Stevens Institute of Technology receives approval to offer graduate education in Washington, D.C.

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Stevens Institute of Technology has been granted a license by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission to offer graduate education in Washington, D.C. With classroom, office, and study facilities located in the acclaimed Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Stevens will be positioned in the Federal Triangle area of the nation’s capital, in close proximity to students, sponsors, supporters, and corporate partners whose complex professional challenges will be met by relevant Stevens educational programs. Stevens will continue to foster relationships in the US government sector, among others, developing programs tailored to meet complex educational needs and demands.

Maureen Weatherall, Vice President for University Enrollment and Administration, Mark Samolewicz, Vice President for Human Resources and Ralph Giffin, Associate Provost for Graduate Programs Enterprise appeared before the Commission on July 23, 2009.

“Having been granted this license is an important step in our strategic plan for enhancing our graduate programs and research,” noted Dr. Weatherall. “One of Stevens’ key strategic goals is to strengthen our ties with industry and government. Through our growing sponsored research and now our presence in Washington, D.C. we are well positioned to achieve that result.”

The application for license was submitted on May 13, 2009. The task force that completed the submission was led by Anastasia Greene, Director of Marketing and Communications for University Admissions, and Samolewicz.

The Washington, D.C. metro area contains one of the largest concentrations of current and potential students whose educational objectives are consistent with Stevens’ programs. Research and educational offerings align with the objectives of many government agencies, which, in addition to significant existing relationships with sponsors in the area, makes the nation’s capital an ideal location. The initial rollout of program offerings includes Masters degree programs and graduate certificates in Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. All classes will be offered as traditional courses, spanning a 13-week period. A modular format will also be available in which course content will be condensed into a single week of classroom lecture, with the remainder of the semester conducted online, allowing for schedule flexibility for professionals and corporate partners. Additionally, Stevens leadership plans to host senior sponsor meetings, events, and lectures for key area stakeholders at the D.C. satellite campus.

In his role as Associate Provost of Graduate Programs Enterprise, Giffin is responsible for expanding Stevens graduate programs. “Receiving this license in D.C., such a critical market for us, is just the beginning. Working closely with the D.C. Education Licensure Commission, we will continue to grow our program offerings in that area, and beyond,” he stated.

For additional information about Stevens Institute of Technology graduate programs, visit www.stevens.edu/sit/graduate. For more information about the Stevens presence and programs in Washington, D.C., contact Mary Doherty, Executive Director of Washington, D.C. Operations, at 202-567-6384.

About Stevens Institute of Technology

Founded in 1870, Stevens Institute of Technology is one of the leading technological universities in the world dedicated to learning and research. Through its broad-based curricula, nurturing of creative inventiveness, and cross disciplinary research, the Institute is at the forefront of global challenges in engineering, science, and technology management. Partnerships and collaboration between, and among, business, industry, government and other universities contribute to the enriched environment of the Institute. A new model for technology commercialization in academe, known as Technogenesis®, involves external partners in launching business enterprises to create broad opportunities and shared value.

Stevens offers baccalaureates, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, science, computer science and management, in addition to a baccalaureate degree in the humanities and liberal arts, and in business and technology. The university has a total enrollment of 2,150 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate students, with about 250 full-time faculty. Stevens’ graduate programs have attracted international participation from China, India, Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America. Additional information may be obtained from its web page at www.stevens.edu.  

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