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Document Type
Video
Abstract
Dr. Andrew W. Revay, Jr., recounts his distinguished career at the Florida Institute of Technology, beginning with his arrival in 1967 as an associate professor of electrical engineering. He details his rapid progression through various leadership roles, including Department Head of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Dean of Science and Engineering, and ultimately, Vice President for Academic Affairs, a position he held until his retirement in 2001.
Dr. Revay provides a vivid picture of the university's early days, describing a small, ambitious campus reliant on part-time professional faculty. He chronicles the critical steps taken to establish academic credibility, including the rigorous and ultimately successful push for ECPD (now ABET) accreditation for the engineering programs, a process championed by founding president Dr. Jerome Keuper. He reflects on his pivotal role in developing faculty governance structures such as the Faculty Senate and establishing policies for promotion, teaching awards, and an ombudsman system.
The interview also covers Dr. Revay's contributions to the genesis of Florida Tech's off-campus and international programs, the evolution of the university's research capabilities, and his interactions with students and faculty. He concludes with advice for future generations, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving skills for students and the unique opportunity for faculty to make a significant impact at an institution like Florida Tech.
Publication Date
2008
Recommended Citation
Revay, Andrew W. Jr. and Taylor, Robert, "Florida Tech Pioneer Interview Dr. Andrew Revay" (2008). Oral History Videos. 8.
https://repository.fit.edu/oh_videos/8
Transcription of Interview- Revay
Comments
Executive Summary and Transcript submitted by Dr. Gordon Patterson.