Winter 2005

Kline Named New Associate Dean to Oversee Rose-Hulman Ventures

William Kline has been named the new associate dean for professional experiences in the office of academic affairs. The position encompasses responsibilities for oversight of Rose-Hulman Ventures, including project management, collaboratory and business incubation that will enhance professional experiences for Rose-Hulman students.

 Rose-Hulman Ventures focuses on projects that include developing prototypes, refining the design of existing products, expanding existing engineering capabilities and exploring ideas for creating technical partnerships that capture educational opportunities for students and faculty. This combination creates career opportunities for new graduates and the development of innovative technologies and technology companies. Kline will also continue teaching as a faculty member in the Department of Engineering Management.

 Kline began his career at Rose-Hulman in 2001 as an associate professor of engineering management after an extensive career with both small and large technology companies. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois. In addition to his teaching experience at the University of Illinois in mechanical and industrial engineering, he served for many years as chief operating officer of a global company specializing in the development and application of machine tool monitoring systems which he co-founded.

 Kline has several technical publications in refereed journals, technical conferences, trade journals or textbooks relating to machining process modeling or machine tool sensing, monitoring and diagnostics. Through these experiences, Kline brings to Rose-Hulman Ventures a broad background in technology and entrepreneurship, with an academic perspective to developing the content of the learning experience at Rose-Hulman Ventures.