Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Mobilizing Oregon A Partnership to Build a 21st Century Technology Workforce AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002 Agenda for quality and growth

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Today’s Presentation Mission of the Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science An agenda for quality and growth Today’s funding realities AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System What is a Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science? State wide – cross industry view –ETIC Partner with high technology leadership –Connect with and listen to engineers EE, CS, SWE Civil Mechanical Metallurgical Support engineering institutions –Promote engineering education –Manage multi-institutional programs AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System How to Build a Partnership for the 21st Century… An Agenda for Quality and Growth AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Agenda for Quality and Growth Invest in quality faculty Invest in first-class facilities Attract and train the best students Identify and serve industry’s workforce needs Demand and measure outcomes Communicate results –institutions, industry, students, public, civic leaders and media 2002 initiatives AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Link High Tech Workforce Education to Workplace Needs ETIC –Streamline procedures –Stimulate deeper industry participation –Develop investment plan –Monitor current investment progress –Communicate results and benefits Agenda for quality and growth AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Listen to customers Market research program –Quantitative benchmark studies of industry and student needs and trends Provide data to institutions and industry Use data to drive new programs Engineering Education E-Roundtable Engineering managers Human Resource managers Training managers Agenda for quality and growth AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Promote Engineering Education and Research Vice Chancellor’s Web site – Outreach to potential engineering students and high school teachers and advisors Repository for engineering and computer science faculty research publications –Newsletter to state’s engineering community highlighting success and benefits - not process Agenda for quality and growth AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Fill the Pipeline OCATE statewide –Deploy selected OCATE programming beyond Portland Grow Oregon Master of Software Engineering program Build new scholarship and internship opportunities Improve connections with high schools and community colleges Agenda for quality and growth AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Vice Chancellor’s Objectives Focus activities to: –Demonstrate need, target investments and measure results with research –Deliver educational capacity to achieve real and measurable results –Fill Oregon engineering education pipeline –Communicate benefits of engineering education for Oregon…to Oregonians AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002 Agenda for quality and growth

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System How AeA Can Help Share insights on our market research Advocate for investments linked to demonstrated needs and realistic goals Reward results Expand sponsored scholarship and internship opportunities Support institutions through partnerships AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002 Agenda for quality and growth

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System OUS Funding Realities Oregon faces $850 million budget shortfall –State of Washington same magnitude with double the budget base University engineering programs have improved quality and output –New faculty –Higher enrollments Preserving core programs – top priority 2002 budget choices AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Setting Engineering Investment Priorities for Quality and Growth Existing ETIC commitments held harmless Invest in doubling undergraduate and graduate engineering output by 2007 Invest in multi-institutional quality improvement programs 2002 budget choices AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002

Vice Chancellor of Engineering and Computer Science Oregon University System Mobilizing Oregon A Partnership to Build a 21st Century Technology Workforce AeA presentation Bob Dryden January 10, 2002 Agenda for quality and growth