1. Eric Gingrich Elizabeth Halash Alisha John Stephen Saputo December 9, 2008 In Affiliation with ENG 3050

2. Background For the past five years undergraduate enrolment within the college of engineering at Wayne State University has been decreasing. -179 students year

3. Source: wayne.edu

4. Research Methods Collected enrollment data for WSU and comparable universities Interviewed Andrea Eisenburg, Academic Services Officer at Wayne State University's College of Engineering Surveyed undergraduate engineering students Compared Wayne State to similar universities

5. Options Identified Increase high school visits and programs Increase representation at community college fairs Implement a “Wayne Direct” program Organize a “Tech Day” Improve Wayne State University College of Engineering website

6. Increase high school visits and programs

7. Educate students about different engineering disciplines Remove uncertainty students have Interact with students Represent the Wayne State College of Engineering

8. Increase representation at community college fairs

9. Talk to perspective transfer students Inform transfer students about engineering programs Discuss the transfer process

10. Implement “Wayne Direct” program

11. Allows students dual enrollment at Wayne State University and a community college Targets transfer students who attend local community colleges Utilizes current Wayne State’s facilities

12. Organize a “Tech Day”

13. Introduce prospective students to Wayne State University’s College of Engineering Educate students about available programs within the college Interact with students and parents Remove uncertainty students and parents have about Wayne State and engineering

14. Organize a “Tech Day” Student Schedule

15. Organize a “Tech Day” Parent Schedule

16. Improve Wayne State University College of Engineering website

17. Website is lacking the following desirable elements: Visual appeal Simple navigation Specific section for different demographics Updated information

19. College of Engineering Websites University of Michigan www.engin.umich.edu Michigan State University www.egr.msu.edu Wayne State University www.eng.wayne.edu

21. Criteria Necessary Cost Persons required for implementation Desirable Number of students impacted Ease of implementation

22. Evaluating Increasing High School Visits and Programs Pros Easy implementation Large number of students Low transportation costs to local area high schools Cons Considerable amount of travel

23. Evaluating Increasing Representation at Community College Fairs Pros Small financial cost Easy implementation Opportunity to reach students who are considering transferring Cons Considerable time of staff members

24. Evaluating Implementing “Wayne Direct” program Pros Easy implementation Utilization of existing resources – minimal cost Cons Small number of students impacted

25. Evaluating “Tech Day” Pros Specific and large group of students reached Cons Implementation requires considerable organization, time and volunteers Large financial cost Large number of volunteers needed

26. Evaluating Improving Wayne State University College of Engineering Website Pros Easy implementation Large number of students impacted Few persons required for implementation Cons Large financial cost

27. Summary Cost Persons Required for Implementation Number of Students Impacted Ease of Implementation Total Option One: Increase high school visits and programs 533314 Option Two: Increase representation at community college fairs. 533314 Option Three: Organize a “Tech Day.” 134210 Option Four: Implement “Wayne Direct” program. 442313 Option Five: Improve Wayne State University College of Engineering website. 255416

28. Recommendations We recommend that the Wayne State University College of Engineering implement all of the following options: Increase high school visits and programs Increase representation at community college fairs Organize a “Tech Day” Implement “Wayne Direct” program Improve Wayne State University College of Engineering website

29. Recommendations With limited resources we recommend improving the Wayne State University College of Engineering website

30. Thank You! Questions?