What this move means for the program and the students in it
The Enterprise Program has been moved into the College of Engineering. This change was decided on and finalized this past Spring semester, as a wrap-up of an ongoing discussion surrounding the program’s future. Nagesh Hatti, director of the Enterprise Program, asserts that “Students should not see any major changes in the day-to-day functions.”
Hatti insists that this change is what is best for the longevity of the Enterprise Program and will give students “more opportunities, a bigger network…[and] more funds and resources.” Some may voice concern for those outside of the engineering umbrella, and those operating non-engineering-based Enterprises, but Hatti ensures the new location will still give unwavering and unbiased support to each organization in the program, regardless. “If any student has concerns or questions about this, they can come speak with me, and I will explain to them why they have nothing to be concerned with,” Hatti offered. Assuring that the only noticeable changes will be positive.
The Enterprise Program is run by a small team of staff from the seventh floor of the M&M, and has a governing body composed of members from various disciplines across the university. They, along with the University Senate, the Provost, and additional administrative staff, made the decision to relocate the program as part of the College of Engineering. The Enterprise Program is unique to Tech, with over 25 teams in the program, roughly six of which could be considered “non-engineering,” not including the individual groups within them. Students gain experience in large collaborations outside of the traditional classroom space, to take on leadership roles and challenge themselves to put their abilities into practice.
