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Three Examples of a New Industry-authored Flexible Plan B.S. Degree

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: R. Andrew Schaffer, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; John Carlson, Red Gold
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #22939Three Examples of a New Industry-authored Flexible Plan B.S. DegreeDr. R. Andrew Schaffer, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Andy Schaffer is Associate Dean for Statewide at Purdue Polytechnic Institute, one of 10 academic col- leges at Purdue University. Andy oversees the nine Location Polytechnic Statewide, which serves ap- proximately 1,200 Purdue students outside of Purdue’s main campus. He also is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology.John Carlson, Red Gold Four generations of the Reichart family have been producing premium quality tomato products since 1942, when it began producing

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Experiences, Issues, and Reflections of School-Enterprise Joint Training in Chinese Mainland under the Vision of PETOE Strategy: An Empirical Study Based on Small-N Cases

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Hang Zhang, Beihang University; Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

Education, Tsinghua University. He is interested in higher education ad- ministration as well as engineering education. Now his research interest focuses on the quality assurance in higher education, particularly quality assurance in engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Experiences, Issues and Reflections of School-Enterprise Joint Training in Chinese Mainland under the Vision of PETOE Strategy: An Empirical Study Based on Small-N CasesAbstractThe Plan for Educating and Training Outstanding Engineers Plan (PETOE) is one of themajor reform projects initiated by the Ministry of Education of China, as well as one of themajor initiatives to

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Competitiveness Reviews for Assessing Program Needs

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ali Ahmad, Louisiana Community and Technical College System-MEPOL; Willie Eugene Smith Sr., Louisiana Community and Technical College System
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

completing an online questionnaire • Review documentation (e.g., website, facility layout, organizational structure, etc.) • A facilitated on-site discussion • A facility walk-through • A detailed report that includes observations and recommendations Figure 1. CR Assessment ProcessDuring the on-site facilitated session, the following topic areas are discussed (abridged): • History o General information o Reasons for being successful o Strategic plan • Marketing/Sales o Recent sales numbers o Weaknesses, threats, and opportunities o Strategic marketing plan • Customers o Primary customers/profiles o International business

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Introduction of Semiconductor Test Engineering into the BSEE Curriculum

Conference Session: Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas, Tyler
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

year plan to integrate practicallaboratories in semiconductor testing at all levels of the BSEE curriculum. Past approaches havetraditionally implemented a single technical elective in the senior year. The proposed approach isunique in this regard as the conjecture is that introducing laboratories in semiconductor testacross the curriculum is more effective. An outline of this plan and its rationale along withexpected program outcomes are described in this paper. The experience in the first year of thisplan, including design of the interface electronics, implementation of the first two laboratoryprojects, and interactions with applications engineers, are also discussed.IntroductionAs an increasing number of transistors continue to be

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Construction Engineering Students Cognitive Apprenticeship Approach

Conference Session: College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brandon M. Fulk P.E., Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Seyedali Ghahari, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Kyubyung Kang, Purdue University, West Lafayette (Construction Engineering and Management); Makarand Hastak P.E., Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

Construction Engineering and Management (2007- Present) as well as Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University. He has been involved with the construction industry for over 30 years where he has conducted research, taught, and assisted industry in the area of construction engineering and management including disaster risk reduction, infrastructure management, cost control, project management decision-making, risk management, and strategic plan- ning. As a Fellow of the American Council on Education (cohort of 2013-14), he spent one year working closely with the senior leadership at Cornell University to understand the various facets of Hybrid RCM budget, engaged institution, and Public-Private Partnership in

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A methodology for civil engineering technology senior capstone projects with public, private, and federal agency collaboration to assist underserved communities

