Conference Session

Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Harpenau; Evelyn Ann Kaelin; Meg Piechocki; Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

are looking for as they look to get themost from each employee in terms of output. Guinn [13] described how the needs of anemployer have changed from the “old world” manufacturing to the new in Figure 2. Figure 2 - The Changing Needs of EmployersAs can be seen, what was once a very straight forward skill is turning into a more complex set ofskills and while this is representative of the manufacturing industry, a person could take thosesame skills and transfer them across the private sector in a variety of combinations. Beyond thechange in skills needed with technological advances there are some core attributes that have notchanged in the private sector: education, work ethic, experience, and dependability.Education

Conference Session

Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Julie Rojewski, Michigan State University; Astri Briliyanti

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Continuing Professional Development

–139.[34] N. Fryer and M. Boot, “Beyond you and I: role play and reflection-in-action in communication training,” Reflective Practice, vol. 0, no. 0, pp. 1–11, Nov. 2016.[35] D. Nestel and T. Tierney, “Role-play for medical students learning about communication: Guidelines for maximising benefits,” BMC Medical Education, vol. 7, p. 3, 2007.[36] K. S. Kesten, “Role-Play Using SBAR Technique to Improve Observed Communication Skills in Senior Nursing Students,” J Nurs Educ, vol. 50, no. 2, pp. 79–87, Feb. 2011.[37] B. Joyner and L. Young, “Teaching medical students using role play: Twelve tips for successful role plays,” Medical Teacher, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 225–229, 2006.[38] K. M. Brown, “Using role play to integrate ethics into

Conference Session

Working at the Intersection of Industry and Academia

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; David S. Greenburg, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

[3] thatengineering problems to be solved may require synthesis of a broader range of interdisciplinaryknowledge and a greater focus on systemic constructs and outcomes. Additional researchfindings support the need for the engineering graduates to maintaining technical currency andhave the ability to frame problems, possess high ethical standards and a strong sense ofprofessionalism, good communication skills with multiple stakeholders, possess strong analyticalskills, exhibit practical ingenuity; possess creativity, and business and management skills;leadership abilities. [4]The ASME Vision 2030 [5] states that the problems that mechanical engineers work on ofteninclude elements of other engineering disciplines, require systems thinking in