Conference Session

Expanding the Borders of Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Farris, Grand Valley State University; Paul Merritt Lane, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

, A.S.M.E. Press, The Giver, Lois LowryLearning Objectives: 1. The student will demonstrate the ability to function as an engineer in an industrial environment. (ABET: a, d, e, f, g, h, j, k, l) 2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics. (ABET: f, g)Topics Covered:Because every co-op site and every co-op period is different it is not possible to list topics in thesame way that is possible for lecture/lab classes. Students will gain the topical coverage requiredfor them to perform in the industry into which they have been placed. Many students do gainsignificant design experience (ABET c and d) however it will be different for each student andsince it will be delivered by a co-op employer, difficult for the

Conference Session

Assessing, Developing, and Enhancing the Engineering Experiential Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean C. Millar, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

schools need to comply with ABET Inc.Our accreditation agency now requires proven technical as well as broader educational outcomesin their Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs.Following are relevant ABET’s Criterion 3, Program Outcomes which must be met foraccreditation.(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Page 22.1173.4(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic and environmental and societal context(i) Recognition of

Conference Session

Pay It Forward: Critical Thinking, Reflection and Faculty Engagement Promote Success in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology; Rory A. Cooper, University of Pittsburgh; Dan Ding, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology; Alicia Koontz, Human Engineering Research Laboratories

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

disability and aging. Day 3 Technical Aspects of Disability and Aging introduces a wide range of assistive devices as well as the Participatory Action Design paradigm for designing such devices. Introduction to Research Methodology covers basic statistics and research design and process including institutional approval and ethical use of human subjects. Day 4 Technical Writing and Oral Presentations analyzes the components of a sample conference paper and provides hands-on exercises to enhance students’ skills. Ethics Forum is organized by Pitt OEL and aimed to provide an opportunity for students to Week 3 consider ethical practice in research through

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard F. Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Quinn Evaluation Consulting

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

theundergraduate major.” In a follow-on 2015 study by the same firm, the top five abilities valuedby employers were communication, teamwork, ethics, critical thinking, and application ofknowledge in real-world settings2. Similar results have been reported by studies of engineeringemployers in Australia, Asia, and the U.K.3, 4, 5 with each study finding that employers highlyvalue nontechnical professional skills for engineering practice.Indeed, much of the curricular reform in U.S. engineering education in the early 21st century hasfocused on more holistically preparing students for the profession of engineering. Theprofessional skills that ABET engineering criteria specify include communication, teamwork,professional and ethical responsibility, and an

Conference Session

The "Education" in Experiential Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nashwan Younis, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

high-quality, academically-enhancing paidemployment opportunities to bachelor‟s degree students. We strive to prepare themintellectually, technically, culturally, ethically, professionally, and socially for the demands andopportunities of an increasingly changing world”. The program is highly successful and has aproven history of benefits to students, employers, and IPFW as more than two thousand co-opsworked with more than four hundred employers mainly in northeast Indiana but other locations,too. The university co-op office and the department‟s co-op faculty coordinators activelyencourage participation in this program.Students have the opportunity to choose from the following options:Alternating Co-op - Students have the opportunity to

Conference Session

Collaboration Provides the Best Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Cates, University of Cincinnati; Anita Todd, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

the knowledge of the subject matter and begins to delve into the importantarea of cognitive and affective measures of student development. Whereas factstransmitted in the classroom are unlikely to be retained in long-term memory,decision making styles, critical thinking and ethical reasoning abilities,interpersonal skills and identity formation created by the college experience willguide our performance in the workplace. 3 This form of assessment is oftenpresent in cooperative education programs as well.When faculty hold themselves accountable for the students’ development incognitive and affective areas, not simply for discrete bits of knowledge for aparticular course, a culture emerges where the assessment process improvesstudent learning

Conference Session

Pay It Forward: Critical Thinking, Reflection and Faculty Engagement Promote Success in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joe Ludlum, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

grades received for the firstattempt at a given course (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0), with Withdrawals treated asmissing data. Page 22.1428.6Table 2. ABET Program Outcomes Criteria ABET CriteriaHard Skills3a: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering3b: an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data3c: an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability3e: an

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel D. Rossetti, University of Arkansas; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas; Carol Schubert Gattis, University of Arkansas; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

thereview process. Applicants must also 1) demonstrate a work ethic, time management skills,communication skills and professionalism; and 2) agree to participate in all parts of the program.To better understand the number of students that can be affected by SIIRE, we analyzed Page 23.942.7engineering enrollments and financial aide eligibility. Table 1 reports first-time freshmenenrollment figures for 2006-2011 and retention figures (after freshmen year) for all but 2011.The data from Table 1 indicates significant enrollment growth since 2006. Table 1 - Undergraduate Engineering Students

Conference Session

Outcomes of Cooperative Education Assignments

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Johrendt, University of Windsor; Schantal Hector, University of Windsor; Michelle Watters, AUTO21; Derek Northwood, University of Windsor; Geri Salinitri, University of Windsor; Arunita Jaekel, University of Windsor; Karen Benzinger, University of Windsor