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bryan Knakiewicz, Savannah State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #20603A methodology for civil engineering technology senior capstone projects withpublic, private, and federal agency collaboration to assist underserved com-munitiesDr. Bryan Knakiewicz, Savannah State University Dr. Knakiewicz has seven years of field experience as an Interior Systems Estimator, Construction Crew Supervisor, Municipal Engineer/Inspector, and small business owner. As an Engineer and Inspector for the Village of Dundee, MI from 2006-2010, he managed projects relating to the design, construction, and reconstruction of subdivisions, roadways, public utilities, and site plans, including the Village of

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Mobile Applications Development in Senior Design Capstone Courses

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

developmentof professional skills required for working in industry. Finally, the emphasis of user-centereddesign, the user experience and emphasis on implementing a user-interface first before the back-end programming was found to be important to the success of a mobile project. Based on thisbackground, the mobile projects in our Capstone courses focused on using a team-basedapproach in doing the projects, interacting as closely as possible with the client, using the Agileproject methodology where applicable, and focusing on the user experience and user-interfacemore heavily in the design of the apps.Description of ProjectsProject 1: Sales and Operation Planning Dashboard AppDescription: The goal of this project was to create a mobile app that

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An Example from Construction Safety: Professional Certifications as Potential Drivers of Degree Program Enhancements

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Susan Gallagher, Montana State University; Natalie Marie Villwock-Witte P.E., Western Transportation Institute
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

upon graduation reflect this emphasis.Respondents expected most or all graduates to be able to: identify and assess safety risks (88%);communicate the importance of safety to a broader audience (80%); identify and implementregulatory safety requirements (71%); develop a safety plan (66%); implement a safety plan(63%); and assess the effectiveness of safety measures (59%). These skillsets map back tocompetencies outlined in the ARTBA certification exam blueprint and reveal that some topicsgain more emphasis at the degree level than others.The authors utilize survey results to develop recommendations on how professional certificationsin general can be used by education providers as “industry benchmarks” to drive curriculumdevelopment. In

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How May Adjuncts with Practical Experience Enrich Engineering Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Positive Outcome

Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Waddah Akili, Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

graduates, co-op activities, and potential development ofcollaborative research programs. Unfortunately, adjuncts are marginalized by the academicsystems in place today; and their contributions to the academic process are undervalued. Next,the paper reports on the success story of an adjunct, a practitioner with good credentials, who“teamed-up” with a “full-time” faculty, in an attempt to bring the practice to 4 thyear students in ageotechnical/ foundation engineering class. The success achieved in meeting course objectives,as a result of practitioner’s role, was attributed, in large measure, to proper planning andcoordination that preceded course delivery. Plus, the willingness, experience and abilities of theadjunct in addressing the practice in

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On the Role of Adjuncts in Engineering Education: Developing Practical Courses and Solving Real-World Problems

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Waddah Akili, Iowa State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

the classroom; and, also, in setting up linkages with industry which often leads toemployment opportunities for graduates, co-op activities, and potential development ofcollaborative research programs. Unfortunately, adjuncts are marginalized by the academicsystems in place today; and their contributions to the academic process are undervalued. Next,the paper reports on the success story of an adjunct, a practitioner with good credentials, who“teamed-up” with a “full-time” faculty, in an attempt to bring the practice to 4thyear students in ageotechnical/ foundation engineering class. The success achieved in meeting course objectives,was attributed, in large measure, to proper planning and coordination that preceded coursedelivery. Plus, the

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A Successful Engineering Program-Corporate Partnership

Conference Session: CIP Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

the benefits and challenges of creating a customized ABET-accreditedengineering program and presents a case study of such a development for a large multinationalcompany. A brief review of the engineering program’s structure is provided as it plays animportant role in being able to successfully adapt the degree to the needs of the company. Thecase study explains the university-company planning process, how criteria were developed forthe program design and customized aspects of the degree program. The case study also exploresthe difference in program expectations of the industry partner from those of the University,including student preparation, and how these differences were resolved. The case study showshow the planning process moved from

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Developing Leadership Attitudes and Skills in Working Adult Technical Graduate Students: Research Interview Results with Alumni

