College of Technology
WELCOME FROM THE DEAN, MIKE GEHRICH
Welcome to the College of Technology. We offer a variety of programs in Aviation,
Land Resources, Electronics, Manufacturing, and Transportation. Our dedicated faculty,
with years of industry and education experience, provide students with high quality,
hands-on education that prepares them for rewarding careers in high demand fields.
Please spend some time browsing the various programs we have to offer.
mgehrich@vinu.edu • 812-888-5308 Vincennes Campus • 317-381-6016 Indianapolis Campus
mgehrich@vinu.edu • 812-888-5308 Vincennes Campus • 317-381-6016 Indianapolis Campus
Aviation Technology
Department Chair
Mike Gehrich
At the Vincennes University Aviation Technology Center, you can earn your two
year degree in Aviation Flight Technology or Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Electronics
Department Chair
H. Denise Davis
Professionals are employed across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications,
manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, energy, and
more.
Architecture
Department Chair
Mike Houtsch
The department of Architectural Studies/CAD believes that the architecture program
at Vincennes University can be the touchstone to your future. The faculty are committed
to providing students with an experience and framework that will open doors for challenging
professional opportunities.
Construction
Department Chair
Rich Welage
The Construction Technology program offers its students a unique opportunity
to gain academic and on-the-job training experiences.
Land Resources/Surveying
Department Chair
Jessica Hess
As one of the few universities in the United States offering a degree in Surveying,
the focus of Vincennes University's Surveying Technology Program is to encourage,
educate and train, and expand the participation of younger individuals.
Automation Technology
Department Chair
Tim Hedrick
The Advanced Manufacturing Automation Technology program at VU is one of the
most successful programs at the University for graduate placement and one of the highest
paying.
Product Design & Production Processes
Department Chair
Audrey Kocher
Drafters design products or special tooling required to manufacture a new product.
These designs, usually based on specifications and rough sketches prepared by engineers,
are the blueprints for manufacturing.
Precision Machining
Department Chair
Scott Wallace
Vincennes University offers the most comprehensive Precision Machining Technology program in
Indiana, and is one of the few in the United States to offer specialized training
in manual machining, CNC machining, metal stamping die, and plastic injection mold
building.
Technology BS Programs
Department Chair
Megan Jackson
With a bachelors degree in Technology, graduates will be prepared to enter a
diverse array of industries where their expertise in technology will be in high demand.
Welding
Department Chair
Mike Hastings
Vincennes University and Lincoln Electric have created an exciting new partnership
to ensure the welding program maintains the latest in state of the art welding equipment
used in industry today.
Automotive Technology
Department Chair
Bill Butler
Students will utilize specialized diagnostic equipment, service tools, and information
systems in a hands-on learning environment to develop the critical repair skills the
automotive industry demands
Collision Repair
Department Chair
Roger Kiser
Develop practical, hands-on skills to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition.
Be a part of an industry with consistently high demand for skilled technicians, offering
stable career prospects and job security.
Diesel Tech
Department Chair
Larry Stremming
Gain the skills to excel in a rewarding and essential career. Build a strong
foundation for continued success even as technology and business needs change. Learn
in first-class labs that feature top-of-the-line equipment.
John Deere
Department Chair
Larry Bland
The John Deere sponsored program emphasizes both technical and general education.
In the classroom you will study how to solve problems, communicate, diagnose and repair.
Then you'll roll up your sleeves for some intense hands-on-training.
"IF YOU DEFINE THE PROBLEM CORRECTLY,
YOU ALMOST HAVE THE SOLUTION."
Steve Jobs