Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Paper ID #9961A Model for Engineering Ethics Education through a Co-op ProgramDr. Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University Chris Plouff, Ed.D., P.E., is the Assistant Director of the School of Engineering and the James R. Se- bastian Chair of Engineering Cooperative Education and Educational Development at Grand Valley State University. He is an Assistant Professor and coordinates assessment efforts for the School of Engineer- ing, including for the mandatory cooperative education program. His research interests include effective assessment of engineering education, cooperative education, transition to and from the

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of Cincinnati; Maureen G. Schomaker, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

problems with technology 3. This paper will explore the field ofcooperative education and present an outline of the mandatory Introduction to CooperativeEducation (Intro to Co-op) class. Additionally, this paper will focus on two specific contentareas: creating an elevator speech and professional ethics in the workplace.Definition of Terms Cooperative education is somewhat difficult to define and is sometimes usedinterchangeably with the following terms: work integrated learning, sandwich learning,internship, and experiential learning. At the World Association for CooperativeEducation Conference hosted at Victoria University it was defined as follows: “Workintegrated learning combines professional work experience with classroom studies

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose A. Galvan, Carnegie Mellon University; Elizabeth Casman, Carnegie Mellon University; Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Mitchell J. Small, Carnegie Mellon University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

-development, self-regulation,adaptability, flexibility, executive functioning, core self evaluation, work ethic, persistence, study skills,ethics & integrity, and citizenship.7 Page 24.209.3 Previous studies have investigated the skills that will be required in the 21st Century. Some havefocused on specific skills such as critical thinking, 8,9,10 while others have studied categories of skillsindependently, including cognitive skills, 11,112,13 social skills, 14,15 self-regulation, 16,17 andintrapersonal skills.18 A few other studies have investigated more than one skill or category of skillssimultaneously such as the effect of

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Air Force Institute of Technology; Maggie Varga, SOCHE; Sean J. Creighton, SOCHE; Derrick Langley, Air Force Institute of Technology; Diana Lynn Cahill, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard K. Martin, The Air Force Institute of Technology

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: Visions of Engineering in the New Century. Theseattributes are identified as strong analytical skills, practical ingenuity, creativity,communication, business and management, leadership, high ethical standards,professionalism; dynamism, agility, resilience, and flexibility, and becoming lifelonglearners.1This project is motivated by the results and findings of our initial assessment of the Air ForceInstitute of Technology (AFIT) Summer Research Program (published in 2013 ASEE AnnualMeeting2) and a series of reports published by the National Academy during the past decadeentitled The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century, Rising Above theGathering Storm and Examination of the U.S. Air Force’s Science, Technology, Engineering

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen M. Short, University of the District of Columbia- CC, Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning ; Annie R. Pearce, Virginia Tech; Christine Marie Fiori P.E., Virginia Tech; Tanyel Bulbul, Virginia Tech; Andrew McCoy, Virginia Tech

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most often represented was Work Ethic followed closely by Communication Skills.These open responses are in agreement with the responses provided in the closed responsequestions discussed earlier. While a person’s work ethic may be considered relative to theirwork experience, it is considered a soft skill. Potential employers may see a student’s workexperience as an indicator of their work ethic. Work Experience theme ranked sixth, behind fivesoft skills.SummaryThe industry professionals participating in this research identified what they felt students needto gain a competitive edge in the marketplace and obtain higher starting salaries. Great emphasiswas placed on both work experience and soft skills. The soft skills of most importance

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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a US citizen,permanent resident, national or refugee eligible to receive NSF funds; 2) must receive aUniversity of Arkansas renewable scholarship (minimum criteria 24+ ACT and 3.5+ HSGPA);3) must have financial need, as determined by the federal government through Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid FAFSA submission; 3) must pursue a bachelor of science degree in Page 24.532.3engineering and be a full-time engineering student; 5) must demonstrate a work ethic, timemanagement skills, communication skills and professionalism; and 6) must agree to participatein all parts of the program.The application process required that students submit an

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hans J. Thomas P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Michael Nowatkowski, U.S. Military Academy; Brodie K. Hoyer, U.S. Military Academy; Michael J. Benson, U.S. Military Academy; Bruce Floersheim, U.S. Military Academy; Luksa Luznik, United States Naval Academy; Wesley Anderson, U.S. Air Force Academy; Steven J. Condly, United States Military Academy

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system that had real world applications. d. Operate on teams with engineers/scientists from fields other than (mechanical/aerospace) engineering. e. Identified, formulated, or solved engineering problems. f. Made decisions that had social, political, or ethical implications. g. Have an opportunity to present material related to the externship, either written or orally. h. See how the project you worked on could have effects on the world beyond engineering, such as economic, environmental, and social impacts. i. Identify engineering fields that you want to continue further research into. j. Learn about contemporary issues affecting the scientific or engineering communities. k. Used