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Education Experience Ernst W. Kiesling, Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Texas Tech University VITA Lubbock, Texas 79409-1023 (1/11) Office: (806) 742-3476, ext 335; FAX 742-3446 E-mail: [email protected] Executive Director National Storm Shelter Association 1 877-700-6772 www.NSSA.cc EDUCATION Michigan State University Ph.D. Degree, 1966 East Lansing, Michigan Applied Mechanics Minors: Mathematics and Civil Engineering Assistant Instructor, 1964-66, Metallurgy, Mechanics and Materials Science Department NSF Science Faculty Fellow, 1963-64 M.S. Degree, 1959 Applied Mechanics Minor: Mathematics Texas Technological College B.S. Degree, 1955 Lubbock, Texas Mechanical Engineering San Angelo Junior College A.A. Degree, 1953 San Angelo, Texas Pre-Engineering EXPERIENCE Texas Tech University Professor of Civil Engineering, 1969-present Lubbock, Texas Senior Associate Dean of Engineering, 2004-2006 Responsibilities include administrative oversight and management of: Distance Learning Program Coordination of facilities development Promotion and tenure processes College of Engineering graduate studies Associate Director, Leather Research Institute, College of Human Sciences, 1993-1998 Associate Dean of Engineering for Research, 1988-1993 Responsibilities included administrative oversight of Water Resources Center 1 Center for Automation and Robotics Institute for Disaster Research Center for Hazardous and Toxic Waste Studies Wind Engineering Research Center Institute for Ergonomics Research Glass Research and Testing Laboratory Systems, Materials, Automation, Research and Teaching (SMART) Lab Director, Center for Energy Research, 1988-1993 Texas Tech Research Foundation, Member, Board of Directors, January 1993-1997 a not-for-profit corporation Director, Center for Advanced Research and Engineering (CARE), 1988-1993. Responsibilities included manage- ment of CARE facilities. CARE was the operating arm of the Research Foundation for the College of Engineering. It administered a broad-based applied research and development program until activities of the Research Foundation were redirected to come under the University in 1993. Texas Tech University Professor and Chairman, Department of Civil Lubbock, Texas Engineering, 1969-1988 Southwest Research Institute Senior Research Engineer, Department of Structural San Antonio, Texas Research, 1966-1969 Texas Technological College Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Lubbock, Texas 1959-1963 Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering, 1956-1958 Magnolia Pipeline Company Engineering Trainee, 1955-1956 Midland, Texas ADMINISTRATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN College of Engineering Texas Tech University 2004-2006 Improved integrity of course offerings in distance learning program Represented College of Engineering on the Distance Learning Executive Council at University level Coordinated building improvements representing the College of Engineering on the Facilities Allocation Council Managed College of Engineering tenure and promotion processes and post-tenure review Exercised signature authority on College of Engineering financial transactions 2 Worked for resolution of faculty and graduate student disputes and grade appeals DIRECTOR Center for Advanced Research and Engineering (CARE) Texas Tech Research Foundation Lubbock, Texas 1988-1993 Directed operations of CARE with annual research project volume of approximately $2 million. Managed facilities of the Texas Tech Research Foundation consisting of off-campus building with 60,500 square feet and large donated equipment inventory. Developed a “prospectus” for CARE showing growth plans, growth strategies, capitalization needs, and income and expense projections. Drafted numerous policies and operating procedures for CARE for consideration by CARE Board of Directors. Developed CARE brochure and numerous small documents describing CARE mission, objectives and programs. ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH College of Engineering Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 1988-1993 Updated procedures for resource allocation to centers and institutes in the College of Engineering. Directed the Center for Energy Research and managed the financial resources of the Center, derived from line item appropriations. Performed administrative oversight of ten research centers and institutes in the College of Engineering. Directed efforts to relate state funded research programs with those of the Texas Tech Research Foundation. PROFESSOR AND CHAIRMAN Civil Engineering Department Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 1969-1988 Personnel responsibilities and funding levels reported as of 1988. Departmental Research Programs The C.E. Department’s research program expanded from a near-zero base in 1969 to 1988 