2006-07
   Seeking FIPSE grant to provide funding
   Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary
Education
   Partners with UWSP PS&E
   Munich University of Applied Science
   Tampere Polytechnic - University of Applied
Sciences
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   Design and implement a joint degree program
   Components
   1 year of paper science coursework
   Intensive language training
   Web-based discussion between faculty and students
   Summer internship in foreign country
   Twenty-four students from each country over four years
   US students spend one-semester each in
Germany and Finland then internship in one country
   Finish and German students spend one year at UWSP
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   Annual face-to-face meetings will take place between faculty
   Each country will host at least one annual meeting
   Faculty will be able to meet their students abroad
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   A multidisciplinary center in CNR
   Engineering core
   Academic programs serving
   Sustainable industries
   Environment
   Business
   World-class research
   Technical innovation
   Economic development
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Environment Industry
   Lead the world in developing technology needed for sustainable resource utilization.
   Provide critical support for the future of
Wisconsin’s paper and wood industries
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Feb. 19, 2007
Chancellor Bunnell, Christine
Thomas and Gerry Ring visit Park
Falls to tour mill and meet the staff.
   Lead the world in developing technology needed for sustainable resource utilization.
   Provide critical support for the future of
Wisconsin’s paper and wood industries
   Develop, manufacture and bring to market new natural resource based products, services and business opportunities.
   Educate leaders capable of positioning Wisconsin to compete in the coming bio-based economy.
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   Develop research programs in sustainable resource utilization
   Develop new products, services and business opportunities
   Create and keep jobs in Wisconsin
   Provide expert knowledge in sustainable technologies
   Educate and inform general public
   Provide student internships statewide, nationally and internationally
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Obtain ABET Engineering accreditation
2.
Establish advisory task force
3.
Create biofuels research lab
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   Outreach courses and seminars for new technologies
   Comprehensive library services
   Graduate programs
   Laboratory services
   Consulting and research services
   Modify department assessment plan to conform to ABET requirements
   Collect evidence of student achievement
   Prepare self-study report
   Target for site visit Fall 2008
   No changes needed in curriculum
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Graduates of the Paper Science and Engineering Program at UWSP will be productive employees in the paper and allied industries in the three to five years immediately following graduation because they:
1. Have a sound background in fundamental science and engineering principles as applied to paper science and engineering;
2. Understand related societal issues such as environmental protection, occupational health and safety, resource management, and appropriate business skills;
3. Are well-rounded professionals in terms of teamwork, communication, and problem solving;
4. Have developed life-long learning skills and abilities.
Graduates of the PS&E program at the
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point have the greatest potential for success in their professional lives if they possess the following attributes:
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(a) the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) the 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) the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) the 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 the ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
(l) knowledge of the science and technology used in the paper industry
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