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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — ������Ƶ has appointed Dr. Patrick Rouse as its new vice president of advanced manufacturing, engineering and applied Science. Dr. Rouse brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in higher education, defense, and aerospace, with a strong focus on manufacturing and engineering program development.

In this statewide leadership role, Dr. Rouse will oversee ������Ƶ’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science. He will guide the development of academic programs and skills-based training aligned with Indiana’s evolving workforce needs and key industries, including the college’s first-in-the-nation .

“Dr. Rouse’s strategic vision and passion for student success will be a tremendous asset to ������Ƶ,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of ������Ƶ. “His leadership will enhance our workforce programs and elevate the role ������Ƶ plays in preparing the talent pipeline for one of Indiana’s key industry sectors.”

Dr. Rouse most recently served as director of workforce and continuing education for the engineering and advanced technology program at Macomb Community College in Michigan. There, he managed a $32 million budget including grants and contracts and led a team of 40 faculty and staff. He partnered with more than 400 global companies to serve over 3,200 students through industry-aligned workforce development programs. He also played a key role in positioning Macomb as a Department of Defense contractor and launched the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Training Initiative to meet specialized workforce needs in the defense sector. Dr. Rouse worked closely with the Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT), a National Science Foundation-funded center housed at Macomb, to drive electric vehicle workforce initiatives tied to Michigan’s mobility goals. 

Dr. Rouse previously served as program operations manager for engineering, manufacturing and industrial technologies at Oakland Community College, where he collaborated with faculty to modernize curricula and align programs with rapidly evolving industry standards. 

“My goal is to train individuals and industry at the pace of technological innovation by listening, learning and creating customized training that opens doors to high-demand careers,” Rouse said. “I believe in building pathways that not only meet workforce needs but empower students from every background to thrive.”

Dr. Rouse is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He holds a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education in higher education leadership, as well as a Bachelor of Science in business administration, all from Liberty University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Michigan.

“I see tremendous opportunity to deepen ������Ƶ’s proactive engagement with industry and community partners,” Rouse said. “By aligning programs with real-time workforce demands, we can offer students meaningful, accessible pathways into Indiana’s most critical and emerging industries.”

For more information about ������Ƶ’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Applied Science, visit .