Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; David Gute, Tufts University; John Durant, Tufts University

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International

AC 2008-1946: ENHANCING ENGINEERING EDUCATION: LEARNING TOSOLVE PROBLEMS THROUGH SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTSMary McCormick, Tufts University Mary McCormick is currently pursuing her Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University. Her current research interest is in the development of assessment methodologies to measure the educational benefits of experiential learning.Chris Swan, Tufts UniversityDouglas Matson, Tufts UniversityDavid Gute, Tufts UniversityJohn Durant, Tufts University Page 13.542.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Enhancing

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan University; Albert Peng, Central Michgian University; Yanjia Sun, Central Michigan University

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International

bachelor’s degree program if they have successfully completedthe first two years of coursework at the program site. This paper discusses the curriculum,faculty recruitment, program management, transfer options, and the commitment required fromboth schools for this joint program.IntroductionCentral Michigan University (CMU) in the U.S. and Shanghai Institute of Technology (SIT) inChina executed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2000 to promote internationalundergraduate and graduate educations and to strengthen academic exchanges and cooperationbetween the two universities. After extensive communication and discussion between the twoschools, they entered a Memorandum of Agreement in 2002 to expand their relationship. Underthis agreement, a joint four