Conference Session

California on the Move: A Robust Array of Student Success Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

centered, andcommunity centered activities [15] is designed to develop the self-efficacy of community collegestudents that participate, specifically as it relates to research skills.MethodologyA mixed-methods approach using formative and summative evaluation measures was used toassess impact of the summer experience on students’ self-efficacy specifically as it pertains to Page 24.1227.3research. A pre-survey was administered to the students one week prior to their arrival on theBerkeley campus. The survey included questions to solicit information on: degree aspirations,knowledge about the admissions process for enrollment at a four-year institution

Conference Session

A Focus on Non-Traditional Students and Non-Traditional Course Delivery Methods

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Armineh Noravian, San Francisco State University; Patricia Irvine, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

. Strategies for facilitating self-directed learning: A process for enhancing human resource development. Human Resource Development Quarterly 2, 3–12 (1991).19. Dannels, D. P. Learning to be professional technical classroom discourse, practice, and professional identity construction. Journal of Business and Technical Communication 14, 5–37 (2000).20. Umphress, D. A., Hendrix, T. D. & Cross, J. H. Software process in the classroom: the Capstone project experience. IEEE Software 19, 78–81 (2002).21. Dunlap, J. C. Problem-based learning and self-efficacy: How a capstone course prepares students for a profession. ETR&D 53, 65–83 (2005).22. Gupta, J. N. D. & Wachter, R. M. A capstone course in the information

Conference Session

California on the Move: A Robust Array of Student Success Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick P Rentsch, Cañada College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

design improvements to the apparatus, manufactured a set ofthe devices to outfit a laboratory classroom at the university, and helped define instructionalmethods and learning outcomes for a mechatronics laboratory curriculum. In addition todeveloping research skills among participants, three years of implementation of the program havealso been successful in strengthening students' identity as engineers, in increasing student interestto further engage in research activities, and in enhancing student self-efficacy for successfullytransferring to a four-year university, completing a baccalaureate degree in engineering, andpursuing a graduate degree.1. IntroductionEfforts to remain competitive internationally in engineering and technology require a