R. Wane Schneiter, PhD, PE, is Emeritus Dean of the Faculty at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Prior to his appointment as dean, he served as the head of VMI s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and held the Benjamin H. Powell Jr. 36 Professorship in Engineering. His professional engineering activities have included consulting services on environmental issues to a wide array of public and private clients. He holds bachelor of science and doctorate degrees in civil engineering from Utah State University.