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Approve the Establishment of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in the UW Tacoma School of Engineering and Technology RECOMMENDED ACTION It is the recommendation of the administration that the Board of Regents grant authority to the Faculty of the UW Tacoma School of Engineering and Technology to offer the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering effective Autumn Quarter 2020. This will be a state-based program. BACKGROUND In June 2019, the Notice of Proposal (NOP) for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree completed Tri-Campus review and received approval for the development of the 1503. At this time, Washington State’s Interinstitutional Committee for Academic Programs Planning was notified about the development of the 1503 for the BSME degree at UW Tacoma. As part of UW Tacoma’s internal process, in September 2019, a planning notification of intent (PNOI) for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree completed campus stakeholder review. Subsequently, the PNOI for the BSME was reviewed and endorsed to move forward to the 1503 stage by UW Tacoma’s Council of Deans, Executive Budget Committee, Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee, and the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. On December 16, 2019, the UW Tacoma Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs approved the 1503 for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. On February 7, 2020, the 1503 was endorsed by the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department, UW Seattle and the Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator, UW Bothell. On June 16, 2020, the 1503 completed Tri-Campus review without comment and received post Tri-Campus final approval by the UW Tacoma Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and was ready for approval by the Board of Regents. The proposed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering will be a state-based program that is partially funded by a state proviso approved by the WA legislature in April 2019. The BSME curriculum is designed to meet ABET accreditation criteria and will emphasize the design, analysis, production, and test of mechanical and thermal fluid systems. Prerequisites for the BSME program can be met through coursework at UW Tacoma or community colleges. Graduates of the BSME program will be prepared for careers inside and outside of engineering, and for graduate study. The program will be responsive to regional needs and to engineering education reform. The BSME program will serve both traditional and nontraditional students by providing degree pathways for both freshman and transfer students.

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The demand for a BSME program from students (from high schools and community colleges) in the South Sound Area is very high. Industry demand from Puget Sound companies for BSME graduates is also very high. The diverse body of students from the South Puget Sound Area who come from low-income families and are place bound will benefit greatly from a BSME program at UW Tacoma. The degree program requires 180 credits and students will generally complete the program in four years. The content and degree title for this program are similar to existing programs at UW Seattle and UW Bothell. There is precedent for program duplication across campuses when programs respond to high community, workforce, and/or regional demand, and all parties have provided feedback that has been integrated into the approval process. The program is expected to admit 24 juniors in year one and gradually increase to 45 juniors and 45 seniors by 2025-2026. The Dean of the UW Tacoma School of Engineering and Technology, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UW Tacoma, Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering UW Seattle, and Mechanical Engineering Coordinator UW Bothell have reviewed and approved the recommendation to approve the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Attachment Form 1503: Creating and Changing Undergraduate Academic Programs

UoW 1503 (08/16)

College/Campus UW TacomaDepartment/Unit School of Engineering and Technology

Date 10/18/2019

New Programs Leading to a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree.

Leading to a Bachelor of degree with a major in .

Leading to a Option within the existing major in .

Leading to a minor in _______.

Changes to Existing Programs New Admission Requirements for the Major in within the Bachelor of .

Revised Admission Requirements for the Major in within the Bachelor of .

Revised Program Requirements for the Major in within the Bachelor of .

Revised Requirements for the Option in within the major in .

Revised Requirements for the Minor in .

Other Changes Change name of program from to .

Change delivery method or location of program.

New or Revised Continuation Policy for .

New Honors Requirements for .

Eliminate program in .

Proposed Effective Date: Quarter: Autumn Winter Spring Summer Year: 2021

Contact Person: Raj Katti, Dean and Professor Phone: 253-692-4611 Email: rajkatti@uw.edu Box: 358426

EXPLANATION OF AND RATIONALE FOR PROPOSED CHANGE For new program, please include any relevant supporting documentation such as student learning outcomes, projected enrollments, letters of support and departmental handouts. (Use additional pages if necessary).

Mechanical engineers play a critical role in the development of new inter-disciplinary fields such as alternative energies, electric cars, robotics, material science and nano-technology, and manufacturing. The demand for a BSME program from students (from high schools and community colleges) in the South Sound Area is very high. Industry demand from Puget Sound companies for BSME graduates is also very high. The diverse body of students from the South Puget Sound Area who come from low-income families and are place bound will benefit greatly from a BSME program at UW Tacoma.

The proposed BSME curriculum is designed to meet ABET accreditation criteria and will emphasize the design, analysis, production, and test of mechanical and thermal fluid systems. Prerequisites for the BSME program can be met through coursework at UW Tacoma or community colleges. Graduates of the BSME program will be prepared for careers inside and outside of engineering, and for graduate study. The program will be responsive to regional needs and to engineering education reform. The BSME program will serve both traditional and nontraditional students by providing degree pathways for both freshman and transfer students.

OTHER DEPARTMENTS AFFECTED

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

CREATING AND CHANGING UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS After college/school/campus review, send a signed original and 1 copy to the Curriculum Office/FCAS, Box 355850. For information about when and how to use this form: http://depts.washington.edu/uwcr/1503instructions.pdf

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List all departments/units/ or co-accredited programs affected by your new program or changes to your existing program and acquire the signature of the chair/director of each department/unit listed. Attach additional page(s) if necessary. *See online instructions.

Department/Unit:

SIAS Chair/Program Director:

Anne C. Bartlett Date:

11/01/2019

Department/Unit: Chair/Program Director Date:

CATALOG COPY Catalog Copy as currently written. Include only sections/paragraphs that would be changed if your request is approved. Please cross out or otherwise highlight any deletions.

PROPOSED CATALOG COPY Reflecting requested changes (Include exact wording as you wish it to be shown in the printed catalog. Please underline or otherwise highlight any additions. If needed, attach a separate, expanded version of the changes that might appear in department publications). Please note: all copy will be edited to reflect uniform style in the General Catalog.

To be considered for admission all applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications: Completion of a minimum of 45 college-level credits GPA of at least 2.5, with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each individual prerequisite course. Required minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college coursework. Only top marks will be considered when calculating GPA.

Students transferring from a community college to this program are strongly encouraged to follow the Associate of Science Transfer Track 2.

How to Apply to the Major All applicants must be admitted to the University of Washington Tacoma before applying to the major. All students applying to the Mechanical Engineering program must fill out a TME major application form. Please visit the School of Engineering and Technology website for program application instructions.

Note: the Mechanical Engineering program admits only once a year in the autumn quarter.

Admission Requirements The Mechanical Engineering program admits qualified students once per year in the autumn quarter. Admission to the major is competitive. Please review the prerequisites and application process carefully.

Prerequisites All applicants must be admitted to the University of Washington Tacoma and are required to complete the following prerequisites before being accepted to the Mechanical Engineering program.

