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Randy Pope Alumni: Definitely there is a need for engineers in the state of Kansas, and
there is a growing need for engineering talent in our state. Because of that we have to grow
the number of engineers that are graduating in the state of Kansas to help Burns and McDonnell
and other industry partners find the talent they need to be successful and that in term
is going to help us contribute to the Kansas economy.
Dean English: If a high school senior in Kansas is interested in the field of engineering,
there’s no better place to earn a degree than Kansas State. We are the largest Engineering
Program in Kansas, this year offering 11 choices of discipline to our more than 3000 Undergraduate
students. With two thirds of our state’s exports depending
on technology-based jobs, the economic future of Kansas is linked to our Universities preparing
and graduating qualified engineers who will stay in the state to fill these most important
positions. The University Engineering Initiative Act
signed by Governor Brownback last May, is a collaborative effort among K-State, Wichita
State and the University of Kansas to increase the current graduating class sizes in engineering
by more than 50 percent for all three institutions. The bottom line is that that will add an additional
490 engineering graduates in to this most important job market in this great state.
Courtney Taylor, Student: I feel that my time spent here at K-State and in the College of
Engineering has prepared me very well for a job. My coursework has provided me with
a lot of tools that I can use to be successful at any job that I may land.
Dean English: Increasing current graduating class sizes means that we must also grow our
infrastructure. The University Engineering Initiative Act assists us in adding more faculty,
classrooms and much needed laboratory space. It will help us ensure that students receive
a top-notch experience as they prepare to enter the work force.
I want to take a moment to say a special thanks to Governor Brownback and our legislators
for the continued support of the University Engineering Initiative Act. Thank You.