Eric GingrichElizabeth HalashAlisha JohnStephen SaputoDecember 9, 2008In Affiliation with ENG 3050

BackgroundFor the past five years undergraduate enrolment within the college of engineering at Wayne State University has been decreasing.-179 studentsyear

Source: wayne.edu

Research MethodsCollected enrollment data for WSU and comparable universitiesInterviewed Andrea Eisenburg, Academic Services Officer at Wayne State University's College of Engineering Surveyed undergraduate engineering studentsCompared Wayne State to similar universities

Options IdentifiedIncrease high school visits and programs Increase representation at community college fairsImplement a Wayne Direct programOrganize a Tech DayImprove Wayne State University College of Engineering website

Increase high school visits and programs

Increase high school visits and programsEducate students about different engineering disciplinesRemove uncertainty students haveInteract with studentsRepresent the Wayne State College of Engineering

Increase representation at community college fairs

Increase representation at community college fairsTalk to perspective transfer studentsInform transfer students about engineering programsDiscuss the transfer process

Implement Wayne Direct program

Implement Wayne Direct programAllows students dual enrollment at Wayne State University and a community collegeTargets transfer students who attend local community collegesUtilizes current Wayne States facilities

Organize a Tech Day

Organize a Tech DayIntroduce prospective students to Wayne State Universitys College of EngineeringEducate students about available programs within the collegeInteract with students and parentsRemove uncertainty students and parents have about Wayne State and engineering

Organize a Tech DayStudent Schedule

Organize a Tech DayParent Schedule

Improve Wayne State University College of Engineering website

Improve Wayne State University College of Engineering websiteWebsite is lacking the following desirable elements:Visual appealSimple navigationSpecific section for different demographicsUpdated information

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The College of Engineering website is visually appealing.

2. My advisor is available to me.

The College of Engineering website is visually appealing.

About Yourself

Gender

Male23

Felmale7

Degree

Chemcial4

Civil2

Electrical8

Industrial3

Mechanical11

Other2

Class Rank

Freshman0

Sophomoe7

Junior14

Senior9

Transfer Student

Yes9

No21

About Yourself

Gender

The College of Engineering

Degree

Class Rank

Transfer Student

Strongley DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly Agree

1.Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.233913

2.My advisor is available to me.052914

3.Meetings with my advisor are helpful.216912

4.I meet with my advisor once per semester.445611

5.The College of Engineering website is visually appealing.251751

6.The information found on the website is accurate and up-to-date.371280

7.The College of Engineering website is easily navigated.3410112

8.Useful information can be easily found on the website.261282

9.I am well informed about current events within the College of Engineering.2101035

10.I receive e-mail notifications about upcoming events in the College of Engineering.119811

11.The College of Engineering has a positive image within the engineering community.058125

12.Wayne State Engineering graduates are respected in industry.0014115

13.Wayne State's reputation is negatively affected by its location within Detroit.28983

14.I am satisfied with my choice of major.2141211

15.I have considered changing to a non-engineering major.118353

16.There are resources available to help me in my studies, specifically in engineering courses.258114

17.It is easy to get involved in Engineering Student Organizations.0211134

18.I am involved in at least one Engineering Student Organizations.461514

19.I am aware of activities held by Engineering Student Organizations.263118

The College of Engineering website is visually appealing.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

The College of Engineering website is visually appealing.

2. My advisor is available to me.

The College of Engineering website is visually appealing.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

3. Meetings with my advisor are helpful.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

4. I meet with my advisor once per semester.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

5. The College of Engineering website is visually appealing.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

6. The information found on the website is accurate and up-to-date.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

7. The College of Engineering website is easily navigated.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

8. Useful information can be easily found on the website.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

9. I am well informed about current events within the College of Engineering.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

10. I receive e-mail notifications about upcoming events in the College of Engineering.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

11. The College of Engineering has a positive image within the engineering community.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

12. Wayne State Engineering graduates are respected in industry.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

13. Wayne State's reputation is negatively affected by its location within Detroit.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

14. I am satisfied with my choice of major.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

15. I have considered changing to a non-engineering major.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

16. There are resources available to help me in my studies, specifically in engineering courses.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

17. It is easy to get involved in Engineering Student Organizations.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

18. I am involved in at least one Engineering Student Organizations.

1. Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.

19. I am aware of activities held by Engineering Student Organizations.

College of Engineering WebsitesUniversity of Michigan www.engin.umich.eduMichigan State Universitywww.egr.msu.eduWayne State Universitywww.eng.wayne.edu

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22

101

106

39

512

I am well informed about current events within the College of Engineering.

3. Meetings with my advisor are helpful.

About Yourself

Gender

Male23

Felmale7

Degree

Chemcial4

Civil2

Electrical8

Industrial3

Mechanical11

Other2

Class Rank

Freshman0

Sophomoe7

Junior14

Senior9

Transfer Student

Yes9

No21

About Yourself

0

0

Gender

The College of Engineering

0

0

0

0

0

0

Degree

0

0

0

0

Class Rank

0

0

Transfer Student

Strongley DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly Agree

1.Advising within the College of Engineering is beneficial.233913

2.My advisor is available to me.052914

3.Meetings with my advisor are helpful.216912

4.I meet with my advisor once per semester.445611

5.The College of Engineering website is visually appealing.251751

6.The information found on the website is accurate and up-to-date.371280

7.The College of Engineering website is easily navigated.3410112

8.Useful information can be easily found on the website.261282

9.I am well informed about current events within the College of Engineering.2101035

10.I receive e-mail notifications about upcoming events in the College of Engineering.119811

11.The College of Engineering has a positive image within the engineering community.058125

12.Wayne State Engineering graduates are respected in industry.0014115

13.Wayne State's reputation is negatively affected by its location within Detroit.28983

14.I am satisfied with my choice of major.2141211

15.I have considered changing to a non-engineering major.118353

16.There are resources available to help me in my studies, specifically in engineering courses.258114

17.It is easy to get involved in Engineering Student Organizations.0211134

18.I am involved in at least one Engineering Student Organizations.461514

19.I am aware of activities held by Engineering Student Organizations.263118

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CriteriaNecessaryCostPersons required for implementationDesirableNumber of students impactedEase of implementation

Evaluating Increasing High School Visits and ProgramsProsEasy implementationLarge number of studentsLow transportation costs to local area high schoolsConsConsiderable amount of travel

Evaluating Increasing Representation at Community College FairsProsSmall financial costEasy implementationOpportunity to reach students who are considering transferringConsConsiderable time of staff members

Evaluating Implementing Wayne Direct programProsEasy implementationUtilization of existing resources minimal costConsSmall number of students impacted

Evaluating Tech DayProsSpecific and large group of students reachedConsImplementation requires considerable organization, time and volunteersLarge financial costLarge number of volunteers needed

Evaluating Improving Wayne State University College of Engineering WebsiteProsEasy implementationLarge number of students impactedFew persons required for implementationConsLarge financial cost

Summary

CostPersons Required for Implementation Number of Students ImpactedEase of Implementation TotalOption One: Increase high school visits and programs533314Option Two: Increase representation at community college fairs.533314Option Three: Organize a Tech Day. 134210Option Four: Implement Wayne Direct program.442313Option Five: Improve Wayne State University College of Engineering website. 255416

RecommendationsWe recommend that the Wayne State University College of Engineering implement all of the following options:Increase high school visits and programsIncrease representation at community college fairsOrganize a Tech DayImplement Wayne Direct programImprove Wayne State University College of Engineering website

RecommendationsWith limited resources we recommend improving the Wayne State University College of Engineering website

Thank You!

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