Prerequisites: 71 credits

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TMATH 124 Calculus I (5) TMATH 125 Calculus II (5) TMATH 126 Calculus III (5) TMATH 307 Differential Equations (5) TMATH 324 Multivariable Calculus (5) T PHYS 121 Physics - Mechanics (6) T PHYS 122 Electromagnetism and Oscillatory Motion (6) T PHYS 123 Physics - Waves (6) TCHEM 142 General Chemistry I (6) TME 221 Statics (4) TME 222 Mechanics of Materials (4) TME 223 Dynamics (4) TCES 215 Electric Circuits (5) TCSS 142 Introduction to Computer Programming (5)

Must meet the minimum cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 in all required prerequisite coursework

Required CORE Courses: 80

TEE 225 Engineering Ethics (5) TCES 380 Stochastic Signal Theory for Engineers (5) TME 310 Introduction to Computer Modeling I (2) TME 311 Introduction to Computer Modeling II (2) TME 315 Introduction to 3D Modeling, Design, and Analysis (4) TME 320 Fundamentals of Material Science (4) TME 331 Thermodynamics (5) TME 332 Fluid Mechanics (5) TME 341 Mechanical Design I (5) TME 342 Mechanical Design II (5) TME 345 Machining Fundamentals (5) TME 433 Heat Transfer (5) TME 435 HVAC (4) TME 441 Embedded Systems for Engineers (5) TME 443 Control Systems (5) TME 444 Mechanical Vibrations (4) TME 480 Senior Project I (2) TME 481 Senior Project II (4) TME 482 Senior Project III (4)

Electives: 4 credits

See department website or advisor for approved list.

Graduation Requirements

• Be a matriculated Mechanical Engineering student in good academic standing (cumulative grade point average of2.0 or higher) with the University of Washington Tacoma.

• Complete all Mechanical Engineering prerequisites and required course work with a minimum cumulative gradepoint average of 2.5 in those courses.

• Complete 180 credits.• Complete a minimum of 30 credits of Mechanical Engineering required courses in residence at the University of

Washington Tacoma.• Complete the final 45 credits in residence at the University of Washington Tacoma.

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• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all UW Tacoma classes.• Apply for graduation in-person with an advisor two quarters before you expect to graduate.

APPROVALS Chair/Program Director: Dr. Raj Katt

Date: 10/18/2019

College/School/Campus Curriculum Committee: Date:

Dean/Vice Chancellor: Date:

Faculty Council on Academic Standards/ General Faculty Organization/Faculty Assembly Chair: Date:

POST TRI-CAMPUS APPROVAL (when needed) Faculty Council on Academic Standards/ General Faculty Organization/Faculty Assembly Chair: Date:

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Jill Purdy

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Jill Purdy 06/17/2020

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List all departments/units/ or co-accredited programs affected by your new program or changes to your existing program and acquire the signature of the chair/director of each department/unit listed. Attach additional page(s) if necessary. *See online instructions.

Department/Unit:

UW Bothell Chair/Program Director:

Date:

Department/Unit: UW Seattle

Per Reinahll

Date: 02/07/2020

CATALOG COPY Catalog Copy as currently written. Include only sections/paragraphs that would be changed if your request is approved. Please cross out or otherwise highlight any deletions.

PROPOSED CATALOG COPY Reflecting requested changes (Include exact wording as you wish it to be shown in the printed catalog. Please underline or otherwise highlight any additions. If needed, attach a separate, expanded version of the changes that might appear in department publications). Please note: all copy will be edited to reflect uniform style in the General Catalog.

To be considered for admission all applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications: Completion of a minimum of 45 college-level credits Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all college course work Completion of all pre-requisite coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 in all college math, science, computer science, and engineering course work. Only top marks will be considered when calculating GPA

Students transferring from a community college to this program are strongly encouraged to follow the Associate of Science Transfer Track 2.

How to Apply to the Major All applicants must be admitted to the University of Washington Tacoma before applying to the major All students applying to the Mechanical Engineering program must fill out a TME major application form. Please visit the School of Engineering and Technology website for program application instructions. https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/set/school-engineering-technology-home

Note: the Mechanical Engineering program admits only once a year in the autumn quarter.

Admission Requirements The Mechanical Engineering program admits qualified students once per year in the autumn quarter. Admission to the major is competitive. Please review the prerequisites and application process carefully.

Prerequisites All applicants must be admitted to the University of Washington Tacoma and are required to complete the following prerequisites before being accepted to the Mechanical Engineering program.

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From: Lorrie CainTo: CURRICULUM OFFICE; Zaide ChavezSubject: RE: Message from "DH-452D-RicohC4504"Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020 9:11:19 AM

Jong Yoon, Chair. Division of Mechanical EngineeringMarc Servetnick, Acting Dean, School of STEM

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Lorrie,

May I please have the name of the signer?

Thank you,

SCOTT FALLGRENUW Curriculum CoordinatorOffice of the University Registrar

Schmitz Hall Box 3558501410 NE Campus Parkway, Suite 209, Seattle WA 98195206.543.5938 / uwcr@uw.edu / UW Curriculum Office website

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Good Morning

The Division of Mechanical Engineering and the School of STEM Dean, have reviewed and approved the 1503 forUW-Tacoma Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Attached is the signed 1503

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BS Mechanical Engineering Proposal: UW Tacoma

Raj Katti, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology

Table of Contents Page Number

1. Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….………………2 a. Program Description ……………………………………………………………………….….………………….2 b. Relationship with Institutional Mission and School Priorities ……………..………………….3

2. Documentation of Need for Program …………………………………………………………………..……………4 a. Regional, State, and National Demand ………………………………………………………..…………6 b. Student Demand …………………………………………………………………………………………..……….8 c. Relationship to Regional and Other Institutions ……………………………………………..……..9

3. Curriculum ………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………….…9 a. Objectives …………………………………………………….…………………………………………………….…9 b. General Degree Requirements ……………………………………………………………………………..10 c. Pre-Major Requirements …………………………………………………………………….………………..10 d. Required Courses in the Major ………………………………………………………….………………….11 e. New Courses ………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..12

4. Infrastructure Requirements ………………………………………………………………………..…………………..13 a. Facilities …………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………13 b. Support Services ……………………………………………………………………………..…………………….14

5. Faculty ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….14 6. Administration …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..15 7. Students ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….15

a. Student Population and Projected Enrollments ………………………………………..……………15 b. Diversity Plan …………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….15

8. Assessment Plan ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17 9. Budget …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…18 10. References …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20 11. Appendix (Letters of Support) .…………………………………………………………………………………………..21

