Presidential support spurs transformation efforts

As you know we have been getting a great deal of support from Purdue President Mitch Daniels for our transformational efforts. Financially, the college has received support through an increase in recurring funding as well as the recent gift from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Just as important has been the president’s support at public events. The Office of Marketing Communications recently completed a short, three-minute video that I urge you to view (watch it below). The video is a compilation of comments from the president speaking to College of Technology faculty and staff last fall, during the public announcement for the $500,000 prize for the competency-based degree competition, and at the Lilly gift announcement a few weeks ago.

The video captures remarks that I believe highlight the significant opportunity and promise for a better college and university as a result of our efforts. The president captures the most important elements of our transformation and expresses their significance.

What we are attempting to do with the transformation will be difficult at times, but I am confident we have what it takes to lead the university by changing from within. We are already seeing the benefits of our efforts with increased enrollment, increased research expenditures, and increased donations, all leading to a better future for the college, our students, our faculty and staff, and business and industry.

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Gary R. Bertoline is Dean of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology, and a Professor of Computer & Information Technology. Prior to becoming dean, he served as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the College of Technology. From 1995 through 2002, Gary served as Department Head of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University.