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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1489: CAPACITY AND RESOURCE PLANNING FOR ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTDaniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology Daniel P. Johnson is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the past Program Chair for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and teaches courses in manufacturing operations, automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing and operations strategy. Prior to joining the MMET/PS Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program and Engineering Manager for the Center for Integrated

Conference Session

Faculty Development and Research in ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Khan, DeVry University

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Engineering Technology

-Assessment Model for Developing an Effective Professional Development Plan AbstractThe exponential rate of technological advances and the convergence of scientificknowledge are remaking the world. As the pace of change becomes faster with every newtechnological revolution, a new paradigm is required in the domains of teaching andlearning. Teaching in today’s world requires new approaches to instruction. Theconvergence of multiple-disciplines has put new demands on educators as well onstudents. As technology leapfrogs and new technological domains evolve, it becomesincreasingly important for faculty to keep current with the new and emergingtechnologies. The global marketplace requires students to possess an

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

senior exitsurvey. Each assessment tool is discussed in relation to the criteria (or metric used),results, and use of the results for continuous improvement. Techniques to assist ingathering the data, such as the use of online survey tools are presented to lessen theburden on the assessment team, as well as plans for the future.IntroductionThe MET and EET programs were evaluated during a site visit in October, 2005 whileseeking reaccreditation of their respective programs by ABET-TAC. The ABET responseafter the 2006 Summer Meeting was to accredit the programs to September 30, 2008, andrequire that a request be made to ABET by January 31, 2007 for a reaccreditation reportevaluation. Also, a report describing the actions taken to correct the

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

issues. Those thathave no practical value or that merely serve the short term needs of an industry sponsor are notsuitable. Another challenge is setting the scope of work and level of difficulty to be appropriatefor ET seniors. Successful project management among the team members and their relationshipto the faculty and external sponsors requires an array of communication and soft skills.Resources must be factored into the planning process: e.g. fabrication capabilities, technicalsupport and/or the cost of purchased components/services. In small teaching institutions, theabove issues are especially critical and must be carefully weighed.This paper discusses the structure, approach and evolution of capstone projects within ourCollege. It compares

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

include internal and external faculty, agencies sponsorships and industrial advisors. • Create a student project team. • Write an initial project proposal that has to be approved by the faculty advisor • Develop a conceptual design, a project management plan, and to write a formal project proposal • Take the design from paper to an implemented prototype product. • Present the final prototype in a professional presentation and demonstration.The first semester of the senior design course has four primary objectives. • To learn the fundamentals of an engineering project management and development such as project research. • To write a project proposal, identify

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Omar Zia, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

accreditationefforts. Since the Engineering Technology programs were up for re-accreditation within thesame time frame as the SACS visit, it was decided that the coordinator would work in concertwith the affected Deans, and their Department Chairs, to co-ordinate their re-accreditationefforts. This individual worked diligently in trying to establish policies and procedures forachieving a successful outcome. However, due to the sheer volume of effort required and thefact that the faculty member had other responsibilities, the administration decided to hire a fulltime individual with the title of Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning during the2007-2008 academic year. Part of the responsibilities for this individual was to take over theduties of

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raju Dandu, Kansas State University, Salina

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Engineering Technology

retention of students to degree achievement. o Promote the ELITE Scholarship project, especially to underrepresented groups. o Identify and maintain a pool of eligible students to pursue careers in engineering technology. Goal 3. Improve student support programs at institutions of higher education. o Assist scholarship recipients with academic advising, career planning, and student support services. o Facilitate mentoring and engage students in personal and professional development activities. Goal 4. Increase numbers of well educated and skilled employees in technical areas of national need. o Assist students with preparation in career

