Conference Session

The Intersection of Higher Ed and Industry

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

leader on a technical team f. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems g. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature h. An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development i. An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity j. A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context k. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvementThe

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Guruji Education Foundation

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Teacher -top 3 Professor in my area of specialization and holding important position in ResearcherGovernment Advisory body in TEN years hence.Utilize every single minute of mine. Lack of clarityAfter a year, we assessed the performance of faculty using peer evaluation. We asked eachfaculty member to name the three best faculty members, in the order of priority, by consideringfactors such as knowledge, discipline, student-centeredness, devotion, teamwork, new initiativesand their execution, research and ethics. We allocated weightages of 5, 3 and 1 to the first,second and third ranked faculty members. We aggregated

Conference Session

The Intersection of Higher Ed and Industry

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University - West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University - West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

technically savvy, but also possess strong leadership, creativity, and communication traits [1].These skills, along with high ethical standards, dynamism, agility, resilience, and flexibility,have been defined by the National Academy of Engineering as key professional skills successfulengineers need. In response to this requirement, engineering programs have incorporated teachingprofessional skills through courses, workshops, and incorporating real-world experiences in theclassroom through service learning [3]. The challenge of teaching of professional skills has beenacknowledged by engineering educators, particularly for assessment methods [4]. Examples ofproposed assessment methods include tests and examinations, measures of attitudes