montana tech: annual program review

Montana Tech: Annual Program Review

Department: Mining Engineering

Program: B.S. Mining Engineering

Department Head: Scott Rosenthal

Year Under Review: Fall 2015 – Spring 2016

Submitted: 1/15/17

Result of Assessment Committee Review:

Program Review 1

Department:

Degree: BS Mining Engineering

Program Educational Object ives: Program educat ional object ives are broad statements that

descr ibe w h a t g r ad u a t e s a r e e xp e c t e d t o a t t a i n w i t h i n a f ew ye a rs o f g r ad u a t i o n . P ro g r a m

e d u c a t i o n a l o b j e c t i ve s are based on the needs o f the program’s const i tuencies.

The current educat ional object ives of the Depar tment of Min ing Engineer ing w ere developed in conjunct ion w i th the program’s const i tuencies w hich include i ts students, a lumni , facu l ty, and employers of i ts graduates. Current educat ional object ives w ere review ed at a jo int meet ing of the Min ing Industry Ad visory Board and the Anderson Car l is le Technical Society (student chapter of the Society of Min ing, Metal lurgy & Explorat ion) on 4 November 2016 and are:

Min ing Engineer ing graduates are expected w ith in three- to - f i ve years af ter graduat ion to :

Bui ld on thei r undergraduate educat ion through personal career development through cont inuing educat ion, advanced degree graduat ion (both engineer ing and management focused) , p rofessional reg ist rat ion (P .E. or P .Eng. ) , or o ther advanced recogni t ion (e .g . as a qual i f ied person) .

S tudent Outcomes: S tu d en t ou tco mes d escr ib e w h at s tu d en t s a re e xp ec ted to kn ow an d b e ab le

t o d o b y t h e t i m e o f g r a d u a t i o n . T h e s e r e l a te t o th e s k i l l s , k n ow led g e , an d b e h a vi o r s t h a t s t u d en t s

acq u i re as they p rogress th rough the p rogram . T h e f i f t e en M in i n g E n g i n e e r in g p r o g r a m o u t c o m e s a r e a s f o l lo w s .

The Mining Engineering program has outcomes a through o listed below. Outcomes a through k are directly from the ABET EAC criterion 3. Outcomes l through o were developed from the ABET EAC program‐specific criteria for Mining Engineering. Students graduating from the Mining Engineering program at Montana Tech should attain:

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as

economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g. An ability to communicate effectively h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,

environmental, and societal context i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j. A knowledge of contemporary issues k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice l. Demonstrated proficiency in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and

electrical circuits. m. A fundamental knowledge of the geological sciences; including mineral and rock identification and properties. n. Demonstrated proficiency in engineering topics related to both surface and underground mining; including,

mining methods, planning and design, ground control and rock mechanic, health and safety, environmental issues, and ventilation.

o. Demonstrated proficiency in additional engineering topics; such as, rock fragmentation, materials handling, mineral processing, mine surveying, and valuation and resources/reserve estimation.

Program Review 2

Outcomes a through k come directly from Criterion 3 of the 2015‐2016 “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs” document available from ABET. Outcomes l through o support the ABET EAC program‐specific criterion for Mining Engineering which states:

“The program must prepare graduates to apply mathematics through differential equations, calculus‐based physics, general chemistry, and probability and statistics as applied to mining engineering problem applications; to have fundamental knowledge in the geological sciences including characterization of mineral deposits, physical geology, structural or engineering geology, and mineral and rock identification and properties; to be proficient in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and electrical circuits; to be proficient in engineering topics related to both surface and underground mining, including: mining methods, planning and design, ground control and rock mechanics, health and safety, environmental issues, and ventilation; to be proficient in additional engineering topics such as rock fragmentation, materials handling, mineral or coal processing, mine surveying, and valuation and resource/reserve estimation as appropriate to the program objectives. The laboratory experience must prepare graduates to be proficient in geologic concepts, rock mechanics, mine ventilation, and other topics appropriate to the program objectives.

Outcomes l through o each focuses on the sciences and engineering content of the criterion. The outcomes are published in the college catalog and the website. Also, each syllabus publishes the outcomes relevant to that course and instructors are encouraged to discuss how activities in a given course support a given outcome. A. Relationship of Student Outcomes to Program Educational Objectives

The 15 program outcomes are embedded in the undergraduate curriculum, which leads to the B.S. degree that is essential to obtain initial employment as a Mining Engineer. Achievement of the 15 program outcomes will not only give our graduates the technical skills and other associated knowledge and abilities needed to secure employment in the field of Mining Engineering, but will also allow them to have successful careers beyond entry level positions. The curriculum also serves as a solid foundation to prepare students for graduate studies in Mining Engineering and related fields. Mapping the student outcomes to the program objectives reinforces that program objectives are achievable and that students are being prepared for employment as a Mining Engineer.

Program Review 3

Student Outcomes Table 1 summarizes courses required for our B.S. degree that are taught by faculty in the Department of Mining Engineering. Each course is mapped to a specific student outcome (a through o above). So, for example, outcome “j “, “a knowledge of contemporary issues”, is a topic covered in MIN 408. For ABET accreditation, the Mining Engineering Department provides detailed assessment information for each of the outcomes a through o for courses in Table 1. In addition to the courses listed in Table 1, each undergraduate student in Mining selects two (2) electives courses. Mining Engineering courses that are available as electives are MIN 418 (Ore Reserve Estimation), MIN 425 (Rock Fragmentation), MIN 430 (Aggregate Mine Design), MIN 472 (Mine Design – Coal). Table 1. Relationship of Mining Engineering Courses to Program (Student) Outcomes.