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Raresh Pascali, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

maintaining laboratories needed in the first 2 years; and (4)Engineering departments can better focus on advanced/graduate level education with betterutilization of professorial staff.This article examines 2-year common curriculum templates for Electrical/Computer ET andElectrical/Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical ET programsbased on CDIO, and summarizes preliminary assessment results of the proposed educationalmodel collected from industry participants. The templates assume a full-time course of study in4 semesters after which the student selects to either complete a BS in Engineering Technology in2 additional years, or transfer to an Engineering degree plan which may be 2-, 3-, or 4-yearslong. Both plans are assumed to

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management.Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte DR. CHUNG-SUK CHO is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Engineering Technology. His teaching and research focus on project scope definition, pre-project planning, sustainable construction, project administration, construction safety, construction simulation, and project management. He has prior teaching experience at North Carolina A&T State University in construction management and working experience with Fluor Corporation as a project manager

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

focusing on the assessment results includingdirect and indirect measurements with special emphasis on the evaluation used to testeffectiveness in terms of course objectives and learning outcomes. Furthermore, we emphasizedthree main issues for implementing course improvement plans: course reorganization, whichincludes a discussion on why there was a need for course redesign and how it affects studentperformance; development of assessment tools, which describes the mechanisms used for courseassessment including the use of a course-level outcomes form (CLO), a continuous improvementefforts form (CIE), and a student course outcome form (SCO); and, finally, the implementationof the continuous improvement plan, which describes the results of the

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Johnson, Purdue University; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Aeronautical Engineering Technology program has senior level capstone courses thatintegrate knowledge gained through undergraduate courses. Three of these capstone coursesrequire the students to plan, design, build, test, and implement product or process improvements.Faculty members have designed these courses in the curriculum to focus students on productdesign and process improvement. The courses use Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology andtechniques as a structured approach to problem-solving, product design, and processimprovement. This combination of design project experience and LSS knowledge is anadvantage for graduates seeking careers in aerospace and aviation, as the LSS methodology iswidely used across multiple disciplines to achieve dramatic

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego; Lal Tummala, San Diego State University

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Engineering Technology

. Typical expectations from Page 14.1185.6 research active faculty is: 50% teaching, 40% 5 research, and 10% serviceWorkload AssessmentFaculty members are generally assessed in three areas: (i) teaching, (ii) scholarship, and (iii)service, and faculty members are typically asked to develop a Faculty Development Plansummarizing the planned work for a given academic year. This plan (at NU, for example) isapproved by the

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

assessed during fall of 2009, and the assessment data together with plans to improve andextend the future efforts in this area will be reported at a subsequent conference.IntroductionJust-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) is a pedagogical system comprised of two elements: classroomactivities that promote active learning and World Wide Web (WWW) resources that are used toenhance the classroom component. This teaching and learning strategy combines use of theWWW with a collaborative learning environment to improve student learning of and attitudestoward various content areas.The JiTT system is based on web-based preparatory assignments (typically quizzes) that are duea few hours before class. The students complete these assignments at their own pace, and

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant Richards, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

allowed to select the type of project,create specifications and develop test plans. Students were then grouped into teams that weremaintained throughout the course.The project initially progressed slowly as students selected overall specifications, determinedfunctional blocks and developed block designs. Weekly project team meetings required teams tocommunicate their progress and any discoveries to the remaining teams. As the projectprogressed, initial designs and test criteria were updated to reflect student discoveries relating tocomponents, manufacturing and measuring capabilities. All specifications, test procedures, anddesigns for the entire project were completed individually by each team and submitted to allother teams. Submissions were

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Sanger, Western Carolina University; Chip Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

first course in the sequence seeks to give the students the tools of project management (PM),present those tools within the context of the process of new product development (PD) and applyboth PM and PD to their senior capstone project, which develops a new product. The goals of thecourse are to provide: 1) a learning opportunity that requires out of the box thinking andresolving an open ended problem, 2) an in-depth exposure to the use of project managementtools and software; 3) a real experience using these tools to plan and control a project; and 4) theplanning and structure for the senior integrated design project. The class uses Microsoft Project©as the software tool for scheduling and project planning. Each of the basic PM tools is

