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FROM THE DEAN
STEVEN L. CROUCH
Leadership changes coming in 2016
As I wind down my time as dean over the next few months, it is a good time to look back at our
past successes and look forward to new challenges.
Last July, I informed our faculty and staff that I will step down as dean of the College of Science and Engineering at the end of August 2016. By then, I will have been dean for nearly 12 years mak- ing me the second longest-serving dean in the 80-year history of the college.
During my time as dean, I have had the good fortune of working with an outstanding group of associate deans and department heads, as well as a capable and dedicated staff.
Together we have been able to accom- plish many good things:
s We have completed $230 million in building projects across the college.
Two years from now, when renova- tions are complete for Mechanical Engineering and the Tate Science
and Teaching Building, the number will be $375 million.
s Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends, we have raised more than $250 million to support faculty and staff, students, facilities, and academic programs.
s In 2005, we had about 2,500 applications for the freshman class and the average composite ACT score for the 800 students who enrolled was 28 (out of 36). For 2015, we had more than 13,000 applications for a freshman class of 1,076, and the average ACT score was 31.5, the highest at the University.
s Finally, we have expanded the num- ber of faculty members from 400
in 2005 to 433 this year, the highest ever. Included in this group are eight Regents Professors, 12 mem- bers of the National Academy of Engineering, and four members of the National Academy of Sciences.
I think you will agree with me when I say that this is a solid foundation on which to build in 2016 and beyond.
I have enjoyed my time as dean, but all organizations can bene t from a change of leadership, and, despite past successes, I think the time is right for a change this year in the College of Science and Engineering.
I thank you for your support over the years. I am proud to have served as leader for what I believe is the best college at one of the best universities in the country.
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