Ilka M. Balk, Director of Engineering Co-op and International Programs in the UK College of Engineering, was recently named Chair-Elect of the Co-operative and Experiential Education Division of the American Society for Engineering Education. She will assume her responsibilities as Chair in February, 2012. Balk served as Secretary of the division from 2009-2011.

The Experiential Education Division has approximately 200 members representing industry, education and government. The division will also organize the next Conference on Industry and Education Collaboration.

Congratulations, Ilka, on this influential appointment!