Outcome

Course Name a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o

MIN 140 Practical Underground Mining X X X X X X X

MIN 152 Mapping & Surface Modeling X X X

MIN 210 Plane Surveying X X X

MIN 215 Mining Methods X X X X X X

MIN 216 Mine Surveying X X X X X

MIN 230 Miner Safety Management X X X X X X X X

MIN 305 Unit Mining Operations X X X X X X X

M.EC 4000 Economics of the Mineral Industries X X X X X X X

MIN 310 Computer Aided Mine Design X X X X

MIN 401 Mine Design – Surface X X X X X X X X

MIN 408 Valuation of Mineral Properties X X X X X X X

MIN 405 Mine Design Underground X X X X X X X X X

MIN 444 Environmental Mgt & Design Of Mines X X X X X X X

MIN 456 Mine Ventilation X X X X

MIN 458 Mine Management X X X X X X X

MIN 467 Geomechanics I X X X X

MIN 499 Mine Design Project X X X X X

MIN 418 Ore Reserve Estimation X X

MIN 425 Rock Fragmentation X X X X X X X X X

MIN 430 Aggregate Mine Design X X X X X X X

MIN 472 Mine Design ‐ Coal X X X X X X

Program Review 4

Core Theme 1: Education and Knowledge As found under Objective 1, Indicator of Achievement E in YOR: Describe direct measures of student knowledge (e.g., Licensing Exams, Capstone Course, Senior Projects). All undergraduate students in the Mining Engineering program are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam before earning their diploma. They are not required to pass the exam, but they are required to take the exam. As proof that they have taken the FE exam, each student must submit a copy of their receipt and photo ID to the instructor for MIN 499 (Mine Design Project). If the student fails to do this, they receive an incomplete in this course and cannot graduate. When they take the exam and submit the required receipt, the incomplete is lifted. The student must also submit a copy of their receipt to the Head of the Department, who ensures that the student has taken the FE exam before signing off on their diploma. For exams administered between January 1 and May 31, 2015, 9 of our undergraduate students took the exam, and 8 passed, for a pass rate of 88.9%. This is above the total pass rate for all Montana Tech students (81 took the exam) of 80% for the same period. It is not uncommon for students who fail the test once to retake and pass the exam on their 2nd try. The culminating major design experience (Capstone Course ) is gained in MIN 499 – Mine Design Project, which is taken during either the fall or spring semester of the student’s senior year. In this course, a team consisting of two to four seniors is assigned a real‐world engineering design project to complete during the semester. These projects are usually directly related to knowledge and skills acquired in pursuit of their degree. The Mining and Geological Engineering Departments have combined their senior design courses for the past several years, which has facilitated interdisciplinary design teams. Examples for 2015/2016 design projects are listed below:

Milltown Milwaukee Railroad Tunnel for Milltown State Park/ Blue Range Engineering (Anna BradleyM, Garrett HallettMG, Hannah KuchinskyG, and Bill MeteshM)

DC to AC Haul Truck Conversion Report for Antelope Mine, Cloud Peak Energy (Julia R. SpearsM, Lydia J. HuckebyM, Travis T. ByrnesM)

Pit 6 Design Project for Spring Creek Mine, Cloud Peak Energy (Shane CooleyM, Easton ElkinM, Arlis FergusonM)

Wassara Water Hammer Project for Lucky Friday Mine, Mullan, Idaho, Hecla Mining Company (Mariah McCormickG, Olivia WelchG, Kaitlin OlivaG)

7700 NW Panel Cave Ventilation for a major underground mine near Denver, Colorado (Steve PippoM, Dustin EricksonM, Alex KoernerG)

UMEC Instrumentation for Underground Mining Education Center, Montana Tech, Butte, Montana (Walter ShymanG)

A Drilling and Blasting Cost Benefit Analysis of switching from 40 to 50 foot benches in the Continental Pit for Montana Resources, Inc., Butte, Montana (Matthew CallaghanG, Chase ClausenG).

Note: Geological Engineering students are identified by the “G” superscript and Mining Engineering students by the “M” superscript, one student was a double degree.

Program Review 5

The instructors for MIN499 are licensed Professional Engineers. Design teams typically have knowledgeable technical advisors, as well as an industry or government sponsor contacts. All instructors hold the design teams to appropriate engineering standards and their work is graded accordingly. The projects are real‐world problems usually provided by industry. Almost all have environmental, safety, and economic components to them. No attempt is made to add constraints beyond those constraints intrinsic to the project or specified by the client. The students have interim oral and written reports and demonstrate their knowledge and skills in their final written report and in the team oral presentation. The final oral presentation is open to all students, faculty, and project sponsors are encouraged to attend the final oral presentation. As found under Objective 2, Indicator of Achievement A in YOR: What extracurricular educational opportunities (and participation rate) are available to students in your program? (e.g., Undergraduate Research Program (URP), Seminar Activities, Conference Attendance, Guest Lectures, and Field Trips) The Department of Mining Engineering strongly encourages our students to participate in the Anderson‐Carlisle Technical Society (ACTS, a student chapter of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)). ACTS consists of approximately 100 active student‐members representing Mining, Metallurgical, Geological, Geophysical, Civil, Mechanical, and Environmental Engineering students at Montana Tech. The Department attends the annual SME meeting, in 2016 it was held in Phoenix, Arizona, and 24 students went along to the conference. In addition to the conference, ACTS is actively involved in community service projects (Habitat for Humanity, Thompson Food Drive, tutoring, and Treat Street) and on‐campus activities (Homecoming, Christmas tree decorating, monthly technical presentations, and attending the Annual Meeting). The ACTS also host a half‐day seminar where students present on the research projects or their most recent internship experience. Another student club is the Mine Rescue Team. This is a new student led club focused on Mine Rescue. Beginning in 1978, five mining engineering schools started a tradition called the Intercollegiate Mining Contest. In 2016 Montana Tech hosted the 38th annual Intercollegiate Mining Contest on the Montana Tech campus in Butte, Montana. Forty‐two teams were represented at the competition: Montana Tech, University of Nevada Reno Mackay, Virginia Tech, Western Australia School of Mines Kalgroolie, Western Australia School of Mines Perth, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Arizona, University of Kentucky, Colorado School of Mines, Camborne School of Mines Great Britain, University of Western Australia, University of Queensland, and University of Alfenas ‐ UNIFAL‐MG – Brazil. The competition is broken down into men’s, women’s, co‐ed, alumni and individual events. Teams competed in seven different events: hand steel, gold pan, jack leg drilling, track stand, mucking, swede saw and survey. Each team competes in all events to determine the overall winner. Team scores are combined in each event to determine the final score and team’s place. The Research Office of Montana Tech sponsors an active seminar program, as does the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology. The latter is especially active in Spring semester, with invited talks almost every week. Many Mining Engineering undergrads regularly attend these seminars. At the present time, our Department does not have a formal Mining Engineering seminar class, partly because many potential speakers are already booked for talks through the MBMG Seminar Series. Guest lectures are frequently arranged for alumni from our Department and industry representatives to provide our students with additional perspectives. These lectures are sometimes scheduled outside of the classroom, and sometimes within courses.

