The new year has brought a new chapter in the School of Engineering’s story due to Dean Sevim’s retirement at the end of 2015. I am honored to have been asked to assume responsibility of our engineering community during this transitional period.
Over the last decade, the School has made significant progress on every front, and we have achieved academic recognition not only in our immediate geographic area, but also in the region as a preferred engineering school among prospective students. I can assure you that I will, to the best of my abilities, safeguard the academic quality and integrity of our programs.
Associate Dean Chris Gordon, PhD, and I asked Keqin Gu, PhD, to join us as the interim associate dean to help manage the School’s affairs during my time as interim dean. The three of us are looking forward to working with alumni and friends of the School as we turn the first page of the new chapter in our School’s history.
Until next time,
Cem Karacal, PhD
Interim Dean, SIUE School of Engineering