Engineering, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing
Mission Statement
Consistent with the mission of Valencia College, the School of Engineering, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing (CSELAS) seeks to prepare students to perform competently in the fields of building construction, drafting and design, software development, information technology, engineering, and a variety of engineering technologies by providing high quality programs for Technical Certificates, Associate in Science Degrees, and Bachelor of Science Degrees.
Objectives
To achieve the goals of this mission, we will:
- Develop innovative instructional methods by dedicated faculty involved in the scholarship of teaching via new techniques for learning and assessment.
- Teach students to apply the fundamentals of science, mathematics, and communications, as well as advanced technical concepts in specific technology fields.
- Provide a foundation and opportunity for life-long learning and adaptation to a changing, sustainable world, with a continuing emphasis on open access and diversity in a global economy.
- Provide students with professionally-delivered learning experiences that are appropriate and innovative.
- Encourage students to develop a solid basis of professional and ethical standards.
- Provide the experiences necessary for students to strengthen their analytical, critical, and reflective thinking and to develop their collaborative and communication skills.
- Serve the community through education and service programs which utilize and showcase the unique talents of Valencia faculty, staff, and students.
- Maintain close relationships with industry through active advisory committees and customized corporate training and education.
- Provide a strong foundation upon which students may achieve additional educational goals.
Department Info for Current Students
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science (West Campus)
- Computing Technology and Software Development - Bachelor of Applied Science (Online)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Associate in Science (West Campus)
- Cloud Computing
- Construction and Civil Engineering Technology (West Campus)
- Computer Aided Drafting and Design (West Campus)
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Programming and Analysis
- Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
- Energy Management and Controls Technology (West Campus)
- Engineering Technology (Osceola Campus)
- Plant Science and Agricultural Technology (West Campus)
- Articulated Degree Pathway: Computer Science
- Articulated Degree Pathway: Engineering
- Articulated Degree Pathway: Information Technology
- West Campus Computer Labs Information
Valencia Engineering, Computer Programming, and Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
National Society of Black Engineers Student Chapter
Society of Women Engineers
Florida Engineering Society Valencia College Student Chapter
FES Facebook Group
Dean
| Name | Department | Position | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Sharp | Dean, Engineering, Tech & Adv Man | Dean, School of Engineering, Technology & Advanced Manufacturing |
Department Chairs
| Name | Department | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Joan Alexander | Cybersecurity | Chair, AS Cybersecurity |
| Masood Ejaz | Electrical & Computer Engineering | Chair, AS Electrical & Comp Eng Tech, BS Electrical & Comp Eng Tech, & AS Semiconductor Eng Tech |
| Andy Ray | Building & Construction | Chair, AS Construction & Civil Engineering Technology, AS Computer Aided Drafting and Design, and AS STEM |
| Ana Tenorio Sandoval | Electrical & Computer Engineering | Interim Chair, AS Advanced Manufacturing & AS Energy Management and Controls Technology |
Student Success Coaches
| Name | Department | Position | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bobo | AVP Student Success | Student Success Coach | (407) 582-2188 |
| Gabriela Cerda | Adv Upward Mobility Adult Learners | Project Director, Title V | |
| Julie Nieves | AVP Student Success | Student Success Coach | |
| Leon Silas | IT & Software Development | Part-Time Fac,Software Develop | (407) 582-2209 |
| Jon Sowell | AVP Student Success | Student Success Coach | (407) 582-1973 |
Florida Tech Scholarships for Valencia Grads
Each year, Florida Tech, a private university located in Melbourne that has been named one of the top technological colleges in the Southeast, and Valencia College make 15 Presidential Transfer Scholarships available to exceptional students who are graduating from Valencia College and wish to continue their undergraduate studies at the Florida Tech Melbourne campus.
The Presidential Transfer Scholarship is awarded annually for students entering in the fall term only.
