Consumer Information Disclosure Form

A uniform website public disclosure form for DETC accredited institutions.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Name of Institution:  Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology

Address:  16 Deep Cove Road

Eastport, ME 04631 USA

Tel: 207-853-6600

Fax: 207-853-6600

Email: info@westlawn.edu

Web: www.westlawn.edu

 

Year Founded:  1930

First Accredited:   Apr. 23, 1971

Next Scheduled Review: Sept. 2011

CEO/Director: Dave Gerr

Accreditation(s) and Agency Contact Information:

                Distance Education and Training Council

www.detc.org

 

Participation in Funding Programs: None

 

MISSION & DESCRIPTION

 

Institution Mission Statement:

·         To provide our students with the skills and knowledge required to build a rewarding career in the profession of yacht and small-craft naval architecture.

·         To support continued growth of the recreational and small-craft marine community through the development of well-trained, safety oriented, boat designers developing better products for the benefit of the boating public.

·         To provide continuing education to marine industry professionals.

 

Areas of Special Focus:

·         Boat and Yacht Design

·         Continuing Education in Marine Technology

 

Description of Institution:

Founded in 1930 Westlawn, is the not-for-profit educational affiliate of the American Boat and Yacht Council (www.abycinc.org), Westlawn's primary function is to assure a continual source of highly skilled boat and yacht designers and marine technicians to the marine industry. A significant portion of the world's boat and yacht designers are Westlawn trained.

The use of the internet provides a wide array of communication opportunities to our students as well as an efficient twenty-first-century method for the faculty to communicate with students.

 

Student Demographic Profile:

Adult learners studying to gain the required skills for careers in the recreational and small-craft boatbuilding industry.

U.S. Students: 60%

International Students: 40%

Some prior college or degrees in other areas: 75%

Already working in the boating industry: 40%

 

PROGRAMS/DEGREES/COURSES/TUITION:

 

Professional Program in Small-Craft Naval Architecture (4 Modules)                                                            

 

U.S. Students

·         Module 1 -  Principles of Small Craft Naval Architecture,  $2680*

·         Module 2 -  Boat and Yacht Design, $2680*

·         Module 3 -  Structural Design & Construction Methods, $2680*

·         Module 4 -   Marine Systems Engineering, $2680*

                        * Low-interest financial-aid-package payment plan available

 

International Students

·         Module 1 -  Principles of Small Craft Naval Architecture,  $2900*

·         Module 2 -  Boat and Yacht Design, $2900*

·         Module 3 -  Structural Design & Construction Methods, $2800*

·         Module 4 -   Marine Systems Engineering, $2900*

                        * Low-interest financial-aid-package payment plan available

 

Continuing Education:

·         Elements of Technical Boat Design, 28 CEUs, $2680* U.S., $2900* International

(Elements of Technical Boat Design was formerly named Yacht Design Lite)

·         Interior Design, 15 CEUs, $595 U.S., $655 International

·         Fiberglass Boatbuilding, 4.5 CEUs, $375 U.S., $412 International

·         Production Methods, 2.5 CEUs, $275 U.S., $310 International

·         Metal Corrosion in Boats, 3.5 CEUs, $395 U.S., $435 International

·         Fuel Systems for Boats, 3.5 CEUs, $395 U.S., $435 International

                                                * Low-interest financial-aid-package payment plan available

 

The three new continuing Education courses are in process for introduction in the near future:

·         Exhaust Systems for Boats

·         Drivetrain Systems for Boats

·         Rudders and Steering Systems

 

Scholarships Available:

·         Owens Scholarship, For Excellence in Design

·         Taylor Made Scholarship, For Students in the Boating Industry

·         Hargrave Scholarship, For Modules 3 & 4, For Excellence in Design

·         Island Packet Scholarship, For Module 2, For Excellence in Design

 

SUCCESS INDICATORS

 

Average Completion Rate for Students:  82%

                *Average of all courses – 2009 census

 

*Percentage of Students Surveyed Who Responded that they –

·         Achieved their learning goals?  98 %

·         Would recommend the institution to a friend? 94 %

·         Were satisfied with their studies? 94 %

                                                *Based on 2009 surveys

 

OPTIONAL ITEMS

 

Distinguished Alumni:

                See listing at Distinguished Alumni & Alumni Gallery

                               

Distinguished Faculty:

                Dave Gerr, Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects

                Author of:

Propeller Handbook

The Elements of Boat Strength

The Nature of Boats

Boat Mechanical Systems Handbook

                Norman Nudelman, 2005 Recipient of the Marine Education

Award in recognition of a Lifetime of Excellence and

Achievement in Marine Education.

 

Alumni Success:

See Alumni Design Gallery and listing of successful alumni at

Distinguished Alumni, Alumni Gallery , and Testimonials