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The highest standards of educational
quality are infused throughout the Rose-Hulman curriculum.
This has not been by accident-it has been through intentional,
strategic steps. Goal 1 addresses a plan to support and
recognize academic innovation in order to continue to be a
leader in pedagogical change. Goal 1 and its Strategies
address the steps to pursue excellence vigilantly, to
safeguard the quality of our educational environment, and to
explore the forefront of science, engineering, and
mathematics education for the next generation of
students.
"What struck me during The 'Great' Debate was that the
last time Rose-Hulman had made a significant leap in education
was more than 15 years ago," says Sarah Sanborn (CHE, 2004;
MSBE, 2006) in reference to the move to co-education and
requiring students to own personal laptops. "It reminds us
that in order to remain best-in class Rose-Hulman needs to be
innovating in education versus continuing down the same path,"
continues Sanborn.
"In the past, inventiveness and mastery of
technology were characteristics of successful nations and
societies," observes William Kline, Ph.D., Dean of Innovation
and Engagement. He draws a parallel to what Rose-Hulman's
leadership to the world can be. "In the future, the mastery of
innovation and complexity, along with global connectivity will
be necessary to survive and thrive. The ability to partner,
connect, and rapidly develop new solutions and processes
to create value, develop new industries, and create
sustainable societies will result in prosperity and a higher
quality of life."
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