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In the summer of 1980, C.L. "Larry" Etheridge, faculty member in the Drama Department, suggested that it was time for UTEP to have its own regalia, which would be both specific and unique to The University of Texas at El Paso. The Commencement Committee headed by C.L. Etheridge and Tom Chism subsequently established the University Heritage Commission to solicit funds for the creation of a set of regalia to consist of a mace, chains of office for the President and Vice President for Academic Affairs, a University banner and seal, and banner and seal for each of the colleges within the University.
A University seal had been created by Jose Cisneros, in 1949, for Texas Western College. In 1981 it was placed into the official heraldic layout for the University banner designed by art faculty member and artist Sally Bishop, who also created the seal designs for the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Nursing and Health Sciences, Science and the Graduate School. Albert Ronke, Drama faculty member and stage set-designer, created the seal designs for the college of Business Administration, Education, and Engineering.
Each banner contains an official two-foot diameter seal placed on a
four-foot by six-foot heraldic field referred to as a "saltire, "meaning
it is divided into quadrants by an "X." Each seal design contains
a group of symbols specific to the area of study within the college it
represents.
The college of Engineering seal contains symbols for each of the disciplines offered, as well as symbols representative of the college's past. In the depiction shown here some of the colors have been altered, however, the seal remains the same. Below is a listing of the symbols and what they represent.
Civil Engineering
Represented by the orange castle in the background.
Computer Science
Represent by the silver punch card on the lower portion of the gear.
Electrical Engineering
Represented by the silver lightning bolt that crosses the castle diagonally from left to right..
Industrial Engineering
Represented by the human figure.
Mechanical Engineering
Represent by the blue gear within the castle.
Metallurgical Engineering
Represented by the hammer that crosses the castle diagonally from right
to left
Mining & Assaying
The college's past is represented by the scales found on the bottom
potion of the seal.
*Information obtained from the The University of Texas at El Paso, Class of 2001, One-Hundred Sixth Commencement, May 2001 Program
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Educational Programs
Students have many educational opportunities at WATC and are encouraged
to select the program that best meets their career preparation needs. These
education opportunities include: certificate programs; one-year diploma
programs; two-year associate of applied science (AAS) degree programs;
and four- and five-year apprenticeship programs. Students may also opt
to select classes that focus on particular technical skills instead of
enrolling in a complete program.
Competency Based Education
All WATC courses and programs are competency based. Program advisory
committees, made up of representatives from business and industry, have
identified and validated the knowledge and skills needed by workers in
different technical occupations. These knowledge and skill competencies
become the foundation for curriculum and are used to evaluate the progress
of students.
Students may review a list of these competencies before enrollment
by asking an advisor or division director. Instructors share the competencies
with students on course syllabi during the first class session. At the
end of each enrollment period, instructors rate student competency levels.
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs
The associate of applied science degree (AAS) is awarded to students
who successfully complete a two-year degree program. Degree programs are
designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter
the workforce, advance within their chosen careers or further their education.
To be awarded the AAS degree, students must successfully complete a
minimum of 62 credit hours — a combination of technical and general education
hours. WATC does not offer general education courses. These courses may
be taken at area colleges or universities. Although the AAS degree is designed
to prepare students for employment, technical credits may transfer to other
colleges or universities.
Students should consult an advisor for a list of acceptable general
education courses to be applied toward an AAS degree. General education
credits must include coursework completed in the areas listed below. The
appropriate division director must approve alternative general education
courses and/or acceptance of transfer credit or work experience.
Diploma Programs
Diplomas are awarded to students who successfully complete a nine-month
to one-year technical program, which provides the knowledge and skills
needed to enter the workforce. Students who wish to pursue an AAS degree
may transfer most of these courses and credits to an AAS degree program
at WATC.
Certificate Programs
Certificates are awarded to students who successfully complete a technical
program of less than nine months. These programs provide the knowledge
and skills required in today’s competitive and changing workforce. Programs
vary in length from a few days to several months. In some cases, credits
received from a certificate program may be applied toward a diploma or
AAS degree program at WATC.
Apprenticeship Programs
Registered apprenticeships are training systems that produce highly
skilled workers who meet the demands of employers competing in a global
economy. Apprenticeships, partnerships between employers and employees,
ensure a quality education by combining on-the-job training with related
theoretical and practical classroom instruction. Apprenticeships usually
last about four years, but range from one to six years.
Participating students may select from several WATC-affiliated, registered
apprenticeship programs:
Brick Masons Local 2
Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee Local
271
Iron Workers Local 606
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 171
Sheet Metal Workers Local 29
Independent Electrical Contractors
Up to 40 hours of college credit is awarded upon successful completion of these programs. With additional general education, students can receive an associate of applied science (AAS) degree.
Other construction and manufacturing affiliated programs include:
Associated General Contractors
Kansas Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors Association
Master Plumbers Association
Refrigeration Service Engineers Service Society
Customized Training
Customized Training is WATC’s response to the rapidly changing work
environment for area businesses. In this age of constantly emerging technology,
there is a growing trend for companies to outsource employee training.
Once a company contacts WATC, goals are established, and WATC designs training
to fit the company’s need. A wide variety of services are available.
