Professor 1970-1988

Professor Earl Iselin initially came to the University of Dayton as an instructor in the Industrial Engineering Technology Department in 1970. Three year later he was named Coordinator of Cooperative Education . . . a position he held for eight years. During this period he also taught courses in both the Industrial Engineering Technology and the Electronic Engineering Technology programs. The Co-op program flourished under his direction and the job became more than a half-time assignment. In 1981, he resigned as Coordinator of the Co-op program and turned the reins over to Mr. Eldon Deardorf. Professor Iselin then became a full time member of the Electronic Engineering Technology Faculty. In this department he directed the aircraft component test and evaluation research project under a USAF contract and taught a variety of electronics courses. He occasionally taught courses for other departments as well. He particularly enjoyed the freshman classes where he worked hard to instill the college level of performance and problem solving ability required of students in technology.

Before joining the University, Professor Iselin completed a 25 year career in the U.S. Navy where he served as an Electronics Engineering Officer. During his naval career he served in several assignments-- oceanographic research, sonar design, submarine construction, ship repair, just to name a few! After retiring with the rank of Commander, he started work as a senior electronics engineer with NCR Corporation in Dayton. While at NCR, he picked up the trail of his education by enrolling in the University of Dayton, Engineering Management Program. It was through this association that he became interested in education as a career and resigned his position at NCR to become a full-time faculty member with the University of Dayton.

Professor Iselin’s early education includes bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At UD he was awarded both the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Engineering Management degrees. He claims that one is never too old to go to school!

Retirement is something that Professor Iselin refuses to accept. After retiring from the Navy, NCR, and UD, he continues to be more active than ever. He now works on a part-time basis for the University’s Office of Continuing Education for the School of Engineering. He is a Director of Program Development with the responsibility for organizing short courses on various engineering topics. Professor Iselin’s interest in teaching is still very evident as he volunteers much of his time for tutoring EET majors in various courses. His dedication to the students has earned him the respect and admiration he deserves.

The EET faculty, staff, and students still consider Professor Iselin an active member of the EET department. He very frequently teaches courses in devices and circuits. He maintains very close ties with the department and is always willing to get involved with academic and social activities. Professor (Cmdr.) Iselin is an excellent sailor and loves to sail. He sponsors a sailing party for the EET students, staff, and faculty each year at Kiser Lake Sailing Club.