Thursday, March 27, 2008
Degree program in advanced manufacturing approved
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An undergraduate program in advanced manufacturing leading to a Bachelor of Science degree is being offered at the University of Southern Indiana. The program recently received approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The program will be administered by the Pott College of Science and Engineering. The program will provide skilled baccalaureate-degreed technologists for the advanced manufacturing industry. It will support regional business and industry in workforce development and training by providing professional development and certificate training opportunities. Dr. Linda L. M. Bennett, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said, “This program continues USI’s tradition of being responsive to the needs of the region. Graduates of the program will contribute to the economic growth of Indiana and the Tri-State area.” Eric Sprouls, chair of the Department of Engineering, said interest is strong for the advanced manufacturing program, especially among graduates of area high school programs in technology and transfer students from community colleges. Plans are to develop a free-standing manufacturing facility on the east side of campus to support the program. |
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