Michigan Tech Adds Degree In Engineering Management
HOUGHTON -- At its regular meeting, Michigan Technological University's Board of Control approved a new Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree, to be offered by the University's School of Business and Economics.
This degree is designed to satisfy the growing needs in industry and our economy for individuals with strong skills in both business and engineering.
Students will take courses in engineering, math, and science while completing a comprehensive business curriculum. They will develop a broad and strategic perspective of business, acquire a solid command of the technical fundamentals of engineering, and link their technological skills with their business knowledge through the required senior capstone business development experiences courses.
"Michigan Tech has long been committed to delivering a distinctive and rigorous discovery- based learning experience grounded in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," said Provost Max Seel. "Combine that with hands-on experience in business, and you have just what students will need to prosper in the new economy."
The Board also approved room and board rates for the 2012-13 academic year. With increases ranging from 1.93 to 2.6 percent for Douglass Houghton, McNair and Wadsworth Halls, rates will range from $8,184 to 10,478 with the gold (median) meal plan. There will be no increases in rates for Hillside Place apartments.
Rent for student family apartments in Daniell Heights will increase 4.24 to 4.69 percent.
Plans and financing for renovations to the MacInnes Ice Arena and Student Development Complex also received Board approval. The ice plant and rink slab is original and more than 40 years old, the Board was told. After a number of attempts to locate and repair the multiple leaks in nearly ten miles of pipe, it was determined that a new system is needed. Several sections of the SDC roof are leaking, and these leaks will cause additional maintenance problems if not addressed at this time. The Board authorized the University to proceed with the renovations not to exceed $2.35 million, to be funded through issuance of general revenue bonds.
The Board approved a salary increase for President Glenn Mroz, amounting to $4,356 for Jan. 1 to June 30, 2012 -- the last six months of the current fiscal year -- and $8,712 for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2012.
"This is in line with our strategic plan to keep the very best people," said Board Member Terry Wychowski. Board Chair Marty Richardson said the raise matches the average salary increase of other Michigan university presidents.
Richardson also reported on a board retreat held earlier this week to discuss where Michigan Tech should be in 2035 and how the University's strategic plan can provide the mechanism to achieve those goals.
"The retreat was energizing, and we are looking forward to meeting the challenges that lay ahead," Richardson said. "Although we are experiencing difficult economic times, we are confident that by continuing to follow our strategic plan we will successfully surmount those challenges and come out an even better university."
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