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Tech Signs Accord with Puerto Rico university
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APRIL 13, 2005--Michigan Technological University and the Universidad del Turabo signed an agreement April 13 that will enable faculty from the Puerto Rican university to earn doctoral degrees from Michigan Tech.
The Universidad del Turabo plans to increase the number of its faculty members holding PhD degrees as part of an effort to expand its research program. Under the agreement with Michigan Tech, qualified UT faculty with master's degrees will be able to enroll in any of MTU's PhD programs in engineering.
They will study on campus for two years and then return to their former appointments at UT, where they will complete their dissertations and return to their previous posts. While at MTU, the UT faculty will hold positions as research assistants and teaching assistants to cover the cost of their tuition and living expenses.
In addition to attracting a stream of top-quality students, Michigan Tech expects the agreement will bring more Hispanics to campus.
"Enhancing diversity is a key component of our strategic plan, both at Michigan Tech and within the College of Engineering," said Robert Warrington, MTU's dean of engineering. "The UT faculty who come to MTU will bring high-level skills and a different cultural perspective to our graduate program. Meanwhile, they will receive an excellent education from a national university, while spending the final years of their studies at home. And the Universidad del Turabo will gain faculty members who are well equipped to pursue advanced research.
"Lastly, we expect that this partnership will lead to additional joint activities between the two universities," Warrington said. "Everyone benefits."
Next year, two students are expected to enroll in the PhD program in mechanical engineering.
The Universidad del Turabo, located in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, is a private, four-year university enrolling approximately 10,800 students.
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