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Show , ., !MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2001 Talks held on degree details degree smoother for the engineering · students , Kimball said . . "Before registering I encourage [students] to check with us [faculty] to SUU 's newest degree. integrated make sure that you take the correct engineeri.ng, was discussed in a meeting classes,· Azouz said . here Wednesday. Course listings will be available on the Attended by 19 students, the meeting · registration part of SUU 's web site. was organized by ldir Azouz , Richard The first graduates of the- program are Kimball and Desmond Pet1ny , faculty expected in the spring of 2003 , Azouz members of SUU's existing preengineering-e.!:ogram , to provide said . "As soon as we have some graduates information to students about the new from tl:le program we will be seeking bachelor's degree . "We're excited ," Kimball accreditation," he said . sa id. "It will be a high quality Students will be considered program ." accredited if the program gains Many small compan ies can 't accreditation within so many afford to hire a team of years. specialized engineers, Azouz One way the program will achieve accreditation rapidly is sa id. The engineers that they do hire must have a broad by keeping down class size, knowledge about more than Azouz said . one facet of englneering. A low student to faculty ratio will be good for the students Ninety-seven and one-half percent of the companies in and good for the program . The Utah are considered small goal is to have approximately companies, he added . 60 students and four faculty in Richard Kimball ' An integrated engineering the program . program trains people to fit in Students will also· have the to sma ll companies ," Kimball said. opportunity to use their skills working in The degree was approved March 16 by the industry, Azouz said . the Board of Regents SUU 's current pre-engineering degree The program will develop over a period is a two year program in which of three years , Azouz said. Currently the ~ngineering students require general department is lacking equipment knowledge that prepares them to transfer necessary for two different labs. It plans to other schools with specific eng.ineering to have the equipment by fall of 2002. programs. The engineering department will Pre-engineering students will be able to combine some classes to make the get right into the integrated engineering transition from ·pre-engineering to the new degree, Kimball said . BY ANDY BURT SENIOR STAFF WRITER 929 PA~E3 UNIVERSITY JOURNAL CAMPUS NEWS Reutzel resigns as provost and accepts USU position late in the academic year Bennion The resignation of Ray Reutzel as said, •we will appoint an interim provo&t and academic vice president provost to serveduring the coming was announced Thursday. Reutzet's resignation will be effective 2001-02 year. We have selected ij splendid academic leader, Dean Carl June 30 , 2001 . Reutzel joined the Templin of the College of Business SUU administration three years ago. and Technology, from our excellent Reutzel has accepted the endowed slate of deans. Among other important professor/chair of the Emma Eccles goals, will be the completion of the Jones Genter for Early Childhood very vital reprioritization Education at Utah State and reallocation process University. that is nearing its most "Ray Reutzel has done intensive stage of review much to enhance the and analysis. Thi s will learning environment at indeed be important for the SUU ... He will be missed. future growth and strength This unique opportunity to of the University." accept this distinguished An acting dean for the professorial chair in his College of Business and field is rare. We wish him Technology will be the very best in this new appointed in the interim of venture," said President Templin's service as Steven Bennion. interim provost In expressing his feelings Ray Reutzel A national search for a about leaving SUU and new provost will begin in the fall . II is accepting this new opportunity, hoped th~t a new provost will be ready Reutzel said, "I leave SUU with many to begin service by the summer of fond memories of extremely bright and 2002. dedicated professional staff, faculty, "H is a great honor to be appointed a(ld administration. Thanks for your as interim provost," Templin said, "I support and for many acts of human am certainly sorry to see Ray leave , charity and decency. It is my sincere but 16ok forward to a great experience hope the institution will be able to serving on the President's Council , as continue its transformation into a well as with my fellow deans and the mature nationally-recognized premier faculty, to continue strengthening our teaching university.· academic programs." Because his resignation came so ris e ·n sen's SOU t h. • cedar City • 586-9851 ·Swim Wear · Tees · Watches · Shorts · Accessories · Capris · Sunglasses Receive Free Gift With Roxy Pt1rchase. Hours: 10 .a. m. to 8 p. m Monday through Saturday. . I• |