New Advisory Board Member Orientation October 12, 2006 Lance Schachterle Associate Provost

WPI – 1865 Third Oldest U.S. Technological University (“Polytechnic institute”)

“Two Towers” Tradition Boynton Hall – Academic Washburn Shops – Practical 73% of graduates in August poll indicated “Two Towers” is WPI’s distinctive tradition

WPI’s Motto “Lehr und Kunst” Theory and Practice Learning and Art

Who We Are Now A university with a core focus on science, engineering, and the management of technology that grants bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in 30+ disciplines.

Accreditation NEASC AACSB ABET/CAC/EAC

Undergraduate Program Overview

The WPI Plan – key points Flexible Curriculum Four Term Academic Calendar Non-Punitive Grading Policy Project-Enriched Academic Plan

Humanities and Arts Project In-depth study OUTSIDE your major 5 thematically-related courses –American Studies, Art History/Architecture, English, Foreign Languages, Global Studies, International Studies, History, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Theater, and Writing Independent project (= 1 Class) –Performance, portfolio, musical composition, final paper, –study abroad

Interactive and Major Projects Typically team projects Each equivalent to 3 classes of academic credit Most are sponsored by outside companies, non-profits, government agencies Completed in one term, or part-time over 3 terms Can be done on or OFF-campus…

…..Global Opportunities!! Major Programs Interactive ProjectsHumanities Projects Budapest, HungaryBudapest, Hungary Bangkok, Thailand London, EnglandBangkok, ThailandLondon, England E & J Gallo WineriesE & J Gallo Wineries Boston, MassachusettsDarmstadt, GermanyBoston, Massachusetts Limerick, IrelandCopenhagen, DenmarkLimerick, IrelandCopenhagen, DenmarkMadrid, Spain WPI-MIT Lincoln Laboratory (MA)Hong Kong, PRC Nancy, FranceLondon, EnglandNancy, FranceLondon, EnglandExchange Programs NASA Glenn Research CenterNASA Glenn Research Center Melbourne, AustraliaDarmstadt, GermanyMelbourne, AustraliaDarmstadt, Germany Silicon Valley (CA)San José, Costa RicaMonterrey, Mexico Wall Street, NYWall Street, NY San Juan, Puerto RicoMontréal, Canada Venice, ItalyMunich, Germany Washington, D.C.Stockholm, Sweden Windhoek, NamibiaZurich, Switzerland Worcester, MassachusettsSan Juan, Puerto RicoMontréal, Canada Venice, ItalyMunich, Germany Washington, D.C.Stockholm, Sweden Windhoek, NamibiaZurich, Switzerland Worcester, Massachusetts MQP Programs Budapest, Hungary E & J Gallo Wineries Limerick, Ireland WPI-MIT Lincoln Laboratory (MA) Nancy, France NASA Glenn Research Center Silicon Valley (CA) Wall Street, NY Sufficiency Programs London, England

Interactive Project Interdisciplinary team project Looks at the impact of science and technology on society 13 different themes to choose from including: Historic Preservation, Economic Development, Health Care and Technology, Energy and Resources, Social and Human Services, Education

Major Project Substantial research project in major field of study Typically a team project Students have received patents, published articles, and presented at conferences

Undergraduate Student Profile 2,825 undergraduates 42 states and 70 countries 25% female 6% underrepresented minorities 6% international

Class of 2010 Profile Kristin Tichenor Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management October 12, 2006

Meet the Class of 2010! 780 incoming first year students 200 women; 580 men 54 domestic students of color 72 international students

Noteworthy 3.7 GPA Top 13% Rank in Class 1290 SAT Average (1887 with Writing) 210 students with 4.0 GPA’s 26 valedictorians; 15 salutatorians

Domestic Students by State

International Citizens ▪ Albania ▪ Guatemala ▪ Russia ▪ Australia ▪ India ▪ Singapore ▪ Bangladesh ▪ Israel ▪ Sri Lanka ▪ Brazil ▪ Kazakhstan ▪ Turkey ▪ Bulgaria ▪ Myanmar ▪ Taiwan ▪ Cameroon ▪ Mexico ▪ Vietnam ▪ Chile ▪ Malaysia ▪ China ▪ Nepal ▪ Costa Rica ▪ Pakistan ▪ Cyprus ▪ Romania

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The Admissions Funnel 18,000 inquiries 4,930 applications 3,270 admits 780 enrollees 27% 66% 24%

Declines Enrolled at Other CollegeGrand Total Rensselaer148 RIT62 Northeastern University59 UMass Amherst50 Boston University49 MIT32 Carnegie Mellon29 UCONN29 Cornell University28 UNH28 Enrolled at Other CollegeGrand Total Tufts University21 University of Maine19 Lehigh University18 Clarkson University17 Georgia Tech17 UMass Lowell15 Syracuse University13 Johns Hopkins12 Franklin W Olin C Engineering12 University of Rhode Island12