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

-Based Learning, also referred to as “school-to-work” (STW)CUP: Community University PartnershipsApprenticeships and internships that enhance and reinforce learningPracticum and capstone projects that connects learning with activity in the community The emphasis in experiential learning is on student learning and applying subject mattertaught in a course, reflecting on that experience, growing personally and professionally in thatprocess and serving a community in a meaningful way. Experiential learning projects createmutually beneficial relationships between university and the extra-campus community for thepurposes of education and growth among all parties. Experiential learning experiences integratein-class knowledge and meaningful

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

capstone design course, he/she should be ready to communicate in the real world. The process of drafting reports for comments has been a part of this activity and now in the senior course, this commenting will be done by both faculty and outside advisors who are involved with each of the capstone projects. The student experiences the need for good communication skills, not simply for a faculty grade but a review by individuals who may be offering employment. Table 1. Communication Elements in the Undergraduate CurriculumFresh.Year WRAC – Writing Rhetoric and Culture Remembered Events Paper, Proposed Solution Paper, Justified Evaluation Paper, Writing Profile Paper Tools: None

Conference Session

Post Graduate Experiential Programs and Insights

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Marie Coolen, Dalhousie University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-1204: IMPLEMENTING A CEAB GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES BASEDCO-OP WORK TERM CURRICULUMAnne Marie Coolen, Dalhousie University Ms. Coolen has been the director of the Engineering and Computer Science Co-operative Education Program for 22 years. She is a former president of the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and secretary the CAFCE Accreditation Council. She has been spearheading a project in the Faculty of Engineering to enhance the educational value of co-operative education for three years in an effort to shift the program’s focus from placement outcomes to learning outcomes. Page

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul D. Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University; Jann Joseph, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

Learning Communities Writing Intensive Courses Collaborative Assignments and Projects Undergraduate Research Diversity/Global Learning Service / Community Based Learning Internships Capstone Courses and ProjectsIn reviewing the programming at GVSU, the working group noted that the university employs allof these elements. The degree to which these are included for a particular student, however,depends upon each student’s academic program.One of the most significant “Ah-Ha moments” for the working group was when we recognizedthat while each of us was aware of extensive efforts and programming in our respective areas ofthe university, none of us was aware

Conference Session

Assessing, Developing, and Enhancing the Engineering Experiential Education Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet; Opal McFarlane, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

general safety practices within a six month period, or suspension oreven immediate termination because of breaking safety related rules and/or policy. TheState of Michigan (2008) has documentation that states that the safety and health ruleswill uniformly enforce disciplinary action among partnering employers on their projects.It further states that employees who fail to work in a safe manner will be automaticallydismissed from a project due to the deliberate violation of safety rules or safety policiesand procedures. Therefore, it is important that an organization develops a technique tohelp employees to adhere to their safety rules or policy17. a. Application of Creativity Concept/Technique: PPC Technique An idea generated to reduce