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Minnesota State College Southeast
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Minnesota
State College Southeast launches Engineering and Technology initiatives at special event on June 1 in Winona
Comprehensive Engineering and Technology Capabilities
initiative includes new degree, facilities, and partnerships with Winona State
University and Milwaukee School of Engineering
Winona, MN (May 25, 2017) - Minnesota State College Southeast announces the launch of a
comprehensive engineering and technology capabilities initiative, including:
- A new 2-year degree, the Associate in Applied
Science in Electrical Engineering Technology,
- Major investments in industrial automation
laboratory facilities,
- Transfer partnerships with the Milwaukee School
of Engineering and Winona State University, and
- A new high school-to-college engineering
pipeline.
A special event is planned on
Thursday, June 1 to celebrate these new engineering and technology initiatives
at Minnesota State College Southeast in Winona. College faculty and leadership
will be on site to answer questions and to communicate the many exciting
new opportunities for the MSC Southeast's students, industrial partners, and
the wider community. Representatives from several partner organizations will
participate in the event, and there will be hands-on opportunities and tours
for attendees.
"We are
collaborating with nationally renowned industrial and academic partners to
help us meet the technological demands of tomorrow's economy," says Travis
Thul, MSC Southeast Dean of Trade and Technology. "The bottom line is creating
robust and innovative opportunities that will benefit our
current and future students."
AGENDA:
Welcome & Introductions
Launch of the Associate in Applied Science in
Electrical Engineering Technology
Articulation Signing with Milwaukee School of
Engineering
Industrial Controls Lab Ribbon Cutting
Articulation Signing with Winona State
University & Joint Education Opportunities
Launch of Prototype Engineering Certificate
Targeting High School Juniors
Open House/Hands-on Experiences/Lunch provided
DETAILS:
New 2-Year Degree:
Associate in Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology
Beginning
in Fall 2017, MSC Southeast will offer a new 2-year degree, the Associate in Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology. The AAS in Electrical
Engineering Technology prepares graduates to enter industry as front-line
engineering technicians. These professionals will work with technologists,
engineers, and management to assist in the design, development, and
implementation of systems ranging from printed circuit board assemblies to
industrial robots. Graduates will also have the mathematical and analytical
back ground to continue pursuit of an engineering baccalaureate degree through
one of the college’s engineering university partners.
Industrial Controls Lab - Ribbon Cutting
During
the event, a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour will be held to formally open a
new, state-of-the-art, industrial automation and controls laboratory. Newly
outfitted with Human Machine Interface (HMI) terminals, Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and induction machines,
this lab will represent one of the most advanced facilities throughout
Minnesota post-secondary education. Housing 10 PLC and VFD/Motor training
terminals, students from Industrial Technology, Electrical Engineering
Technology, Electronics Technology, and Custom Education programs will be able
program and troubleshoot systems which parallel what can be found in industry.
University Transfer
Partnership Agreements
Representatives
from Milwaukee School of Engineering and Winona State University will be on
hand to sign official articulation agreements allowing Associate in Science in
Electrical Engineering Technology graduates to transfer into baccalaureate
engineering degrees once the articulation criteria are met. These transfer
agreements are among the most ambitious AAS to BS articulations across
Minnesota State and will provide students a pathway towards a career as an
engineer and beyond (see below for more information regarding MSOE and WSU).
Prototype Engineering
Certificate Program for High School Students
MSC
Southeast has worked with industry to develop a new certificate in Prototype Engineering which will include competencies spanning Computer Aided Design
(CAD), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing, and precision
engineering applications. The evening courses within this credential are
designed to be taken during the high school student's junior and senior year,
allowing for graduation with both a high school diploma and a Minnesota State
College Southeast certificate. These students will be prepared to pursue entry
level technical positions or transfer into one of MSCS's programs, or the
credential can be used to strengthen an application to an engineering
university.
FOUR-YEAR
COLLEGE TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES*
Milwaukee School of Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Milwaukee
School of Engineering Attendees:
- Dr.
Steven C. Bialek, Interim Vice President of Academics
- Dr.
Richard Kelnhofer, Program Director, Electrical Engineering
- Dr.
Robert Strangeway, AAS-EET to BSEE Transfer Track Coordinator
- Mark
Anderson, Director of Admissions
- Judy
Prest, Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Since
1903, Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) has been working with industry and the
community to provide engineering education with an applications based
philosophy. Offering baccalaureate degrees spanning electrical engineering to
biomedical engineering to business and nursing, MSOE is considered a leader in
adapting its curriculum to meet the technological needs of tomorrow's industry.
MSOE is an independent, non-profit university that has a national academic
reputation, dedicated professors with real-world experience, a 97 percent
graduate job-placement rate, and high average starting salaries.
Winona
State University: Bachelor of Science in General Engineering
Winona
State University Attendees:
- Dr.
Patricia Rogers, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Dr.
Andy Ferstl, Professor and Chair, Department of Physics
- Ms.
Laura McCauley, COSE Advising Specialist
Winona State University is a community of learners and has long been a leader in the
fields of science and engineering, pioneering the nation’s only ABET-accredited
undergraduate program in Composite Materials Engineering. Adding to that
repertoire, WSU was approved to offer a BS in General Engineering in 2017 - making it the only university in Southeast Minnesota to offer
such a credential. This degree will offer students hands-on experience and
serve the community's need for multidisciplinary engineers across the
electronics, metallurgical, and manufacturing industries.
*Must meet articulation
agreement requirements. Please contact program advisor for more information.
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About
Minnesota State College Southeast
Minnesota State College Southeast is a two-year technical
and community college that prepares students for a lifetime of learning by
providing education for employment, skill enhancement, retraining, and
transfer, to meet the needs of students and the community. The Winona campus
opened in 1949, merging with the Red Wing campus in 1992 and updating its name
to Minnesota State College Southeast in 2016 with the change of mission to
offer both technical training and the associate of arts degree. Minnesota State
College Southeast is a member of Minnesota
State. For more information, visit www.southeastmn.one.