Program Review 6

As found under Objective 3, Indicator of Achievement A in YOR: In what ways does your program prepare graduates for a successful career in addition to curricular preparation? (e.g., Internships, professional exam preparation, specialized training in software, and IAB feedback) Mining Engineering students are prepared for successful careers in industry through a combination of hands on labs, coursework and internships. Most of the undergraduate students in Mining Engineering have at least one (sometimes multiple) summer internships during their time at Montana Tech. Montana Tech has campus‐wide Career Fairs in both the Fall and Spring semesters. In addition, the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology regularly hires undergraduate and graduate students for summer (full‐time) or in‐semester (part‐time) internships. The Mining IAB has two (2) meetings per year and the fall meeting coincides with the ACTS half‐day seminar. Students are encouraged to meet with the IAB members after the seminar. The Underground Mine Education Center (UMEC) is an underground mining complex consisting of new workings funded by corporate donations and public research funds, the Orphan Boy Shaft (c. 1888) and other workings form the Orphan Girl and Orphan Boy Mines (c. 1920‐1950). UMEC serves as an interdisciplinary teaching and research complex for Montana Tech and provides a unique on‐campus learning environment, the only Mining Engineering program in the US with an on‐campus underground facility. The Orphan Boy decline was driven (work began in 2012) to allow access to the 100 foot level of the Orphan Boy shaft. Work areas for use in MIN 140 – Practical Underground Mining are established at various locations in the UMEC. The UMEC is also used for MIN 216 – Mine Surveying, MIN 456 – Mine Ventilation, and MIN 4670 Geomechanics. UMEC is served by a telephone, fiber optic network connection and wireless access point at the 100‐level electrical room. The UMEC is a multi‐disciplinary use facility. Research being conducted at the UMEC includes: • Use of fiber optic sensors for ground water and rock characterization/monitoring (Geological Engineering) • Working with the NIOSH Pittsburgh Office of Mine Safety and Health Research to field test transmission fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) technology for respirable dust crystalline silica analysis (Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene) • Cultivation of trees in a harsh environment to aid in reforestation of mining properties, proposed (Mining Engineering) Providing a unique research platform is one objective of the UMEC; however, most activities thus far have focused on class and laboratory work for undergraduate students. In addition to the Mining Engineering classes noted, other departments also benefit from the educational space, such as: • Geological Engineering – Geotechnical and Geological Mapping • Geophysical Engineering – Seismic Rock Mass Characterization • Metallurgical Engineering – Sampling and Metallurgical Characterization • Occupational Safety & Health and Industrial Hygiene – Safety Education and Industrial Hygiene Testing

Program Review 7

Our students receive training in several specialized software programs that are industry standards. By exposing the students to multiple mining industry specific software packages they are better prepared to use the preferred software of their future employer. The Mining Engineering Department recently purchased a 3D scanner for use in survey classes. Computer Laboratory – MG 102: The computers in the MG 102 lab are Workstation PC’s, all of which are equipped with the full Microsoft Office Suite and are connected to the campus network for software licensure (as well as the internet). There are twenty‐eight (28) computers available for student use when the lab is not being used for instruction (limited to 2‐3 laboratory sections per semester). MG 102 has its workstations replaced every four years, this allows the workstations to stay ahead of the demand placed on them by the specialized software. MG 102 contains a laser‐jet printer, a color printer and a Design‐Jet plotter as well. Students have after‐hour access to the lab through campus Security personnel. Computer laboratory access, the cost of support, and software license management is shared between the Geological and Mining Engineering Departments and maintained by the School of Mines & Engineering’s Computer Coordinator. In early 2015, the Mining Department purchased a 24 terabyte Synology NAS. The NAS allows the Mining Engineering Department to have a centralized storage location for department information and student projects. The table below lists the major mining‐related software installed in the laboratory. Major Mining and Geological Software

Software Name Short Software Description SURPAC (GEOVIA) Comprehensive Mine Planning Whittle (GEOVIA) Strategic Surface Mine Planning MineSched (GEOVIA) Mine Scheduling VULCAN (Maptek) Comprehensive Mine Planning Isite Studio (Maptek) 3-D Modeling and Point Cloud Manipulation AUTOCAD 2016 3-D Drafting Carlson Coal and Aggregate Mine Planning MineScape Comprehensive Mine Planning AGGFLOW Aggregate Processing Plant Design DRAGSIM (Runge) Dragline Design and Scheduling XACT (Runge) Short-Term Mine Scheduling TALPAC (Runge) Fleet Haulage Estimation and Productivity XERAS (Runge) Mine Costing and Financial Analysis HAULNET (Runge) Fleet Haulage Estimation and Productivity HAULSIM (Runge) Load and Haul Simulation VentSim Ventilation Modeling GMS (Aquaveo) Groundwater Modeling FLAC/FLAC3D (Itasca) Finite Element Analysis UDEC (Itasca) Distinct-Element Modeling AccuMap (IHS) Oil and Gas Modeling Petra (IHS) Oil and Gas Production Modeling Rocscience Suite (Rocscience) Comprehensive Geotechnical Modeling

Program Review 8

ArcGIS 3-D Mapping and Modeling MATLAB Numerical Computing MINITAB Statistical Analysis and Modeling

Geomechanics Laboratory – MG 007: This laboratory is operated and maintained jointly with the Geological Engineering Department. It contains equipment for both rock and soil testing, as well as a variety of rock saws, a press‐mounted core drill, and a two (2) rock test surface grinders. There is counter space for geological and geotechnical core logging. Surveying Laboratory: The Mining Department teaches two surveying courses. MIN 210 is a Plane Surveying course which is required for Mining, Geological and Civil Engineering students. MIN 216 is the Mine Surveying course required for Mining Engineering students. In 2012, the survey equipment was upgraded by adding five Leica TS11 Total Stations and in 2013, four state‐of‐the‐art real‐time‐kinetic Leica GS15 GPS units and a new RTK base station. In 2014, one more TS11 and two more GS15 were added to the lab, to accommodate expanding class sizes. In 2015, a new Leica MS50 Robotic Total Station and Laser Scanner was added to the lab to educate undergraduate students about current trends in 3D mapping technology, as well as serving as a tool for research. The department also maintains an inventory of optical levels, theodolites, and transits to ensure students are exposed to older technologies that they may encounter during their careers. When not in use, the Mining Engineering Department’s surveying equipment is securely stored in room MG 008. Ventilation Laboratory – MG 008: The Mining Engineering Ventilation Lab is well‐equipped for teaching and research purposes. The lab is equipped with basic ventilation instrumentation, e.g., sling psychrometers, vane anemometers, pitot tubes and magnahelic gages, barometers and altimeters. These tools are regularly used to educate students and can also be used for research. The Lab also has a ready‐to‐use ventilation network made of PVC pipes and valves, complete with a fan. This forms an integral part of our teaching tools for students.

