DEAN’S MESSAGE
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) is honored to play a critical role in the mission of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University— Prescott. Above all, we are home to several thriving majors that are in heavy demand by the workforce. Of equal importance, we deliver a large set of foundational courses taken by every student on campus, including humanities and communication, mathematics, natural sciences, physical sciences and social sciences. During the past year: We launched a new B.S. in Data Science, arguably one of the highest-demand disciplines in the current and foreseeable job market. We graduated our first cohort of Simulation Sciences, Gaming and Animation students, and every single graduate was employed in their field of choice by the end of summer. Our Physics and Astronomy faculty continue to lead the campus in generating external grant funding, and we are in the process of adding a second telescope to our observatory facilities. Air Force ROTC Detachment 028, the fourth largest in the country, placed in the top 2% in tech and aviation officers produced per year, the top 5% in cost of education per officer and the top 10% overall.
In the upcoming year, we plan to focus on: Establishing better synergy between the Forensic Biology and Forensic Psychology programs and exploring the feasibility of adding a Forensic Chemistry track. Improving retention and graduation rates for all majors on campus by introducing high-impact pedagogical practices in several cornerstone courses such as calculus, physics and chemistry. We hope you’ll consider making a gift to COAS (fund, scholarship, etc.,). This fund allows me to support the students and faculty in the college, utilizing donations where they are needed the most. Thank you for your support and for helping us to make the College of Arts and Sciences the finest in the nation!
Best regards,
Zafer Hatahet, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
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