Purpose

The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Industry Advisory Board is a group of
diverse leaders interested in the continual improvement of the Department of Mechanical
and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University. The purpose of the Industrial Advisory
Board (IAB) is to establish a direct link between the department's undergraduate,
graduate, and research programs and the industries related to these programs. The IAB
helps the Department strengthen its learning, research, and outreach programs, improve its
facilities, expand its base of support, and serve its alumni. Members actively participate
in the continual assessment of the Department's progress towards its stated goals and the
development of college/industry partnerships. Specifically, IAB members are asked to:

• Provide input into the department's missions, goals, and programs
• Independently and critically review the department's performance as compared to other institutions
• Provide the faculty with an understanding of the workplace in which the graduate functions so that faculty can better prepare K-State graduates to excel in this environment
• Offer feedback on how well K-State graduates are prepared for the profession and how well they perform both short-term and long-term after graduation
• Identify opportunities for research and continuing education development
• offer suggestions with regard to management, faculty evaluation, and educational methods that can be applied or adapted.