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1. Overview

The University of Washington (UW) Tacoma proposes to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) to start fall 2021 (Fall’21 is the start of the junior year of the program. The sophomore year of the program will start in fall 2020). The BSME curriculum is designed to meet ABET accreditation criteria [1] and will emphasize the design, analysis, production, and test of mechanical and thermal fluid systems. According to the recommendations for ME education specified by ASME Vision 2030 [2], the curriculum will emphasize a practice-based engineering experience, will cultivate innovation and creativity, will develop professional skills, and will be flexible. The BSME program complements the BSEE, BSCES, and BSCSS programs by providing additional learning opportunities in human-centered design & manufacturing, energy, biomedical engineering, robotics, nanotechnology, and cyber-physical systems. Prerequisites for the BSME program can be met through coursework at UW Tacoma or community colleges. Graduates of the BSME program will be prepared for careers inside and outside of engineering, and for graduate study. The program will be responsive to regional needs and to engineering education reform. The BSME program will serve both traditional and nontraditional students by providing degree pathways for both freshman and transfer students.

a. Program Description

The proposed BSME program will meet all ABET program criteria [1] by requiring its students “to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics in order to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes thereby preparing them to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems”. The program will also have an assessment plan in place from the beginning so that it can seek ABET accreditation as soon as the first student graduates from the program. Based on local industry, the areas of strategic focus of the program would be mechanical systems, thermal systems, manufacturing, energy, and composite materials. The BSME will incorporate into its curriculum the recommendations made by ASME Vision 2030. The curriculum will have extensive practice-based experiences for students in addition to the yearlong senior capstone design course. The curriculum will emphasize innovation and creativity that enables students to solve real-world problems. The curriculum will develop student professional skills such as system-level perspective, inter-disciplinary teamwork, leadership, entrepreneurship, and project management. Finally, the curriculum will be flexible enough to incorporate new applications and emerging technologies into it.

The vision and mission of the BSME program at UW Tacoma will be as follows:

Vision: To graduate students who are exceptionally prepared to practice mechanical engineering via a program that reflects the changing needs of society.

Mission: To provide an educational environment that emphasizes practice-based engineering, innovation & creativity, and professional development for a diverse student body.

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b. Relationship to Institutional Mission and School Priorities

In 2001, Governor Gary Locke was being lobbied by Washington industry to create a "polytechnic university" to address the increasing demand for nationally competitive bachelor’s and master's prepared technology professionals. The governor proposed and the legislature approved (2001-2003 SB 6153, "Technology Institute") the establishment, through a creative public-private partnership, of the Institute of Technology at the University of Washington Tacoma to address the growing demand and to spread the prosperity of the high-tech economy to more residents of Washington State.

The Institute was given a state-wide mission in partnership with community and technical colleges to increase the number of undergraduate and graduate degrees (in engineering, computer science and related fields) awarded annually that would support and fuel the growth of Washington's high tech industry, and to provide every Washington citizen access to an opportunity to prepare for an outstanding and rewarding career in the state's high-tech industry. A particular charge of the Institute was to reach out to women and underrepresented groups. The creation of a BSME program takes the School of Engineering and Technology one step closer to its original goal of expanding engineering degree offerings.

The mission of the School of Engineering and Technology at UW Tacoma is “to provide the highest quality computing, engineering, science, and technology education for a diverse population and engage in research and innovation that benefits the community by fostering social mobility and economic development”.

The proposed BSME program will further the above mission of the School of Engineering and Technology and strengthen UW Tacoma’s values of access, diversity, excellence, innovation and community [3], by expanding access to high-demand engineering programs in the South Sound Area for its diverse body of students.

Alignment with the UW Tacoma strategic plan:

Empowers students to achieve their dreams: The BSME program would satisfy UWT’s mission of providing access to majors that lead to high-paying jobs for a diverse body of students. The mean wage for mechanical engineers in WA in 2016 was $93,070 (Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)). Communities: The community would benefit from a BSME major because local companies/organizations (like Boeing, Toray, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), and Port of Tacoma) would have access to a much needed engineering workforce. Local companies/organizations will also have access to research conducted by ME faculty. New engineering majors would increase the probability of companies moving to the Tacoma area. Every engineering job creates 4.3 other jobs thereby increasing the economic impact of engineering majors on the community (“Technology Works: High-Tech Employment and Wages in the United States, Bay Area Council Economic Institute, Dec. 2012, retrieved from http://www.bayareacouncil.org/community_engagement/new-study-for-every-new-high-tech-job-

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four-more-created/ ). Scholarship: The BSME program would enable interdisciplinary research in alternative energies, manufacturing, electric cars, and robotics. Undergraduate and graduate students could participate in research in these key technologies. Equity and Culture: Most BSME programs in the state and region are capacity constrained. The proposed BSME program would provide opportunities to underrepresented minorities and women to major in this high-demand field.

Campus-wide balance of academic disciplines and programs: UW Seattle’s College of Engineering has 11 engineering majors whereas UW Tacoma has only two engineering majors. Basic, high-demand engineering majors like mechanical and civil engineering are missing at UWT. The proposed BSME major will enable new interdisciplinary senior capstone projects like the electric car project that requires collaboration between electrical, mechanical, and computer engineers. Such interdisciplinary projects are required by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

2. Documentation of Need for Program

Mechanical and electrical engineering are basic engineering fields and no engineering program is complete without these majors. Mechanical engineers play a critical role in the development of new technologies such as alternative energies, electric cars, robotics, material science & nano-technology, and manufacturing. Besides offering pathways to high paying jobs for citizens of the South Sound Area, the BSME major also satisfies the high demand this major has from students in engineering programs in local community colleges like Tacoma Community College, Pierce College, Green River College, and Highline College. The students from these community colleges have the propensity to remain close to home and hence would rather study other majors in order to stay close to home than study the engineering major of their interest away from home. The only BSME programs in the South Sound Area are in St. Martin’s University (Lacey, WA) and WSU Bremerton. The WSU Bremerton program is a transfer only program and does not satisfy the needs of more than 8000 high school students (in the Tacoma area) who may be interested in a 4 year BSME program whereas the St. Martin’s University program is small and very expensive. In order to satisfy the needs of both the community college and high school students of the South Sound Area we are proposing the BSME program. Such a program will also help increase the number of students from Pierce County pursuing STEM majors.

Current Situation in the Pierce County Area:

The Washington Pathways Project [4], funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and JP Morgan Chase, is a project undertaken by UW researchers to investigate the Central Puget Sound region’s capacity for increasing the number of local adults who can access higher education and move on to secure the great jobs this region has to offer. Some findings of the project are:

• WA State students (high school and community college) attend colleges within 100 miles of their home.

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• Pierce County students are underrepresented in STEM majors compared to their counterparts in King and Snohomish counties.

• The annual number of job openings for mechanical and civil engineers in KSP (King, Snohomish, and Pierce County) is much higher than the number of engineering degrees awarded annually in KSP.

• There are 26,812 job openings for Bachelor’s degree holders in KSP every year. Of the 16,000 Bachelor’s degrees produced per year in 3 counties (King, Snohomish, & Pierce (KSP)), less than 50% will stay in the region and get a full time job within 1-2 years after graduation.

