Department of Engineering

Faculty

SHANE RITTER (2014)
	Professor of Engineering; Chair, Department of Engineering
B.S.E.E., 1990 Mississippi State University M.S.E.E., 1997 Mississippi State University Ph.D., 2011, University of North Carolina

JOSEPH SCHROEDER (2001)
	Professor of Engineering
B.S.M.E., 1991, University of Illinois M.S.M.E., 1994, Michigan State University Ph.D, 2006, Michigan State University

ROBERT ALLEN (2008)
	Associate Professor of Engineering
B.A., 1971, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.M.E., 1978, University of Illinois M.B.A., 1987, University of Chicago Ph.D., 2001, Illinois Institute of Technology

JOSEPH MAKAREWICZ (2010)
	Assistant Professor of Engineering
B.S., 2007, Olivet Nazarene University M.S.Co.E., 2009, University of Kansas

The Department of Engineering at Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide high quality engineering instruction in a Christian environment that prepares our graduates for a variety of professional careers and advanced studies in engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree is awarded to graduates of the Engineering program. The baccalaureate program in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Engineering Student Outcomes

The B.S.E. graduate should be able to demonstrate at the time of graduation the following knowledge and skills:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
A solid Christian character expressed in service to church, campus, and community

Program Educational Objectives

Within three to five years after graduation, Olivet expects our engineering alumni to:

Be characterized by effective Christian influence in families, churches, businesses and communities.
Expand their knowledge and capabilities in a wide variety of engineering and professional assignments.
Demonstrate the ability to determine and describe the underlying needs or root causes of problems.
Be effective in engineering design and application of engineering principles.
Exhibit effective communication skills with peers, clients, management, and the public.
Support the improvement of the Olivet engineering program.

Programs

Bachelor

Engineering Major, B.S.E.