College of Applied Science Drives to 2010

Richard Newrock, Dean of the College of Applied Science at UC, announced today at the college’s faculty meeting that the college is embarking on an aggressive campaign to grow its enrollment by one-third.

“Building enrollment to 2010 students in the fall of 2010 is a goal consistent with the college's 178 year history of achievement. A degree from the college represents one of the best values in higher education today. Our graduates are first-rate problem-solvers and innovators who possess the skills and knowledge sought by industry," asserted Dean Newrock.

Graduate placement rates of 98% and 100% over the past two years coupled with company donations of more than $315,000 to scholarship funds at the college's Hall of Fame Celebration held January 19 th attest to the value placed on the college's graduates.

New programs, solid ties with area companies, strong partnerships with tri-state community and technical colleges, a reputation for graduating students ready for the workplace, and cooperative work earnings are all expected to contribute to a 2010 member student body in the fall of 2010.

New programs often result from input from industry executives serving on the college's advisory boards and these programs are another reason for confidence in the ability to exceed the 2010 enrollment target. Programs like the Power Systems Technology Option which has the backing of Duke Energy, Telecommunications Technology Option with Cincinnati Bell, and Facilities and Hospitality Management with the Marriott exemplify these close ties.

Pending approval by the Ohio Board of Regents, Sport Administration and Mechatronics will debut in the 2007-2008 academic year. "These new programs are a direct response to the needs of our industry partners. Traditional lines of the formal disciplines are blurring. Sports and hospitality management are rapidly expanding markets – ones that demand business acumen plus knowledge of the subject and people skills. Power and Mechatronics combine critical elements of both electrical and mechanical engineering.

Even cooking is impacted as our dual enrollment program for Culinary Arts and Science with Cincinnati State combines culinary excellence with food science to produce graduates capable of creating the processes for the convenience foods we enjoy," states Associate Dean Allen Arthur. “Dual enrollment programs where students earn an associate degree from a community college followed by a bachelor degree at CAS hold promise for the future.”

College of Applied Science degree programs incorporate cooperative work quarters as an integral component. Students must complete both an academic curriculum and cooperative work quarters with an employer to graduate. “Co-op work assignments provide our graduates with practical work and life experiences that raise their employability. Co-op earnings really help with tuition payments too. In most cases co-op earnings are equal to or higher than the next quarter’s tuition,” holds Pat Kumpf, Associate Dean for Student Services. “Whether you define value in terms of investment for a degree or a high quality education for entry into an exciting field, the College of Applied Science delivers real value.”

With a campus located in close proximity to UC, the College of Applied Science offers many advantages – small class sizes, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities with labs and lectures taught by professors, in a personal atmosphere. Additionally, students enjoy all the advantages of a major urban university – a modern campus, dorm and social opportunities, major athletic programs as well as exposure to the arts.

“Reaching an enrollment of 2010 in 2010 is a challenge worthy of our faculty and staff but one that I am confident we will overachieve,” concludes Dean Newrock.

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