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Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel

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as a member of an interdisciplinary team. 21. Self Directed Learning Demonstrate the ability for self-directed learning. 22. Ethical Responsibility Apply standard of professional and ethical responsibility to determine an appropriate course of action. Page 26.1465.4Department outcomes and identifies eight specific outcomes that are being used to assessprofession skills. Course embedded indicators on tests, assignments, and projects are used toevaluate each of the 22 CEE Department outcomes. Results from embedded indicators and othermeasures are evaluated to ensure overall desired performance

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Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Louis, Purdue University; Amadin Osagiede, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Karan Sharma, Purdue University

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EngineeringLeadership, and (3) Engineering Leadership Capstone) within the minor are developed andtaught in-house. The final requirement involves experiential learning engagement. Studentprogress and leadership development are tracked as they complete the requirements of the minor. The elective courses are classified into four concentrations: (1) communication, (2)ethics, (3) creativity and innovation, and (4) global and societal impact. The four concentrationareas were created following research about other engineering leadership programs and thecourses available to engineering students across the university. The ‘communication’concentration includes courses that focus on the development of students' professional skills andengagement with technical

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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. Dependingon the circumstances, the wise or courageous course of action might approach one of theextremes. Virtues benefit both the individual who possesses them and the society of which thatindividual is a part. Any given social group’s definition of virtue depends on its vision of humanflourishing (eudaimonia in Greek) or what is sometimes called “the good life.” Virtue can onlybe cultivated and recognized within social groups.This conception seems to have been developed in connection with leadership and ethics inbusiness and education—and to engineering ethics, but has not, insofar as I have been able todetermine, been widely applied to engineering leadership development.Why Conformity Is Essential and Can Be Problematic in Engineering

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Lynne Gradon Cowe Falls P.Eng., University of Calgary

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additional six sub-themes. Participants’ definitions thatparticularly emphasized each sub-theme are given as an example. Table 2. Determined themes and sub-themes of the term engineering leadership. Sub- Themes Example Participant Definitions Themes Personal “[…] set an example through responsible, Strong Character accountable, and ethical behaviour.” Character Influential “The ability to inspire trust and confidence in a group Character of people.” Team “Manage people, projects.” Leader Team

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Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven W. Klosterman, Northeastern University; Steven T. McGonagle, Northeastern University; Simon Pitts, Northeastern University

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their research with theirclassmates.In the program, 14 leadership capabilities are taught and developed through lectures, case studyand labs augmented by a weekly guest speaker. Students are introduced to assessmenttechniques such as Myers-Briggs, Thomas-Kilmann and DISC, taught classic, contemporary andexperiential theories on transformational and transactional leadership, sources of power, ethics,followership, leading from the middle, influence without authority, team dynamics and otherthemes.With this foundation, vocabulary and awareness of the field of leadership, students are given a"share your leadership story” assignment due at the end of their final semester. They select anengineering leader of interest, someone renown in a field

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Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University; Meghan Daly, James Madison University; Cairo Jahan Lakil Sherrell, James Madison University; Thomas Atcheson Ware; Diane L. Foucar-Szocki, College of Education, James Madison University; Justin J. Henriques, James Madison University

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as project manager and mentoring first-year engineering students. I have a lot of drive to uphold integrity and ethics in my work and actions, and I hope to be in a position where I can empower the disenfranchised and underprivileged.Mr. Thomas Atcheson WareDr. Diane L. Foucar-Szocki, College of Education James Madison University Dr. Foucar-Szocki is Professor of Learning, Technology and Leadership Education at James Madison University and Coordinator of Grants, Contracts and Special Projects in the College of Education. She holds degrees from San Diego State University, SUNY, College at Buffalo and Syracuse University.Dr. Justin J Henriques, James Madison University

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Gary Allen Gilot P.E., University of Notre Dame

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has been successful in developing teamwork,communication, project management, ethics, multidisciplinary understanding, and other integralskills in students by providing educational opportunities that include sustained relationships withcommunity partners, inter-disciplinary teams, access to content experts and faculty advisors, andcourse credits.[9] Further, EPICS students met many of the ABET Engineering Criteria (EC)2000 learning outcomes.[10] Similarly, other groups, such as EFELTS (Tufts) and EngineersWithout Borders chapters (EWB, multiple universities) have made significant strides to startcommunity engaged engineering experiences at their campuses to encourage students to learn bydoing and solving real community needs.By implementing

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Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammadreza Ostadali Makhmalbaf, Virginia Tech; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech

