Conference Session

Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part I: Non-traditional Learning Methods and Expanding Student Markets

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ioan Gelu Ionas, University of Missouri; Matthew A. Easter, University of Missouri; William H. Miller, University of Missouri, Columbia; Gayla M. Neumeyer, University of Missouri Research Reactor; Valerie Deitz Taylor, Center for Energy Workforce Development; Gwen K. Weakley, Kansas City Power & Light

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-5098: THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEPLOYMENT OFAN ONLINE, PORTABLE, BLENDED COURSE FOR THE ENERGY IN-DUSTRY USING OPEN-SOURCE TOOLS: TECHNOLOGICAL, LOGIS-TIC, AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN ISSUESDr. Ioan Gelu Ionas, University of Missouri Ioan Gelu Ionas is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri. He received his Ph.D. in information science and learning technologies from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He also holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering, an M.B.A. degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a Ph.D. in management from the University of Sibiu, Romania. Ionas has taught for more than 10 years in engineering, business, and education and co-authored several books and book

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development and Distance Learning Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

organizationsunderstand they must prepare employees to compete in the global economy, to meet and exceedservice expectations, to adjust to changing roles and new technologies, and to respond to currentand future global pressures. Continuing education and training is no longer considered a cost tocut, but rather an investment to attract and retain the best workforce7. From Rose-Hulman’sperspective, it is also a way to stay connected with practicing professionals and be aware of theircurrent needs. Thus, continuing education promotes excellence in fulfilling the on-campuseducational mission by helping to assure that curricula, materials and delivery techniques areappropriate for the challenges that will be faced by the Institute’s graduates.To paraphrase Jim