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CORE THEME 2: Student Achievement

As found under Objective 3, Indicator of Achievement A in YOR: What academic distinction opportunities are available to your students and what distinctions have been achieved over the last year? (e.g., Merit Scholarships, distinction based on GPA (e.g., Deans List), and team competitions.) The Mining Engineering Department had 15 Bachelors and 4 Masters degrees awarded in Fall 2015‐Spring 2016 commencement. In 2015, there were 50 undergraduate students enrolled in Mining Engineering (this does not include students in the common Freshman class). The Department of Mining Engineering had 6 M.S. graduate students in Spring 2015. Three (3) of these students received partial or full graduate teaching assistantships ($30,000 in support) and the remainder of the students received partial or full in‐state tuition waivers (another $30,000 in support). Two students were on funded research projects. In 2015/2016, $105,710 in scholarships were awarded to mining engineering students in campus and departmental scholarships. Additional scholarships were received by some students from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute, International Society of Explosives Engineers and Best in the West Drill and Blast.

C O R E T H E M E 3 : E n g a g e d F a c u l t y Department Faculty:

Full Time

Tenure Track

Full Time

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Part Time

Facu l t y

Number o f depar tment facu l ty 5 0 1 Number of department facu l ty rev iewed th is year 5 0 0 Object ive 1, Indicator of Achievement A: Number of department facul ty reviewed this year who

met departmental standards in teaching

5 0 0

Object ive 2, Indicator of Achievement A: Number of department faculty reviewed this year who met

depar tmenta l s tandards in

research, scholarly activity, and/or professional development

5 0 0

Object ive 3, Indicator of Achievement A: Number of department faculty reviewed this year who met

departmental standards in service

to thei r pro fession, the campus, and/or the communi ty

5 0 0

The Mining Engineering Department is in its fourth year with zero turnover, a great group of faculty has been assembled and the group works very well together.

CORE THEME 1: Education and Knowledge Program Evaluation

Objective 1, Indicator of Achievement C: Strengths:

a. The curriculum in the Mining Engineering Department provides students with a strong background in Mining, Engineering Economics and Software skills for design.

b. Undergraduate students in Mining Engineering take the requisite courses in mathematics and engineering needed to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, the first step in obtaining a Professional Engineering License.

c. Undergraduate students in Mining Engineering get extensive hands‐on field experience Practical Underground Mining class and in‐semester field trips in their required courses.

d. Graduates of the Mining Engineering Department continue to have a near 100% placement rate with nationally competitive starting salaries. Many undergraduate students continue for an M.S. degree before leaving Montana Tech. Our M.S. engineering program is flexible with both thesis and non‐thesis options.

e. Most faculty members in the department are actively engaged in research, including procurement of external grants and publication of scholarly work in refereed journals. We have been consistently successful in obtaining state‐of‐the‐art equipment in mining engineering software and survey instruments.

Objective 1, Indicator of Achievement D: How will the program maintain the strengths?

a. The Mining Engineering Department continually revises all courses in our curriculum in response to student evaluations, review of new textbooks and online course material, faculty attendance at engineering conferences, and input from our Industry Advisory Board (IAB).

b. The Mining IAB continues to expand with members from companies that hire our graduates. The IAB has formed sub‐committees to assist in the following areas: 1) Funding; 2) Senior Design Projects; 3) Recruiting; and, 4) Job Placement. The IAB meets twice a year, in person is encouraged and a conference call is organized for those unable to attend in person.

c. The Mining Engineering Department recently developed its own Guidelines for Promotion and Tenure. This document explicitly states the program’s standards for achieving “satisfactory” and/or “excellent” performance in the areas of teaching, research, and service.

d. In the past 4 years, Montana Tech has instituted a “Merit Pay” system in which faculty who are showing high achievement in Teaching, Research, and/or Service can receive a raise of $2000 to their base salary. One out of five faculty in the Mining Engineering department have received Merit Pay awards. The Merit Pay system provides motivation for faculty to continue to excel, which is especially important for full professors who are already at the highest possible pay scale at Montana Tech.

Objective 1, Indicator of Achievement C: Weaknesses:

a. Total undergraduate student enrollment in Mining Engineering, although steady for over 15 years, is nonetheless lower than desirable. Enrollment could increase by roughly a third (from 50+ to 80) without requiring additional space or faculty.

b. The teaching load for faculty in Mining Engineering is manageable. With the teaching load it is difficult to seek out and apply for many grants which hinders additional cutting‐edge research.

c. The department has not undertaken any formal exit surveys or recent alumni polls in several years. This needs to be done, especially with an ABET accreditation year coming up in 2016.

Objective 1, Indicator of Achievement D: How will the program address the weaknesses?

a. A Mining Camp, called What a Blast, was begun to recruit future mining engineering students. The camp targets Junior and Senior level High School students and is one week long held during June each year. Students in the camp visit three mines, get hands‐on experience in the on campus underground mine and utilize industry standard mobile equipment simulators.

b. The department has one funded research project and the faculty are each applying for additional project funding/grants as they become available.

c. The department plans to institute an exit‐survey for our Spring 2016 graduating students (n = 7) as well as an on‐line questionnaire for recent alums as another way to assess our outcomes.

Other actions leading to program improvement (e.g., develop a new course):

a. EGEN 325 Engineering Economic Analysis was converted from a textbook based course for homework and quizzes to an online format. This change has reduced the grading burden on the faculty.

b. M.EC. 4030 The Precious Metals & Diamond Market was a course in the catalog which had not been taught in several years. This course is being taught in the Spring of 2016.

c. Continuous improvement process is mapped below.

Mining Engineering Continuous Improvement Process

VerificationProcess Input Curriculum Review Facility Review Implementation

Professional Development

Course Content Reviews (Annually and Every 3 Years)

Incorporate Curriculum Modifications and Facility

Improvements

Industry Needs and Trends

Course Evaluations

Special Surveys

Exit Interviews and Alumni Surveys

Mining Vendor Information

Review Facility Conditions and Needs

(Annually)

Course Content Reviews (Every 3 Years)

Facility Review(Annually)

Support Curriculum Modifications with Content/

Data and Assist with Equipment Acquisition

Vendor Support for Technology/Equipment Implementation

FE Exam Pass Rates & ETS Proficiency

Profile

Verify Course Benefits and Ensure Minimum Negative

Impacts

Glossary of Terms:

Student Outcome: Program outcomes describe what students are expected to know and

able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors

that students acquire as they progress through the program.

