Conference Session

Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica Jovanovic, Trine University; Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University; M. Brian Thomas P.E., Trine University; R. Thomas Trusty II, Trine University

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International

andafter the program8.The main focus of this study-abroad program is not language skills. It is about developing newskills in students through interaction with international engineering students in an internationalsetting, visiting foreign companies, and interaction with faculty from a host institution.Therefore, students will communicate on English with their peers and host faculty. By travellingwith Serbian engineering students and faculty to the other countries, they will be exposed toSerbian culture through the whole program.Course Syllabus and Program HandbookDepending of their area of study, the students will be involved in projects with local students inone of the following courses: Mechatronics; Home Automation; Programmable Logic

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech; Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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International

itself as the main event; it was the primary focus for the students inrelation to the RSAP experience. Assessment practice suggests that findings from the study need to be utilized to makeadjustments in curriculum or common program practices in order to help close the loop orfacilitate the continuous improvement process. Based on the results from this particular study,revisions were made to the class structure and materials. The syllabus was revised to reflect thedesired goals and outcomes identified as part of the RSAP experience, including a greateremphasis on development of global competencies and related skills. Given the developmentallevel of the students enrolling in RSAP, the course was also revised to discuss leadership skills

Conference Session

Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Brent E. Nelson, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

International

additional competencies. • Sophomore level – All students are required to take a college course entitled “Foundations of Global Leadership” (this course fulfills general education requirements) that addresses the basic principles of leadership, moral/ethical behavior, and global competence. This course has a common syllabus and is taught by faculty across the college. The primary focus is for students to learn and begin to practice leadership within a team and project environment. • Junior and senior levels – Programs are tasked with providing instruction and experiences that will achieve required leadership outcomes. Students are provided opportunities to gain practical experience and to