Conference Session

Innovation in Diversity and Inclusivity

Collection

2016 EDI

Authors

Sharon A. Jones P.E., University of Portland

: % of URM studentscompared to 10-year average of 18% 40 35 30 25 20 Total % 15 10 5 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Increases based on intentional actions…• Curricular & co-curricular changes • from 0 to 3 unrestricted electives • study abroad programs within a 4-year graduation plan • from competitive to cooperative first-year design project focused on assistive design technologies • multi-disciplinary senior design capstone option for all majors • ethics across the curriculum • extremely strong SWE student chapter• Retention program for “at-risk” students • any first- or second-year student in good academic standing, but behind cohort … typically starting in pre-calculus

Conference Session

ABET Innovations

Collection

2016 EDI

Authors

Michael K. J. Milligan P.E., ABET; Joseph L Sussman, ABET; Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sarah A Rajala, Iowa State University

Tagged Topics

ABET

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