Community Colleges in and around Pierce County have a large, diverse, and growing enrollment in engineering Associate of Science degree programs. Examples of such community colleges include, Tacoma Community College, Pierce College, Highline College, Green River College, Olympic College, Centralia College, and Clark College. More than 50% of the students enrolled in engineering Associate of Science degree programs are interested in completing a four year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering.

A Solution for Students in the South Puget Sound Area:

The above data points to the need for new engineering bachelor’s degree programs in the Pierce County Area. The only other programs currently being offered in the Pierce County area are at St. Martin’s University and WSU Bremerton. These programs, however, are very small and do not satisfy the current student demand. Therefore, in order to provide local access to engineering majors for the diverse body of students in community colleges in the Pierce County area and to provide industry in the Pierce County area access to an educated workforce, we are proposing a BSME program. The BSME program will complement existing engineering programs in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering and will pave a path for other high-demand majors like Civil Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering and Bio-Medical Engineering.

The proposed BSME program will enable the diverse student body from community colleges in the Pierce County area who are interested in BSME, to remain close to their home.

The School of Engineering and Technology (SET) has already proven that it can create and effectively manage engineering and computer science programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. SET has a diverse student body (more than half of SET students are first-time college goers in their family, about half are Pell eligible and more than half are either African American, Asian, Native American, or Hispanic. Approximately 18% of SET students are women). Demand for SET programs remains very high. In 2011 SET had 341 students, 19 faculty, and 5 staff members. In fall 2019, SET has approximately 850 students, 38 faculty (going up to 45 in 2020), and 16 staff members. In 2018-19, SET awarded 177 BS Computer Science & Systems (CSS) degrees, 32 BS Computer Engineering & Systems (CES) degrees, 102 BS Information Technology (IT) degrees, 21 BS Electrical Engineering degrees, 81 MS CSS degrees, and 37 Master of Cybersecurity & Leadership (MCL) degrees. Comprehensive assessment of the BS CSS, BS IT, and BS CES programs culminated in ABET accreditation of these programs in

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September 2017. SET graduates secured placements in organizations like Infoblox, T-Mobile, Avanade, Intel, F5 Networks, Northrup Grumman, Facebook, Naval Undersea Warefare Center (NUWC), US Air Force, Expedia, Boeing, Costco, Garmin, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Paravida Solutions, West Monroe Partners, Amazon, Apple, Google, Pierce College, Tacoma Community College, YMCA Pierce & Kitsap County, WSECU, and UW Tacoma. Several graduate students were admitted to doctoral programs at Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Oregon State University, University of Ottawa, University of Minnesota, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Illinois Urbana Champagne, Technische Universitat Munchen, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, and Dartmouth. More than 250 SET students took part in Industry Internships in 2018. SET had one Fulbright Scholar in 2016 and one student in the Husky 100 in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Every year, SET students take part in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Competition, Industry sponsored hackathons, the Pacific Rim Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, the UW Business Plan Competition and the VIBE (Veterans Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship) Business Plan Competition.

SET is more than ready to start new engineering programs such as BSME that will benefit the citizens of the Pierce County Area and the industry and government organizations of the area.

a. Regional, State, and National Demand

The demand for mechanical engineers is very high at the national, state, and regional level. Today, Washington State is second in the nation in percentage of engineering and computer science jobs per population and the top importer of employees with a Bachelor’s education or greater. 82% of STEM jobs in the state are in the fields of engineering and computer science (COE Strategic Access Committee report (2014) WA Employment Security Department/LMEA). Washington State produces only 42 engineering graduates for every 1000 jobs in engineering (NCHEMS/US Census Bureau 2015). Washington State ranks 49th in the nation for engineering degrees per 1000 engineering occupations (NCHEMS/US Census Bureau 2015). Table 1 shows data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for engineering and engineering technology professions. The table shows a robust growth in the number of jobs for mechanical engineers (9% per year) in WA State and in the Tacoma area. The mean wage for mechanical engineers in WA State is also very high ($93,070). The largest employers of mechanical engineers, nationwide, are in the following occupations (BLS): Architectural, engineering, and related services (22%); Machinery manufacturing (13%); Transportation equipment manufacturing (12%); Scientific research and development services (7%); and Computer and electronic product manufacturing (7%). Demand for mechanical engineers will increase in the future because of the key role they play in hybrid and electric cars, automation and robotics, alternative energies, and nanotechnology.

Table 2 shows the number of job openings and degrees awarded in 2015 in WA State and in KSP (King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties) for several engineering professions (Washington Pathways Project [4]). The number of job openings was far larger than the number of BSME degrees awarded in WA State and in KSP in 2015.

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Some regional employers of UW Tacoma’s BSME graduates would be NUWC (Naval Undersea Warfare Center), Naval Shipyard, McChord AFB, Tres West Engineers, Parametrix, Hydro Systems, Blue Origin, Milgard Manufacturing, Boeing, Toray Composites, RH2 Engineering, Hummingbird Scientific, Globe Machine Manufacturing, Amazon, Composite Solutions Corp., City of Tacoma, PACCAR, Tacoma Public Utilities, PG&E, Peninsula light, BCRA and many small manufacturing companies.

Table 1. Number of Jobs per Profession (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Profession Job Outlook (% increase in jobs) 2016-26

Mean Wage WA (2016)

Number of Jobs WA (2016)

Number of Jobs Tacoma Area (2016)

Computer and Information Technology

13% ~$104000 ~110600 ~6013

Mechanical Engr. 9% $93070 7750 910 Civil Engr. 11% $89840 11270 1490 Construction Management/Engr

5% $94720 6950 1080

Environ. Engr. 8% $96670 1560 250 Chemical Engr. 8% $100950 450 0 BioMed Engr. 7% $97720 300 0 Industrial Engr. 1% $103980 7680 230 Computer Hardware Engr.

5% $108540 1810 0

EE + Electronics 7% $110115 5540+3560 250+240 ME Tech (2 yr) 2% $64660 820 40 EE Tech (2 yr) 2% $69100 2180 130 Civil Engr Tech (2yr)

5% $63130 1730 450

IE Tech (2yr) -5% $81400 0 60

Table 2. Number of Engineering Degrees Awarded and Average Annual Job Openings in WA and KSP in 2015 from the Washington Pathways Project [4].

Engineering Major

Number of degrees awarded in WA in 2015

Average Annual Job Openings in WA in 2015

Average Annual Job Openings in KSP in 2015

Gap = (jobs – degrees) in WA in 2015

EE 490 (307 in KSP) 1347 565 857 ME 536 (166 in KSP) 849 300 313 Civil + Environmental

323 (143 in KSP) 1620 + 238 564 + 80 1535

Industrial 46 (46 in KSP) 631 251 586

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CS/IT 1391 (771 in KSP)

29601 13860 28210

b. Student Demand

The ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) study on student engineering demand (Engineering by the Numbers, 2016 [5]) suggests that mechanical engineering is by far the field of highest demand amongst all engineering majors (including computer science in engineering schools). Of the 601,266 students enrolled in engineering programs in the US, 134,765 were enrolled in BSME followed by 98652 in BS Electrical Engineering & BS Computer Engineering. The other high demand majors were Computer Science (72,689 students in engineering schools) and Civil Engineering (53,515 students).

