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3/2/2004
Contact: K.E. Schwab --
724-738-2199; e-mail: karl.schwab@sru.edu
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For signing photo #2
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NEW SRU, YSU AGREEMENT OPENS ADDITIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Current and potential
Slippery Rock University students interested in studying
engineering now have additional choices following Monday’s
signing of an articulation agreement with Youngstown State
University’s Rayen College School of Engineering and
Technology.
The
agreement signed at SRU by YSU President David C. Sweet and SRU
Interim President Robert Smith creates a “3+2 program”
that allows undergraduate students to spend their first three years
studying at SRU, including work in physics, before being admitted
to YSU to complete their engineering studies.
While
the program is a first for YSU, SRU currently has a similar
agreement with Penn State University. “This agreement
will allow our students more options, including additional areas of
engineering study as well as location,” says Dr. Ben
Shaevitz, professor of chemistry and physics and a plan
proponent.
Both
presidents said the agreement opens the door for further joint
study programs. “This is a prime example of how two
institutions can combine their resources to enhance educational
services and benefit students throughout our region,” Sweet
said.
"I
am excited about the opportunity YSU has made available to our
students," said Jane Fulton, dean of SRU's College of Health,
Environment and Science. "I believe that these degrees in
engineering and engineering technology will significantly
strengthen our workforce in Pennsylvania.”
Cynthia
Hirtzel, YSU engineering dean, said she hopes this is only the
first of many programs of this kind in her college. “Now that
we have a template, I will be pursuing these programs with other
universities,” she said.
After
completing three years of work toward a physics degree at SRU
students and the first year of engineering studies at YSU, the
student receives a bachelor’s degree from SRU; after
completing the second year of engineering studies, the student
receives a bachelor of engineering degree from
YSU.
Up to a dozen students are initially
expected to open the program.
PN, PGN, WPN,
PR
Cutline identification #1
(Seated from left to right) Dr. Cynthia Hirtzel,
YSU dean and professor of engineering and technology, Dr. David
Sweet, president of Youngstown State University, Dr. Robert Smith,
interim president of Slippery Rock University, and Dr. Jane Fulton,
dean, SRU College of Health, Environment and Science. (Standing)
Dr. Tony Atwater, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs
at YSU, and Dr. William Williams, provost and vice president for
Academic Affairs at SRU.
Cutline indentification #2
President David Sweet and Interim President
Robert Smith share a laugh at Monday's articulation agreement
signing.
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