Message from the Interim Dean
This is an extremely exciting time for the automotive and aviation programs at SIUC. The efforts of former deans, current and former department chairs, faculty, staff, and many alums and supporters in the related professions along with local political and business partners have come to fruition in the construction of the Transportation Education Center (TEC). This facility will bring our world class automotive and aviation programs together in a single location by adding approximately 230,000 square feet of new space to the 130,000 square feet of existing space at the Southern Illinois Airport.
Construction of the new facilities is moving along very well and we have been given a substantial completion target of July 2012. Our goal is to have the new facilities completely operationalized for the start of the fall 2012 semester. We invite you to follow the construction by accessing the webcam at: http://www.transportation.siuc.edu/webcam/.
My academic background is in architecture, so it has been fortunate timing and a great honor for me to become so actively engaged in this project at this time. Of all of my experiences in serving as the interim dean, one thing that has made a great impression on me has been the camaraderie and support of the automotive and aviation alums. You are a very special group and the automotive and aviation programs and SIUC are fortunate to have your continued support and loyalty.
Best wishes,
Terry A. Owens
Interim Dean
