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College of Engineering
 Tops in the nation: Rowan chapter wins 11 PRSSA awards | More The latest version of the Engineering Newsletter is available for download in the newsletters section. Dean's Welcome
Welcome to Rowan Engineering. One of the newest Colleges of Engineering in the U.S., this program was made possible by a transformational legacy from Henry and Betty Rowan, a $100 million pledge in 1992. The College opened its doors in 1996 and graduated its first class in May 2000. All of the engineering programs are ABET accredited and we are proud to be part of a comprehensive regional university that is fast gaining a national reputation. Rowan has embarked on an aggressive master plan that is expected to further enhance our national reputation for excellence and innovation and make it the public university of choice in the region. As an entering freshman, you may chose from programs in Chemical, Civil and Environmental, Electrical and Computer, and Mechanical Engineering. Our unique program revolves around engineering clinics and a project-based engineering curriculum with hands-on engineering experience beginning in the freshman year. Throughout the four years, students participate in the engineering clinics that feature interdisciplinary company-sponsored projects, faculty-sponsored undergraduate research, or have the potential for entrepreneurial endeavors. In addition, communications (both public speaking and writing) are an integral part of the engineering clinic experience. Our faculty have prestigious academic credentials coupled with an intense desire to improve engineering education. They are renowned as outstanding educators and invest their time and energy in assuring a quality experience at Rowan. Anticipating the future, our students work closely with our Outreach Office to secure career positions even before graduation. Placement for graduating students has averaged above 95% in previous years. Based on the engineering clinic success and the need for technology initiatives in South Jersey, Rowan University was awarded $6 million by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to build the 45,000 sq. ft. South Jersey Technology Park, located near the intersection of Rt. 55 and U.S. 322. Ths facility allows engineering students and faculty to expand their Engineering Clinic projects and research. The excitement and energy of Rowan Engineering can be physically felt. Visit the campus, visit the College, and consider the impact of a Rowan education on your future. We look forward to seeing you! Regards, Biography Dr. Dianne Dorland She received her Ph.D. in chemical engineering from West Virginia University in 1985 and joined the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) in 1986. Working extensively with industry and government agencies in Minnesota throughout the 90s, she served as Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering for 10 years before joining Rowan University as Engineering Dean in 2000. In 2003, Dean Dorland served as president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), a 40,000 member national professional society. She is also an active member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Council of Deans where she is an Executive Committee Member.
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