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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott R. Hamilton, Northeastern University; Jack Fitzmaurice, Northeastern University; Paul John Wolff III, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

, master planning, management for energy conservation/renewable energy projects and space planning for campus expansion. As a senior administrative leader, I have facilitated climate action planning in com- pliance with the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) and re- ceived the Outstanding Climate Leadership award that recognized successful carbon reduction strategies, innovative curriculum and the dynamic engagement faculty, staff and students in a the pursuit of carbon neutrality. Although my primary formal training has been in the field of architecture, recent doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania were focused in the field of higher education management. As part of an

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Weican Xiao, Michigan Technological University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

. Figure 1: Original Pole-Mounted Transformers Figure 2: Original 480V Breaker PanelThe senior design team was tasked with designing a completely new electrical system whichincluded two pad-mounted transformers: one 2300V/480V transformer for the foam breakerpower and another 480V/120V transformer for lighting and maintenance equipment. The teamwas responsible for providing one-line drawings, elementary drawings, panel schedules, a bill ofmaterials, a cable schedule, a conduit plan, a lighting plan and a construction package. The teamwas also responsible for assembling two electrical panels and shipping them to the mill. 4. ImplementationIn the process of completing this project for Verso, the team gained a great

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

position in business or industry. It allowsstudents to test and refine career plans and interests; gain experience in their field of specialtybefore they begin searching for a permanent position; and build a network of professionalcontacts from which they may draw technical and employment information.It is believed that, in order for an experience to be educational, it must possess continuity andinteraction, with each experience leading to additional opportunities for further improvement andlearning. Therefore, we believe that experiential opportunities such as co-op programs are acentral component of the educational process, particularly in the field of EngineeringTechnology.The methods involved in experiential learning emphasize that the source

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

break thetraditional lecture dominant pattern when cooperative learning protocols are deployed. Thepaper will illustrate how cooperative learning can advance academic success, quality ofrelationships, psychological adjustments, and attitudes toward the college experience. Whatneeds to be done to move the process forward? What are the key components of successfuldeployment of active learning in general and cooperative learning in particular? How tofoster and expand the community of engineering faculty who use cooperative learning in theGulf States? What plans, efforts, and resources need to be mobilized to institutionalizepedagogies of engagement including cooperative learning at the department or college level?Next, it identifies barriers to

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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serving his third term as an elected member of the Board of Education for the Yellow Springs Public Schools, where he has been president, co-chaired the 2020 Strategic Plan, and served as the dis- trict’s legislative liaison. He also serves on advisory committees and boards for several local and national organizations, including the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Learn to Earn, International Leadership Asso- ciation, Springfield Museum of Art, TEDxDayton, ThinkTV Public Broadcasting, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Community Partner Leadership Council. Sean has published and presented extensively on higher education, collaboration, civic engagement, and talent retention. He is also a principle investigator for the

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Jenna Christie-Tabron, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Mari Pina, University of Central Florida; Richard Allan Quinn, University of Central Florida; Jackie Herold, University of Central Florida; Kim A. Small, University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

. Both researchers then reviewed the data together for inter-raterreliability.Students were asked to respond, in writing, to seven, open-ended questions: background story,reason for choosing the institution and the program, impact of the program, impact of thefinancial support provided by the program, plans after graduation, and best program memory aspart of the program evaluation process. The question of interest related to the value-addedprogram activities was the students’ responses to “best program memory” (RQ1, RQ2). Promptsfor “best program memory” were: “talk about working with your mentor, interaction with othersin the program, etc.” The prompts served as stimulants to recall types of most-memorableexperiences. Woike’s21 study on the

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

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katelyn Elizabeth Gunderson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology ; Joseph A. Raelin, Northeastern University; Jamie Ladge; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

experiences as the reason for the decision to pursue full-time employmentimmediately following undergraduate graduation in place of an original plan to continue intograduate studies. The subjects stated two reasons for these change in plans. First that for thecareer field they had chosen to enter, an advanced degree was not necessary and/or was notparticularly useful. The added fear that turning down a job offer to instead attend graduate schoolwould account for a lost opportunity with that employer in the future was cited as an additionalreason for a change in academic and career plans.Not surprisingly, full-time subjects all agreed that their previous co-op experiences specificallyhelped eased the transition to full-time employment as an engineer

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

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

program.Table 3: Listing of Questions on the Student Co-op SurveyQuestion TypeMy employer provided a formal, well-designed Likert: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree,orientation program for co-op students. Strongly DisagreeWhen I arrived on my first day, my employer Likert: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree,provided me with a clearly defined plan for the Strongly Disagreeupcoming co-op term.My supervisor adequately explained my Likert: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree,responsibilities as a co-op. Strongly DisagreeWhen I needed assistance, my supervisor was Likert: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree,always available. Strongly DisagreeThis co-op

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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

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

and/or sciences completed Pre-requisite classes completed Attendance at all internship No overall GPA requirements Writing intensive designation meetings - Oct, Feb, & May Preliminary evaluation – Training plan Application packet completed & submitted by April 1st Industry Supervisor & Student Weekly summary reports Midterm & Final evaluations – Repeatable for credit Summary