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tounderstand their leadership capabilities, rather than a series of training interventions such ascourses or lectures.2,3Leadership competencies such as teamwork, problem solving, ethics, and communications4 arevital for the accomplishment of any construction project.5 According to the ASCE Vision 2025,civil engineers will have to command the multidisciplinary and leadership facets of their work inorder to implement complex projects that include various stakeholders.6 Similarly, it is stated inthe ASCE BOK (2008) that 21st-century engineers must possess leadership competencies inaddition to technical competencies as the industry moves forward.7 Other reasons, including risingcomplexity and the rapidly changing nature of construction projects, have

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Logan Oplinger, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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hard work ethic, motivates people, initiates action • Director: Providing clear direction, clarifies priorities, Page 26.1057.4 communicates the vision, plans and prioritizesIn Becoming a Master Manager8, each part of the Competing Values Framework is described indepth. Human relation roles emphasize on participation, conflict resolution, and consensusbuilding. As a mentor a leader understands themselves and those around them, provides a sourceof communication, and develops others. As a facilitator they add to team building, encourageparticipative decision making, and manage conflicts. Open

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Agnew Trevey, Marquette University; Andrea L. Gorman, Marquette University; Kristina M. Ropella, Marquette University

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program, students will have a concentration in engineering leadership notedon their transcript.Formal coursework is designed specifically for undergraduate engineering students. The coursesexplore topics including: self-awareness and emotional intelligence, leadership styles andtheories, servant leadership, team dynamics, motivating and guiding others, diversity in theworkplace (cultural, gender, etc.), communication, conflict management, ethical leadership,leading change, leading technology and innovation, market analysis, product development,entrepreneurship, and strategic and financial planning.A variety of assessment methods were employed in the first year. A pre- and post-testleadership inventory was administered to students to during the

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Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Lynne Gradon Cowe Falls P.Eng., University of Calgary

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engineering leaders should not only take action, butthat they should have the “energy and drive”11 to achieve a “personal vision”15. Anyone who hasworked on an engineering project understands this need for leaders to strive for the best and bethe champion for the implementation of innovations3. This theme relates to the concept of self-management, where engineering leaders must be able to work efficiently, manage their time, andhave a strong work ethic in order to achieve their personal vision2.Teamwork. Regardless of one’s role, engineers are almost always required to work in a teamsetting. It is therefore logical that teamwork would be an essential part of engineering leadership.Competencies within this theme were phrased both as “teamwork with

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard J. Schuhmann, The Landing School; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University; Jack V. Matson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Dean H. Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jeffrey G. Soper, Montreux School of Business; Donald H. Horner Jr., Jacksonville University

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experiment, fail, andlearn. Students were challenged in courses to explore and understand the root cause of theproblem they were assigned, the sustainability of technical solutions, and consider the ethics ofproposed actions; these objectives harking back to the intent as described in 1996.Assessments conducted in the Program’s International Leadership of Engineering andDevelopment course highlighted the value of virtual international collaboration but also pointedtoward the need for travel-based experiences. These results led to the expansion of virtual andtravel activities. 2 The perceived need for enhanced global awareness and enhanced worldviewintegrated within the leadership curriculum drove an investigation into how best to deliver

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Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto; Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto, ILead; Robin Sacks, University of Toronto

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Education in Engineering (ILead) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include engineering leadership, engineering ethics education, critical theory, teacher leadership and social justice teacher unionism.Dr. Robin Sacks, University of Toronto Dr. Sacks is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto teaching leadership and positive psychology at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Robin also serves as the Director of Research for the Engineering Leadership Project at the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering which aims to identify how engineers lead in the workplace

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Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas, El Paso; Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso; Jessica Townsend, Olin College of Engineering

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(NAE) and its 2007 publicationRising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter EconomicFuture [1] in which they urged a focus on developing, recruiting, and retaining engineers. Datasupporting this demand is documented in the National Science Foundation’s publication, Scienceand Engineering Indicators 2012 [2], using Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2002 to 2018 thatproject job openings from growth and needs replacement, which will top 160,000.There is an evermore urgent need for our higher education sector to graduate engineers whopossess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to respond to a 21st-century world with its technical,social, and ethical complexities. Indeed, engineers’ abilities to meet these needs

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Student and Other Views on Engineering Leadership

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farah I. Jibril, Qatar University ; Bassnt Mohamed Yasser, Qatar University; Mahmoud Abdulwahed, Qatar University; Mazen O. Hasna, Qatar University; Mohieddine A. Benammar, Qatar University; Saud A. Ghani, Qatar University

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248 4.13 0.00 Thinking Cognition, Systems 247 3.47 247 4.10 0.00 thinking, and Thinking mental Critical Thinking 248 3.43 248 4.16 0.00 Creative 247 3.40 247 4.23 0.00 Thinking Innovation 248 3.46 248 4.14 0.00 Professionalism 244 3.50 244 4.09 0.00 Ethics & 245 3.44 245 3.99 0.00