Engineering Programs

Mission Statement

“The mission of Anderson University is to educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society.”

Engineering Program Mission

The purpose of the Anderson University Engineering program is to educate highly qualified engineers to pursue Truth and serve humanity in accordance with Christian faith and action. As we live out this mission, we place high value on integrity, intentional community, and continuous improvement.

Program Educational Objectives​​​​​​

​​​​​​Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at Anderson University are expected to demonstrate

1. Integrity, responsibility, stewardship, and ethical decision-making consistent with a Biblical worldview
2. Service of others through engineering problem solving
3. Skillful interpersonal communication and effective collaboration
4. Application of foundational engineering knowledge to continually improve their education and skills

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Anderson University are expected to demonstrate

1. Integrity, responsibility, stewardship, and ethical decision-making consistent with a Biblical worldview
2. Service of others through engineering problem solving
3. Skillful interpersonal communication and effective collaboration
4. Application of foundational engineering knowledge to continually improve their education and skills

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Anderson University are expected to demonstrate

1. Integrity, responsibility, stewardship, and ethical decision-making consistent with a Biblical worldview
2. Service of others through engineering problem solving
3. Skillful interpersonal communication and effective collaboration
4. Application of foundational engineering knowledge to continually improve their education and skills

Graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering program at Anderson University are expected to demonstrate

1. Integrity, responsibility, stewardship, and ethical decision-making consistent with a Biblical worldview
2. Service of others through engineering problem solving
3. Skillful interpersonal communication and effective collaboration
4. Application of foundational engineering knowledge to continually improve their education and skills

ABET Student Outcomes

By the conclusion of their engineering degree at Anderson University, students will develop and demonstrate:​​​

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Our students achieve these outcomes through the lens of a Christian worldview and will recognize God’s calling on their lives to serve God and society.

Student Enrollment Data

Student Graduation Data

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

1. Jim Ault – Retired President of the General Motors Europe Automotive Components

Group, Anderson, IN

2. Rob Sparks – Executive Director of the Corporation for Economic Development for

Anderson and Madison County, Anderson, IN

3. Kathy Davis – Owner, Davis Design Group and former Lieutenant Governor of

Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

4. Jim Luckman – Partner – Lean Transformations Group, Faculty Member – Lean

Enterprise Institute, Carmel, IN

5. Ellie Rusling – CEO of MicroEra Power, Rochester, NY

6. Eric Miller – Executive Director, IT infrastructure and Operations at Midcontinent

Independent System Operator (MISOenergy)

7. Dave Fulton – Director, Rotating Electric Machines, PowerDrive Systems, BorgWarner

Inc., Fishers, IN

8. Tom Snyder – President Emeritus, IVY Tech Community College of Indiana, Retired

CEO and President, Remy International, Anderson, IN,

9. Dan Ertl – CEO of ERTL Enterprises, Inc., Anderson, IN

10. Mike Montgomery – Partner and Principal Architect at krM Architects

11. Dr. Kyle Tarplee – Autonomy Research Engineer at University of Dayton Research

Institute, Dayton, OH

12. John Wechsler – Founder, CEO of Indiana IoT Labs, Founder, CEO of Launch Fishers,

Founder, CEO of SimCave, Anderson University Board of Trustees, Fishers, IN

13. Scott Bowser – Forme COO of Modine Manufacturing Company

14. Dr. Terry Truit – President & CEO Flagship Enterprise Center, Anderson, IN

15. Ryan Stuthers – Lead Distribution Engineer at Tipmont REMC, Lafayette, IN

16. Eli Leman – Project Manager at Indiana Bridge, Muncie, IN

17. Jason Karlen – Incoming Quality Manager at Ford Motor Company, Louisville, KY

18. Dr. Stephanie Moran – Director, Department of Engagement and Adult Learning at

Anderson University

19. Elaine Ivy, PE – Design Engineer, Civil Engineering at Cripe, Indianapolis, IN

20. Kyle Eichhorn, PE – Senior Project Manager at HWC Engineering

21. Jeff Spires – CIO at BeneSys, Inc.