North Central College Engineering is the best place to get the latest information about our 21st Century engineering program.
North Central College Engineering is the best place to get the latest information about our 21st Century engineering program.
Industry and academic partners have told us the Ideal Engineer:
Participates in teams effectively
Communicates respectfully, clearly, concisely
Executes compassionately, realistically
Learns continuously, understands broadly
Deals with complexity comfortably, ethically
In our Integrated Teaching Philosophy (ITP), we are taking the best practices of the past and pairing them with experiential learning techniques by having:
Faculty committed to teaching, in small classes, in which writing and speaking skills are emphasized;
Educational programs rooted in the liberal arts while actively engaging the world of work and practical skills;
The commitment, to teaching leadership, ethics and values; and
Active learning opportunities associated with real-world problems; including
Enhancing growth and maturity through personal responsibility in teams, clubs, and student enterprises;
Inclusive program of automation, robotics, sustainability, and environmental awareness;
Aligning sponsored research with key industry partners; and
Actively preparing students for further academic advancement.