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WPI’s Adult Learning Opportunities The University of Science and Technology. And Life. Arlene Lowenstein Dean Department of Continuing and Professional Education 1 508 -831 -5176 arlowe@wpi. edu University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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

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

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 § 4 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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 § § § 5 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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 § § § 6 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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 § § § 7 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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

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! 9 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings § § § § October 17, 2002

Non-credit Professional Development Seminars and Certificate Programs § § § 10 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 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

Current Non-Credit Corporate Training Programs § § § 11 Lean Enterprise Quality Improvement Six Sigma Project Management FMEA World-Class Manufacturing General Dynamics Waters Corporation Bayer Diagnostics Nypro Inc. Gillette Hasbro University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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

WPI’s Objectives in Establishing Branch Campuses § § 13 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 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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

Metro. West Campus 15 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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. 16 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings October 17, 2002

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

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

“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 The University of Science and Technology. And Life. learning, you’re never going to be able to thrive in this system. ” --- Thomas Friedman The Lexus and the Olive Tree 19 University Services to Corporations - Joint Advisory Boards Meetings 3/18/2018