There are more than 8000 high school students in the Tacoma school district. Many students in the Tacoma area attend schools that emphasize STEM disciplines. Examples of such schools include the Science and Math Institute (SAMI) in Tacoma (with enrollment of 459 in 2015) and the Technology Access Foundation Academy in Federal Way, WA. Yet, a student wanting to study mechanical engineering has limited options. The only option is Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, WA or WSU Bremerton (a transfer only program which is very small). Table 3 shows the engineering enrollments in four South-Sound Community Colleges in 2017 (obtained through private communication with each college). Engineering demand in the South Sound Area is very high and is increasing rapidly in Pierce College. Approximately 40% of engineering majors in community colleges are interested in mechanical engineering. However, students interested in majoring in mechanical engineering must leave the area and transfer to UW-Seattle, WSU, Seattle U, EWU, WWU (Manufacturing Engineering), SPU, or Gonzaga. Therefore, students interested in mechanical engineering who cannot afford to leave the area due to various constraints, are compelled to major in an area that does not completely match their interest. The proposed program in mechanical engineering will address this problem.

Table 3. Engineering Enrollment in four Community Colleges

Community College Engineering Enrollment

Tacoma Community College

160-200

Pierce College 170 Highline College 100-120 Green River College 100-120

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c. Relationship to Regional and Other Institutions

The School of Engineering and Technology at UW Tacoma currently offers engineering degrees in Computer Engineering & Systems and Electrical Engineering. The BSME program will make the engineering offerings at UW Tacoma consist of the two basic engineering disciplines of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The BSME program will enable interdisciplinary senior capstone projects and strengthen interdisciplinary areas like biomedical engineering, robotics, cyberphysical systems, energy, and design & manufacturing. The BSME faculty and students will play an important role in the Center for Data Science by creating new opportunities for projects in applications of data science in manufacturing and robotics. Overall, the current programs in computer science, electrical engineering, and computer engineering will benefit by sharing courses and projects with the mechanical engineering program.

The new BSME major will benefit local community college students by serving as a new pathway for a high-demand field of engineering. Transfer of students from community colleges into the BSME program will be facilitated via articulation agreements.

Other regional universities with BSME programs (UW Seattle, UW Bothell, Seattle University, SPU, WSU Everett) will see little to no effect on their programs because UW Tacoma’s program will cater to student demand that is currently not met by them.

3. Curriculum a. Objectives

The objectives of the BSME curriculum are based on ABET program criteria, the National Academy of Engineering’s The Engineer of 2020 [6], and the ASME Vision 2030 [2]. These objectives are:

• Technical Competence o Apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate

calculus and differential equations). o Model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes in

thermal and mechanical systems. • Creativity and Innovation for solving real-world problems

o Apply engineering design to solve societal problems in areas such as energy, water, health, and poverty.

• Practice-based Engineering and Design o Use a systems perspective and codes & standards to design thermal and mechanical

systems. • Professional Skills

o Cultivate project management, inter-disciplinary teamwork, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills in the ethical practice of mechanical engineering.

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b. General Degree Requirements

A total of 180 quarter credits are required to complete the BSME program. Regardless of the number of mechanical engineering courses taken at another institution, at least 45 of the final 60 credits must be taken in residence at UW Tacoma.

To be eligible for graduation, all UW Tacoma students must fulfill the following general education requirements:

15 credits in writing to include no fewer than 5 credits in English composition [C] (with a minimum 2.0 grade) and 10 additional credits in writing-intensive [W] courses

5 credits in quantitative/symbolic reasoning [QSR] (Students who first enrolled in college prior to 1985 are exempt from this requirement.)

3 credits minimum in diversity coursework; designated courses which focus on the sociocultural, political and economic diversity of human experience and help students develop an understanding of the complexities of living in increasingly diverse and interconnected societies.

40 credits of areas of knowledge courses including no fewer than 10 credits in each area of study:

o Natural World [NW] o Individual and Societies [I&S] o Visual, Literary and Performing Arts [VLPA]

c. Pre-Major Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a minimum of 45 college-level credits Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all college course work Completion of all pre-requisite coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 in all college

math, science, computer science, and engineering course work. The most recent grade in the pre-requisite courses is used to compute the cumulative GPA.

Table 4. REQUIRED COURSEWORK

Program/Department School of Engineering and Technology

Proposed Degree/Major Name Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Prerequisite Courses Course Number Course Title Credits TMATH 124 Calculus I

(check the equivalency guide to see if calculus IV is needed) http://admit.washington.edu/EquivalencyGuide

5

TMATH 125 Calculus II (check the equivalency guide to see if calculus IV is needed) http://admit.washington.edu/EquivalencyGuide

5

TMATH 126 Calculus III (check the equivalency guide to see if calculus IV is needed) http://admit.washington.edu/EquivalencyGuide

5

TMATH 307 Differential Equations 5

TMATH 324 Multivariable Calculus 5

T PHYS 121 Physics - Mechanics Calculus-based Physics. The physics courses have to be lab-based.

6

T PHYS 122 Electromagnetism and Oscillatory Motion Calculus-based Physics. The physics courses have to be lab-based.

6

T PHYS 123 Physics - Waves Calculus-based Physics. The physics courses have to be lab-based.

6

TCHEM 142 General Chemistry I 6

TME 221 Statics 4

TME 222 Mechanics of Materials 4

TME 223 Dynamics 4

TCES 215 Electric Circuits 5

TCSS 142 Introduction to Computer Programming C, C++, or JAVA based languages (C preferred).

