Last Updated on Thursday, 02 July 2009 08:27 Written by Staff Wednesday, 01 April 2009 13:15

A proposal to create an Iron Range based four-year engineering degree from Minnesota State University-Mankato was approved by the Iron Range Resources board on Tuesday March 31st. Starting this coming fall 2009, students will have a new opportunity in continuing their engineering education on the Iron Range.

In an exciting collaboration of faculty and resources, the Northeast Higher Education District (the governing body of the Iron Range’s five community colleges), the Arrowhead University Consortium (governing body of upper division and graduate level programming for northeastern Minnesota) and Minnesota State University Mankato will begin delivery of a unique project-based Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

After completing the required prerequisites at Minnesota community colleges (usually two years), students will be able to finish their degree in two years without leaving the Iron Range.  These students will work on projects sponsored by external organizations (industry and non-profit) to develop their knowledge and skills with respect to the program learning outcomes specified by ABET, the organization that accredits engineering programs. Supervised by engineering faculty members, student teams will organize their learning and development around concurrent projects so that the Minnesota infrastructure becomes their classroom.  Initially, the scenario-based program will be offered to 12-15 engineering students in fall 2009. Over time, the program will grow to 100 students (25 in each cohort).

Read more: Iron Range Engineering Program Funding Approved!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 April 2009 06:50

The Arrowhead University Consortium is pleased to announce that the University of Minnesota-Duluth will be offering a Unified Early Childhood program at Mesabi Range College in Virginia, Mn starting Spring Semester 2009.

The Unified Early Childhood Studies (UECH) Program is seeking applications from candidates who would like to be considered for admission to the Mesabi 2009 cohort.  VERY IMPORTANT: This application is specifically to the Unified Early Childhood Studies Program. You must first apply and be granted admission into UMD and the College of Education and Human Service Professions.

Program applications for the Mesabi 2009 Cohort still being accepted (This requirement is flexible, contact UMD for details), for admission into Block 1 spring semester, 2009. Your application must be submitted either in person or via U.S. mail to:

Chris Peterson
Executive Office and Administrative Assistant
Department of Education
120 Montague Hall
1211 Ordean Court
Duluth, MN 55812

You will need to secure all papers together (paper clipped).  It is not necessary to put the application in a folder, binder, envelope, etc. 

Last Updated on Monday, 16 March 2009 13:20

The Arrowhead University Consortium is proud to announce that Bemidji State University has added two new programs to the already diverse selection of degree program options within the AUC.  Starting this fall (2008), Bemidji State will be offering a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Engineering to the students of Northeastern Minnesota.  These programs are both online programs, which will provide students with a flexible option for obtaining their degree while still being allowed to live their life.  To find out more about these programs please Click Here.