Conference Session: Professional Graduate Education and Industry
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ronald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, University of Saint Thomas
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

the definition of leadership and professionalism. At the same time webegan a benchmarking initiative of six other university engineering schools, searching for bestpractices. These benchmarking visits provided ideas that we incorporated into our plan for a newapproach to assessing the effectiveness of our Master of Science in Technology Management(MSTM) program.After considerable discussion and input from employers, students and the Advisory Board, wecreated a new three-part course titled “Leveraging Leadership for a Lifetime” (LLL-I, II, III).This sequence of three one-credit courses, spread throughout the full MSTM degree program,was designed to provide the student with an ongoing close look at herself/himself as a learner, aleader, and the

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College and Industry Partnerships: The Samé, Tanzania Polytechnic, and Weld Quality

Conference Session: Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University; Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

Institute. Current efforts in sustainable knowledge transfer are focused in the planning, design, and construction of a Polytechnic school in rural East Africa (Sam, Tanzania). The project is a collaboration of the people of Sam (Headed by the Catholic Diocese), Cal Poly SLO (headed by Baltimore), NGO (the Mbesese Initiative), and industry (Arup Los Angeles).Dr. Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University Allen C. Estes is a professor and Head for the Architectural Engineering Department at California Poly- technic State University in San Luis Obispo. Until Jan. 2007, Estes was the Director of the Civil En- gineering program at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA). He is a registered Professional Engineer in

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The Pathways Taken by Early Career Professionals and the Factors that Contribute to Pathway Choices

Conference Session: Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cheryl A. Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Katherine E. Winters, Virginia Tech; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

studies.IntroductionEngineering as a profession struggles to retain a robust and diverse workforce. Research inengineering education has shown that students who enter engineering programs do not alwayspersist in earning engineering degrees and even in their senior year are unsure of pathwaysforward 1, 2. Furthermore, even those students that complete their engineering degrees do notalways remain in engineering fields. Developing an understanding of how graduates make earlycareer choices can lead to strategies for supporting choices to remain in engineering professionsincluding both workforce and graduate school choices.Much of the existing research on engineering career choices has focused on undergraduates’intended career plans as they are graduating. For example

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Developing Student-centered Partnerships: Professional Socialization and the Transition to Industry

Conference Session: College-Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session I: Students
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Glenda D Young, Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Lee Michael Warburton, AKKA Technologies; Christopher David Ciechon
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

from the studentworkforce as they near completion of their co-op regarding the effectiveness of and value addedby the training program. Particular emphasis is placed on relevance to their actual workexperience, and content and duration of each topic. Additionally, managers continuouslyimprove their training experience by varying the delivery method of the subject matter throughthe coursework (i.e., lecture, workshop, self-guided, web based as examples). At least six weeks prior to the start of a training cycle, a team meets to review the effectivenessof the prior training round as well as its relevance to the work planned for the incoming students.This participative approach includes the best

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Board 56: Industry and Academia: Together Spells Success

Conference Session: College-Industry Partnerships Division Poster Session
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Raymond Edward Floyd, Northwest College
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

beguided by the contacts the academic professors have made over their careers with the localindustrial representatives. There is also a need to ensure that any internship that has creditsawarded be evaluated by the faculty to ensure the credit and course content is appropriate.Mentors – An easy way to shape a student‟s future is through the use of a Mentor [4, 5, 9]. Froman academic perspective this role is fulfilled by the Staff advisor that reviews the student‟sprogram on a regular basis, typically each semester. During this time, the advisor reviews thestudent‟s progress, planned programs, and any prerequisites that may be needed. The biggestproblem with the academic advisor is that they are most often providing advice to a large numberof

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Facilitating Advanced Manufacturing Technicians' Readiness in the Rural Economy: A Competency-based Deductive Approach