Performance criteria::: Performance criteria are measurable statements and indicate the

specific characteristics students should exhibit in order to demonstrate desired

attainment of the learning outcomes.

Strategies: The courses or activities that are designed to provide opportunities for

students to learn, practice, demonstrate and/or get feedback on their performance on the

performance criteria. This identifies how the curriculum is aligned with the projected outcome.

Assessment Method: The assessment instrument(s) that are used to assess student learning.

(examples: Student Evaluation of Courses, Capstone Course/Project, SSI Survey, Graduate Survey,

Alumni Survey, Employer Survey, Exit or Licensing Exam, Advisory Board, Specialized Accreditation,

Internship, Curriculum review, Evaluation of Faculty, pre-post exams, seminar, and URP projects

Source of assessment:: The course or other setting in which the assessment data will be

collected. For program assessment it is not necessary—or even desirable—to collect data

from every course or setting in which the performance criteria are addressed, nor are data

needed from every student. Sampling strategies can be used where appropriate.

Time of data collection: Identifies when the assessment data will be collected.

Assessment Coordinator: The person responsible for being sure that the assessment

data are collected.

Evaluation of Results: The person/group responsible for determining the meaning of the

assessment results and making recommendations for action.

Results: Report of the data collection and analysis process.

Actions: Based on the findings, the actions taken which have been recommended to

improve student performance.

Second- Cycle Results: The results based on assessment after taking action on earlier

recommendations.

Core Theme 1, Objective 1, Indicator of Achievement B: Core Theme 4, Objective 1, Indicator of Achievement A:

Assessment Year - 2016 Student Diversity

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2012Fall F 16 16 21 24 2 1

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7914% 3% 50% 31% 19%

2011Fall F 17 11 22 15 1 1

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6914% 7% 56% 28% 15%

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Major Minor Certificate Associate Bachelor Master

Core Theme 1, Objective 1, Indicator of Achievement B: Degrees Awarded - Assessment 2016

Mining Engineering

2014-2015 21 1

2013-2014 19

2012-2013 9 1

2011-2012 13 1

2010-2011 15 2

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Graduate Survey BS Mining Engineering

Core Theme 2, Objective 2 Indicator of

Achievement A: Placement


Achievement A: Degree Related

Employment

Professional Employment

Outside Degree Area


Achievement B: Continuing Education Military

Not Currently

SeekingSeeking

EmploymentYear# of

Graduates

# of GraduatesReporting

100%2012 13 12 0 0 1 0 0 013

100%2011 15 13 0 0 2 0 0 015

91%2010 11 9 0 0 1 0 0 010

100%2009 9 7 0 1 1 0 0 09

Graduate Survey MS Mining Engineering


Achievement A: Placement


Achievement A: Degree Related

Employment

Professional Employment

Outside Degree Area


Achievement B: Continuing Education Military

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100%2011 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 02

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Mining Engineering

Core Theme 1, Objective 4, Indicator of Achievement B

College NameNumber of First Time Freshman Transferring (2010-2014 Cohort)

Average Number of Credits Earned at Tech Prior to Transfer

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - BOZEMAN 2 31

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS 1 25

NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE 1 55

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES 1 29

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA 1 32

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA - WESTERN 1 27

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 1 35

WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1 12

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Department Type # of Faculty % Female % Non-Resident Alien % Under Represented

Full Time Faculty Assessment 2016Core Theme 4, Objective 1 Indicator of Achievement A: Faculty Diversity (Fall 2015)

Mining Engineering

F(a) - Full Time Tenure Track Faculty 5 0% 20% 0%

5 0% 20% 0%

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Instructor Course Credits Enrolled

Core Theme 1, Objective 2, Indicator of Achievement B: Distance Delivery

Faculty Analysis Courses Data - Assessment 2016Core Theme 3, Objective 1 Indicator of Achievement A:

MiningDepartment

Fall 2015

Abhishek Choudhury

EGEN 101 11 Intro Engin Calc & Prob Solv 0 30

MIN 210 01 PLANE SURVEYING 3 57





Alan Meier


Christopher James Roos

MIN 215 01 Mining Methods 3 22

MIN 310 01 Computer Aided Mine Des 1 13

MIN 401 01 Mine Design Surface 3 12

MIN 401 11 Mine Design Surface 0 12

MIN 5990 04 Thesis Research variable 2

Curtis A Link



George Steven Tarrant


Harvey Peter Knudsen Jr


MIN 152 01 Mapping, Surface Modeling 2 15

Matt Donnelly


Paul Conrad

MIN 472 01 COAL MINE - DESIGN 3 1

MIN 498 01 Internship 1 1

MIN 499 01 Mine Design Project 3 9

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MIN 572 01 COAL MINE - DESIGN 3 1

