Oct. 28, 2015
Schulich's newest degree in high demand with transfer students
Rhea Skogen
The newest degree program at the is surpassing expectations and energizing students, faculty and staff.
The was developed in partnership with and is designed to provide graduates of accredited technology diploma programs, such as those offered by SAIT, with a seamless transition to a university engineering degree program.
Industry need for graduates with technology and engineering science skills
鈥淲e had a tremendous demand for the program and we know it鈥檚 an intensive course of study; our goal is to help every student succeed,鈥 says Anders Nygren, associate dean (academic and planning). 鈥淚鈥檓 proud that our energy engineering students have really stepped up to the challenge and are as successful as students in any of our other engineering programs.鈥
Completed over the course of two full calendar years at the 草莓污视频导航, the new degree addresses the energy industry鈥檚 need for engineering graduates who bring a unique mix of technology and engineering science skills and knowledge to the workplace.
鈥淚t is a tough program but it is doable and I think all of us in the program really want to be here,鈥 says Cory Cameron, an energy engineering student and mechanical engineering technology diploma graduate. 鈥淭he school is very supportive and professors are excited about the classes and course material. I feel there is energy in energy engineering.鈥
Students have support with easy access to resources, spaces and advisers
The first class started in May 2015 and from the beginning, the focus has been on student success. During orientation, students were introduced to resources available on campus including the , Active Living, and the Engineering Student Centre. They also received a workshop on time management and an introduction to the (DARC), which offers study space, tutoring, one-on-one advising appointments, as well as seminars and workshops.
鈥淕iven the fast pace of spring and summer term courses, we needed to be proactive, acquainting students with advisers and other support staff, and encouraging them to reach out for help at the first sign of trouble,鈥 says Kari Coleman, student advisor, DARC. 鈥淲e know all of our students can succeed, and we鈥檙e here to help them do that.鈥
The DARC is integral to the success of many students and has offered seminars in study strategies, in addition to tutoring at hours chosen to provide students with easy access.
鈥淲e can count on the school, professors and each other to get through the program,鈥 says Mike Waites, an energy engineering student and petroleum engineering technology diploma graduate. 鈥淲e are giving up our weekends to study but it鈥檚 rewarding because if you put in the effort and have a great attitude, you鈥檒l succeed.鈥
The energy engineering program accepts up to 50 students per year. There are currently 48 students enrolled in the first year of the degree program.