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Dear Senior Student:<br />
Spring 2004<br />
Congratulations! You are close to graduating <strong>and</strong> embarking on the next step in your life, be it a<br />
good job or further studies in a graduate program.<br />
As the Head <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aerospace</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mechanical</strong> Engineering, I am asking for your<br />
help to improve the quality <strong>of</strong> the education that is delivered in this department. There are two<br />
components to your education, both important: teaching <strong>and</strong> learning. By far the most difficult<br />
<strong>and</strong> dem<strong>and</strong>ing component is learning—this is your responsibility.<br />
The responsibility <strong>of</strong> teaching belongs to the faculty. I can assure you that this is not easy. It is<br />
very difficult to be an excellent teacher.<br />
As department head I am responsible for assuring that faculty members deliver the very best<br />
teaching that they are capable <strong>of</strong> providing to you. I came to the U<strong>of</strong>A from Michigan State<br />
University where I won a College <strong>of</strong> Engineering Teaching award. While I am not as gifted as<br />
some faculty teachers, I believe that I know the elements <strong>of</strong> good teaching <strong>and</strong> I am committed to<br />
making it clear to the faculty in AME that I have high expectations for teaching in this<br />
department.<br />
I would like to do what I can to continuously improve the quality <strong>of</strong> the education that students<br />
receive in this department. To do that, I need feedback from each <strong>of</strong> you. I am asking that you<br />
please fill out the attached anonymous survey to provide feedback on our strengths <strong>and</strong><br />
weaknesses. I know that I can count on your objective <strong>and</strong> constructive evaluation as you look<br />
back on your entire educational experience.<br />
Finally, do remember that as you embark on the next step in your life, you must be eager to learn.<br />
You may be a few units away from graduating, but there is a world <strong>of</strong> new knowledge welcoming<br />
you.<br />
My sincerest wishes <strong>and</strong> hopes for a successful career <strong>and</strong> a satisfying life. Please feel free to<br />
contact me directly if you would like to.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
John J. McGrath<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>and</strong> Head<br />
Enclosures<br />
<strong>Aerospace</strong> Engineering Attachments - Page 51
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