the fact that almost half of the graduate students of the School are from abroad.

Goals

One of the primary goals of the School of Engineering is to offer each student the opportunity to have an international experience through the expansion of relevant international programs.

III PROGRESS TO DATE

As of October 1, 1994 the School, of Engineering International Programs Committee began to develop a plan to significantly expand international programming.

IV CURRENT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COURSES

Programs

The School of Engineering is presently involved in the promotion of the JYA and short term study abroad programs for engineering students. The school intends to increase promotion of this program in the next year. The activities of the Pacific Rim Center and research collaboration of faculty, also offer international exposure and opportunities to students.

Courses

The School at present does not offer any classes on international matters. Planning of such courses as satellite summer courses is underway.

V FACULTY

Engineering faculty is involved in international affairs as a result of their research which, while focusing on engineering issues, involves substantial collaboration with colleagues and laboratories abroad.

VI PROPOSED NEW PROGRAMS

The School seeks to expand its international programming through:

Increased promotion of the JYA and short term study abroad programs for engineering students.
Involvement in or initiation of semester abroad programs for Engineering students.
Sponsoring engineering-oriented tours and courses to foreign countries led by faculty members.
Summer study abroad programs with an engineering focus.
Placing students doing laboratory and thesis research abroad.
Involving students in the international activities undertaken by faculty members.
involving, when appropriate, other interested schools or colleges as collaborators in these projects.

VII TIME FRAME FOR PROPOSED NEW PROGRAMS

The School's International Programs Committee will have a report ready by the Spring of 1995 detailing new international initiatives. It is hoped that by July 1, 1995, significant new international opportunities will be available to engineering students.

VIII CONCLUSION

While the School of Engineering presently lacks an international component with a broad base, they have taken steps to considerably expand their international activities. It is anticipated that by July, 1995, significant new international opportunities will be available for their students.

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