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

education8 beyond the four-yearprogram. According to Parsons et al.6 the environment of engineering education has changedover the past decade with new broader learning objectives as required in the ABET criteria.These objectives include ethics, teamwork, and critical thinking. Many of the learning outcomesin the ABET engineering criteria will be embedded in the social context within whichengineering work is done. The need arises in creating learning outcomes that include social skillsdevelopment woven into the cooperative education experience6.Whilst the CEAB criteria for accreditation have in the past been more prescriptive, and lessoutcomes-based, than those of ABET, the new accreditation criteria to be used for accreditationvisits starting in

Conference Session

CEED Paper Session 1: Using Co-Op and Internships to Improve Diversity, Retention, Learning, and Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

resulted in industry projects for classes,financial support for the various programs, consulting opportunities for faculty, the establishmentof a strong, vested industrial advisory council, support for guest speakers, adjunct faculty, etc.Another powerful benefit of a co-op program is that it can serve as a valuable tool for outcomesassessment. With the implementation of outcomes assessment in engineering initiated by theABET 2000 criteria, engineering programs have worked to develop effective methods foroutcomes assessment. Some of the outcomes have proven to be challenging to assess within anacademic setting, especially those that focus more on soft skills such as professionalism, ethics,lifelong learning, and teamwork.6 Since the implementation

Conference Session

Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

conditions to ensure success e. Seeks help when the challenge exceeds current capability in the given time constraintsPractitioner a. Displays integrity, consistency, ethical, and professional demeanor in engineering practice and relationships b. Embraces and employs appropriate professional codes, standards, and regulations c. Engages with engineering professionals and organizations to support excellence in engineering practice d. Demonstrates citizenship through service to society on local, national and/or global scales e. Brings responsible engineering perspectives to global and societal issues Learning outcomes for co op education Kettering University’s program7 is the

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

Page 22.863.3 EGR 100 – Freshmen Design Resumes, email, short engineering focused reports, engineering writing demands, problem solving, speaking, ethics, and orientation to the university/college/majorsSoph.Year ME 201 – Thermodynamics Student communication survey, refresher for past grammatical expertise Tools: MS Word, Email, WWWJuniorYear ME 332 – Fluid Mechanics ME 371 – Machine Design I Laboratory Reports: (Approx. 9 @ 4-6 pages each) Short Technical Reporting Brief narrative of procedure, measured data, deduced and Design Analysis Reports (2 @ 4-6 pp. analyzed data, plotted results with

Conference Session

CEED Paper Session 2: Leveraging Internships and Experiential Learning in Higher Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

assistance with the consent of the instructor, and maintain effective working relationships among the members. Instructors also monitor group progress, give feedback on how well each group is doing, report each group’s progress to the class as a whole, and insure adherence to accepted standards of: ethics, social responsibility, and safety.Success in implementing cooperative learning is attributable, in large measure, to: properplanning, efforts, dedication, and foresight of the instructor. Experience definitely is a majorfactor. A proper start for instructors wanting to try active learning for the first time(including cooperative learning) is to step into it gradually, and to seek continuous feedbackas to how

Conference Session

Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

set goals; they also need to prioritize the scheduled activities, introduce changes if need be, solicit advice and assistance with the consent of the instructor, and maintain effective working relationships among the members. Instructors also monitor group progress, give feedback on how well each group is doing, report each group’s progress to the class as a whole, and insure adherence to accepted standards of: ethics, social responsibility, and safety.Success in implementing cooperative learning is attributable, in large measure, to: properplanning, efforts, dedication, and foresight of the instructor. Experience definitely is a majorfactor. A proper start for instructors wanting to try

Conference Session

Expanding the Borders of Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Ingram, University of Manitoba; Anita H. Ens, University of Manitoba; Marcia R. Friesen, University of Manitoba

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

to group participants[29].Co-op work term reports from IEEQ participants fulfill a written requirement of the IEEQprogram and are submitted to the program director upon completion of the work term. Theydescribe the nature of the work carried out and are also a reflective account from the student’sperspective of how the term fulfilled their professional and personal goals. Four of the sixparticipants submitted co-op reports for our analysis. This study complied with the university’sethics review process ensuring respondents’ anonymity, confidentiality and opportunity towithdraw without penalty, and was approved by the university’s human ethics committee. Eachparticipant in the research group has been assigned a pseudonym. For the purposes of

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

could potentially benefit the most. Lowachieving students can benefit from co-op experiences especially during difficult job markets 4.Research suggests that industry partners must improve co-op work environments for minoritygroups by improving ethical conditions 14.One of the two most distinguishing characteristics of the engineering population is that it is“disproportionately male” 15. While women persist in undergraduate engineering programs at thesame rate as men, a lower percentage of women pursue engineering careers after graduation andthose who do enter engineering careers are less likely to persist 16. Since students with prior workexperience with an employer report higher levels of interpersonal support from their mentors,and women

