Minority Engineering Program

“Making Dreams A Reality”

The Minority Engineering Program (MEP) is an academic support program designed to increase the enrollment, retention, and graduation rate of ethnic minorities in engineering. Initiated in 1985, we are committed to making the best opportunities and programs available to minority students. We are unique because we recognize and accommodate the diversity of our students' needs. MEP emphasizes building a community based on student-to-student relationships organized around the study of engineering. We help students develop the ability and self-confidence they need to work together to resolve problems, to improve their understanding of course material, and to overcome the hidden barriers that can make it difficult for minority engineering students to succeed. The Minority Engineering Program offers students educational enrichment, interaction with faculty, and support from peers who share similar experiences.

SIUC’s College of Engineering is located in the scenic hills of Southern Illinois, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is a modern and comprehensive university. SIUC offers 125 majors, specializations, and minors. Our curriculum includes bachelorate, masters, doctoral degrees, and professional degrees in law and medicine. The College of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in five engineering fields:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Mining and Mineral Resources Engineering

All engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accredited Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). We also offer Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Manufacturing Systems, as well as a Ph.D. program in engineering science.

The college of engineering is committed to excellence. Our student body is ethnically, culturally, and internationally diverse. Our faculty are recognized in their fields, with achievements in the areas of research, publication and professional consultation.

Extensive laboratory experiences, as well as internships and cooperative job opportunities, provide our students with a hands on approach to engineering education. Students benefit from these experiences by increasing their intellectual, personal and professional growth. Additionally, our engineering graduates consistently enjoy above-average starting salaries and placement rates at all degree levels.