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91̽��’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology will strengthen its collaboration with Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) by expanding  engineering opportunities for local students, building on existing transfer agreements between the two institutions.

The engineering transfer program, which launched in the Fall of 2024, aims to create enhanced pathways for students pursuing careers in engineering. The transfer program allows students to start their college career at WSCO and then transfer to OHIO to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.

“91̽�� is excited about this partnership with Washington State College of Ohio, with the expanded ability to provide students a smooth pathway to our Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology,” said Dean Patrick Fox of OHIO’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology. “This program offers a high-caliber opportunity for students to achieve their engineering goals while addressing the regional demand for skilled engineers.”

While at WSCO, students will complete general education courses and foundational engineering courses, such as Solid Modeling with Additive Manufacturing, Engineering Materials, Statics, and Strength of Materials. Upon transferring to OHIO, students will spend their following years completing their higher-level engineering courses including Industrial Computer Simulation, Information Systems Engineering, Applied Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, and Engineering Programming.

The transfer program between WSCO and OHIO directly responds to the community’s increasing demand for skilled industrial engineers.

According to Jared Voldness, director of Engineering and Business at WSCO, the launch of this engineering transfer pathway will allow the two institutions to work together to create a pipeline of skilled engineers who are rooted in the community.

“We recognize the urgent need for local engineers to support our industries, and this pathway ensures we can grow our own engineers locally to meet that demand. It’s an investment in the future workforce of our community,” Voldness said.

The transfer pathway allows students to attend WSCO for two years before transferring to OHIO to complete their bachelor’s degree. This streamlined approach provides high school students with an exceptional opportunity to begin their engineering education at WSCO and seamlessly transition to OHIO to complete their degree.

“For high school and College Credit Plus (CCP) students, this transfer pathway presents a unique chance to explore engineering, reduce the overall cost of their degree, and fast-track their entry into the engineering profession," Voldness added.

Since 2013, WSCO and OHIO have partnered to provide degree advancement for students in programs that include: RN to BSN, Criminal Justice, Organizational Studies, Human Service, Project Management, and Engineering Technology Management.

The Russ College of Engineering and Technology is home to students from all over the world who want to learn by doing. OHIO’s state-of-the-art facilities allow nearly 1,500 undergraduate and 430 graduate students to engage in hands-on learning in design competitions, research labs and internships and co-ops. The Russ College is home to world-class research in avionics engineering, and strategically target the transportation infrastructure, energy and the environment, and bioengineering fields.