Conference Session

Revitalizing Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Stwalley, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

web-based classes in Business Culture, Organizational Structure,Business Communications, Project Management, and Ethics. These courses will be structured toemphasize certain key actions and skill sets identified through the Iowa State University modelof Mickelson, et al 6,7,8 as feeding directly into the competencies of the ABET Criterion III (a-k)outcomes assessment matrix. The unique identity will assist in defining the field of “Practice”,and it will help facilitate scholarly activity within the field. An enhanced academic reputation, a unique identity, and an elevated profile will allow usto compete more aggressively for resources in the university environment. If we are seriousabout getting students more practical experience

Conference Session

The Influence of Cooperative Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

ingenuity; creativity;communication skills; principles of business and management; leadership; high ethical standards;professionalism; dynamism; agility; resilience; flexibility; and life-long learning. The reportillustrates the engineering community’s commitment not only to increase the number ofengineering graduates, but also to graduate competent engineers who will succeed in the globaleconomy of 2020. The urgency to prepare the Engineer of 2020 has been a community effort asthe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has shifted its accreditationcriterion from institutional resources (e.g., faculty credentials and library size) to student learningoutcomesiii. Many of the Engineer of 2020 skills align with ABET’s criteria for

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

, faculty industrial sabbaticals, advisory board members, and an excellentvehicle for some great community public relations.Internships are also very profitable for industries as they struggle to maintain an adequatesupply of technically oriented employees during market swings. “With many functionswithin the engineering process needing oversight or 'leg work', interns are a valuable assetthat many large engineering companies love to leverage and use the collaboration to gaina better understanding of an intern's work ethic and potential to identify possibleemployees.” 1Internships truly are a mutually beneficial partnership. Employers who create internshipprograms get the benefit of the time and efforts of young people eager to learn the

Conference Session

Educating Students for the 21st Century: History, Reflection, and Outcomes

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swaminathan Balachandran, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

22.1337.3 This paper focuses on Step 9 which enhances experiential learning and student growthvia a formal reflection process which must be structured, with objectives, critical thinking,sharing and learning. It may be done throughout the project or before, during, and aftercompletion of project. It may be conducted in the classroom, at the worksite or at the finalcelebration or presentation. It may involve students, teachers, sponsoring agencies, and recipientsof project deliverables. Reflection assists in connecting and crystallizing real world servicelearning experiences.Reflection John Dewey3, the early 20th century progressive educator, published, supported andpromoted reflection in education and ethics as a perpetual process by

Conference Session

Culture, Society, and Co-op

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey Jenkins-Stark, Iridescent; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

engage scientists and public audiences in face-to-face interactions that promote appreciation and understanding of current science research20.Professional development for scientists: BA Perspectives (coordinated by the British Associationfor the Advancement of Science) encourages scientists, engineers and social scientists to explorethe social and ethical implications of their research and trains them to interact with the public at aposter session in a science festival. Another example is the website, "Communicating Science:Tools for Scientists and Engineers” created by the NSF and the American Association for theAdvancement of Science to help scientists and engineers communicate better with the public.The website offers webinars, how-to tips

Conference Session

CEED Paper Session 1: Using Co-Op and Internships to Improve Diversity, Retention, Learning, and Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University - San Marcos; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University - San Marcos; Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University - San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University - San Marcos

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

self-directed professional development (lifelong learning), interpersonal skills(people skills), team working skills, able to work well in a diverse environment (cultural, gender,age, company position, etc.), oral communication, written communication, professional skills,good work habits, sound ethics and integrity, timeliness, time management, knowledge ofcontemporary issues, and understands the societal impacts of technical solutions. Theseattributes were derived largely from ABET’s student outcomes for Engineering Technologyprograms. The student’s evaluation contains open-ended questions for the student to share theirexperiences. The final evaluations are intended to be the vehicle that the faculty supervisor willuse for grading. An

Conference Session

Curriculum Reform with Cooperative Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Cates, University of Cincinnati; Kettil Cedercreutz, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

Accountability Exhibits self-confidence D2 Self Confidence PROFESSIONALD QUALITIES Possesses honesty/integrity/personal ethics D3 Integrity Shows initiative/is self-motivated D4 Self Motivation Demonstrates a positive attitude toward change D5 Positive Attitude Works effectively with others E1 Works with Others Understands and contributes to the organization’s E2 Goal orientationE TEAMWORK goals

Conference Session

CEED Paper Session 2: Leveraging Internships and Experiential Learning in Higher Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derrick Langley, Air Force Institute of Technology; Diana Lynn Cahill, SOCHE; Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard Martin, The Air Force Institute of Technology; Maggie Varga, Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education; Sean Joseph Creighton, SOCHE; Jeremy Paul Stringer, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

of Engineering in the New Century.9 In this report, the NAS identifies key attributesthat engineers in the 21st century are expected to exhibit to ensure their success and the successof the engineering profession. The key attributes are listed as: strong analytical skills,practical ingenuity, creativity, communication, business and management, leadership,high ethical standards, professionalism, dynamism, agility, resilience, and flexibility, andbecoming lifelong learners. The NAS also prepared reports entitled The Engineer of 2010,Rising Above the Gathering Storm, and Examination of the U.S. Air Force’s Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Workforce Needs in the Future and Its Strategy toMeet Those Needs.9-13 One statement is