Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Friday, October 21, 2005

7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Attendees:

Advisors

Andy Gates, Gremada Industries

David S. Long, US Air Force

Dan Wink, Sick, Inc.

Mike Kiernan, Case New Holland

David N. Long, SJE-Rhombus

Robert Heller, Heller Capital

Dave Steffen, Sioux Manufacturing Corp.

Emmy Vareberg, Vareberg Engineering Ltd

Reuben Tschritter, NDSU-IBID

Deb Walock, Bobcat

DeAnna Saville, Accenture

Dan Hoef, Crosscountry Couriers

Jeff Bigger, Massman Automation

Faculty & Staff

Kambiz Farahmand

Reza Maleki

Valery Marinov

Om P. Yadav

Jing Shi

Darsono Tjokroamidjojo

John Cook

Susan L. Peterson

Students

Peter Sedgeman, Adam Steinke, Kyle Rolfson

Minutes

Agenda item: State of the University

Presenter:

Dr. Craig Schnell, NDSU Provost

Discussion:

Strategic Plan

Goal for research dollars is $100M over two years; CEA expected to bring in 25% of this amount.

NDSU ranks 122^nd in terms of research expenditures.       

People:

      Average salary increase in July was 6-7.5%; College of Engineering & Architecture salaries are furthest behind  when compared to peer institutions

      Tuition increase in 2006-2007 will be 9.5%

      NDSU ranks faculty satisfaction at 77%, compared to 62% by peers.      

Students:

      Fall 2005 enrollment is over 12,000; NDSU has 660 international students, and is expecting 120 more

      international students next year.

      NDSU has 41 doctoral programs (38 graduate doctoral programs, and 3 master’s doctoral programs)

      New trend is towards certification programs (replacing minors), especially at graduate level.

      IME’s doctoral program is experiencing growth.

Space/Funding: 

      Ask Deans for plans if there is any extra money.

      NDSU is out of space and facilities.

      Plan is for engineering expansion in Ehly Hall, after Architecture completely moves out.

      What is the priority for the engineering lab as far as funding and space?  IME is on the list.

Agenda item: Action Item Reports from Spring 2005

Presenter:

Andy Gates

Discussion:

·    Automation Laboratory – Andy Gates, Jing Shi

•       Overcoming renovation and space hurdles

•       Jing Shi purchased computers, electronic components, and software for the Automation Lab over the summer (approximately $8,000).

•       The Automation Lab can accommodate ten students in its present location.

•       Newer, smaller CNC machines are needed to replace the older ones.

•       Possibility of donations from Alien Technology.

•       Jeff Bigger has system committed from ABB, but we need the space to accommodate the equipment.

•       Jing will put together a list of short- and long-term equipment needs and it will be attached to the minutes (see Attachment 2).

•       Joint composite laboratory with Mechanical Engineering (for use next semester)

•       Human factor lab - $37-$40,000 in equipment needs

•       Trailer was one idea for moving steel storage

•       Check on STTC agreement and cost of teaching welding classes

·    Radio/Television Spots (Funding) – Andy Gates

•  Dr. Farahmand attended the National College Fair in Minneapolis, September 28-30, 2005.

• There is a need for audio/visual information on IE&M and manufacturing engineering.  This information could be used at school visits    (e.g., video presentation, CD-ROM, pamphlet with pictures).

• Identify problem with “What is IE?”  Another suggestion was to use clips from advisory board member companies.  What would be the cost to produce a video?  Funding subcommittee was suggested.  Dr. Farahmand said that a  new graduate brochure has been created, and new recruiting items have been purchased.

• Contact Extension Service and/or IIE to see if they have any videos we could use.

·    Advisory Board Bios

•  We have received 6-8 bios (bios are linked from name on our web site).  Continue to send in bios if you want link to your name.    Also, email approval for  link to your company logo (include web address of link). 

Agenda item: State of the Department

Presenter:

Kambiz Farahmand

·    ABET – September 2006; advisory board feedback is an important part of the accreditation process.

• The department has ABET meetings once a week.  Department is using consistent syllabus format; vision and mission of department has been  identified.  

• We are collecting assessment data in the classrooms.  Three new  surveys were developed and presented to the advisory Board: Alumni Survey, Alumni Employer Survey, and   Exit Interview Survey for Seniors.  Copies of the curriculum for both IE and MA were also presented and discussed.

• It was noted that the results of these surveys will be analyzed by ITS Statistical Consulting Service. 

• It was suggested that we hold a separate ABET meeting at the Spring AB meeting to discuss ABET requirements.

 ·    Proposals to Benefit IME Department

•  Put together a proposal to university to form a Consortium, justify resources, explain how it will help economic development in the region.  Establish network for the Department which will be a continual source of income.

       *Put together a list of potential members and commitments for Consortium

(no breakout sessions)

 ·    By-Laws

•  New individual terms will be for 4 years

•  Those individuals up for one-year renewal can elect to participate or not to participate in further meetings

•   Reuben Tschritter elected not to participate in further AB meetings

•  Goal is for 20 AB members in attendance at all meetings

      *Generate and get additional names to attend Spring Advisory Board Meeting

 ·     Fundraising

•  Send out endowment letters to at least 3 companies for donations

• Establish consortium

• Define what we need for next fundraising campaign planning phase, space usage, etc.

• Textbook Scholarships:  Donations for January 2006

 ·     Web Site

•  AB members to review IME web site and make recommendations

•  Involvement with schools

•  CD-ROM

•  Make case studies available

•  Audio/video activity (AB member companies)

•  Advisory Board member bios

·     New computers were purchased for the computer cluster according to guidelines requested by students

•  Problems encountered have been few, but feedback is sent to CEA Tech office by students.

•  Software needed:  SolidWorks (manufacturing side) – Need 12 licenses; Applied Engineering may supply  LC Dyna

•  IME presently has no mandatory laptop program

•  Wireless network

 ·     IIE Regional Conference (March 1-4, 2007)

•  NDSU Chapter is hosting the regional conference in 2007

•  The NDSU Chapter has 20-25 members from the IME Department

•  Approximate number of attendees in 2007 will be 200.  The budget will be $40,200.

•  Several sponsorship models were shown (i.e., Platinum, Gold, and Bronze).  Questions were brought up on how companies should be approached, who to contact at companies, what would motivate companies to  sponsor, how to meet fiscal budgeting cycle for receiving donations, what companies should the students  tour during the conference.  The consensus of the members was that the sponsorship models were valuable, that a job fair may not be so valuable to employers.

•  It was suggested to contact NDSU graduates at companies, human resource managers; some companies have separate foundations set up to support additional opportunities.

• Reza Maleki will publicize the conference to MinnDak Manufacturers Association.

• Email Peter Sedgeman if you are interested in being a sponsor and/or have suggestions: Peter.Sedgeman@ndsu.edu  (The NDSU IIE Chapter’s web page is:  http://www.ndsuiie.org/

Agenda Item:  State of the College of Engineering & Architecture               Presenter:  Gary Smith, Dean

 ·     CEA is at maximum capacity. 

·     Challenge: We are in a backseat position and need to change our relationships within the community.

      We need to put a plan together to fit the people issues of the university.

·    A full-time College Coordinator has been hired for CEA.

·    Timeline is for college’s strategic plan to be in place by January 2006

Agenda Item:  Action Item Review and Adjourn

 Attachment 1 contains the actions items from the meeting.

 The meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm.