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2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Markeya S. Peteranetz; Tareq A. Daher; David Jones; Lance C. Perez; Daniel G. Linzell

tandem with curricular programming to develop its undergraduate students insix core non-technical competencies. These six Complete Engineer® competencies are vitalskills engineers need in today’s dynamic workforce and were identified through a combination ofindustry input and an extensive review of engineering education literature. The result of thisblend of critical technical skills and essential non-technical skills is that our students arepositioned to graduate as well-rounded, successful members of their professions. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 2022 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceLiterature ReviewThe concept of developing students’ “soft skills” in higher education

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2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Heather L. Walker; W. Kent McAllister; Michael W. Mourot; J. Robert Dean; Greg Nesmith; Edgar C. Clausen

mentors fortaking time out of their busy schedules and for sharing their expertise. They felt like they nowhave a better understanding of chemical engineering and their futures after graduation andimproved their soft skills as well.Preparations are currently being made for the second year of the mentoring program. Mentorsfrom the first year of the program will be invited to participate again. After existing mentorshave been given the opportunity to participate again, invitations will be sent to other alumni tocomplete the mentor group. Student participation will again come from the sophomore, juniorand senior classes regardless of whether they participated in 2021-22 or not. As part of planningthe 2022-23 program, the Steering Committee will