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors: Faye R. Jones, Florida State University; Marcia A. Mardis, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Priyanka Prajapati, LPL Financial; Pallavi Ramakanth Kowligi, Florida State University
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis committed that Florida would chart a course for students tobe prepared for Jobs of the Future and the State to rank first nationally in Workforce Educationby 2030[7]. Florida’s Perkins V State Plan, in alignment with Executive Order 19-31,necessitates alignment of the secondary and postsecondary programs with the future of work andspecifically “emphasizes experiential learning, a tighter and more intentional alignment toindustry demand, increased access for special populations and a more innovative approach tohow workforce education is structured and delivered [5].”Florida’s Experiential Learning Framework for Perkins Size, Scope, and Quality [6] definesexperiential learning as providing students with opportunities

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AAS Controls Technology Stackable Degree Education Requirements for Employees by Highly Automated Manufacturing Companies Drives a Collaborative Pathway at Weber State University

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Julanne K. McCulley, Weber State University
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

experiences that are essential in thetechnology programs.All educational entities involved in the process recognized worth in their efforts for theirinstitution such as an increase in enrollment, curriculum development around new technologies,and opportunities for funding of new equipment. Faculty workload increase is minimal due to asmall rise in class sizes.The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) recommended upon the approval of the AASControls Technology degree that all post-secondary institutions develop similar pathways as partof the USBE strategic plan, Education Elevated, that result in credentials with labor marketvalue.CollaborationNorthern Utah manufacturing is a diverse group that includes industries in aerospace anddefense, energy and

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The Land Development Design Initiative

Conference Session: Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Land Development Design InitiativeIntroduction and BackgroundA large team of professional engineers has rallied around a call for participation in thedevelopment of a new emphasis in land development design within a Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering (CEE) at a major land-grant institution. Land development design isthe process of planning, design, and construction of infrastructure and facilities for residential,commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational, and government projects. Land developmentengineers must have strong knowledge about comprehensive plans, zoning, conceptual design, aswell as the engineering background in water resources

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How to Structure an Internship that is Great for the Intern and the Manager?

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sudarsan Rangan, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

andthis disconnect results in bad experiences for all. In this paper we discuss student expectationsfrom an internship experience, and the responsibilities of the business in terms of meeting thesestudent expectations. We will also discuss ways to structure and plan the internship so that thebusiness can better assess the potential and the capabilities of the intern. This can help businessesavail the internship experience as an extended job interview to hire good candidates – candidateswith organization specific training that fit in with the organizational structure and culture. II. Intern ExpectationsInternships do not mean just “busy work” anymore – whether it was running errands, filingdocuments or clerical work; students now have real

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College of Engineering at King Saud University and its Partnership with Industry

Conference Session: CIP Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Abdullah I. Almhaidib, King Saud University
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

theCivil Engineering Department, Electrical Engineering Department, and Mechanical EngineeringDepartment. In the year 1968, the Department of Architecture was established which laterbecame a college in 1984 under the name of College of Architecture and Planning. In 1974, twonew departments were established, namely the Chemical Engineering Department and PetroleumEngineering Department. In 1988, surveying engineering was established as a program in theCivil Engineering Department. In 1982, an industrial engineering program was established in theMechanical Engineering Department. Later on, the program became the Industrial EngineeringDepartment in 2002. Accordingly, there are currently six departments offering Bachelor ofScience Degree in the

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A College-Industry Partnership for Enterprise Computing

Conference Session: Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Shawn Pope; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig Rhodes, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert Cobb Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Tony E. Graham I, North Carolina A&T State University; Li-Shiang Tsay, North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

Technology does nothave dedicated research lab space, nor a data center. The primary desire for the NCA&Tresearchers was to have a data center for research of innovative configurations and applicationsof enterprise computing, and an environment that is conducive to active undergraduate andgraduate student research participation. The research plan called for the equipment to be installedin classroom labs. The primary location shares space with an industrial controls lab, and has Page 25.24.3existing three-phase power and network connectivity. The cooling capacity of the lab is notsuitable for 24/7 operation of several racks of servers, but is

