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Skinner  \nAcademic Program Year Reviewed: 2022/2023  \nAssessment Coordinator: Richard LaDouceur  \nQuestions about report directed to: Richard LaDouceur  \nReport approved by: Kenneth Lee  \nBrief Program Narrative (1-2 paragraphs):  \n• Program Mission or general description of program  \nThe mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Montana Technological University is to:  \n• Provide students an education based in the fundamentals of engineering, mathematics, and science in order to prepare graduates to enter and continue the practice of Mechanical Engineering at the professional level. Our foci are in mechanical and material systems, applications, and processing;  \n• Provide a comprehensive education to enable graduates to solve advanced problems in the areas of materials, sensors and actuators, nanotechnology, control systems, thermal fluids, and welding; and  \n• Maintain sustained research programs that contribute to solving critical problems in the design, fabrication, and characterization of devices, processes, and materials.  \nNote that the mission encompasses the entire department, which offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The foundation of the mission developed centered on fulfilling the institution’s mission.  \n• Context: changes/challenges throughout the year that impacted outcomes; rationale for any changes throughout the year, etc.  \nThe assessment period of the past three years includes the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though accommodations for remote instruction and assessment were made during the pandemic, the vast majority of our classes remained in person. We have maintained a high-quality educational environment for our students as evident in measured performance metrics.  \nTell a story-Write a few sentences each about the following:  \nWhat is distinct about your program (Examples include faculty with industry experience, undergraduate research opportunities, and student internships).  \nMontana Tech ME students can choose from four areas of focus: nanotechnology, control systems, mechanical design, and welding. The department maintains numerous high-quality instructional  \nlaboratories and top-tier research laboratories, in addition to college-wide service facilities. Some of the best professors in the field guide and prepare students by teaching them how to ultimately master fundamental and applied concepts in math, science, and physics, with expertise in fundamental and applied research. Students are trained in a hands-on setting, focusing on communication and group projects with strong laboratory experience.  \nStudent success methods (Examples include innovative teaching methods and engaging students during the Covid-19 pandemic).  \nOur department was quick to adopt modern technology and methods during the pandemic. Each faculty was provided a writing tablet, so instruction could be delivered continuously from the safety of their office. We also pioneered a simultaneous teaching method where two sections of the same class could be taught simultaneously in adjacent rooms by one instructor. This enabled room capacity dictated by the health department to be followed while allowing the best instructor to teach both sections. We also quickly adapted to remote instruction through the adoption of Teams for synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Our faculty helped to train faculty in other departments as needed for the betterment of the institution.  \nCreating a healthy and vibrant ecosystem (Examples include working with community partners to provide meaningful opportunities for both parties, diversity and inclusion activities, and professional development).  \nOur department is highly active in student clubs and research. Our faculty are advisors to the following student groups: ASME, SAMPE, ASMT, AWS, and Tau Beta Pi. 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