Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade Inside the Classroom (1675)

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Deborah M. Mechtel, United States Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators (NEE)

Session 1675 Lessons Learned by a Novice Engineering Educator: Introducing a Cooperative Learning Technique to an Introductory Engineering Class Deborah M. Mechtel United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland ABSTRACTOne challenge novice engineering educators face is teaching students who have varying levels ofprior engineering experience or ability. A new variation of cooperative learning was introducedto meet this challenge. Cooperative learning techniques and lessons learned from this class maybe

Conference Session

Promotion and Tenure

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

James R. Alexander, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Donald D. Harter, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Jerry W. Samples, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators (NEE)

path is different but requiresplanning and careful management just as it does in the research institutions. The key to successis a fast start that eliminates the first year syndrome, where satisfaction over landing a job buoysthe new professor until the realization hits that this is a small step in a lifetime career.This paper addresses the fast start from three levels; Vice President for Academic Affairs(VPAA), Director of Engineering Technology, and the new Professor. It addresses the planproposed by the VPAA, the execution of that plan by the Director, and the efforts of theProfessor to accomplish the myriad of tasks that will help in the tenure process. It involves directcommunication among the group, and a mentoring plan to assist the new