Minority Engineering Program (MEP)

122 Hitchcock Hall 2070 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 292-6491
(614) 292-9379 FAX

Minnie M. McGee, Assistant Dean
Ruby E. Smith, Program Coordinator
Felicia Sawyer, Academic Adviser & Staff Assistant
Robin E. Harris, Administrative Assistant

MEP Mission:

The mission of MEP is to ensure that the talents of previously underrepresented ethnic minorities are included in the engineering profession so that an adequate supply of engineers is available to meet the manpower needs of our community, state and Nation; and to assure that all engineering students understand and appreciate diversity as prerequisites for optimum achievement in an increasingly diverse and global society. The program works to expand the participation of underrepresented ethnic minorities in the College of Engineering and in the engineering profession. Services are offered to students enrolled in the College as well as outreach to prospective students.

MEP Philosophy:

The MEP position is that diversity is essential. All students in the engineering student population benefit from an educational experience where the talents of traditionally under-represented ethnic minorities, women and others are included. In fact, such a diverse population affords the opportunity for understanding and appreciating the unique experiences, cultures and contributions of many different people. This type of diversity in the engineering student population may be prerequisite for optimum achievement and success in an increasingly diverse and global society.