چکیده (انگلیسی):

This paper presents a retention-oriented approach to the educational value stream within the
STEM undergraduate area. Faced with several strategic challenges and opportunities, a Flex
Advantage Plan was developed to enhance the undergraduate engineering technology programs
and better utilize the curricular flexibilities inherent in the current structure. FAP provides
distinction and uniqueness to these majors by presenting students with educational choices that
add depth in a chosen discipline and/or another concentration. Flex Advantage has expanded
awareness and increased enrollment in secondary degrees, minors and concentrations. In the next
phase, the linkages between undergraduate and graduate studies will be addressed to provide a
smoother transition for current undergraduate students and more relevant alternatives for parttime students.