College of Technology

WELCOME FROM THE DEAN, MIKE GEHRICH
mgehrich@vinu.edu • 812-888-5308 Vincennes Campus • 317-381-6016 Indianapolis Campus
Architecture

Program Coordinator
Anna Bowens
Automation Technology

Department Chair
Tim Hedrick
Automotive Technology

Department Chair
Bill Butler
Aviation Technology

Department Chair
Jason Napier
Collision Repair

Department Chair
Roger Kiser
Construction

Department Chair
Rich Welage
Diesel Tech

Department Chair
Jeramy Smith
Electronics

Department Chair
H. Denise Davis
John Deere

Department Chair
Chad Hill
Precision Machining

Department Chair
Jonathan Vennard
Product Design & Production Processes

Department Chair
Surveying

Department Chair
Jessica Hess
Technology BS Programs

Department Chair
Megan Unversaw
Welding

Program Chair
Scott Cooksey
Technology Labs

Center for Applied Robotics & Automation (CARA)
4,050 sq. ft. facility with 12 collaborative robots, smart grippers, and custom stations for programming, maintenance, and integration training.

Hurco Advanced CNC Machining Technology Center
2,330 sq. ft. lab with 17 CNC mills/lathes, Mastercam software, synthetic coolant systems, and upcoming CNC laser marking/cutting system.

Additive Manufacturing & Reverse Engineering Center
2,930 sq. ft. space with 3D printers (powder, filament, resin, metal), digitizers, and scanners for prototyping and reverse engineering.

John Deere Ag Tech Lab
Hands‑on training with John Deere equipment, diagnostics, hydraulics, diesel engines, and electronic controls, plus summer internships.

Diesel Technology Lab
Full‑scale diesel service bays with diagnostic tools for engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, drivetrains, and power generation systems.

Product Design & Production Processes Lab
CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), manual drafting, 3D printing, laser scanning, and reverse engineering for real‑world product development.

Gene Haas Training & Education Center (Lebanon)
Satellite facility with 10 cobots for workforce training in automation and robotics, supporting Indiana’s manufacturing sector.

Aviation Technology Hangar
Hands‑on training facility for aviation maintenance, including turbine and piston engines, airframes, and avionics systems.