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 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, or mary.doherty@stevens.edu.

For more information, please contact:

Beth DeFares
Director of Education
Babbio
Room 517
Phone: 201.216.5362
Fax: 201.216.5080
bdefares@stevens.edu