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Welcomed At Statehouse: Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology President Gerald S. Jakubowski is greeted by
Wabash Valley state legislators Vern Tincher (middle) and Clyde
Kersey (right) during Rose-Hulman Day at the Indiana statehouse.
Both representatives helped introduce a resolution that recognized
the college for its decade of excellence in undergraduate
engineering education. |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology was recognized on January 26 by
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and other state legislators during a special Rose-Hulman
Day at the statehouse in Indianapolis.
A concurrent resolution was introduced by the General Assembly that
honors Rose-Hulman for its “Decade of Excellence” in being ranked No. 1 in the
U.S. News & World Report’s annual college guide of undergraduate engineering
institutions. The resolution was offered by state legislators Tim Skinner,
Clyde Kersey, Vern Tincher, Richard Bray and Teresa Lubbers.
Rose-Hulman President Gerald S. Jakubowski and other campus leaders
met with Gov. Daniels and Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman during the event. The day
also included a special luncheon with State Superintendent of Public
Instruction Tony Bennett and local legislators, and displays at the State House
Atrium to educate legislators and staff members about Rose-Hulman Ventures and
other campus outreach programs.
For 10 consecutive years, Rose-Hulman has been ranked the number one college
or university that offers the bachelor's or master's degree as its top degree in
engineering. The ranking is based on a national survey of deans and senior
faculty conducted by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to the college's
overall ranking, four individual Rose-Hulman engineering programs received
number-one ranking for nine straight years: civil engineering, computer
engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Rose-Hulman's
chemical engineering program received a number-two ranking.
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Honored By Indiana Senate: Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology President Gerald S. Jakubowski and other
officials listen as a special resolution honoring the college is
read on the floor of the Indiana Senate by senator Richard Bray.
State senator Tim Skinner of West Terre Haute is on the left side of
the floor. Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is in her leadership position
overlooking the senate chamber. |
"The U.S. News ranking is an indicator of the excellence Rose-Hulman strives
to achieve on a daily basis," Jakubowski said. "The number-one ranking affirms
our reputation as a national educational leader . . . The quality of our
students, the effectiveness of our faculty and staff, our hands-on approach to
learning, and the success of our alumni tell how the college impacts individual
lives and society in general."
Helping coordinate the day's special activity was Jeff Papa, a 1993 Rose-Hulman
alumnus who is chief of staff and chief legal counsel for the Indiana Senate;
Mark Lindemood, vice president of institutional advancement; Brad Kelsheimer, associate vice president for financial affairs; Peter Ciancone,
director of external affairs; Brian Dyer, executive director of alumni affairs;
and Dee Reed, associate director of communications and marketing and
publications.
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A copy of the resolution was transmitted from the Indiana Secretary of the
Senate to President Jakubowski and Robert E. Bright, chairman of Rose-Hulman's
Board of Trustees. It reads as follows:
Whereas, in 1874, Chauncey Rose and nine partners
established a charter for a college for engineers in Terre Haute under the name
of The Terre Haute School of Industrial Science; Whereas, the school incorporated in 1875 under the name Rose Polytechnic
Institute and began construction of a building on the corner of Thirteenth and
Locust streets in Terre Haute;Whereas, the school opened its doors to students on March 7, 1883. Within twenty
years, the school's enrollment grew to more than 200 students;
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Exchanging Ideas: Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels
(right) discusses ideas with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
President Gerald S. Jakubowski about how the nationally-recognized
college is an asset that can assist the state achieve its short- and
long-term economic and education goals. |
Whereas, in 1922, the school, having outgrown its original building, began
construction of a new campus located on grounds east of Terre Haute donated to
the school by the Hulman family;
Whereas, in recognition of the Hulman family's continuous philanthropic efforts
on behalf of the school, in 1971, the name of the college was changed to the
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology;
Whereas, the school, throughout its existence, has devoted its energies to the
technical, moral, cultural and physical education of its students, with an
emphasis on excellence, impact and leadership;
Whereas, the quality of Rose-Hulman's work has been recognized by being selected
as the nation's number one undergraduate engineering college for ten consecutive
years;
Whereas, Rose-Hulman graduates have provided engineering innovation, leadership
and business success that has changed the world; and
Whereas, Rose-Hulman continues to provide an active resource to the state of
Indiana in education and economic development: Therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana,
the House of Representatives concurring: That the Indiana General Assembly
honors Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on being selected as the nation's
number one undergraduate engineering college for 10 consecutive years.
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