program self-study report - Lamar University Electrical Engineering

least a 2.5 overall GPA and perform in a manner satisfactory to the employer and LamarUniversity. During each co-op work term, the student is enrolled in a three semester hour CareerDevelopment course and is considered a full time student at Lamar University. The CareerDevelopment course taken is an engineering course but is not part of the engineering degreeplan. An Industrial Engineering co-op student who successfully completes three CareerDevelopment courses receives credit for one three credit hour elective.Minority Engineering and RetentionThe Minority Engineering program focuses on recruiting and mentoring traditionallyunderrepresented African, Hispanic and Native American students. Through scholarships,internships, tutoring and networking opportunities, the program seeks to keep open dialoguewith the students it sponsors and help ensure their academic and professional success.The Minority Recruiting and Retention Program partners with the National Action Council forMinorities in Engineering (NACME) and other organizations and companies such as NSBE(National Society of Black Engineers), TAME (Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering)and Eastman Chemical to provide scholarships and intern opportunities for eligible students.Before an academic challenge becomes an obstacle, the director of the Minority Recruiting andRetention Program keeps an open door – whether to tutor students, help them apply forscholarships, or deal with financial and unexpected contingencies.The program encourages students to join professional associations such as NSBE which has alocal chapter at Lamar University, and TAME which hosts GT-TAME sponsored activitiesthrough Lamar University. Students have the opportunity to travel to regional and nationalmeetings and network with company representatives at career fairs. Through such affiliations,students gain friendships, form study groups, and begin professional networking that provesvaluable upon graduation.II - 154