Industrial Distribution Classes to be Hidden from Public View
Earlier this week, Barbara Graff, Dean of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering, confirmed rumors that all Industrial Distribution classes would be moved to the rooftop of the Zachry Engineering Education Complex in order to keep them out of sight from prospective students, donors, and accreditors.
In an effort to make the department look better, a new initiative was implemented that bases classroom assignment on the difficulty of each respective course. This initiative would seek to enhance the reputation of the College of Engineering by putting more intensive courses on display in high traffic areas.
“It’s just better this way,” Graff said during an interview about the decision. “When visitors come through, we want them to see stressed-out students working on complicated equations and endless lines of code. Our valuable educational space should be prioritized for the real engineering majors.”
The IDIS Department is no stranger to backlash within the engineering department, as they are the only engineering discipline lacking an ABET certification. Many students compare Industrial Distribution to its business counterpart, Supply Chain Management; however, neither Mays nor Dwight Look officials want to take full ownership of them.
“This new move is great,” said lecturer Eric Steadman. “Being at the top of Zachry is a great metaphor for our Industrial Distribution students, as they are highly qualified when they get into the industry. This really shows the proficiency and distinction of our program. By the way, did you know that our department has a 99% job placement?”
Classes are to begin instruction in their new locations beginning at the start of the spring semester.
—Longboard of Regents
You know that douchebag that rides his longboard in the “No Bike Zone” between the Memorial Student Center and Rudder? Yeah, that’s our Longboard of Regents. When he actually shows up to meetings, you can count on him to sit in the back and Juul with his head drooping to the side as he tries not to fall asleep.