Dear UIS Faculty and Staff:

The third and last candidate for the vacancy of the inaugural Director (and Visiting Associate Professor or Professor) of the planned School of Applied Engineering will be on campus on Thursday, September 10th.

The inaugural Director of the planned School of Applied Engineering will provide academic, strategic, and operational leadership, working to establish a School and launching a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology delivered through a work-based learning model. This visiting leadership role is designed to establish the School's academic, cultural, and partnership foundations and position the program for long-term sustainability and future accreditation. 

The candidate will give a Leadership Presentation on Thursday, Sept. 10th, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in UHB 2024 and via Zoom.