CTEM Profile

Strong Academic Programs

The University of Wisconsin-Stout helps students develop the skills they will need to secure a professional career in the 21st century. Unlike many other schools across the nation whose programs are often similar to one another, UW-Stout is a special mission university. UW-Stout's programs prepare students to meet the demands of today's technological workplace. The College of Technology, Engineering and Management is proud of the 14 undergraduate and six graduate degree programs we offer. UW-Stout is set apart from other institutions for many reasons, including:

A "hands-on, minds-on" philosophy that encourages students to learn not only through the traditional methods of instruction, but also through applying theory to practice. Facilities are balanced almost equally between classrooms and laboratories. At least 25 percent of instruction takes place in one of UW-Stout's excellent laboratories
where students test theories learned in the classroom through work with real problems.

The opportunity for students to gain valuable professional experience before they graduate by participating in one of UW-Stout's off-campus programs, in addition to the classroom and laboratory experience. Students can choose from a cooperative education experience, a field experience or an internship. These supervised work experiences allow students to apply classroom theory to real problems. Work may be part- or full-time, for a summer or longer, in a position related to the student's major. Most often students are paid for their work as they earn academic credit. More than 70 percent of all UW-Stout graduates have gained real world experience in an off-campus environment before they graduate.

A focus on career development. Each of the programs within the College of Technology, Engineering and Management is focused on a specific profession. The consistently high employment rate of UW-Stout graduates of nearly 100 percent indicates the strength and focus of the individual programs.

Opportunities to gain leadership experience in professional student organizations. Within the College of Technology, Engineering and Management, more than 25 professional organizations have student chapters on campus. Participation in these organizations complements professional development and provides students more opportunities to learn in real world settings.

A unique blending of courses in career and professional areas with courses in the arts and sciences. Merging general with professional education helps students to become well-rounded.

An environment where teamwork is stressed. Many classes enable students to work in a cooperative teamwork setting. Teamwork and communication skills are highly valued and expected by today's employers.

A faculty whose primary goal is teaching. UW-Stout's national reputation, modern facilities and highly specialized programs enable the university to attract top educators. Many are recognized leaders in their fields, and many come to the university after holding high-level positions in national or international firms. Actively involved in advising students, faculty are willing to answer students' questions and help them solve problems.

A curriculum that is constantly reviewed and changed. Working directly with business, industry and education, UW-Stout works hard to address the needs of today's fast-changing technological world by creating and offering programs that will help teach today's students how to meet the challenges they will face on the job after they graduate.

Excellent facilities that are modern and well-equipped, andthat support the College of Technology, Engineering and Management's specialized programs. The college houses some of the most comprehensive laboratories in the nation. The building construction
laboratory is large enough to accommodate small structures, and the packaging lab is premier in its field. Fryklund Hall houses labs equipped for work in computer integrated manufacturing, computer graphics, engineering design and drafting, materials processing, and electronics. Expansion in the graphiccommunications labs has created
a center where students take a printing project from concept through printing and bindery. Textiles students have access to labs for clothing care and cleaning, the study of fiber chemistry, and computer-aided fashion design.

The College of Technology, Engineering and Management extends an invitation to come and see what UW-Stout is all about and how much it has to offer.