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 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 

THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF:

• reviewing and updating the curriculum
• preparing catalog updates
• preparing class schedules and assigning instructors
• assuring a quality student experience both in and out of class
• advising student organizations
• providing general academic advising
• providing academic advising during registration
• maintaining student records
• processing petitions
• providing information for non-students
• awarding scholarships

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WHO'S WHO IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:

Department Chairman—Dr. Matthew Franchek

Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS)—Dr. Charles Dalton

Director of Undergraduate Advising (DUA)—Dr. Charles Dalton

Undergraduate Studies Committee (USC) Members—Dr. Richard Bannerot, Dr. Charles Dalton, Dr. Karolos Grigoriadis, Dr. JRJ. Rao, Dr. Gangbing Song

Advisors for Honors Students—Dr. Ralph Metcalfe, Dr. Keith Hollingsworth

Advisors to Dept. Student Organizations

• ASME—P. Sharma
• ASM—K. W. White
• Pi Tau Sigma—R. Metcalfe

Staff Support—Mariana Medellin

Overall responsibility for the Undergraduate Program rests with the Department Chairman who is responsible for preparing the class schedules, assigning instructors, awarding scholarships, and making appointments to the positions listed below:

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEE (USC)

is a committee of five to seven faculty members that is responsible for overseeing the academic content of the program, including periodic reviews. With input from all faculty, as appropriate, this committee initiates changes in the program, and, with the approval of the faculty, sees to it that approved changes are implemented in a timely manner. The members of the USC are appointed by the Chairman in consultation with the DUS (below). The membership should, as far as possible, represent the disciplines present in the department and contain a mix of junior and senior faculty.

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DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES (DUS)

serves as the chairman of the USC and has the administrative responsibility for the program. As such, he is responsible for the preparation of the documentation associated with changes in the program. He takes responsibility, as needed, to assure that all aspects of the undergraduate program (above) are running effectively. To this end, he works in concert with those listed below and helps to interpret issues of policy, as necessary. He also serves as the department's representative on the College Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

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DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING (DUA)

is responsible for overseeing and participating in the advising of our undergraduate students (both during registration and otherwise), processing petitions, overseeing the maintenance of student records, and interfacing with the public (non students) seeking information about the undergraduate program. He receives support from the fulltime staff, and the assistance of all faculty as needed during registration. He serves as a non-voting member of the USC.

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ADVISORS FOR HONORS STUDENTS

are responsible for advising Honors students and maintaining liaison with the Honors College. They attend the functions of the Honors College such as the Honors banquet, and the Honors retreat. They actively work to introduce the Honors ( and other outstanding) students into the research activities of the department. They initiate contact with all outstanding students in the department for this purpose and communicate with all faculty in seeking appropriate research experiences for them.

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STAFF SUPPORT

One full-time staff member and, as appropriate, additional staff will be assigned to support the undergraduate program. Their activities are primarily associated with maintaining student records, developing the documents associated with registration, and answering phone inquiries, as far as possible, before referring questions to the DUA.

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ADVISORS TO DEPARTMENT STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Advisors to ASME, Pi Tau Sigma, ASM, and SAE, are actively involved in the organizations, offering advice as appropriate and initiating suggestions as needed. The Department regards it as particularly important to assure smooth operations for the ASME student organization.

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