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Jackson Sherion, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Department of Department of Industrial and Information & Construction Computer Engineering Production Computer Management Science (planned ’06) Systems Technology B.S. Systems D e • Construction • Industrial Technology • Information & • Computer Science

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. Project Plan LabVIEW, provided by NI (National Instruments), is a powerful industrial popular graphical development environment developed on a novel concept of virtual instrumentation. Targeted for the educational market, NI provides a design and prototyping platform called ELVIS (Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite). With such a multi-functional platform, as well as many third-party compatible products, the same platform can be used in a wide variety of subjects including circuit, electronics, digital logic, network analysis, digital hardware, robotics, control, microcontroller, mixed-signal, DSP, etc. Based on the consistent platform of ELVIS and consistent programming environment of LabVIEW, a sequence of lab

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

curriculum. Some of the exercises and assignments used by theauthor will now be discussed.Chalkboard Sketches and Student Note-TakingThe author uses the chalkboard extensively in teaching courses in soil mechanics, foundations,and structural analysis and design. In taking class notes, students are sketching free bodydiagrams, soil and foundation cross-sections, beam and column cross-sections, and sketchesshowing layout of reinforcing steel in concrete members, and structural floor plan layout andbuilding cross-sections. When presenting material requiring complex sketches, handouts areentirely appropriate, but if the sketch is not too complex, a hand-drawn sketch on the chalkboardis used. This keeps students active in note-taking, sketch preparation

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Technology

support of a mining plan.5. Graduates apply ventilation technology, roof control technology, and electrical and mechanical systems for support of mining operation.6. Graduates stay current professionally.The program outcomes for the Mining Engineering Technology program are:1. Students demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mining engineering;2. Students identify, analyze, and solve technical problems;3. Students effectively communicate by written oral and graphical means;4. Students function effectively independently, as well as on teams;5. Students conduct standardized field testing in the mining environment and apply results.6. Students clearly

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

programs towards product/system development. While the Programs will always delivera well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for general careers in the Electronics andTelecommunication industries; the faculty believes, like many other programs, in the importanceof producing graduates that understand innovation and entrepreneurship as well as thetechnical/engineering fundamentals.1,2 For this reason, the curriculum has been changed overtime to provide students with the requisite technical expertise and a strong background in projectmanagement that allows them to understand the planning process behind product and systemdevelopment. Since 2002, the Programs have refined their capstone design course sequence torequire all students to: form a

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Sebastian Bawab, Old Dominion University; Timothy Coats, NSWCCD; Hesham Nassar, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

this problem, the nextstage of the development is to build a large 6-DOF Stewart Simulator.References 1. Beer, F., “Mechanics for Engineering Dynamics”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1987. 2. Wang, B., “Impact Model for Motions of a High-speed Planning Boat in Regular Waves”, Journal of the Page 14.1114.10 Chinese Institute of Engineers, v 7, n 3, p 197-206, July, 1984. 3. Blank, R., “Field Test Results Prove GPS Performance and Utility”, IEEE PLANS, Position Location and Navigation Symposium, 1986, p 287-296.4. Tsujita, T., “Analysis of Nailing Task Motion for a Humanoid robot”, International Conference on

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chao Li, Florida A&M University; G. Thomas Bellarmine, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Leon Prosper, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

of wireless/mobile technology inclassroom instruction to improve teaching and learning. A wireless LAN (Local Area Network)composed of Tablet PCs was setup. Special interactive software was installed. The platform todeliver some of the EET (Electronics Engineering Technology) courses was developed. TheseEET courses were redesigned to adapt to the new system. Evaluations from the students showedthat they are learning more and concentrating on the subject matter. They overwhelmingly gavepositive feedback to this new instructional system. Feedback from all the instructors is positiveas well. We plan to include more courses using this new system in the future.IntroductionOne of the challenges facing faculty in Electronics Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Lei Jiang, Donghua University; Darayan Shahryar, Texas Southern University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University