5

Total Prerequisite Credits 71

d. Required Courses in the Major

Program Requirements Course Number Course Title Credits TEE 225 Engineering Ethics 5

TCES 380 Stochastic Signal Theory for Engineers 5

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TME 310 Introduction to Computer Modeling I 2

TME 311 Introduction to Computer Modeling II 2

TME 315 Introduction to 3D Modeling, Design, and Analysis 4

TME 320 Fundamentals of Material Science 4

TME 331 Thermodynamics 5

TME 332 Fluid Mechanics 5

TME 341 Mechanical Design I 5

TME 342 Mechanical Design II 5

TME 345 Machining Fundamentals 5

TME 433 Heat Transfer 5

TME 435 HVAC 4

TME 441 Embedded Systems for Engineers 5

TME 443 Control Systems 5

TME 444 Mechanical Vibrations 4

TME 4XX Elective 4

TME 480 Senior Project I 2

TME 481 Senior Project II 4

TME 482 Senior Project III 4

Total Program Credits 84

Electives (4 credits)

TME 445 Manufacturing Processes TME 447 Mechatronics TME 449 Robotics

e. New Courses TME 221 Statics TME 222 Mechanics of Materials TME 223 Dynamics TME 310 Introduction to Computer Modeling I TME 311 Introduction to Computer Modeling II TME 315 Introduction to 3D Modeling, Design & Analysis

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TME 320 Fundamentals of Material Science TME 331 Thermodynamics TME 332 Fluid Mechanics TME 341 Mechanical Design I TME 342 Mechanical Design II TME 345 Machining Fundamentals TME 390 Undergraduate Seminar in ME TME 433 Heat Transfer TME 435 HVAC TME 441 Embedded Systems for Mechanical Engineers TME 443 Control Systems TME 444 Mechanical Vibrations TME 445 Manufacturing Processes TME 447 Mechatronics TME 449 Robotics TME 480 Senior Project I TME 481 Senior Project II TME 482 Senior Project III TME 490 Topics in Mechanical Engineering TME 497 Internship in Mechanical Engineering TME 498 Directed Readings in Mechanical Engineering TME 499 Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering 4. Infrastructure Requirements

a. Facilities

The new Academic Innovation Building that is currently in the design phase, will serve as the venue for most of the BSME courses. The labs in the building would be:

Materials/Solid Mechanics Lab (shared with Civil Engineering (CE)) Thermal Sciences Lab (shared with CE) Fabrication Lab Senior Design Lab Engineering Shop CAD Lab (shared with CE) Engineering Research Lab

The building will also house 60 to 100 seat classrooms for use by all programs including the BSME program. Prospective BSME students will generate additional demand for prerequisite courses already offered by UW Tacoma which may require offering of extra sections.

Below we list hardware and software needed by the IT department at UW Tacoma for the BSME program.

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• 48 workstations running Solidworks in CAD classroom • 18 workstations in research lab • 66 new licenses for Matlab • 3-D projection system • 3-D printer • 2 laptops • cloud based storage (50GB/student, $11/per student) • software: Solidworks, Ansys, Labview, visualization software (Tecplot), Mathematica, system

design software (General HydroStatics), simulation software (Abaqus and Comsol).

b. Support Services

The BSME program will draw upon existing services at the UW Tacoma campus, that include Student Transition Program, Student Counseling Center, Disability Resources for Students, Veteran and Military Resource Center, Student Advocacy and Support, and Career Services.

Due to increased demand from students in the BSME program for tutoring in quantitative courses we are requesting graders and mentors within the department as well as additional tutors to help for an increased load at the UW Tacoma Teaching & Learning Center (TLC). One TLC staff member has been requested in the BS Civil Engineering proposal.

For the library, we are requesting funds for library collections (Books, media, and E-resources) in mechanical engineering and one library staff member. We support the library’s efforts in providing the following for our campus students.

• purchasing all textbooks over $75 for reserves • maintaining computers that can handle student assignments • offering access to tools like 3D printing and Raspberry Pis, and graphing calculators • offering collaborative spaces suited to group assignments in SET programs • and other ad hoc programming such as collaborating on hackathons.

5. Faculty

There are no existing faculty with expertise in mechanical engineering. New faculty are required to teach courses, labs, and advise students on senior capstone projects. One faculty member will serve as the program coordinator and work with the Engineering Program chair to manage the BSME program. We propose to hire seven faculty members in the BSME program. These faculty members will have expertise in the thermal sciences, mechanical design and material science, manufacturing, controls, and biomechanical engineering. To have a good mix of junior and senior faculty, we propose that the

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number of faculty at each level be the following: 1 full professor, 5 assistant professors, and one full-time lecturer. The tentative time schedule to hire the faculty is given below.

Year 1: Search for 1 full professor and up to 3 assistant professors

Year 2: Search for the remaining assistant professors, 1 full-time lecturer

Year 3: Search for 1 assistant professor

Year 5: Search for 1 assistant professor

One full-time lab technician will be necessary for managing the lab courses and laboratories and 0.5 FTE recruiter/advisor will be necessary to advise students in the program. A 0.5 FTE software lab engineer and a 1.0 FTE lab engineer are also required for managing the CAD lab and the machine shop.

Faculty Support in other Schools: Two assistant professors in SIAS will be required in this biennium. This request for faculty will be split between the ME and CE proposals. More faculty and staff will be requested in SIAS based on actual enrollments in the BS ME and BS CE programs in 2021-22 and 2022-23.

6. Administration

The BSME program will be housed in the Engineering Program which has a chair who manages all engineering programs in the school. A BSME program coordinator (a faculty member) will work with the Engineering Program Chair to manage the BSME program including functions such as course offerings and scheduling, assessment, admissions, and staffing. The Program Chair will work with the Academic Program Coordinator (a staff member) in preparing new course applications, submitting them for review, and scheduling them once they have been approved. The Engineering Program faculty will serve as a curriculum, assessment, and admissions committee. They will regularly review the curriculum and ensure that program objectives have been met.

7. Students a. Student Population and Projected Enrollments

The junior year of the BSME program will start with 24 students (lab capacity) in year 1. Projected enrollments through year 6 are shown in the table below. Note that enrollments are shown only for the junior and senior years.

Table 5. Projected Student Admissions and Enrollment in the Major

Admissions Total FTE in Major Graduates Year 1 24 24 Year 2 24 48 24 Year 3 40 64 24

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Year 4 45 85 40 Year 5 45 90 45 Year 6 45 90 45

b. Diversity Plan

Based on the recommendations of the NAE project, Changing the Conversion [7], we will reframe conversations about engineering with prospective students in order to increase the appeal engineering majors have with minorities and women. We will actively recruit from the large and diverse student body in the Associate of Science (Engineering) degree programs at community colleges and in local high schools. In order to attract and retain minority and women students we will start or increase support for student organizations such as Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). We will also recruit faculty who are underrepresented minorities or women. Lastly, we will maintain a culture in the engineering programs that is conducive to attracting and retaining women and minority students and faculty. Below, we discuss three ways of increasing the number of women in our engineering programs.

Message about Engineering:

In their highly influential publication [7], the National Academy of Engineering recommended that the message about engineering to students, teachers, and parents should focus on how engineers make an impact on the world and the need for creativity, communication and teamwork in the engineering profession. The message about engineers should be about how engineers design systems that make people healthier and safer and preserve the environment and make the world a better place. For example, engineers design prosthetics that empower amputees to walk and run, robots that rehabilitate stroke victims, batteries that power all our portable devices, new materials for artificial skin and bones, pacemakers for heart patients, and insulin pumps for diabetics. Engineers develop techniques to perform minimally invasive surgery with ultrafast lasers and design devices that convert renewable energy sources into electricity.

Another message that should be conveyed to students, teachers, and parents is that engineers can work in careers and be successful and fulfilled in their work life while still having a personal life.

