University Senate of
Proposal
30-05
(Voting unit: Academic Senators)
Proposal
to change
“Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with concentration in Mechanical
Engineering Technology”
to
“Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology”
1.
General
description and characteristics of program.
The
2.
Rationale.
The
Officially defining three explicit baccalaureate technology
programs will enhance not only the recruitment of students, but will also serve
to improve the employability of CMT, MET and EET students upon graduation. Additionally, the formal recognition of these
programs will serve notice as to the diversity of programs within the
3.
Discussion
of related programs within the institution and at other institutions.
At
BSET with concentration in Construction
Management Technology
BSET with concentration in
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Other Institutions:
With
BS in Engineering Technology or BSET degrees:
- 10 colleges and universities nationwide
with TAC/ABET accredited programs
In
-
Other Institutions:
With
BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology:
- 48 colleges and universities nationwide
with TAC/ABET accredited programs
In
-
-
Similar
programs in
- Eastern Michigan University
Summary:
The relatively large number of universities and colleges with specific BS
degrees in electrical or electronics engineering technology supports the
proposition that having a separate BSMET degree provides better visibility than
having it be a concentration under the BSET degree.
4.
Curriculum
design (refer to format of degree audit form).
No
curriculum design changes are required or proposed.
5.
New
course descriptions. (New Course Add Forms are needed for each course and will
be processed upon final approval of program.)
No
new courses are required or proposed.
6.
Additional
resources required. (Additional information may be requested by the Senate
Finance Committee.)
No
additional resources are required or proposed.
7.
Accreditation
requirements.
TAC/ABET
accreditation.
8.
Planned
implementation date.
August
2005.
13 April 2005:
Adopted by the Senate
20 April 2005: Approved by President Mroz
24 June 2005: Approved Board of Control