The College of Engineering - Dean's Office
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 averages above 95%.
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 opened in October 2008 and has expanded our Engineering Clinic projects and research for students and faculty.
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,
Dean Dianne Dorland
Biography
Dr. Dianne Dorland
Dean, College of Engineering
Dean Dorland was recently recognized as the 2008 Delaware Valley Engineers Week Council "Engineer of the Year", representing DVEWC and its 30 engineering affliates in the Philadelphia region. In October 2008, she presented the Annual Conoco Phillips Lecture in Chemical Engineering Education at Oklahoma State University.
Dr. Dorland received her B.S. and M.S. in chemical engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1969 and 1970. A licensed professional engineer, Dean Dorland gained industry experience with DuPont, Union Carbide and the Department of Energy, with expertise in the areas of pollution prevention and hazardous waste management for a variety of industries.
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) Engineering Deans Council where she is an Executive Committee Member.