Curriculum:

We will revisit our curriculum frequently and remove as many barriers to student progress as possible. For example, classes will incorporate as many real-life and everyday engineering examples as possible in order to encourage students to stick with challenging introductory classes. The engineering courses would incorporate more examples that demonstrate the impact of engineers in our lives including healthcare and the environment.

Recruiting and Retention:

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We will improve/create K-12 outreach programs geared towards recruiting women. Some ways to do this could be:

• To invite prospective engineering undergraduate students to an open house with recent alumni, current students, and faculty.

• Recent alumni and current students visit high schools and community colleges.

• Current students call prospective students.

We would start a first-year research program in order to retain women students. Another retention mechanism is to start or strengthen student groups such as SWE and NSBE. Finally, in order to increase the number of role models for women students we would recruit and retain more women faculty.

8. Assessment Plan

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is a non-governmental organization that accredits post-secondary education programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. The assessment plan will follow the requirements of ABET and is summarized below.

Create program objectives and student learning outcomes. Program objectives indicate how students are doing professionally three to five years after graduation. Student learning outcomes indicate student’s capabilities at the time of graduation.

Direct Assessment: Student learning outcomes are assessed using student work in courses (including capstone design). Student work includes but is not limited to homework, labs, examinations, projects, and presentations.

Indirect Assessment: Use alumni, employer, and senior surveys to assess if student learning outcomes and/or program objectives are met.

Use rubrics to decide if student learning outcomes are met. If they are not met then change courses or curriculum or methods of teaching. Assessment of student learning outcomes is performed at least twice in a six year period.

Program objectives are approved by the Industrial Advisory Board once every three years.

The new BSME degree program will seek accreditation through ABET. Students who complete the program would achieve the following ABET-based learning outcomes:

Outcome (1): an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

Outcome (2): an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

Outcome (3): an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

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Outcome (4): an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

Outcome (5): an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

Outcome (6): an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

Outcome (7): an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

9. Budget

A brief explanation of the budget for the BSME program is given in this section.

Note that Year 1 below is considered to be 2019-20. Faculty Salary: The number of new faculty requested is based on number of courses/sections that need to be taught and emphasis areas needed for electives. Faculty requested in each year (year in which faculty will start work): Year 1: none Year 2: 1 full professor and up to 3 assistant professors for mechanical engineering (ME), 0.5 assistant professor-SIAS Year 3: the remaining assistant professors (for a total of Year 2 + Year 3 = 3), 1 full-time lecturer (ME), 0.5 assistant professor-SIAS Year 4: 1 assistant professor for ME Year 5: none Year 6: 1 assistant professor (ME), 2 assistant professors (SIAS, if required based on enrollments)

Staff Salary: Staff support is based on a dedicated lab support technician and advising for each program. Staff requested in each year: Year 1: up to 1 lab technician Year 2: 0.5 advisor, 0.5 administrator (shared with CE), 1.0 machine shop manager, 0.5 software lab tech (shared with CE) Year 3: 0.5 administrator (shared with CE), 1.0 library staff (for engineering) Year 4: none Year 5: none Year 6: none Hourly Support:

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Hourly support provides graders and mentors within the department as well as supplying additional tutors to help for an increased load at the UW Tacoma Teaching & Learning Center (TLC). Number of additional hours or funds requested each year: Year 1: No student hourly Year 2: Student support requested in the amount of approx. $75K Year 3: no additional hours added Year 4: no additional hours added Contract Services: The charged-to-contract services include annual fixed costs for employees charged by the University. Such fees include the UW Technology Recharge Fee ($666.12 per FTE) and Workday Cost Allocation ($666.12 per FTE). As the programs become established a line for honoraria for an Industry Fellows Program ($3,000 per year from FY22) is included. Year 1: none Year 2: $1370 Year 3: $6.6K for ME Year 4: $12K for ME Goods & Services: Provides $20,000/year per program for software licensing, $35,000/year per program for library acquisitions/subscriptions; and fixed operations per diem for FTE employees ($500 per FTE) Year 1: none Year 2: 60K Year 3: $61.5K for ME Year 4: no additional request Travel: Provides a fixed per diem per employee for travel: $2000/FTE for tenure-track faculty, $1,000/FTE for full-time lecturer, and $250/FTE for staff. 10. References

1. ABET, Inc., Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2018-19,

http://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-programs-2018-2019/

2. ASME (2012), Vision 2030 – Creating the Future for Mechanical Engineering Education, The Case for Change, New York, NY.

3. UW Tacoma 2016-2021 Strategic Plan, https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/strategic-planning 4. UW College of Education, Washington Pathways Project,

https://education.uw.edu/washingtonpathways

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5. Brian L. Yoder, Engineering by the Numbers, 2016, American Society for Engineering Education, https://www.asee.org/documents/papers-and-publications/publications/college-profiles/16Profile-Front-Section.pdf

6. National Academy of Engineering (2005), Educating the Engineer of 2020, The National Academic Press, Washington D. C.

7. National Academy of Engineering (2008), Changing the Conversation, The National Academic Press, Washington D. C.

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11. Appendix: Letters of Support.

a. Department of the Navy (Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Keyport, WA) b. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier c. Columbia Bank (2 letters) d. Law Office of Erik Bjornson

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL. UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION

610 DOWELL STREET

KEYPORT, WASHINGTON 98345-7610

8510Ser 42/050

FEB 2 7 2018

Dr. Rajendra Katti, Ph.D.

Director Institute of Technology/Profess or

University of Washington Tacoma

1900 Commerce St.

Tacoma, WA 98402

Dear Dr. Katti,

SUBJECT: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

We are excited at the prospect of enhanced partnerships between

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport and the

University of Washington, Tacoma made possible by the proposed

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program.

NUWC Division, Keyport is one. of two divisions of the NUWC

providing fleet readiness support for submarines, torpedoes, land

attack systems and fleet training systems. Support services

provided include in-service engineering, test and evaluation, and

custom engineered solutions. NUWC Division, Keyport currently

employs approximately 2,000 civil servants, with over a quarter of

those personnel being scientists or engineers.

We would be particularly interested in this proposal's capacity

to increase not only the supply of qualified professionals in our

regional workforce, but the program's focus on mechanical

engineering.

We are excited about a program that supports the development of

engineers and technology leaders concerned with the design,

development, and implementation of naval undersea warfare systems.

Sincerely,

^^E. D. LaCOSTE

Captain, U.S. Navy

Commanding Officer

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Pierce County .

Office of the County Executive BRUCE F. DAMMEIER

Executive930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 737 (253) 798-7477

Tacoma, Washington 98402-2100 Bruce.Dammeier@co.pierce.wa.us

(253) 798-7477 • FAX (253) 798-6628www.piercecountywa.org

February 15,2018

Rajendra Katti, Ph.D.Dean and Professor, Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Washington Tacoma1900 Commerce St.Tacoma,WA 98402-3100

RE: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

DearDr.Katti:

We are excited at the prospect of deeper partnerships between the companies that we support inPierce County and the Institute of Technology at the University of Washington Tacoma. madepossible by the proposed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program.

