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Exploration of the
Feasibility of a Transportation Degree
The human resource
needs of the transportation profession are increasingly recognized as
requiring more than just traditional engineering programs. The industry
needs to attract a diversity of skills to transportation to function
effectively in our complex economic and political environment. One means
of meeting this need is to develop alternative strategies for providing
transportation course content to a broader group of potential future
transportation professionals.
The Board of Regents of the State University
System of Florida has authorized the exploration of a graduate-level
transportation degree program based at CUTR. The exploration will include
a review of what programs are being offered around the country and how
they are being received, as well as an assessment of the needs of the
industry and the interests and perceptions of potential students. This
exploration is a positive first step; however, the ultimate decision will
be dependent on a variety of considerations including the available
resources and the market for such a degree. A small amount of NCTR funds
has been budgeted to help in the evaluation of the industry and student
interest in such a program. This will complement other university
resources. After that initial step, a report to USF will determine
subsequent actions. Options may include a College of Business
transportation degree, a restructuring of a more aggressive certificate
program, or a new transportation degree.
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