MTU Vision Plan: Letter of Intent

Innovation in Education: P
Emerging Technologies and Research: P
Residential and Community Campus: P
Resources, Size, and Composition: P
Other Areas of Impact: P

Project Title: The pencil analogy: Using the Sun as a source of heat instead of paying for energy

Abstract: Recently, MTU moved out of the quarter system into the semester one. The dates when these semesters were moved should have been changed as well. The main semesters should be from April to December. We could have a winter session to replicate the failing summer one which recently lost 0.5 million. The university could shut down for a period of three weeks during the winter saving heating costs. Night courses could be offered for people taking summer vacations, such as an MBA program. We would not need to heat as much during the winter months. Students would much more appreciate the summer rather than the winter. More jobs would be available for them during the off-winter session. There would be more people making use of the Rozsa center during the summer. The local industries would all prosper as a result of this shift, as the local winter commerce would still be present. This would clearly revitalize the Keweenaw during it's most attractive season.

Project Leader Name: Project/LeadContact
Project Leader Dept: Chemistry
Project Leader Email: rluck@mtu.edu
Project Leader Phone: 906 487-2309

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