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Dr. Viola L. Acoff, University of Mississippi

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Acoff is Dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Mississippi. She is also a professor of Mechanical Engineering, and she serves on the Board of Directors for Carpenter Technology Corporation and the Board of Trustees for the Four Little Girls Memorial Fund.

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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I then thought, because I was very good in math and science, perhaps I could become an engineer and design an airplane for others to pilot,” said Lim, who joined the NJIT in July 2022 as its ninth president and a distinguished professor of mechanical engineering. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.”

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Engineering success center opens at Boise State

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Boise State University opened its Micron Student Success Center earlier this year and will formally induct the space in April, offering a consolidation of resources for its engineering students to promote a sense of belonging and create a resource center. ’” explains JoAnn Lighty, dean of the College of Engineering.

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French business school ESCP eyes collabs with IITs

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“Were now moving to collaborate with IITs and have already initiated discussions, and are working toward a formal MOU, Leon Laulusa, executive president and dean at ESCP Business School, told The PIE News. Outside of France, weve already built models like our partnership with Columbia School of Engineering.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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Value Entrepreneurs – Driven by Mission

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At another institution, a dean explained how a blend of purpose and innovation influenced how its leaders envisioned themselves and their school: We see ourselves as being individuals that are innovativeindividuals that like to think and dream outside the box. You dont think that was innovation looking forward and responding to a need?

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How Might Engineering Education Transition From In-Person To Hybrid and Online Modalities?

Inside Higher Ed

Blog: Learning Innovation Since March 2020, engineering professors have adapted to teaching new hybrid and virtual models in their classrooms. Q: What does the future of hybrid and online engineering education look like? Now with in-person learning in full swing, it’s clear hybrid learning is here to stay.