Providing choices for the members of our community wishing to obtain high paying jobs madepossible through engineering degrees supports our vision of creating a vibrant Pierce Countywhere people choose to live, work, and raise a family.

We would be particularly interested in this proposal's capacity to increase not only the supply ofqualified professionals in our regional workforce, but the program's focus on mechanical

engineering.

Supporting the development of an educated workforce for high demand positions withincompanies in the South Sound also supports our mission of fostering collaboration andpartnerships while providing innovative and reliable public service to enhance our quality of life.

Sincerely,

S'ruce'-l—Uammeier

Pierce County Executive

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mColumbiaBankOctober 16, 2018

Rajendra Katti, Ph.D.

Dean School of Engineering and Technology/ProfessorSchool of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of Washington Tacoma

1900 Commerce St.

Tacoma, WA 98402

RE: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Dear Dr. Katti,

We are excited at the prospect of deeper partnerships between Columbia Bank, the companies that we

support and the School of Engineering and Technology at the University of Washington Tacoma, made

possible by the proposed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program.

Providing choices for the members of our community wishing to obtain high paying jobs made possible

through engineering degrees supports our vision of creating a vibrant Pierce County where people

choose to live, work, and raise a family.

We would be particularly interested in this proposal's capacity to increase not only the supply of

qualified professionals in our regional workforce, but the program's focus on mechanical engineering.

Columbia Bank is a Northwest community bank headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, with

comprehensive solutions and expertise to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals.

Growth is vital to remaining a preferred option for customers. It advances the services and expertise we

provide on their behalf. Columbia Bank has grown both organically and through acquisition, in cases

where we recognized the benefits of a strong fiscal and cultural fit. In the process, we've leveraged our

community-minded, locally committed way of doing business from a single branch to a 150+ branch

regional footprint throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Eric Eid

Executive Vice President, Innovation and Technology

1301 A St #100,

Tacoma, WA 98402

P.O. Box 2156 | Tacoma, WA 98401-2156

ColumbiaBank.com | Member FDIC

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October 16, 2018

Rajendra Katti, Ph.D.

Dean School of Engineering and Technology/ProfessorSchool of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of Washington Tacoma

1900 Commerce St.

Tacoma,WA 98402

RE: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Dear Dr. Katti,

We are excited at the prospect of deeper partnerships between Columbia Bank, the companies that we

support and the School of Engineering and Technology at the University of Washington Tacoma, made

possible by the proposed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program.

Providing choices for the members of our community wishing to obtain high paying jobs made possiblethrough engineering degrees supports our vision of creating a vibrant Pierce County where people

choose to live, work, and raise a family.

We would be particularly interested in this proposal's capacity to increase not only the supply of

qualified professionals in our regional workforce, but the program's focus on mechanical engineering.

Columbia Bank is a Northwest community bank headquartered in Tacoma, Washington/ with

comprehensive solutions and expertise to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals.

Growth is vital to remaining a preferred option for customers. It advances the services and expertise we

provide on their behalf. Columbia Bank has grown both organically and through acquisition, in cases

where we recognized the benefits of a strong fiscal and cultural fit. In the process, we've leveraged our

community-minded, locally committed way of doing business from a single branch to a 150+ branch

regional footprint throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

Sincerely,

^A ^Devin ReillyVP/Process Innovation Director at Columbia Bank

1301 A St #100,Tacoma, WA 98402

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Law Office of Erik Bjornson615 COMMERCE, SUITE 204

TACOMA, WA 98402(253)272-1434

FAX (253) 295-6615

October 23, 2018

Rajendra Katti/ Ph.D.Dean School of Engineering and Technology/ProfessorSchool of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity of Washington Tacoma1900 Commerce St.Tacoma, WA 98402

RE: Support of Bachelor of Science inMechanical Engineering at UWT

Dear Dr. Katti,.

I am writing to you in support of having the University ofWashington Tacoma offer a Bachelor of Science in MechanicalEngineering program.

I obtained my bachelors of Mechanical Engineering from theUniversity of Washington in 1991 and have worked for companiesincluding IBM, Intel, Westinghouse and British Petroleum. Ilater went on to obtain my law degree from Seattle University in1995. I have a family law practice in downtown Tacoma and havebeen practicing law in Tacoma since November 1995. Althoughraised in Tacoma, my daughter is currently attending theUniversity of Washington in Seattle and was directly admittedinto their Engineering School.

Having a Mechanical Engineering program at UWT would be verypopular and a large benefit to students, the community and wouldgreatly increase the prestige and respect of UWT. Thus, I highlyrecommend it. I am excited at the prospect of opportunitiesthat would be facilitated by the School of Engineering andTechnology at the University of Washington Tacoma, made possibleby the proposed Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineeringprogram.

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Providing choices for the members of our community wishing toobtain high paying jobs made possible through engineering degreessupports the community vision of creating a vibrant Pierce Countywhere people choose to live/ work, and raise a family.

I may be reached at (253) 272-1434 if you have any questions inthe matter.

Sincerely,

Erik 'BflornsonLaw Office of Erik BjornsonTacoma, WA

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Please review the hyperlinked 1503 pdf file and post comments by

5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

TME-20191018: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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accommodations, please contact the University Curriculum Office at

uwcr@uw.edu.

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A unit planning to offer a new undergraduate program, or make a substantive change to an existing undergraduate program, must complete a Notice of Proposal (NOP). After college/school review, send the signed, original form to the University of Washington Curriculum Office, Box 355850.

Date

College/Campus

Department

Contact (name, phone, email)

Program delivery (campus, offsite, distance learning, other)

Expected enrollment

New program or substantive change to existing program (1-4 sentence summary and rationale)

Chair/Program Director: Date:

Date: PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE

College/School Administrator:

PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE

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Notice of Proposal for Undergraduate Academic Programs

Academic program name and type (degree, major, option, or minor)

last updated 04/16/2019

Junior year of the program starts in Autumn 2021

UW Tacoma

School of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree

Raj Katti, 253-692-4611, rajkatti@uw.edu

campus

90 juniors and seniors at steady state

The new BS Mechanical Engineering program is designed to meet the needs of local and regional students (transfers and first-time college) and industry partners. There is a high demand for this program locally (South Sound) and across the state. The program will hire 6 FTE engineering faculty and 1.5 FTE staff with funding coming from the recently approved state operating budget. The BSME curriculum is designed to meet ABET accreditation criteria and will emphasize the design, analysis, production, and test of mechanical and thermal fluid systems.

Raj Katti 5/13/19

Jill Purdy 5/13/19

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what is UWT doing about facilities for these engineering majors?

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congratulations!

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