UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC An Overview

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1 UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC An Overview Chi-Wook Lee, Ph.D. Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dept. School of Engineering and Computer Science University of the Pacific Stockton, California

2 University of the Pacific An Established Tradition 1 st Chartered Institution of higher Learning in California (1851) California leader in educational innovation 1 st medical school 1 st coeducational campus 1 st conservatory of music 1 st cluster colleges 1 st undergraduate international studies 1 st ABET accredited Engineering Management Program

3 Leadership in Higher Education Ranked Top 44 Best Buys by Fiske s Guide to Colleges (2010) Ranked Best Value for the 9 th straight year (US News, 2009) #1 in student satisfaction (MSNBC, 2008) Top 10 nationally for academic attention to students (MSNBC, 2008) Top 10 for financial aid, career placement, and student counseling (MSNBC, 2008) 5 th most beautiful campus nationally Listed as one of five Up and Coming universities performing well in tough economic times (Chronicle of Higher Education, 2009) #1 Speech and Debate team nationally (2009) Top 25% of schools of engineering (without a doctoral program, US News)

4 Bachelor of Science Programs Bioengineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering 4

5 Master of Science Degree MS in Engineering Science Concentrations Civil Engineering EE/CpE and CS Mechanical Engineering Planned Concentrations Engineering Management Bioengineering 5

6 Evidence of Quality ABET Accreditation Most students have excellent jobs upon graduating Grad school acceptances to Stanford, MIT, etc Successful alumni 6

7 Student Learning Experience Accessible teachingoriented faculty in small classes Drop-in tutoring to cover challenging classes Heyborne Leadership Academy Retention Coordinator English language tutoring and writing assistance

8 Why Should Students Choose Pacific? National reputation ranked in the top 25% of engineering programs without doctorate Streamlined program complete B.S. in fours years instead of 5.5 state average A distinctive blended M.S. five-year program Best value university financial support plus streamlined program Great jobs and graduate schools upon graduation Location (Silicon Valley, LLNL, rich Northern California environment) Accessible teaching-oriented faculty in small classes Guaranteed co-op placement Guaranteed class access International experience (IECP, study abroad, Ambassador Corps, Lake Baikal/Tahoe program, Engineers Without Borders and humanitarian opportunities, Global Engineering Education Exchange program) 8

9 Why Should Students Choose Pacific? Imagine entering Pacific at the age of 18, and leaving at the age of 23 with: B.S. M.S. A distinctive program 7 ½ months of paid industry experience Opportunities for international experience (study abroad, co-op, Ambassador Corps program, Engineers Without Borders) Participating in leadership activities Senior Capstone design and research experience Humanities and social sciences integrated with science and technology International student faculty advisor International student academic support 9

10 EBI Reports Number 1 in student satisfaction in MANY categories! Examples: Quality of Instruction and Faculty Student/faculty Interaction Career Services and Job Placement 10

11 Pacific Graduate becomes NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez B.S. Electrical Engineering 1984 Co-op Lawrence Livermore National Labs (LLNL) Masters Degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering Paid by LLNL Employment: LLNL NASA Traveled to International Space Station

12 New Laboratories Cisco Networking Lab Non-Point Source Flow Lab Mechatronics Lab Peter & Judy Wallace Student Design Lab Felix Wallace Structures/Systems Lab Vern Harrison Manufacturing/Construction Lab Senior Design Project Lab Owens Hall Water Quality Environmental Engineering Lab Ecological Engineering Lab Mobile Lab Virtual Reality Lab Bioengineering Lab Khoury 201 Pacific Resources Research Center (3 labs) John T. Chambers Technology Center (10 labs)

13 John T. Chambers Technology Center

14 John T. Chambers Technology Center

15 John T. Chambers Technology Center Students and Faculty: Provide cutting-edge technology facilities for superior teaching, learning, and research Industry and Agencies: Provide laboratories and facilities for beta-site and benchmarking to attract industry, Federal, State, and local agency support for collaborative research Technology Integration: Serve as an integrative force for the entire institution for technology and for all disciplines and programs in the School The University: Truly a symbol of Pacific s commitment to technology and superior teaching and learning

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21 Material Sciences Computational Intelligence Computer Simulation Data-Intensive Computing Engineering Management Power Electronics Renewable Energy Structural Engineering Virtual Reality Water Quality and Resources Water Security Research Areas

22 University of the Pacific First Chartered Institution of Higher Education in California National and international recognition and prestige Exceptional academic programs Streamlined program BS and MS in five years A beautiful campus with great location top five in the US Exceptional career opportunities upon graduation