annual levels of approximately $1 million. Through a wide range of industry and government sponsors, research supported approximately 30 graduate students, 8-10 staff personnel, 10-12 faculty summer salaries, and concomitant costs. Institute for Disaster Research (IDR) Founded in 1971 under the direction of Dr. Joseph E. Minor, IDR was committed to advancing knowledge 3 Dr. James R. McDonald, Director about the occurrence and mitigation of the effects of natural disasters by providing on-site documentation of disasters nationwide, publishing research findings, and providing information to practicing professionals. IDR was superseded by the Wind Engineering Research Center in 1988. Center for Historic Preservation Technology Established by the CE Department to conduct historical research and historic preservation by identifying and Dr. Joseph King, Director studying engineering achievements in the Southwest and developing an extensive library. Total research funding approached $1 million by 1988. Glass Research and Testing Laboratory (GRTL) Serves as administrative center for coordinating extensive programs on window glass research and Dr. Joseph E. Minor, Founder testing. Established in 1984, total funding from Dr. H. Scott Norville, Director government and industry exceeds $3 million. The Laboratory gained worldwide visibility and is unique among university labs. Wind Engineering Research Center (WERC) Established in 1988 to focus and promote inter- disciplinary research in wind engineering. Joint project Dr. Kishor C. Mehta, Director with Colorado State University funded by NSF in 1989. WERC was later transformed to the Wind Science and Engineering Research Center (WISE). It attracted a National Science Foundation program entitled Integrated Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) program which provided the foundation for the unique Ph.D., degree program in Wind Science & Engineering. Teaching Programs Seminars and Workshops on Leadership Served as lead organizer and presenter of seminars and workshops on principles of leadership. Three-day workshops at Texas Tech presented to students, faculty, staff and community leaders, 1991- 1998. Taught graduate course on Leadership Foundations in Master of Engineering Program, Spring, 1992, Amarillo, Texas; Fall, 1993 and Fall, 1994 on campus and by video off-campus. Taught undergraduate course on Leadership Foundations in the Honors Program, Spring, 1995; graduate course, Spring 1996. Two-day in-house workshops presented to: Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Consulting Engineers, Aug. 9-10, 1991 4 Student Engineering Council, Sept. 17-19, 1993 One-day workshop presented to: Leadership Lubbock, Sept. 17, 1992 Pathology Department, TTUHSC, Nov. 11, 1994 One and one-half day workshop presented to: Staff of Library at Texas Tech, Oct. 22-23, 1992 J.H. Murdough Student Chapter of ASCE Chapter developed extraordinary record of achievement 1969-1988, winning the ASCE Certificate of Dr. Kenneth Rainwater, Advisor Commendation, given to top 10% of student chapters in nation, for 13 consecutive years. The Zone III Vice Dr. H. Scott Norville, Co-Advisor President’s Award, which includes 47 chapters, was given to Texas Tech each of the first 4 years of the award’s existence. Externship Program Initiated in 1986 by the CE Advisory Council. Provides students with the opportunity to spend 2-3 days as guests Dr. Kenneth Rainwater, Academic Coordinator in an engineering company. Architecture/Civil Engineering (ARCE) Begun in 1978, the ARCE program has about 85 majors Dual-Degree Program working in an integrated program leading to accredited degrees in Architecture (Structures Option) and Civil Dr. Jimmy Smith, Principal Developer Engineering. Oral Communications/Leadership Seminar Required course 1970-2005 in oral communication skills and professionalism. Includes videotaping procedures for Dr. Ernst W. Kiesling student self-evaluation. Emphasis shifted to leadership Initiator and only Instructor education in 1990. Special Centers Murdough Center for Engineering Named for the late James H. Murdough, Head of the Professionalism CE Department from 1927-62. The Center Dr. Ernst W. Kiesling, Director, 1986-88 supports research, continuing education, student activities, faculty development and workshops. Funding Dr. Jimmy H. Smith, Director, 1988- comes through contracts, grants, and contributions. Led by Dr. Smith to become an internationally recognized ethics program. DEPARTMENTAL FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION From 1969 to 1988 no tenured CE faculty member left Texas Tech except to retire. By 1988, all full-time, tenure- track faculty members held the Ph.D. degree and were members of the graduate faculty. ALUMNI PROGRAMS Civil Engineering Advisory Council Formed in 1981, the CE Advisory Council is comprised
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