October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 1 The University of Science and Technology. And Life. Arlene Lowenstein Dean Department of Continuing and Professional WPI’s Adult Learning Opportunities

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 2 History Of Extensive Education And Training Programs For Adult Learners  Graduate Education MS, MBA, PhD  Professional development seminars and certificate programs  Customized corporate training and graduate programs

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 3 Multiple Delivery Systems  On campus  At branch campuses in Waltham and Southborough  At corporate sites  Through distance learning opportunities

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 4 WPI Graduate Programs  More than 1,100 graduate students enrolled in programs representing: –275 area employers –37 states –47 countries  60% part-time; 40% full-time students

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 5 WPI Graduate Programs  More than 50 graduate science, engineering, and management programs  More than 300 full- and part-time faculty, many recognized worldwide  Active program of leading edge research  Close ties with industry  Applications-oriented approach to learning

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 6 Customized Graduate Certificates for Corporations  Approximately 150 students (and growing) meeting in for-credit and not-for-credit certificate programs through the School of Industrial Management (SIM)  Interdisciplinary focus that allows companies to merge programs of study from multiple disciplines  Ability to support study anywhere in the world through the integrated use of technology and classroom personal contact

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 7 SIM: Characteristics of Demand  Quality educational experience  Value added to the company  Fast pace and credit granting  Allows for quality of life at home and work  Cost effective  Convenient and attractive to students and employers

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 8  Power Systems - National Grid  Operations/Manufacturing - Teradyne  Engineering Leadership - BAE Systems Current Corporate Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 9 Other Graduate Certificate Programs  NEW – Data Security  Wireless Communications  Computer and Communications Networks  Software Engineering  Fire Protection Engineering  Technology Marketing  Management of Technology  And more!

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 10 Non-credit Professional Development Seminars and Certificate Programs  Training delivered to more than 70,000 adults since 1977  Focus on professional development seminars and certificate programs for technical and management professionals  Key areas: Information Technology, Manufacturing, Quality Improvement, GD&T, Project Management, and Management Development  Open enrollment and customized corporate training  Programs delivered at WPI, branch campuses, and corporate sites  Approved to deliver programs funded by Mass. Workforce Training Fund

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 11 Current Non-Credit Corporate Training Programs  Lean EnterpriseGeneral Dynamics  Quality ImprovementWaters Corporation  Six SigmaBayer Diagnostics  Project ManagementNypro Inc.  FMEAGillette  World-Class ManufacturingHasbro

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 12 Delivery Systems  On-campus  Branch campuses  Distance learning

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 13 WPI’s Objectives in Establishing Branch Campuses  Help meet the unprecedented demands of adult learners to advance their careers and continue their education while working full-time  Help meet the workforce needs of the Commonwealth  Enhance WPI’s reputation through high quality, in-demand programs  Provide additional revenue to the university

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 14 Waltham Campus

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 15 MetroWest Campus

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 16 Virtual Campus: Advanced Distance Learning Network The Advanced Distance Learning Network (ADLN) extends quality, worldwide, educational opportunities to continuous learners so they can pursue educational opportunities while maintaining their professional and personal lives.

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 17 ADLN Current Graduate Programs  High-Tech MBA  Wireless Communications  Environmental Engineering  Fire Protection Engineering

October 17, 2002University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 18 ADLN Current Graduate Programs  Students admitted to WPI, then elect to take distance courses  Distance programs have: Same Quality Faculty Same Content Same Standards Same Degree  Technology: All courses utilize web, some courses utilize videotape and audio/video conferencing

The University of Science and Technology. And Life. October 17, University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings “In this world, security does not come from a union card, from lifetime employment at a big company or from government work. It will only come from the skills you carry with you. Without the opportunity for lifetime learning, you’re never going to be able to thrive in this system.” --- Thomas Friedman The Lexus and the Olive Tree