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Director's Welcome
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E. Dale Threadgill
Director
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Welcome
to the Faculty of Engineering, an innovative interdisciplinary approach
to engineering at the University of Georgia. The Faculty of Engineering
is a network of departments and individuals across the University that
are working to integrate engineering
academic programs, research and outreach with other fields of study
in the arts, sciences, and humanities. This comprehensive format reaches
beyond traditional discipline-based teaching and research, expanding the
role and impact of engineering at UGA.
In 2000,
the University of Georgia completed its ten-year strategic plan for the
21st century, identifying comprehensive engineering as a priority initiative.
Discussions within the University community regarding this initiative
have increased awareness of the lack of comprehensive
engineering at UGA and the constraints that this deficiency are placing
on the advancement of the University, its faculty and students. The formation
of the Faculty of Engineering is the first major action in bringing comprehensive
engineering to UGA. Expansion of engineering programs through the Faculty
of Engineering will broaden opportunities for student learning, research
and external funding. It will expand the application of cutting-edge research
to meet the challenge of economic development.
Currently, multidisciplinary teams are working to define and develop engineering
academic programs that will become core activities of the Faculty
of Engineering.
We are excited
to fulfill the strategic initiative of comprehensive engineering at the
University of Georgia, and appreciate your participation in this important,
innovative task.
Dr. E.
Dale Threadgill
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