Raja Nagisetty


Scott Rosenthal

MIN 140 01 Practical Underground Mining 1 6

MIN 152 11 Mapping, Surface Modeling 0 15

MIN 408 01 Valuation Min Properties 3 15

MIN 425 01 Rock Fragmentation 3 17

MIN 525 01 Rock Fragmentation 3 3

MIN 597 01 Special Problems 1 1

MIN 5990 05 Thesis Research 4 1

Sonya Rosenthal


Thomas Camm

M.EC 4000 01 Econ Of The Mineral Industries 3 16

MIN 560 01 Mine Management II 3 10


Spring 2016

Abhishek Choudhury

MIN 456 01 Mine Ventilation 3 16

MIN 467 01 Geomechanics I 3 30




Christopher James Roos

MIN 216 01 Mine Surveying 1 17

MIN 5990 05 Thesis Research variable 2

Curtis A Link




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Harvey Peter Knudsen Jr

MIN 418 01 Ore Reserve Estimation 3 6

MIN 418 11 Ore Reserve Estimation 0 6

Mary M MacLaughlin

MIN 5200 01 Finite Element Meth Geomechani 3 4

MIN 5200 11 Finite Element Meth Geomechani 0 4

Paul Conrad

MIN 305 01 Unit Mining Op 4 18

MIN 305 11 Unit Mining Op 0 18

MIN 444 01 Enve Mgmt & Design Of Mines 3 10


Scott Rosenthal

M.EC 4030 11 Pre Metal & Diamond Market 3 10

MIN 140 01 Practical Underground Mining 1 10

MIN 499 01 Mine Design Project 3 7


Thomas Camm

M.EC 5100 01 Adv Engr Economic Analysis 3 6

MIN 230 01 Mine Safety Management 3 16

MIN 405 01 Mine Design Underground 3 3

MIN 405 11 Mine Design Underground 0 3

MIN 458 01 Mine Management 3 22

MIN 490 03 Undergraduate Research 1 1

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Dr. Paul W. Conrad, PE Tenured Full Professor Newmont Professor of Mining Engineering Mining Engineering Department Education: B.S. (1982) Pennsylvania State University Mining Engineering M.S. (1990) Pennsylvania State University Mining Engineering Ph.D. (2002) University of Kentucky Mining Engineering Professional Registrations and Licenses: P.E. (1988) Pennsylvania (License No. PE037298E) EIT (1982) Work Experience: Montana Tech Professor (2013-Present) Montana Tech Associate Professor (2007-2013) Montana Tech Assistant Professor (2003-2007) University of Kentucky Research Assistant (1999-2002) GAI Consultants, Inc. Lead (Project) Engineer (1991-2000) PA Dept. of Transportation Civil Engineer-Bridge (1988-1991) Davis, Renn & Shrader Engineer (1987-1988) WS Frey Company Engineer/Foreman (1987) Penn State Dept. of Min. Engr. Graduate Assistant (1986-1987) PA Bureau of Aband. Mine Recl. Civil Engineer-II (1984-1986) Erdman, Anthony & Assoc. Highway Construction Inspector (1984) L. Robert Kimball & Assoc. Highway Construction Inspector (1982-1984) Professional Affiliations: Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) American Society of Mining & Reclamation (ASMR) Funded Grants: Conrad, P., Investigation of the Potential for Metals Leaching from Coal Ash Disposed in Reclaimed

Surface Mines, Montana Tech Seed Grant Program, $5,000 (2004-2006). Patton, P. and P. Conrad, Passive Remediation of Sulfide Wastes, USEPA/Montana Tech Mine

Waste Technology Program, $60,000 (2004-2006). Conrad, P., Determine the Correlation between Rock Moved and Steel Consumed for Ground

Engaging Tools, Newmont Mining Corp., $46,000 (2006-2008). Conrad, P., Stochastic Modeling of Production Operations, Newmont Mining Corp., $82,000, (2009-

2011). Conrad, P., Determine the Correlation between Production Drilling Rates and Consumption of Drill

Bits, Newmont Mining Corp., $40,000 (2009-2011). Wu, J., P. Conrad, et al., WEPP – Mine (with Washington State University), Office of Surface Mining

Reclamation and Enforcement, $58,000 (2009-2011).

Conrad, P., Modeling of Bench Mining Operations, Newmont Mining Corp., $73,000 (2011-2013). Choudhury, A. and Conrad, P., Ventilation on Request Modeling, Newmont Mining Corp., $124,000

(2013-on going). Roos, C. and P. Conrad, Drone Study, Westmoreland Coal, $75,000 (2014-on going). Selected Publications: Sweigard, R.J., P.W. Conrad, V. Badaker, J.C. Yingling, D.H. Graves, and J.M. Ringe, “Methodology

for Evaluating the Suitability of Spoil Conditions for Reforestation”, Transactions 2004, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., Littleton, CO, 2004, pp. 143-148.

Conrad, P.W., R.J. Sweigard, V. Badaker, D.H. Graves, and C.D. Barton, “The Impact of Surface Applied Mulches on Selected Physical Properties of Reclaimed Mountaintop Removal Sites”, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, Vol. 22, No. 3, 2008, pp. 222-236.

Wolf, J.F., P.W. Conrad, and J.N. Cogley, “Use of GPSS/H Simulation to Optimize Mine Development at a Surface Bentonite Operation”, International Journal of Mineral Resources Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2008, pp. 61-72.

Conrad, P., R. Sweigard, K. Hunt, D. Graves, C. Barton, and V. Badaker, “Long-Term Changes in Selected Spoil Characteristics on Reforested Surface-Mined Land”, Transactions 2008, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., Littleton, CO, 2008, pp. 75-80.

Roos, C.J., P.W. Conrad, and S.D. Rosenthal, “Estimating Excavator Teeth Consumption Rates”, Mining Engineering, Vol. 62, No. 8, 2010, pp. 45-51.

Hoover, J.L., P.W. Conrad, S. Parrow, S. Rosenthal, and J. Downey, “Forecasting Drill Bit Consumption in Surface Mine Production Drilling Operations”, Transactions 2012, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., Littleton, CO, 2012, pp. 414-421.

Stout, C.E., P.W. Conrad, C.S. Todd, S. Rosenthal, and P. Knudsen, “Simulation of a Large Multiple Pit Mining Operation using GPSS/H”, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2013, pp. 278-295.

Liu, X., J.Q. Wu, P.W. Conrad, S. Dun, C.S. Todd, R.L. McNearny, W.J. Elliot, H. Rhee, and P. Clark, “Impact of Surface Coal Mining on Soil Hydraulic Properties”, 2015 Transactions, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., Littleton, CO, 2015, Vol. 338, pp 381-392.

Conrad, P., R. Sweigard, and D. Graves, “Coal Mine Reclamation for Reforestation”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Mining Safety and Environmental Protection, Xi’an, China, November 6 – 8, 2014, pp. 383 – 393.

THOMAS W. CAMM, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor, Mining Engineering Department Education: Ph.D. Mining Engineering-Metallurgy

University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho (1995) Master of Engineering Management

Washington State University, Pullman, Washington (1988) B.S. Mining Engineering

University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho (1979) Work Experience: 2011-Present: Associate Professor, Freeport-McMoRan Professor of Mining Engineering Mining Engineering Department, Montana Tech. Areas of focus: Mine management & evaluation, mine safety, engineering design & analysis, engineering economics. Courses: EGEN 325 Engineering Economic Analysis

MIN 111 Miner Safety Training MIN 215 Mining Methods MIN 230 Mine Safety Management MEC 4000 Economics of Mineral Industries MIN 405 Mine Design-Underground MIN 408 Valuation of Mineral Properties MIN 458 Mine Management MIN 560 Mine Management II MEC 5100 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis

1996-2011: Mining Engineer Spokane Research Laboratory (SRL), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Spokane, Washington Research engineer specializing in cost analysis and the economic impacts of innovations in safety and health research specific to the mining industry. Focus of research on integrating benefit/cost analysis with engineering design. Original member of the NIOSH NORA (National Occupational Research Agenda) team: Social and economic consequences of workplace illness and injury (1996-2006). 1979-1996: Mining Engineer Branch of Engineering and Economic Analysis, Western Field Operations Center, U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM), Spokane, Washington. Specialist in cost engineering, mine planning and design, and financial analysis. Responsible for preparing complex cost engineering and economic analysis studies requiring knowledge of all aspects of mine and mill design for prefeasibility studies. Designed formats and methodologies for cost estimating of mineral deposits. Provided technical support for reports of mineral production potential on Federal Lands in Western U.S. Professional Registrations and Licenses: Registered Professional Engineer...Mining Engineering, Washington (1986-present). Professional Affiliations:

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), Member (1976-present) American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Member (2012-present)

Honors and Awards: Merit Award, awarded spring 2015, applied to 2015-2016 salary.

