Conference Session

Using Cooperative Education to Validate ABET Criteria

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Griffin, Texas A&M University; David McMahon, Texas A&M University; Martha Marberry, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

position Not applicable to this position Not applicable to this position Possesses the broad education necessary to Recognition of the need for and an ability to Understanding of professional and ethical understand the importance of engineering engage in life-long learning. responsibilities. solutions in a global/societal context. Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Average

Conference Session

Revitalizing Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Stwalley, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

web-based classes in Business Culture, Organizational Structure,Business Communications, Project Management, and Ethics. These courses will be structured toemphasize certain key actions and skill sets identified through the Iowa State University modelof Mickelson, et al 6,7,8 as feeding directly into the competencies of the ABET Criterion III (a-k)outcomes assessment matrix. The unique identity will assist in defining the field of “Practice”,and it will help facilitate scholarly activity within the field. An enhanced academic reputation, a unique identity, and an elevated profile will allow usto compete more aggressively for resources in the university environment. If we are seriousabout getting students more practical experience