ChE Assessment

Alumni Survey for Indirect Assessment of Program Educational Objectives

Dear UIC Chemical Engineering Alumnus,

We invite you to reflect on your education and experiences at UIC in relation to your subsequent career path and provide feedback with which to improve our bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering. To this end we have formulated the following brief electronic survey and would be grateful for your participation.

Please accept our thanks for your help, expertise and insights.

Sincerely yours,

Ludwig C. Nitsche
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Chemical Engineering
The University of Illinois at Chicago

Program Educational Objectives

#	Category	Description
1	Depth	In engineering practice or advanced study, UIC Chemical Engineering bachelor’s degree graduates will be effective in applying fundamental principles, scientific knowledge, rigorous analysis, and creative design.
2	Breadth	Based upon mastery of engineering in a broad, societal context, UIC Chemical Engineering graduates will have successful careers in the public or private sectors, or in the pursuit of graduate education.
3	Professionalism	Graduates will function effectively in the complex modern work environment with clear communication, responsible teamwork, and high standards of ethics, professionalism, safety and protection of the environment.
4	Life-long learning.	Based upon a rigorous undergraduate program that is innovative, challenging, open and supportive, graduates will emerge with an appreciation for and effectiveness in life-long learning.

Mentoring Opportunity

Would you like to mentor a UIC undergraduate chemical engineer and bring your experience and insight to a new generation? Please email your contact information to lcn@uic.edu.

News

The UIC Chemical Engineering receives $599,766 NSF S-STEM grant to increase enrollment of women in Chemical Engineering. This grant will be coordinated by Ludwig Nitsche, ChE Professor and his co-PIs Peter Nelson, Dean of the College, Gerald Smith, Director of Minority Affairs, Lewis Wedgewood, ChE Professor and Sohail Murad, ChE Department Head and Professor.

This scholarship program is designed to attract more women into chemical engineering, but will be open to all. It will provide scholarships averaging $4745 (the actual amounts will vary depending upon actual student financial need). The first year of the four year grant will focus on recruiting activities.