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Engineering Technology

laboratories development practices.Architecture of VR-LabThe system block diagram of the VR-Lab which is under development in the authors’department is shown in Figure 1. The functionality of the server is to work as the webpublisher, the lab scheduler, as well as the data and database manger. The workstationsare used to execute the users’ requirements and control the lab devices such as the NIEducational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI-ELVIS) and control plan toconduct the experiments. The camera will let the users see the system response in realtime. The users can then use the client computer to do the experiments in virtual andremote way. Page

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Harding, Purdue University; Benjamin Scott, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

of the ammplifier and DVD D player are routed too the front patch p panel. Allcomponeent and speak ker connections are madde at the fronnt panel so coomponents can c be swapppedin and ouut easily. Fo or instance, inn the ampliffier lab of ouur Power Eleectronics classs we plan toocompare student-buillt amplifiers with the CT T-410. For thhe baseline test t the outpputs of the DVDplayer arre connected to the CT-4410 inputs, annd its outputts are conneccted to the sppeakers. Thhen,the cablinng is

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-365: CREATING AN ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTJohn Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Internship Coordinator for the Department of Technology at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include Power and Energy Processing, Applied Process Control Engineering, Automation, Fluid Power, and Facility Planning. Page 14.380.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Creating an Active Learning EnvironmentThe participants populating our schools are becoming more diverse. They are

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Engineering Technology

both technical and non-technical skills in solving problems are required in baccalaureate programs but are optional for associate degree programs.Some other minor changes in other areas of the general criteria are also being proposed. Forexample, Criterion 6, Faculty, in the current criteria states that “The program must have aneffective professional development plan for its faculty.” This has frequently been interpreted tomean that there must be a formal written faculty development plan. This requirement has beenmodified to say “The program must demonstrate that the faculty is engaged in professionaldevelopment activities that support the field of instruction and the program educationalobjectives.” It was felt that the important

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Spang, Burlington County College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

entrants to the workforce lack skills essential to job success, skills that employersexpect young people to already possess. This report particularly notes that employers surveyedsee the educational system as primarily responsible for workforce readiness, and acknowledgesthe great role that parents play in instilling in their children the importance of learning, work, andcareer.The needs of industry for skilled technologistsA one-day Planning Conference with some of New Jersey’s manufacturing representatives washeld in order to engage industry partners and learn from them their views regarding the mostimportant skills for new engineering technology graduates to possess. New Jersey workforcedevelopment professionals, administrators, faculty, and

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs,” Technology Accreditation Commission, ABET, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, 2007.[2] G. Rogers, “Establishing Timelines and Responsiblities – An Example,” From Assessment Planning Flow Chart©2004, Gloria M. Rogers, Ph.D[3] Rogers, G., Surveys and Questionaires: Do They Measure Up?. Assessment Tips With Gloria Rogers, Communications Link is a publication of ABET Inc; retrieved from www.abet.org , January 2008.[4] G. Rogers, “Direct and Indirect Assessments: What Are They Good For?,” Community Matters, August 2006. Page 14.1211.7 Appendix A: Alumni Survey

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

actual product. It might be an open-ended multidisciplinary team project involvingdesign, analysis, or application with results presented in a written report in specified format. Inmany programs students also present their projects in public forum. In this type of project,students must be able to apply technical tools and skills to develop a solution for the chosenproblem. To plan and track their progress, the students often use project management tools.Beyond the stated objective of the project, in the process the students also learn the importance Page 14.193.2of professional behavior, engineering ethics, role of a team member, need for

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

planned for the classroom sessions.Students will replicate a pilot production process that turns a raw feedstock into a usefulnanotechnology product, such as (1) nanoparticles for biomedical applications, and (2) ananostructured solar cell. Each process step will be characterized, either by in-situ, real-timemethods or by analysis of samples of intermediary or final product (Figure 1). Thesemeasurements will be used to generate data for Six Sigma analysis and statistical process control.We emphasize the production of a commercially useful product so that end-user quality issuesand value-added features can be incorporated into the Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. in situ, real- in situ, real