May 17, 2018
Thomas Trusty has been promoted to associate dean of engineering technology at Trine
University, effective June 1.
Trusty has taught at Trine since 2007, most recently serving as chair and associate professor in the Department of Design Engineering Technology. He will continue in that role and will add oversight of Trine’s computer information science (CIS) program, which will move from the Jannen School of Arts & Sciences to the Allen School of Engineering & Technology to provide increased synergy with Trine’s engineering programs.
“Design engineering technology at Trine has flourished under Tom’s capable leadership, and he is ideally suited to guide our computer information science program to the next level, providing a personalized experience for Trine’s CIS students that prepares them to meet market demands,” said A. Allen Hersel, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs.
“I am extremely excited to begin this new role, and look forward to working together with our excellent faculty, using that collective energy and expertise to keep our engineering technology programs leading the way into the future,” Trusty said.
Trusty holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial technology from Purdue University, a Master of Arts in career and technical education from Ball State University, and a Master of Science in engineering technology from Trine University. His professional experience includes working with companies such as Bradbury & Associates, Firestone Building Products, Impex Corporation, Minkus Construction Corp. and TruTech Design, Inc.
He has received multiple awards from the Indiana/Illinois section of the American Society for Engineering Education, most recently earning Outstanding Campus Representative honors. He also has received several McKetta teaching awards while at Trine, including the Professor Gerald H. Moore Overall Excellence in Teaching Award in 2014.
A United States Marine Corps veteran, Trusty serves as faculty advisor for Trine’s Air Force ROTC.
A team of Trine University master of physician assistant studies (MPAS) defeated other physician programs around the state to win the Student Challenge Bowl at the Indiana Association of Physician Assistants (IAPA) conference.
Staff from Education One, Trine University’s charter school authorizer, attended the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from Oct. 27-29.
Members of the public are invited to join Trine University faculty, staff and students in exploring, discussing and playing board and video games during the annual Art of Games event on Nov. 18.