Publications: Camm, T. W. (2015). Management challenges in nurturing a safe work environment. SME annual

meeting, Denver, CO. Preprint 15-076. Camm, T. W. (2014, October). Keeping civilization from collapsing. Rock in the Box essay: Mining

Engineering, vol.66, no. 10, pp. 53, 56. Camm, T. W. (2014). The dark side of leadership: Dealing with a narcissistic boss. SME annual

meeting, Salt Lake City, UT. Preprint 14-090. Camm, T. W. (2013). Power and politics in organizations. SME annual meeting, Denver, CO.

Preprint 13-110. Camm, T. W. (2006). Understanding Self in Stressful Working Environments. Ch. in Getting to Zero:

The Human Side of Mining, NIOSH IC 9484, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2006-112, pp. 24-33. Graduate Committees: Advisor: Asseu Yapo-graduate student, completed publishable paper M.S. (Dec-2015). Service: Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), Member (1976-present)

Active member of Mining & Exploration (M&E) Division Session Chair, Presenter (2014 annual meeting-Salt Lake City; 2015 meeting-Denver) Faculty Advisor, Montana Tech Student Chapter (2012-present)

Montana Tech

Advisor: undergraduates; Advisor: Asseu Yapo-graduate student, completed publishable paper M.S. (Dec-2015). Montana Tech Student Mine Rescue Team, Faculty Advisor, (initiated Spring 2013) Title IX investigator (2015-present)

Title IX investigator training Civil Rights Investigator Level One Certification Course, Willamette University, July 7-8, 2015, Salem, OR Part of investigation team for two cases (Nov-2015, Dec-2015).

Engineering Economics review lecture, EGEN 488—Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (2013-present)

Library Committee, Montana Tech (2011-present)

ABHISHEK CHOUDHURY Ph.D. P.E. Associate Professor Mining Engineering Department Education: Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Mineral Engineering University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska (May 2011) M.S. in Mining Engineering University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska (December 2005) B.E. Mining Engineering

Karnataka Regional Engineering College (now the National Institute of Technology Karnataka) (May 2001)

Work Experience: August 2011 – Present: Assistant Professor Mining Engineering Department, Montana Tech Areas of Focus in Teaching: Mine Ventilation and Heat Exchange, Geomechanics, Plane Surveying, Mine Surveying, Basic Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving Courses taught so far: EGEN 101 Lab – Intro. To Engineering Calculations and Design. MIN 210 Lecture and Lab – Plane Surveying MIN 206 – Mine Surveying MIN 456 Lecture and Lab – Mine Ventilation MIN 467 – Geomechanics MIN 592 – Numerical Methods in Mine Ventilation (developed for graduate research). Professional Registrations and Licenses:

Registered Professional Engineer - Mining Engineering, State of Montana (2015-present). Professional Affiliations:

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Honors and Awards: None. Funded Grants: Optimization of the Quantity of Heated/Refrigerated Air Required for Ventilating Underground Mines with Ventilation-on-Request Systems – Newmont U.S.A. Ltd. ($ 124,932.23 August 2013 to May 2015) Publications: Choudhury, A.; Bandopadhyay, S.; Schiewer, S.; Wilson, T.E.;2006; “Removal of Metal Ions from Mine

Effluents using Bacterial Reactions by Sulphate Reducing Bacteria (SRB)” International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage, St. Louis, Mo.

Choudhury, A.; Bandopadhyay, S.; Wilson, T.E.; 2006; “Removal of Metal Ions from Mine Effluents by Freeze Concentration Technique”; 10th Conference on Environment and Mineral Processing, June 22 - 24, Ostrava Poruba, Czech Republic.

Choudhury, A.; Wilson, T.E.; Bandopadhyay, S.; “Reverse Osmosis as a Pretreatment for Aqueous Phase of Mine Plant Tailings for Submarine Disposal”, International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, accepted for publication October 11, 2010.

Collingwood, W.; Raj, V.; Choudhury, A.; Bandopadhyay, S.; February 2011; “CFD Modeling of Air Flow in an Open Pit Mine”; Pre-print # 11-090, SME Annual Conference.

In Preparation:

Wiley, S.; Choudhury, A. & Conrad, P; “Computation of the total heat load on the ventilating air of an underground mine using a Visual Basic platform” – Based on Mr. Wiley’s M.S. Thesis.

Choudhury, A. & Bandopadhyay, S.; “The Effect of Velocity on the Dispersion of Pollutants in a Hypothetical Arctic Open-pit Mine”

Choudhury, A. & Bandopadhyay, S.; “The Effect of Overall Pit Slope and Pit Geometry on the Dispersion of Pollutants in a Hypothetical Arctic Open-pit Mine”

URP mentorships: None. Graduate Committees: Advisor: Undergraduates Advisor: Samuel C. Wiley-graduate student, graduated M.S. (Summer-2015). Committee Members: David Evans, Thesis: “An Evaluation of Carbon Concentrations Associated With Biodiesel Particulate

Matter in an Underground Metal Mine”, Spring 2015 Ryley Bosch, Thesis: “Review of Sampling & Evaluation Techniques for Diesel Exhaust Particulate

Matter in the Mining Industry along with Correction Factor” Spring 2015 Shelby Fortune, Thesis: “Comparison of Integrated and Direct Reading Sampling Methods to Measure

Biodiesel Particulate Matter in an Underground Metal Mine”, Fall 2015. Service: Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME): Member of the IM&AD Research Committee and the SME Research Committee. Member of the Research Advisory Committee at Montana Tech. Advisor for the Montana Tech NASA Lunabotics Club since 2011 - 2014. Accompanied the Lunabotics

student team to Cape Canaveral, Florida for the annual international Lunabotics competition. Taught the FESP course for Mining Engineering in the Spring of 2013 and 2014. Lectured several groups of high school students visiting the Montana Tech campus. These sessions

have entailed a brief lecture and a short experiment in the Geomechanics laboratory. What a Blast! Summer camp for high school seniors/juniors Technical Review (Ph.D. Thesis): Masood, Department of Mining Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka. Thesis: “Design of Portable Rotary Drill Set Up and Development of Mathematical Model for Estimating