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Engineering Competency Model

Conference Session: INDUSTRY DAY: Industry-Focused Collaboration Techniques
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Catherine Leslie, Engineers Without Borders - USA
Tagged Topics: Corporate Member Council
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

............................................................................................... 16 3.3 Planning and Organizing ................................................................................................ 17 3.4 Creative Thinking ............................................................................................................ 18 3.5 Problem Solving, Prevention and Decision Making ................................................... 19 3.6 Seeking and Developing Opportunities................................................................... 20 3.7 Working with Tools and Technology ........................................................................... 20 3.8 Scheduling and Coordinating ........................................................................................ 21 3.9

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Industry Fellows: A Model for Industry-Academic Collaboration in the Engineering Classroom

Conference Session: Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Josh Tenenberg, University of Washington, Tacoma
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

practicing industry professional (the industry fellow) in the joint curriculumreview, planning and teaching of a course related to the professional's domain of expertise. Thebalance of this paper is structured as follows. In the next section, I provide an overview of theIndustry Fellows model. This is followed by a description of three instantiations of the modelthat define the range of kinds of participation by the industry fellow that this model supports.Following this, I discuss the key characteristics common to the model, with links to supportingresearch: viewing education as increasing participation in practice communities20, division oflabor along lines of expertise8, using authentic artifacts of practice to mediate humaninteraction29,30, and

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An Evaluation of Two Industry-Sponsored Senior Design Project Programs

Conference Session: College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Simeon Ntafos, University of Texas, Dallas
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

half in actually building what the team and sponsor settle on. Projectsare presented at a Senior Design Expo, a day-long celebration of Senior Design that is open tothe public, sponsoring companies participate, other companies attend and prices for the topprojects are awarded.The School also has one of the largest internship programs in the country. A typical plan for alarge local technology company is the recruit in the Fall of the student’s junior year for aninternship in the next summer and make job offers the following Fall for employment aftergraduation. The internship gives the company a good look at the candidates and a pretty solidbasis for making job offers. The internship may also lead to a UTDesign project proposal thatfurther

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Fostering Industry Engagement in the Co-curricular Aspects of an Engineering Living-Learning Program

Conference Session: Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Thomas F. Wolff P.E., Michigan State University; Carmellia Davis-King, Michigan State University; Timothy J. Hinds, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-4583: FOSTERING INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT IN THE CO-CURRICULAR ASPECTS OF AN ENGINEERING LIVING-LEARNINGPROGRAMDr. Thomas F. Wolff P.E., Michigan State University Dr. Thomas F. Wolff is Associate Dean of Engineering for Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University. In this capacity, he is responsible for all activities related to student services (academic ad- ministration, advising, career planning, first-year programs, women and diversity programs, etc.) and curricular issues. He is principal investigator on several NSF grants related to retention of engineering students. As a faculty member in civil engineering, he co-teaches a large introductory course in civil engineering. His research and consulting

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Transforming Cultures in Industry: Building Leadership Attitudes and Skills for Working Adult Graduate Students

Conference Session: Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ronald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, University of Saint Thomas
Tagged Divisions: College Industry Partnerships

, we discovered that industry was asking for more focused leadershipdevelopment of their technical professionals. This resulted in the creation of a three-partleadership course in our Master of Science in Technology Management degree program.The course series was called Leveraging Leadership for a Lifetime (LLL). The three segmentsof the course are labeled LLL-I (Focus on Self), LLL-II (Focus on Team & OrganizationalChange), and LLL-III (Focus on Global Impact & Professional Responsibility). These parts, oneeach at the beginning, middle and end of the degree program, were designed to assess thestudents‟ initial leadership capacities and then engage the student in more self-awarenessassessment, planning and creating a learning and