Dr. Hawks' Biography

Engineering education and innovation have been a hallmark of the University since 1902. Personal faculty mentoring (most classes range from only 10 to 20 students) and hands-on access to state-of-the-art facilities, combined with a wide range of high quality engineering programs, offer students an exceptional, yet affordable, private education experience. The Allen School of Engineering & Technology has a strong reputation in the region for graduating talented, skilled, and remarkably well-prepared individuals. Graduates from the School are highly sought by industry employers: On average, over 95 percent of graduates find major-related employment within six months of graduation. TSU graduates go on to have successful careers with remarkable track records of advancement with some of the region’s most distinguished employers.

The rigorous curricula of the School integrate theory with practice. Real world situations are frequently presented to instruct students in the practical application of classroom theories. Outside the classroom, students have access to a wide range of cooperative education and internship opportunities that give students the credential that employers value: experience.

The School’s faculty is dedicated to undergraduate teaching; student success is their top priority. There are no teaching assistants in any of the engineering programs. And small class sizes offer students the opportunity to interact in an intellectually stimulating, interactive, exciting learning environment.

The School is home to exceptional engineering facilities. The recent $5 million renovation of the Thomas L. Fawick Hall of Engineering, including its 20-plus engineering labs, makes it one of the finest undergraduate engineering facilities in the country. 

I invite you to browse these web pages and learn more about the Allen School of Engineering & Technology. I also encourage you to plan a campus visit to see our excellent facilities firsthand. Engineering faculty, staff, and I look forward to personally welcoming you to TSU.