Physico-mechanical Properties of Igneous Rocks through Noise Measurement”

SCOTT D. ROSENTHAL, M.S., P.E. Assistant Professor, Department Head Mining Engineering Department Education: M.S. Project Engineering and Management Montana Tech of the University of Montana, Butte, Montana (2010) B.S. Mining Engineering Montana College of Mineral Science & Technology, Butte, Montana (1982) Work Experience: August 2013 – Present: Assistant Professor, Department Chair Mining Engineering, Montana Tech, Butte, Montana Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate mining courses, student advising, recruiting and industry relations. As Department Head, work with four mining faculty, adjunct professors, teacher’s assistants, and contract instructors to ensure timely delivery of courses. Courses: M.EC. 4030 Diamonds and Precious Metals

MIN 140 Practical Underground Mining MIN 215 Mining Methods MIN 408 Valuation of Mineral Properties MIN 425/525 Rock Fragmentation MIN 499 Mine Design Project MIN 560 Mine Management II

Newmont Mining Corporation Senior Director, Mine Engineering (2002 – 2013) Phelps Dodge Morenci Inc. Cost Coordinator (2001 – 2002) Freegold Placer Gold Mine Owner/Operator (2001) Minera Alumbrera Limited Mine Manager (1999 – 2000) BHP Coal Indonesia / PT Arutmin Senakin Mine Manager (1996 – 1999) BHP Iron Ore Superintendent Mining (1990 – 1996) Barrick Gold Senior Mine Foreman (1987 – 1990) BHP World Minerals Mine Engineer (1982 – 1987) Professional Registrations and Licenses: Registered Professional Engineer, Mining, State of Nevada (1990 – Present) Professional Affiliations:

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), Member (1978 – Present) International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE), Member (1986 – Present) Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Member (1990 – 2016) Montana Mining Association, Member (2008 – Present)

Honors and Awards: N/A Funded Grants: SEED Grant (2015/2016 $5,000. Awarded April 7, 2015), PI: Scott D. Rosenthal Title: Investigation of Current Underground Mine Industry Practice For Safe Design of Mobile Equipment Entries, Adits, Drifts and Haulageways Industry Research Concept Proposal (Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions, LLC. 2015/2016 $49,873. Approved October 2015.), PI’s: Kevin Dill (Masters student) & Scott D. Rosenthal

Title: Determine the Potential Drill Utilization Improvements and Rock Fragmentation Requirements Using Directional Drilling in a Coal Mining Overburden Highwall Application Publications: Rosenthal, S. D., What a ride: From the mining industry to university. Education section: Mining

Engineering, Vol.67, No. 9, 2015, pp. 46 – 48. Hoover, J.L., P.W. Conrad, S. Parrow, S. Rosenthal, and J. Downey, “Forecasting Drill Bit

Consumption in Surface Mine Production Drilling Operations”, Transactions 2012, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., Littleton, CO, 2012, pp. 414-421.

Stout, C.E., P.W. Conrad, C.S. Todd, S. Rosenthal, and P. Knudsen, “Simulation of a Large Multiple Pit Mining Operation using GPSS/H”, International Journal of Mining and Mineral Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2013, pp. 278-295.

URP mentorships: N/A Graduate Committees:

Advisor: Kevin Dill, graduation May 2016. Thesis project Advisor: Emily Rose, graduation May 2017. Thesis project Member: Asseu Yapo-graduate student (Dec 2015) Member: Elliott M. Mazur (Geology) (May 2016) Member: Nikolas Nesladek (Geophysics) (May 2017)

Service: Montana Tech

Safety Committee, Montana Tech (Fall 2013-present) Faculty Senate, Mining Engineering Dept. Representative (Fall 2014-Spring 2016) Student Advising: Current undergraduate student advisees 16 ABET

o Fundamentals of Program Assessment Workshop (Seattle, 9/28/2013). o Advanced Program Assessment Workshop (Baltimore, 10/25/14)

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), Member (1978-present)

Session Chair, Presenter (2015 annual meeting) Technical review: Manuscript # TP-15-016 entitled "Genetic Algorithms based meta-heuristic

algorithm for simultaneous optimization of ultimate pit and production scheduling" for SME (6/8/2015).

Technical review: Manuscript # TP-14-027 entitled "Is Open Pit Production Scheduling "Easier" than its Underground Counterpart?" for SME (7/7/2014).

Technical review: Manuscript # TP-14-003 entitled "Application of Spatial Statistical Techniques for Predicting Sulfur in the Pittsburgh No. 8 Coal Seam" for SME (3/3/2014).

Community

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Committee Member Southwest Montana (Butte) Chapter (2014-present), State Volunteer Co-Chair (2017-present)

Butte Mineral and Gem Club, Member (2013-present)

Mr. Christopher (Chris) Roos Assistant Professor Department of Mining Engineering Education: B.S. (2007) Montana Tech of the University of Montana Mining Engineering M.S. (2008) Montana Tech of the University of Montana Mining Engineering Ph.D. (In Progress) University of Montana Individualized Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program (IIP) Work Experience: Montana Tech Assistant Professor (2014 – Present) Roos Mining Consulting, LLC Principal Mine Engineer (2013 – Present) Newmont Mining Corporation Senior Mine Engineer, Technical Services (2011 – 2013) Montana Tech Visiting Assistant Professor (2010 – 2011) Round Mountain Gold Corporation Mine Engineer (2008 – 2010) Professional Affiliations: Professional Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Professional Engineer, Mining, State of Nevada Honors and Awards: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Ph.D. Fellowship (2015) Robert Peele Memorial Award, Mining & Exploration Division of SME (2011 Research Areas: Mine Scheduling, Optimization, and Pit Limit Definition Mine Planning Uncertainty and Risk Modeling Open Pit/Underground Mine Interaction and Transition Equipment Selection, Operation, and Financial Modeling Research Funding Received: Western Energy – Rosebud Mine Surveying Research Project – $68,000 Publications: Estimating Excavator Teeth Consumption Rates, with P.W. Conrad & S.D. Rosenthal, Mining

Engineering, August 2010 What happened to my gold? Questions to ask, with A. Jewbali & T. Elenbaas, Mining Engineering,

August 2015 Service: Graduate Council, Montana Tech (2015 – Present) Scholarship Committee, Montana Tech (2015 – Present) Underground Mine Education Center, Montana Tech (2014 – Present) Advisor, Montana Tech Intercollegiate Mining Team (2014 – Present)

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